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Short-Term Rental Property Manager

Assist World

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, high-level Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing short-term rental portfolio. This role requires someone who can operate independently, proactively solve problems, and deliver consistently high guest experiences without direct oversight.

Core Responsibilities Guest Experience & Communication
  • Manage all guest messaging from inquiry through checkout
  • Handle issues, complaints, and special requests professionally
  • Maintain 5-star review standards and resolve negative experiences
Cleaner & Turnover Management
  • Coordinate cleaning schedules (via Turno or similar)
  • Ensure properties are guest-ready before check-in
  • Communicate directly with cleaners for issues or re-cleans
Maintenance & Vendor Coordination
  • Schedule and manage maintenance requests
  • Source and communicate with vendors (plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
  • Ensure issues are resolved quickly and cost-effectively
Review Management
  • Monitor and respond to guest reviews
  • Attempt to remove unfair or policy-violating reviews
  • Handle guest follow-ups and potential refunds when needed
Operations & Optimization
  • Assist with pricing adjustments (via PriceLabs or similar tools)
  • Identify opportunities to improve performance and guest experience
  • Monitor listings and flag any operational issues
Key Traits We're Looking For
  • Highly independent and proactive
  • Strong communication skills (professional, calm, and clear)
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Comfortable making decisions without constant direction
  • Experience managing Airbnb or similar STR platforms
Bonus Experience
  • Guesty, Turno, PriceLabs, or similar tools
  • Experience managing multiple properties
  • Ability to negotiate with guests and vendors
Success in This Role Looks Like
  • Minimal owner involvement in daily operations
  • Consistently high guest reviews (4.8+ average)
  • Issues resolved quickly without escalation
  • Smooth coordination across cleaners and vendors
Work Structure
  • Remote role
  • Primarily weekday coverage (with awareness around check-in times)

$800 - $900 a month

Benefits
  • 100% REMOTE
  • $50 birthday bonus
  • $200 testimonial bonus
  • $500 entry monthly raffle

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R42,824/month
R29,904 to R59,610/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R42,824/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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