Leasing Administrator

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lease Administrator to support new and existing retail developments across a South African property portfolio.

This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional with strong commercial lease knowledge, excellent administrative control, and the ability to manage lease documentation, renewals, schedules, and compliance with precision.

• Drafting and distributing new and renewal lease documentation
• Prepare and review accurate lease schedules
• Supporting leasing teams and management with reporting and coordination
• Follow up with tenants on outstanding offers and other documentation
• Establish and maintain strong, value-driven relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and administrative functions as required including filing

• Strong lease interpretation and document drafting ability (commercial/retail leases).
• High attention to detail, excellent administrative control, and deadline management.
• Clear written and verbal communication with tenants and internal stakeholders.
• Strong Excel/reporting capability; comfortable working on lease/property systems.
• Understanding of typical SA lease constructs (escalations, recoveries, options, beneficial occupation, guarantees).
• Ensuring compliance with governance, legal, and market requirements

• Passionate to be part of an incredible team and extraordinary company
• 5+ years’ experience in lease administration within retail/commercial property.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience drafting offers to lease / lease agreements / renewals / addenda and maintaining lease schedules and reporting.
• Relevant qualification in property, law, paralegal studies, or business administration (advantageous).

Full role details available on request.

If you have 5+ years’ experience in retail/commercial lease administration and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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📍 South African retail property portfolio