Listing Reference: spar_000834
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job Category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale & Supply Chain (Other)
Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Apply By: 17 January 2026

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Introduction

SPAR Group is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Real Estate Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support across all Real Estate processes and activities. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth coordination of lease management, property documentation, reporting, and communication with internal stakeholders, retailers, and landlords.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced administrative professional with exposure to retail property, lease administration, and SAP-based environments, who thrives in a structured, fast-paced corporate setting.

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Role Purpose

To support the Real Estate function by managing documentation, systems, reporting, and coordination activities that enable effective property operations, lease compliance, and informed decision-making across the business.

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Key Performance Areas & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support including document collation, correspondence, and meeting summaries
• Preparing and collating Regional Guild and Property Committee presentations and packs
• Managing and maintaining the lease management system and lease repository (head leases and retailer-owned leases)
• Coordinating lease maintenance audit communication with retailers and landlords
• Managing and resolving lease billing queries in collaboration with the Finance department
• Extracting and compiling feasibility studies and market insight comparisons from service providers (e.g. Fernridge)
• Compiling reports for Property Services and Real Estate Management to track budgets, targets, and progress
• Processing purchase orders in line with approved procedures
• Providing real estate input to Retail Operations and Finance teams as required
• Managing travel arrangements for the Real Estate team
• Offering general administrative support to real estate and property services teams

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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Bookkeeping or Office Administration
• Minimum of 4 years’ administrative experience in a service management environment
• Retail property experience (advantageous)
• SAP and web-based administrative experience (essential)
• Proven experience in a customer service–oriented environment

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Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent planning, organisational, and administrative skills
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to manage retailer concerns professionally
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail
• A high level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (intermediate to advanced)

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Why This Opportunity Matters

• Permanent role within a leading national retail group
• Exposure to commercial property and lease management in a large FMCG environment
• Opportunity to work closely with Real Estate, Finance, and Retail Operations
• Competitive, market-related remuneration
• Long-term career growth in a stable, structured organisation

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Important Application Notes

• Applications must be submitted online only via the SPAR Careers website or PNet
• ❌ Please do not call or email applications directly
• Only applications submitted through official platforms will be considered

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How to Apply

👉 Apply online via the SPAR Careers site or PNet
📌 Use Listing Reference: spar_000834
🗓 Closing Date: 17 January 2026

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