Job Description

Focus:

Rentals, operations, and mentorship into building your own portfolio

Read This If:

You already have

hands-on rentals experience in Durban

(CBD flats, inner-city buildings, student lets, etc.) You know the

buildings, streets, and landlords

in town better than most agents You're young, hungry and serious about

building your own property portfolio in the next 2 years

You're willing to

start from rock bottom operational work

to earn deep trust and mentorship You value

integrity and trust

more than hype and quick money
If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Who We Are - Rent2Rent

Rent2Rent is not a traditional estate agency.

We are a

professional tenant / professional landlord operator

working in the

guaranteed-rent (rent-to-rent)

space. We:

Take over properties from owners (especially stressed or struggling ones) Guarantee their rent Deal with tenants, maintenance, and risk Operate as the

counterparty

, not the middleman
We're starting in

Durban

, with a deep focus on

Durban City

and then expanding nationally.

What This Role Actually Looks Like

This is a

Durban CBD rentals operator

role.

You will be moving around town, on foot and by transport, doing the real work that makes the city's rental market function:

Walking to buildings, doing

viewings and inspections

Opening doors, checking units, following up after repairs Talking to caretakers, security, body corporates, landlords, and tenants Spotting early when something is going wrong in a unit or building Keeping an eye on "problem buildings" and making sure our units don't become part of the chaos Feeding back accurate information so we can make

good risk decisions

You are our

eyes and ears in Durban CBD

.
Trust is everything.

Why This Is Different

Most property jobs:

Throw you into endless viewings and cold calls Pay you on commission only Give you no long-term plan beyond "sell more"
This role is different:

You work directly with the

founder

You are

mentored into the real estate business

, not just used as a runner You will learn: How guaranteed-rent / rent-to-rent really works How to assess risk properly How to structure deals How to protect yourself and your future portfolio from bad tenants, bad buildings and bad contracts
The goal is that within

2 years

, if you do the work and earn the trust, you are:

Strong enough to start

building your own portfolio

(possibly in partnership with us) Thinking like a

professional operator

, not just an employee
No shortcuts. No fake promises. Real mentorship, real work.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

Lives in Durban CBD

(or is genuinely willing to move into Durban city to be able to walk to viewings, buildings, and inspections) Has

previous rentals experience in Durban

, ideally: Working with letting agents, building managers, or landlords Handling viewings, tenant check-ins, key handovers, inspections, or arrears follow-up Understands

basic property maintenance and repairs

You know what a "small issue" is vs something that will explode later You can speak to contractors and caretakers in practical language
Personal qualities:

Young, serious, and

hungry to learn

Values

trust and long-term relationships

Comfortable walking around town, checking on units and buildings alone Not scared of "difficult" buildings or tenants, but sensible and safety-conscious Calm, observant, and reliable - you

do what you say you'll do

Minimum Requirements

Based in

Durban City Centre

, or willing to live in the CBD/inner city to start Solid, proven

rentals experience in Durban

(not theory)

Matric

with Mathematics and English Good spoken and written English; isiZulu and/or isiXhosa a big advantage Practical understanding of

property maintenance and repairs

Stable home environment, sober habits Good personal integrity and reputation -

trust is key

Decent credit record (we check) Tech-savvy enough to use: WhatsApp properly (obviously) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) Basic Excel/spreadsheet skills
Having your

own car

is an advantage for growth beyond the CBD, but in the early phase we expect you to

move mostly on foot in Durban city

, getting to know our units and buildings very closely.

What You Get

Unrivalled 1:1 mentorship

from an experienced founder with: Deep property and rentals experience Strong risk and credit background A front-row seat to how a professional guaranteed-rent / rent-to-rent business is built in South Africa Real responsibility from early on, once trust is earned A

clear path

to: Running your own deals Potentially building your own portfolio with support and guidance
This is NOT:

A get-rich-quick scheme A guru programme A fancy "property course"
This is a

real job with real mentorship

, starting from the bottom and building upwards.

How to Apply (Read Carefully)

Do NOT send a CV or any attachments.

Instead, send a

short, honest message in your own words

that covers:

Where in

Durban city

you live (or where you'd stay) Your

previous rentals experience in Durban

- be specific about: What you did day-to-day Which areas/buildings you know well What you understand about the

Rent2Rent / guaranteed-rent model

Why this kind of

mentorship and starting from the bottom

appeals to you Why you can be

trusted

with keys, doors, empty flats, and landlord relationships
We don't care about perfect spelling or fancy language.
We care that it's

clearly you

and not ChatGPT or a copy-paste.

To stand out, have a look at:

Our

social media posts

Any online content for

Rent2Rent

Then mention

one thing

you saw that:

You liked, or You disagreed with, or You're curious about
That tells us you're not mass-applying everywhere.

If you've done rentals in Durban, know the city, are willing to walk buildings and open doors, and want

real mentorship into owning property yourself within a few years

, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm, Learnership, Internship, Graduate

Pay: R5500,00 - R11000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you live in or are willing to relocate to Durban city centre
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal