Property Community Schemes Manager

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Property Community Schemes Manager to join our client's team based in Kuils River . This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned property professional with extensive experience managing Sectional Title and Homeowners' Association (HOA) portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of community schemes, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of each property.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trustees, owners, residents, and service providers.
• Coordinate and oversee all maintenance and repair work, ensuring properties are well maintained.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, levy collections, payments, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with the Sectional Titles Act, HOA constitutions, and all relevant legislation.
• Enforce scheme rules and regulations professionally and consistently.
• Coordinate and attend Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Special General Meetings (SGMs), trustee meetings, and committee meetings.
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas, minutes, and reports for Boards of Trustees.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality service delivery and contractual compliance.
• Handle owner and resident enquiries, complaints, and dispute resolution in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to Trustees on governance and operational matters.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Property Community Schemes Manager, managing Sectional Title and HOA portfolios.
  
• Strong working knowledge of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) Act, and other relevant property legislation.
  
• Proven experience managing budgets, financial reporting, levy collections, and expenditure.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Highly organized with excellent planning and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple portfolios.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  
• Experience using WeConnectU property management software will be highly advantageous.
  
• Valid South African driver's license and own reliable transport.