Assistant Property Manager (Real Estate)

TL;DR

Assistant Property Manager (Real Estate): Supporting property managers with tenant relations, leasing administration, and maintenance coordination with an accent on operational efficiency and compliance. Focus on managing rent collections, processing lease agreements, and ensuring high tenant satisfaction.

Location: Remote (South Africa). Working hours: U.S. client business hours.

Company

hirify.global is a candidate sourcing agency connecting specialized talent with global clients.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenant inquiries regarding rent, lease terms, and property policies.
• Manage the leasing lifecycle, including drafting agreements, property marketing, tenant pre-screening, and scheduling showings.
• Oversee rent collection, track delinquencies, and prepare financial reports for owners.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders, schedule vendors, and verify invoice accuracy.
• Ensure strict compliance with Fair Housing and local landlord-tenant laws through meticulous file maintenance.
• Support portfolio-level reporting by tracking occupancy, turnover, and leasing performance metrics.

Requirements

• Must be based in South Africa.
• 2+ years of experience in property management or real estate operations.
• Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or Buildium.
• Strong knowledge of lease agreements and Fair Housing regulations.
• Ability to work according to U.S. client business hours.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting portfolios with 100+ units.
• Knowledge of multi-state landlord-tenant law.
• Exposure to property accounting and financial reporting.
• Industry experience in residential, commercial, or mixed-use real estate.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate tenant needs and emergencies.
• Opportunity to work with international clients in the U.S. market.

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen and video interview with hirify.global recruiter.
• Practical task (e.g., lease renewal draft or maintenance request processing).
• Final client interview and background verification.