Live-in Building Manager for Residential Complexes in Midrand
Excellent Staffing · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
IGrow Wealth Investments, South Africa's top property investment company, needs hands-on Building Managers to oversee residential complexes in Midrand. You will handle daily operations, maintenance, and tenant relations while living on site. This full-time role suits someone with strong organisational skills, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to manage multiple buildings. Accommodation is provided, making it a great opportunity to grow in property management.
About the role
As a Building Manager, you will be the go-to person for tenants, contractors, and property owners across several residential complexes in Midrand. Your main goal is to keep the properties well maintained, compliant with regulations, and comfortable for tenants.
Day to day, you will oversee maintenance and repairs, conduct regular inspections, and coordinate with contractors. You will manage tenant enquiries, complaints, and rent collection, and handle move-ins and move-outs. You will also ensure health and safety standards are met and keep detailed records.
Please note: If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, consider your application unsuccessful. Accommodation is provided as part of the package.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
- Experience handling tenant concerns professionally and efficiently
- Conflict management experience
- Familiarity with relevant property laws and regulations
- Experience using property management software, including Red Rabbit (advantageous)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Own reliable vehicle to travel between closely located complexes
- Based on site as a live-in manager
- Available outside of regular working hours to address matters as they arise
- Required to manage multiple buildings
- Required to assist with property viewings when needed
Responsibilities
- Oversee general upkeep and maintenance of owner properties, ensuring excellent condition
- Schedule and coordinate minor repairs and maintenance work
- Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance issues and ensure safety compliance
- Provide weekly reports to management on maintenance, inspections, rental collections, and tenant matters
- Serve as primary point of contact for tenants, addressing enquiries, complaints, and requests
- Ensure timely rent collection and follow up on arrears
- Handle tenant move-ins and move-outs, including inspections and key handovers
- Enforce lease agreements and property rules to maintain a positive living environment
- Stay up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards
- Maintain records of inspections, maintenance work, and tenant communications
- Implement emergency response plans and ensure tenants are aware of safety procedures
- Monitor expenses and work within allocated budgets
- Oversee external maintenance contractors and sign off on completed work
Benefits
Accommodation provided
Job details
- Organisation
- Excellent Staffing
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Category
- Real Estate & Property
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This live-in role is perfect if you enjoy hands-on property management and dealing with people. Since you will be managing multiple buildings, emphasise your organisational skills and any experience with tenant relations or conflict resolution.
Make sure your CV clearly shows your driver's licence and your ability to work flexible hours. If you have used Red Rabbit or similar property software, highlight that. In an interview, be ready to give examples of how you handled maintenance issues or difficult tenants. The company values practical, problem-solving people who can work independently. Good luck!
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