Virtual Assistant Real
Estate/Property Manager
Experienced Virtual Assistant Real Estate / Property Manager
offering over 7 years of experience working within the Real Estate
Industry.
I have obtained my qualification in Real Estate (NQF4) and have
passed my examinations with distinction.
In 2023 I have started working remotely as a Virtual Assistant and
have completed various courses & Certification to back my career,
including becoming a member of VAISA (Virtual Assistant Institute
of South Africa).
I am a pro-active and performance-driven individual with a
demonstrated history working remotely – backed by extensive
experience in Lettings Administration, Bookkeeping & Operational
Management, with attention to detail – being service orientated &
performance driven.
I have worked for various International
Companies that follows high working standards combined with ethical
work procedures.
Contact:
Computer Literacy / Operating Systems:
Sonja Leibbrandt
Address:
Centurion,
South Africa, 0157
Phone:
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E-mail:-
Availability: Immediate
Skills:
Property Management
Lettings Administration
Tenancy Renewals
Property Inspections
Maintenance Management
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Xero; WeConnect; Quickbooks; RentBook; VirtualAgent;
Accpac; Pastel; SiMS; Zoho; LightStone;
RedRabbit Inspections; TPN Credit Checks;
Sales Force; Hubspot; Monday.com; ChatGPT;
Canva; MailChimp; YouCut; Google Sheets; MS Office, etc.
Work History
03/03/2025 Real Estate Operations / Office Administrator
iQ Real Estate
20/05/2025 c/o Uniqon Developers
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Bookkeeping & Finance
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Arrear payments
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Vacating Tenants
Compliance
Computer Literate
Attention to Detail
Email Management
CRM & PRM
Digital Marketing & SEO
Working under Pressure
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Daily Rental Administration & Management of
Rental Portfolio of 450 Properties;
Loading new Leases;
Capturing Invoices & Creating Billing Rules;
Maintenance Management & Ticket allocations;
Recon Statements, commissions charged to
owners & allocating payments/deposits;
Assisting Portfolio Managers /Owners with Body
Corporate related Enquiries/procedures;
Assisting Agents with queries, written
communication & email management;
Compiling Credit checks;
Presentations, Proposals & Training;
Tenancy Renewals and Exits/Vacating Tenants;
Assisting Rental owners with Levy queries;
Property Inspections & Compliance
Forwarding Rental Statements as requested;
Distribution on Letters & Notices issued by
Portfolio Managers to specific unit;
Compliance, POPIA and eFICA Admin;
Assist with Agent commission payments;
Monthly report writing & updates on Dashboard.
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Virtual Property Manager /
New Business Development (Remote)
RetirementProperty.co.za - URBAN Limits Real Estate
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Lettings Administration;
Maintenance Management;
Property Inspections;
Vacating Tenants;
Bookkeeping & Financial Report Writing;
Arrear payments;
Sectional Title queries, Levy Accounts,
Payments, Fines, etc.
CRM & Marketing reports;
Developed new proposals, contracts and
procedures to draw in more clients and
streamline work operations;
Digital Marketing;
SEO & Social Media Management;
Graphic Design (Basic);
Listings and working on Operating systems.
Generated new business with Marketing
Initiatives and Strategic Plans.
Virtual Property Manager (Remote)
NICHE Estates (H/O based in KZN)
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Letting Administration – 100 Properties
Sales
Administration
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Contractural
Procedures;
Sectional Title Management – Levy account
payments, queries, recons, fines, etc.
Property Inspections;
Tenancy Renewals;
Maintenance Management – Ticket allocations;
Vacating Tenants;
Compliance;
Contractual documentation, updates & feedback;
Maintaining high working standards;
Bookkeeping & Finance;
Attention to detail with solid record keeping
systems in place within the prescribed standards;
Email management & Listings Management;
Municipal Applications, Queries & Legislations;
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness
through the development of innovative solutions
in streamlining Business procedures;
Maintain, grow and updated Gauteng customer
base & CRM;
Social Media Marketing & Digital Marketing;
Good communication skills;
Initiative thinker with Excellent task execution.
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Real Estate Agent
(Hybrid)
CHAS Everitt International Property, Centurion
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2018-01 –
2021-07
Providing guidance and assisting sellers and
buyers in marketing and purchasing property.
Performing comparative market analysis to
estimate properties’ value;
Intermediate negotiation processes, consult
clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages,
legal requirements and related matters, ensuring
a fair and honest dealing;
Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, leases,
deeds, closing statements etc);
Maintain & update Database - maintaining CRM
Manage maintenance related issues.
Follow up on pre- and post inspection reports.
Lettings Admin – 50 Properties
Digital and Social Marketing, cold calling and
attending roadshows & events.
Lettings Agent
(Hybrid)
PropCore Real Estate c/o ANGOR Property Specialists
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Started my Career in the Real Estate Industry in
2018 with ANGOR Property Specialists who is a
large Managing Agent Company that manages
over 400 complexes/buildings;
Listings & working on Operating Systems;
Streamlined the application process & increasing
efficiency;
Letting Administration – 250 Properties;
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments;
Used strong analytical & problem solving skills;
Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, leases,
deeds, closing statements etc);
CRM;
Vacating Tenants;
Property Inspections;
Developed & Maintained effective working
relationships;
Email Management;
In 2019 PropCore evolved and took over the
Rental Department & Agents from ANGOR.
As an Agent we continued working on the same
customer base placing tenants through PropCore
Real Estate while ANGOR Property would
manage the property/lease.
2014-01 –
2017-06
Marketing Manager : New Business Development
LEGRAND, Sandton (Head Office in France)
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2013-11
Analysed market trends to identify new
opportunities, adjusting Marketing plans
accordingly for maximum effectiveness;
Captured new customers by optimizing
business strategies and launching products to
diversify offerings within the Electrical
Industry;
Developed creative presentations, trend
reports and product data sheets;
Improved customer loyalty by implementing
effective email marketing campaigns and
personalized offers;
Created company brand messaging &
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maintained
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improved
company’s reputation & positive image;
Analysed & reported on KPI’s to validate and
demonstrate
success
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Marketing
Campaigns.
(VARIOUS)
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Branch Manager - Powermite (2009 to 2013)
Sales Representative - SOEW (2004 to 2008)
Internal Sales - National Cables (1999 to 2004)
Sales Secretary - Powermac (1998 to 1999)
Qualifications / Certification
2025-06
Xero – Advisor Certification
Xero Education
2025-05
VAISA (Virtual Assistant Institute SA) - Member
VAISA, South Africa
2024-05
Virtual Assistant Course
TypeWhizz
2022-11
Real Estate Certificate (NQF4)
SETA, South Africa
2000-09
Certificate in Bookkeeping
Damelin, South Africa
1999-05
National Diploma Marketing (NQF6)
Technicon South Africa
1993-12
Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Hoerskool Alberton
Accomplishments
2022-12
CHAS Everitt International Property Group
Achieved Silver Status Rental reward for Rentals for
both First half and Second half of the year.
2018-07
ANGOR Property Specialists
Achieved Agent of the Month reward for Agent with:
- The most rental transactions,
- The highest earning area,
- The highest value in transactions.
