60670306866 - Property Admin Assistant
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R25,900 – R29,600 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Assistant Property Manager
Location:RemoteWorking Hours:Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM Pacific TimeEmployment:Full-TimeStart Date:ASAP
About the Role
We are looking for a bilingualAssistant Property Managerto provide day-to-day support to a U.S.-based property management operation. You will work closely with an onsite Property Manager and serve as an important point of contact for tenants, vendors, and maintenance teams.
This is a highly collaborative and tenant-facing role. You will help keep property operations organized by responding to tenant questions, coordinating maintenance requests, preparing notices and documentation, following up with vendors, and handling general administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate has experience inproperty management, real estate, or a similar tenant/customer-facing environment, communicates professionally in both English and Spanish, and is comfortable working as an integrated member of a U.S.-based office team.
Key Responsibilities
Tenant Support & Communication
* Serve as a point of contact for tenants via phone and email.
* Respond to questions regarding units, buildings, notices, and property documentation.
* Receive and document tenant maintenance requests.
* Provide professional and timely follow-up on tenant questions and outstanding requests.
* Draft and send tenant notices, letters, and other routine communications in coordination with the Property Manager.
Maintenance & Vendor Coordination
* Coordinate maintenance requests with internal maintenance teams and external vendors.
* Communicate work requirements, access details, and scheduling information.
* Track open maintenance items and follow up to ensure work is completed.
* Confirm completion of requested work and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
* Help keep the Property Manager informed of outstanding issues, deadlines, and follow-ups.
Property Management & Administrative Support
* Work closely with the onsite Property Manager on daily operational priorities.
* Upload and organize property-related documents and records.
* Send emails, answer calls, and provide general administrative support.
* Assist with documentation and paperwork related to completed vendor and maintenance work.
* Collect invoices associated with requested work and help move documentation through the appropriate internal process.
* Maintain organized records and ensure required documentation is complete and accessible.
Workspace & Virtual Office Expectations
Although this position is fully remote, you will work closely with an onsite team and should be comfortable operating as an extension of the physical office.
The successful candidate must:
* Be comfortable being on camera throughout the workday for internal collaboration and meetings.
* Maintain aprivate, quiet, and professional workspace.
* Have a professional background and reliable camera setup suitable for frequent video collaboration.
* Maintain professional attire and presentation during working hours.
* Have reliable high-speed internet and equipment capable of supporting video calls throughout the day.
* Have, or be willing to set up, amulti-screen workstation. A laptop plus at least one additional monitor is strongly recommended for efficiently managing calls, documentation, emails, and property management tasks simultaneously.
Qualifications
* Fluency inEnglish and Spanish, both written and spoken.
* Previous experience inproperty management, real estate, tenant relations, or a closely related fieldstrongly preferred.
* Experience communicating directly with customers, tenants, residents, or clients.
* Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional emails, notices, and letters.
* Comfortable handling phone calls and communicating with tenants, vendors, and maintenance personnel.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open requests and follow-ups.
* High attention to detail when handling documentation, invoices, and property records.
* Comfortable learning and working with property management systems and other digital tools.
* Able to work independently while staying closely connected with an onsite team.
* Reliable and able to work consistently during U.S. Pacific Time business hours.
What We're Looking For
You do not need to be a senior Property Manager to succeed in this role. We are looking for someone who isprofessional, organized, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day follow-through.
You may be a particularly strong fit if you have worked as an:
* Assistant Property Manager
* Property Management Assistant
* Real Estate Administrative Assistant
* Tenant or Resident Services Coordinator
* Maintenance Coordinator
* Property Administrator
* Leasing or Property Operations Assistant
Most importantly, you should be comfortable communicating directly with tenants, coordinating multiple moving pieces, and working virtually as a highly visible member of the property manage
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →