About this role
Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Lettings Administrator for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll run the administrative engine of a UK lettings portfolio — moving tenancies from offer to move-in, keeping compliance paperwork current, and being the calm point of contact for landlords, tenants and contractors.
The portfolio is busy and the deadlines are real — certificates expire, tenancies end, and contractors need chasing. You will be trusted to hold all of it without being asked twice.
You will work UK business hours from home, as part of a South African team placed directly with established UK employers.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and issue tenancy agreements, renewals and noticesTrack gas safety, EPC and electrical certificates so nothing lapsesCoordinate referencing, deposits and move-in paperworkLog maintenance issues and follow contractors through to completionKeep the property management system accurate and currentAnswer landlord and tenant queries by email and phoneWhat you'll need
Experience with property, lettings or contract-heavy administrationFamiliarity with a CRM or property system such as Reapit, Alto or JupixConfident written English for tenant and landlord correspondenceStrong document control and diary disciplineComfortable chasing third parties until a task is closedNice to have
Exposure to UK lettings legislationExperience with deposit schemes such as TDS or DPSFamiliarity with maintenance platforms like FixfloWhat's on offer
100% remote, working from anywhere in South AfricaUK business hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)Direct exposure to an established UK businessLong-term, stable placement with room to growRemote Recruitment places South African professionals with UK businesses for long-term, fully remote roles.