Estate Agent Jobs in Kensington

Finance Manager required for a company based in East London 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and review accurate financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead and assist with internal and external audits, ensuring all financial data is well-documented and accessible.
• Oversee daily financial operations to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Manage year-end financial activities, including the preparation of reports and coordination with auditors.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  Proven experience in financial accounting, auditing, and operations management.
  Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and year-end processes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day maintenance requests for communal buildings, infrastructure, and facilities.
  
• Assign tasks to internal maintenance personnel and monitor job progress and completion.
  
• Assist with managing the maintenance helpdesk or job card system to ensure timely response and resolution.
• Conduct routine inspections of estate assets, identifying faults, wear and tear,or safety risks.
  
• Supervise minor repair and maintenance work including electrical, plumbing,civil, and general handyman tasks.
  
• Support the implementation of a basic preventative maintenance schedule.
• Assist in supervising maintenance personnel, ensuring productivity and task execution.
  
• Coordinate the access, scheduling, and oversight of third-party contractors performing small-scale work or routine servicing.
  
• Maintain an on-site presence to provide logistical support to all maintenance-related activities.
  
• Inventory and tool management.
  
• Monitor and manage basic maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
  
• Ensure tools and machinery are stored correctly, used safely, and maintained in working order.
  
• Raise procurement requests for materials as needed for minor works.
  
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards during all maintenance tasks.
  
• Report safety hazards, incidents, and near-misses to the operations and support emergency maintenance response and participate in readiness planning.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
  
• Technical certificate or trade qualification in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical disciplines preferred.
  
• Valid drivers license (Code B) essential.
  
• 35 years hands-on experience in general maintenance or facilities coordination.
  
• Previous exposure to estate, hospitality, or community property maintenance is preferred.
  
• Experience supervising artisans or contractors is advantageous.
  

• Solid knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices.
  
• Practical fault-finding and basic repair sk
  
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• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system
• Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, ux designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management skills
• Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

Requirements:

• A completed Degree in Operations, Sales and Marketing
• 6 Years relevant experience in the property industry
• Previous experience working as a Property Consultant / Portfolio Leasing Coordinator or similar
• Experience managing both commercial and retail properties
• Experience working with MDA property management system
• Strong reporting skills – required to present weekly and monthly reports, including reports on Letting Activity, Tenant retention, budgets, and Vacancy Analysis
• Good Communication Skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to speak Xhosa would be an advantage
• Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Strong leadership characteristics

Responsibilities include:

• Building relationships and networking with key property professionals (including but not limited to: Property brokers, Property valuers, Landlords and Tenants)
• Facilitating and negotiating the conclusion of new lease agreements
• Formulating marketing strategies to maximise portfolio occupancy
• Managing the portfolio vacancy in accordance with budget, developing a business plan covering leasing and marketing
• Project Management
• Sound knowledge of HR processes, systems, practises and legislation
• Understand culture of business and manage relationships accordingly
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

We are looking for an Accounting Administrator based in Gqeberha.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Including, but not limited to

• Bookkeeping up to trial balance
• Supplier processing, recons and payments
• Administration of municipal accounts, including queries and meter recons
• Compilation and submission for VAT and dividends tax returns
• Preparation of monthly management packs
• Compilation of annual audit packs
• Basic payroll and payroll taxes administration
• Assisting financial manager with various tasks, i.e.
• Reviewing payment packs
• Monitoring tax liability of the company
• Compiling and reviewing management packs

REQUIREMENTS

• BCom degree with accounting as a subject
• Recently graduated
• Excellent computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience on account software packages would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, open plan office

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage small- to mid-sized property-related projects (up to R10 million in value)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders
• Monitor and enforce health and safety compliance across all project sites
• Track project milestones and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the senior team in financial oversight and project reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in the project management space
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Natural self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines
• Solid understanding of budgeting principles
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction/property environments

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in property, facilities, or construction project management
• No specific qualifications required demonstrated experience and a proactive attitude will stand out
• Health and safety compliance knowledge is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office (experience in project management tools is advantageous but not essential)

• Minimum 5 years experience in utility management, preferably in the facilities or property industry.

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) with Mathematics.
• Additional relevant qualifications or training in utilities, finance, or facilities management are advantageous.

• Strong analytical, financial, and legal aptitude related to utilities.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• In-depth knowledge of municipal and Eskom tariffs, bylaws, and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with South African municipal procedures and compliance standards.
• Ability to integrate technical, legal, and financial information into practical utility strategies.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation abilities.

• Communication and Influencing
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Organising
• Financial and Business Acumen
• High Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Performance Focused and Deadline Driven
• Resilient Under Pressure
• Ability to Work Independently and in Teams

• Volume of utility accounts managed.
• Complexity and frequency of reporting and analysis required.

• Utility Specialists, Controllers & Administrators
• Council Liaison Team
• Facility Management Teams

• Clients
• Contractors
• Tenants
• Utility Providers

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, ensuring exceptional service
• Handle lease administration with precision and efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance requests and ensure timely resolutions
• Oversee property inspections and compliance with regulations
• Foster positive tenant relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Experience in property management or facility coordination (advantageous)