🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R27,750 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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

Job Title:Property Manager (South Africa or Philippines)Working Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST(final schedule to be discussed with the client)

Salary: $1500/month

Work Setup:Remote | Independent Contractor

About the company:A fast-growing co-living startup that recently closed a seed round (December 2025) and is scaling rapidly, with ~25 homes expected by Spring. We specialize in a modern co-living model and are transitioning from external property managers to a fully in-house operations team.

This is a foundational hire. You’ll be the first in-house Property Manager and will play a critical role in building systems, setting standards, and eventually leading a small team.

The Role

We’re hiring aProperty Managerto own day-to-day property operations across our co-living portfolio. This person will serve as the operational backbone of the business—managing tenants, vendors, and maintenance while helping us scale efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Tenant Operations
* Monitor and respond to tenant chats, questions, and issues
* Process new rental applications (review, approve/deny)
* Ensure a high-quality tenant experience aligned with our co-living brand
* Escalate urgent issues appropriately and handle time-sensitive matters
Maintenance & Vendor Management
* Coordinate and manage maintenance vendors
* Oversee recurring services (lawn care, cleaning, pest control)
* Ensure issues are resolved quickly and cost-effectively
Team Building & Leadership
* Hire, train, and manage a part-time weekend VA
* Help define SOPs, workflows, and best practices
* Grow into managing a larger in-house PM team as the portfolio scales

Ideal Candidate Profile
* 1-3+ yearsof experience in multifamily, vacation, or short-term rental (STR) property management
* Experience managing multiple properties or doors simultaneously
* Strong operational judgment and critical thinking skills
* Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions independently
* Experience working remotely with US-based companies
* Co-living experience is a plus, but not required
* The company is using Padsplit, but experience in other property management software is a plus

Why This Role Is Unique
* Foundational hire with real ownership and influence
* Opportunity to build and lead a property management team from scratch
* Work directly with founders of a venture-backed startup
* Long-term growth as the portfolio and team expand

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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →