If you’re looking for a job in the property sector in South Africa, 2025 offers a broad range of opportunities. The industry continues to adapt to economic shifts, remote work trends, and growing urban development. Property companies are hiring again. Roles are opening across broking, management, development, finance, and support functions.
This post gives you a clear breakdown of the top property jobs currently hiring. Each section outlines the role, what employers are looking for, and where to find these jobs. Whether you’re entering the market or planning your next move, this guide helps you focus your search and take action.
1. Commercial Property Broker
Commercial brokers help landlords and tenants close leasing and sales deals. They work in office, retail, and industrial property sectors. This job suits people with strong networking and deal-closing skills. Brokers need to understand leases, market rentals, and client needs.
What you’ll do:
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List available space
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Find tenants or buyers
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Negotiate lease and sale terms
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Manage the transaction process
Who’s hiring:
Brokerage firms, landlords with in-house leasing teams, and property funds are looking for brokers in 2025. Gauteng and Cape Town have the most demand.
What you need:
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Strong sales ability
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Knowledge of leases and zoning
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Valid FFC (Fidelity Fund Certificate)
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Own car and driver’s license
You can find broker roles under commercial leasing or sales on our job listings page.
2. Facilities Manager
Facilities managers oversee building operations. They handle maintenance, service providers, and tenant issues. This role is critical in office parks, malls, industrial parks, and residential estates. The job is hands-on and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you’ll do:
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Manage building maintenance
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Handle service contracts (security, cleaning, landscaping)
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Respond to tenant complaints
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Ensure health and safety compliance
Who’s hiring:
Landlords, managing agents, REITs, and corporate property teams are recruiting facilities managers, especially in large urban areas.
What you need:
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Strong organisational skills
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Working knowledge of building systems
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Ability to manage budgets
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Some technical or engineering knowledge helps
Look for this role under building manager, operations manager, or facilities coordinator.
3. Property Manager
Property managers are responsible for lease administration, tenant relations, financial reporting, and budget control. They work across office, retail, and industrial portfolios. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys structure and client engagement.
What you’ll do:
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Collect rent and manage arrears
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Draft budgets and forecasts
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Report to landlords or asset managers
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Ensure lease compliance
Who’s hiring:
Property management companies and landlords across South Africa are hiring property managers to keep buildings profitable and occupied.
What you need:
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Experience in property administration
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Good financial understanding
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Strong communication and reporting skills
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Knowledge of MDA, MRI, or similar software is useful
These roles are often advertised under portfolio manager or centre manager, depending on the type of asset.
4. Leasing Administrator
Leasing administrators support property managers and brokers by handling lease documentation and compliance. This is a back-office role, but one that plays a critical part in ensuring contracts are accurate and enforceable.
What you’ll do:
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Prepare lease agreements and addendums
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Track lease expiries and renewals
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Update property databases
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Support invoicing and billing
Who’s hiring:
Large landlords, listed funds, and corporate real estate teams are actively recruiting leasing administrators in 2025.
What you need:
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Attention to detail
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Admin experience in real estate
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Understanding of leases
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Proficiency in Excel and property software
These jobs are often titled as lease administrator, property administrator, or contracts coordinator.
5. Real Estate Analyst
Real estate analysts work with investment and asset management teams. They model deals, track performance, and support decision-making with data. This role suits graduates or professionals with a finance or property degree.
What you’ll do:
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Build financial models
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Analyse leases and returns
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Conduct market research
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Present reports to senior teams
Who’s hiring:
REITs, private equity firms, banks, and advisory teams are seeking analysts with strong Excel and financial skills.
What you need:
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Degree in finance, property studies, or related field
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Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
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Basic understanding of property valuations
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Some experience in modelling or property is an advantage
Search for these roles using keywords like real estate analyst, property investment analyst, or development analyst.
6. Development Manager
Development managers lead projects from site identification through to construction and tenant occupation. This role demands strong project coordination and the ability to work with professionals across legal, town planning, and construction disciplines.
What you’ll do:
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Oversee planning and approvals
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Appoint consultants and contractors
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Manage budgets and timelines
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Coordinate with leasing and sales teams
Who’s hiring:
Property developers, retail groups, and industrial landlords are recruiting development managers as market activity increases in 2025.
What you need:
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Experience managing property development projects
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Understanding of town planning, legal, and building processes
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Strong reporting and coordination skills
This role is often advertised as development manager, project lead, or property development coordinator.
7. Asset Manager
Asset managers oversee the performance of a property or portfolio. Their focus is on value creation. They work with leasing, facilities, and finance teams to improve returns and control risk. This is a strategic role and often includes direct reporting to executive or investor teams.
What you’ll do:
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Monitor property performance
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Guide leasing and capital plans
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Manage budgets and forecasting
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Oversee acquisitions or disposals
Who’s hiring:
Funds, investment houses, and corporate property owners are hiring experienced asset managers in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
What you need:
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Financial skills
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Understanding of leases and asset lifecycle
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Experience in property investment or management
Roles can be found under property asset manager or portfolio asset manager.
8. Town Planner
Town planners work on rezoning, development applications, and land use strategy. They often work with developers, municipalities, and planning consultants. This job is key in new developments or urban regeneration projects.
What you’ll do:
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Prepare rezoning applications
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Liaise with council departments
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Provide guidance on land use rights
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Advise on legal and regulatory processes
Who’s hiring:
Private sector developers, planning consultancies, and municipalities are hiring town planners in 2025.
What you need:
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Degree in town and regional planning
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Registration with SACPLAN
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Experience working on projects in South Africa
These roles are listed as town planner, land use specialist, or development planner.
9. Residential Sales or Letting Agent
This is a commission-based role that rewards activity and market knowledge. Residential agents help clients buy, sell, or rent property. They often work under estate agencies and manage their own client base.
What you’ll do:
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List properties
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Schedule viewings
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Manage offers and negotiations
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Support buyers and tenants through the process
Who’s hiring:
Agencies across all provinces are hiring residential agents. Some offer basic salaries plus commission, while others are commission-only.
What you need:
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FFC (Fidelity Fund Certificate)
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Own transport and phone
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High levels of activity and self-management
Search under residential sales agent, letting agent, or property practitioner.
10. Retail Leasing Executive
Retail leasing executives focus on finding tenants for shopping centres and mixed-use retail developments. This role requires strong market knowledge and relationship management.
What you’ll do:
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Source retail tenants
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Negotiate lease terms
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Track tenant performance
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Report on vacancy and pipeline
Who’s hiring:
Retail landlords, listed property funds, and development firms are hiring leasing executives, especially in major metro areas.
What you need:
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Knowledge of retail trends
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Strong negotiation skills
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Familiarity with lease structures
These roles appear as retail leasing, tenant liaison, or leasing executive.
What Employers Are Looking for in 2025
Employers in the property sector are hiring candidates who show:
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Direct industry experience
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Understanding of property processes (leasing, compliance, finance)
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Technical and digital skills (Excel, databases, lease systems)
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Strong communication and reporting skills
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Ability to work independently and within teams
Certifications like FFC, SACPLAN registration, or property-related degrees help your application stand out.
How to Get Started
If you want to apply for one of the roles listed above:
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Create a profile on Property Jobs South Africa.
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Upload your CV with clear job history, qualifications, and contact info.
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Set up job alerts based on your preferred role and location.
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Check the site regularly for new job postings.
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Apply only to relevant jobs and follow up with a clear, professional message.
The South African property sector continues to offer a wide range of jobs in 2025. From brokers and analysts to managers and planners, the industry needs skilled, focused individuals ready to contribute.
You don’t need to wait for the perfect role. Start by identifying what you’re good at, build your profile, and take the next step. The right job is out there—and Property Jobs South Africa helps you find it.
