We're seeking an organised and detail-oriented Property Administrator to support the efficient administration of a commercial property portfolio in Cape Town.
About the Role
As Property Administrator, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day administration of our commercial property portfolio. You'll be responsible for monthly billing processes, utility recoveries, tenant administration, and providing excellent customer service to our clients and tenants. This is a deadline-driven role that requires strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare monthly tenant billing and recovery schedules
- Review utility consumption reports and investigate billing variances
- Process utility recoveries and ad hoc tenant charges
- Manage legal fee recoveries
- Prepare and review pre-billing reports
- Distribute monthly tenant statements and supporting documentation
- Maintain accurate tenant records within the MDA Property Management System
- Manage tenant movements with utility providers
- Respond to tenant and utility-related queries
- Process account corrections and adjustments
- Prepare deposit and credit refunds
- Update tenant contact information
- Prepare annual levy and municipal rate increase schedules
- Process bad debt write-offs following approval
- Provide general administrative support to the property management team
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Property Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous experience within commercial property administration
- Experience with monthly billing and tenant recoveries
- Knowledge of utilities billing processes
- Experience using MDA Property Management System (advantageous)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
- Highly organised with excellent time management
- Strong administrative ability
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player mentality
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to terrycv@surgestaff.co.za