🇿🇦 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 R46,250 – R55,500 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

Senior Property Manager
* Salary Range:$2,500 – $3,000 USD per month (commensurate with leadership experience and technical expertise)
* Timezone Alignment:Operating fully onUS Eastern Time (EST/EDT)to interface seamlessly with Miami-based tenants, local housing authorities, and on-site contractors.
* Hours:Standard business hours, with the understanding that Short-Term Rental operations may occasionally require on-call availability or oversight during evenings/weekends for urgent guest or property emergencies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, strongSenior Property Managerto take charge of a 100-door real estate portfolio in Miami, Florida. The portfolio consists primarily of long-term multi-family affordable housing units (Section 8), a few single-family homes, and high-maintenance Short-Term Rentals (Airbnbs). You will lead the operational team, serve as the primary bridge between the owner, tenants, and vendors, and drive overall portfolio performance. We need a proactive leader who thrives on problem-solving, operational rigor, and moving metrics forward.

Key Responsibilities
* Portfolio Management:Oversee daily operations for 100 units, managing both long-term multi-family rentals and high-touch short-term rentals (Airbnbs).
* Team Leadership:Guide and manage the existing support staff, establishing accountability, and delegating workflows effectively.
* Tenant & Vendor Relations:Act as the primary, high-caliber point of contact for tenant issues, maintenance coordination, contract negotiation with local suppliers, and conflict resolution.
* Financial & Administrative Control:Oversee rent collections, coordinate housing authority processes (Section 8 compliance), and maintain rigorous records using AppFolio.

Required Qualifications
* Software Expertise:Strong, hands-on experience utilizingAppFolioproperty management software is highly preferred.
* Industry Experience:Direct experience managing property operations for US-based real estate companies, including specialized knowledge ofShort-Term Rental (STR)dynamics andSection 8housing authority processes.
* Communication & Presence:Fluent, authoritative English communication skills to confidently interface with contractors, vendors, and tenants.
* Language Skills:Proficiency in Spanish is a strong asset for navigating the South Florida market.
* Traits:High critical-thinking capabilities, assertive problem-solving skills, and a refusal to just pass problems up the chain of command.

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →