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Property Administration Manager

Property Administration Manager

The HR CompanyDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Legislative & Compliance Oversight

Remain up to date with the Sectional Title Act and relevant regulatory changes affecting the administration of bodies corporate.

  • Ensure that all administrative practices comply with legislation and internal company standards.
  • Accounting & Financial Management
  • Oversee accounting and administration assistants, including advising on monthly deadlines (credit control, levy runs, etc.).

  • Manage accounting processing and preparation of management accounts for at least 10 bodies corporate.
  • Interrogate general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and approve monthly accounts; ensure they are distributed timeously.
  • Oversee credit control and levy collections; manage escalations with attorneys and senior management.
  • Review and approve levy rolls and ensure levy increases are implemented correctly and on time.
  • Review and approve monthly payroll; confirm submission of PAYE and UIF returns.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly EFT payments, including CSOS quarterly payments.
  • Review monthly direct debit order runs.
  • Customer Service & Communication
  • Respond professionally to customer queries, providing clear explanations of account details.

  • Draft and send letters to members and Trustees, in collaboration with administration assistants.
  • Manage and maintain strong working relationships with Trustees.
  • Maintenance & Insurance Administration
  • Review maintenance progress and ensure timely resolution of issues.Identify responsibilities for maintenance matters (owner vs body corporate). Escalate non-responsiveness or delays to higher management.Review insurance claims and control accounts, ensuring timeous processing and allocation of excess charges.

  • Meetings & Trustee Engagement
  • Prepare and attend AGMs and SGMs of bodies corporate.

  • Ensure meeting minutes are completed, approved by Trustees, and distributed within 7 days.
  • Follow up on meeting action items to ensure issues are addressed.
  • Attend site meetings with Trustees, especially during or after major projects.
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Lead and support administration and accounting teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

  • Set clear deadlines and performance expectations for recurring tasks.
  • Encourage professional development and maintain high service standards across the team.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
  • WeConnectU / Sage 300
  • Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, B com or Management, or a related field (advantageous)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in sectional title / body corporate administration or property management
  • Strong knowledge of the Sectional Title Act
  • Own transport essential
  • Experience in financial processing and management accounts preparation
  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience
  • Key Competencies

  • Strong financial acumen and analytical ability
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in accounting systems and MS Office Suite
  • High attention to detail and deadline driven
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to build and maintain professional trustee and client relationships
  • Working Conditions

  • Office-based with regular site and trustee meeting attendance
  • Some after-hours or evening AGM / SGM attendance required
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