Property Administrator - Student Accomodation
Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg
Residential Property Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
About the Role
A leading property management division is seeking a highly capable Residential Property Administrator to oversee the efficient administration of residential properties, with a particular focus on student accommodation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate lease management, arrears control, and tenant support, while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Application & Intake Management- Monitor and process applications through online portals.
- Manage incoming queries via email and WhatsApp support channels.
- Obtain and verify student registration lists from universities.
- Track and update records for defunded students.
- Vet all application documents and conduct credit checks.
- Ensure all lease details are captured and updated accurately.
- Facilitate amendments to tenant details on property management systems.
- Provide regular reporting on occupancy levels and vacancies.
- Generate monthly lease billings and tenant statements.
- Process debit runs and interest billings.
- Post batches on property management and financial systems.
- Monitor and reconcile payment allocations.
- Track and follow up on outstanding rental payments.
- Resolve tenant queries relating to rental accounts.
- Issue letters of demand and calculate repayment arrangements.
- Draft Acknowledgements of Debt (AODs) and manage handovers of defaulting tenants.
- Assist with compiling monthly management reports.
- Administer account closures and deposit refunds.
- Manage entry and exit recoveries for tenants.
- Provide professional tenant support and ensure effective communication.
- Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
- High proficiency in property management and financial systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow processes, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
- Confident in following up on outstanding payments.
- Innovative and proactive problem-solver.
- Professional, adaptable, and able to engage effectively at all levels.
- Matric certificate (essential).
- National Diploma (essential).
- 2–3 years’ experience in property management (essential).
- Experience in student accommodation administration.
- Background in leasing and tenant liaison.
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Job Overview
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