Property Manager/Sales 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 R38,850 – R42,550 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
Property Manager / Sales Assistant (Hybrid Role)
Location:RemoteEmployment Type:Full-TimeSchedule:5 Days per WeekReports To:Founder
About the Company
We are a fast-growing business operating in the short-term rental (STR) and advisory space. As our portfolio and client base continue to expand, we are seeking a highly capable individual to bring structure, organization, and operational excellence to a fast-moving environment.
This role is critical in helping transform a currently disorganized operation into a streamlined, scalable business.
About the Role
We are looking for aProperty Manager / Sales Assistantto serve as the operational backbone of the business.
This is a Property Manager-first role.While you will support sales and client follow-up, the primary focus is managing properties, coordinating operations, and bringing structure to day-to-day workflows.
The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and has a “handle it” mentality—someone who thrives in ambiguity and can build systems where none currently exist.
Key Focus Areas
1. Property Management (Primary Responsibility)
* Oversee day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
Oversee day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
* Coordinate with on-the-ground teams (cleaners, maintenance, etc.)
Coordinate with on-the-ground teams (cleaners, maintenance, etc.)
* Ensure properties are maintained, cleaned, and guest-ready
Ensure properties are maintained, cleaned, and guest-ready
* Handle issues and emergencies, including evening on-call situations
Handle issues and emergencies, including evening on-call situations
* Act as the central point of coordination across all property operations
Act as the central point of coordination across all property operations
2. Communication & Coordination
* Communicate directly with non-English-speaking operations staff
Communicate directly with non-English-speaking operations staff
* Gather real-time insights from cleaners and field teams
Gather real-time insights from cleaners and field teams
* Ensure clear communication between all stakeholders
Ensure clear communication between all stakeholders
* Translate operational updates into actionable insights
Translate operational updates into actionable insights
3. Organization & Process Building
* Bring structure to a currently disorganized system (email, WhatsApp, etc.)
Bring structure to a currently disorganized system (email, WhatsApp, etc.)
* Implement and manage workflows for operations and client communication
Implement and manage workflows for operations and client communication
* Help introduce and maintain a CRM system
Help introduce and maintain a CRM system
* Track tasks, follow-ups, and key business activities
Track tasks, follow-ups, and key business activities
4. Sales & Advisory Support (Secondary Responsibility)
* Support client communication and follow-ups
Support client communication and follow-ups
* Ensure no missed messages or opportunities
Ensure no missed messages or opportunities
* Assist with managing advisory clients and pipeline
Assist with managing advisory clients and pipeline
* Help maintain consistent outreach and engagement
Help maintain consistent outreach and engagement
What You Bring
Required Experience
* 2–5 years of experience in Property Management, Operations, or similar roles
2–5 years of experience in Property Management, Operations, or similar roles
* Strong organizational and execution skills
Strong organizational and execution skills
* Experience working in fast-paced, unstructured environments
Experience working in fast-paced, unstructured environments
* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
* Strong communication and coordination abilities
Strong communication and coordination abilities
Mandatory Requirement
* Fluency in French and EnglishRequired to communicate with non-English-speaking operations staffCritical for managing on-the-ground teams effectively
Fluency in French and English
* Required to communicate with non-English-speaking operations staff
Required to communicate with non-English-speaking operations staff
* Critical for managing on-the-ground teams effectively
Critical for managing on-the-ground teams effectively
Core Competencies
* Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
* Strong problem-solving ability
Strong problem-solving ability
* “Figure it out” and ownership mentality
“Figure it out” and ownership mentality
* High attention to detail
High attention to detail
* Ability to create structure from chaos
Ability to create structure from chaos
* Strong follow-up and accountability skills
Strong follow-up and accountability skills
Technical Skills
* Comfortable using email, messaging apps (WhatsApp), and basic tools
Comfortable using email, messaging apps (WhatsApp), and basic tools
* Ability to learn and implement CRM systems
Ability to learn and implemen
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 R38,850/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,100/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →