About Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company is a leading professional recruitment consultancy in South Africa, specializing exclusively in the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in London in 1994, the firm expanded into South Africa in 2006 to service the sub-Saharan region from its Johannesburg base.

Job Summary

Ready to bring order and precision to Cape Town’s vibrant CBD retail and commercial scene, where your financial savvy and admin expertise keep properties performing at their best in a fast-moving portfolio?

This established South African firm takes an integrated, hands-on approach to property management, development, investment, and renewable energy, focusing on practical solutions that drive efficiency, stakeholder value, and sustainable outcomes across prime urban areas.

The Property Administrator position in the Cape Town office involves supporting the full lifecycle of retail and commercial assets, from onboarding new properties by gathering leases, budgets, and tenant details then loading them accurately onto systems like MDA, to handling ongoing billing for rents and recoveries while maximising lease terms, chasing arrears to maintain them low through effective credit control, and preparing timely owner reports including cash flow and rent rolls. You’ll also track lease expiries, assist with agreement preparations and renewals, coordinate facilities quotes and contractor follow-ups, and manage general admin tasks to ensure everything stays on track and compliant.

The perfect fit has 2–5 years in property administration, ideally with commercial or retail exposure, solid experience using MDA or comparable systems, a strong grasp of lease agreements, municipal recoveries, and credit processes, plus excellent organisational skills for juggling deadlines and details. A relevant qualification in property studies, finance, or administration is a big plus, particularly if it highlights a robust financial background, and the role is vacant and ready for an immediate start.

If you’re organised, financially sharp, and eager to jump into this open opportunity supporting thriving city-centre properties right away, get in touch today and let’s discuss how your skills could make a real difference.