TFG – YES Intern: Lease Administrator (JHB / DBN)

TFG is recruiting a YES Intern: Lease Administrator for applicants who want practical exposure to property administration, lease records and tenant information management. This full-time opportunity is based in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal and is suited to candidates with a Real Estate, Property Finance, Economics, Legal Studies or related qualification who are organised, accurate and interested in property management support.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The TFG YES Intern: Lease Administrator opportunity gives candidates practical exposure to lease administration within the property management environment. The role focuses on maintaining lease records, supporting tenant information updates, organising lease documents and helping the property team keep accurate administrative records.

This opportunity is suited to someone who wants to understand how lease documentation, rental information, renewals, amendments and property records are managed within a large retail group that operates stores, distribution centres, factories and office buildings.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit applicants who are interested in property administration, lease records, real estate support, legal administration or property finance.

• Applicants with a degree or diploma in Real Estate, Property Finance, Economics, Legal Studies or a related field.
• People interested in lease administration and property management support.
• Applicants who are accurate, organised and able to manage records carefully.
• People who can handle confidential information professionally.
• Applicants who enjoy administrative and coordination work.
• People who can work in a fast-paced environment and take initiative.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support TFG’s property team with lease records, documentation, tenant information and administrative processes.

• Assist with maintaining and updating lease records and tenant information.
• Support the preparation, filing and organisation of lease documentation.
• Track lease expiry dates, renewals and amendments.
• Assist with capturing rental and tenant information on internal systems.
• Support the preparation of reports and administrative documents.
• Liaise with internal departments regarding lease-related queries.
• Ensure documents and records are accurately maintained.
• Provide general administrative support to the property team.

Note: This is a YES internship opportunity. The listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Qualification requirements

• Degree or diploma in Real Estate, Property Finance, Economics, Legal Studies or any related field.

Skills required

• Administrative and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Behaviours

• Results-driven and proactive when tackling challenges.
• Adheres to standards and ensures quality and compliance in work delivery.
• Consistently delivers customer service and meets expectations.
• Uses a structured approach to manage tasks effectively.
• Communicates ideas clearly to different audiences.

What lease administration work really involves

Lease administration is the organised management of lease-related information, deadlines and documents. In a retail property environment, this may include tracking lease expiry dates, keeping tenant details updated, managing amendments, checking rental information and ensuring that property records are easy to access when teams need them.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Real Estate, Property Finance, Economics, Legal Studies or related qualification, administration skills, attention to detail, document management ability and any exposure to property, contracts, leases, legal admin, reports, Excel or records management.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Relevant degree or diploma certificate, if completed.
• Academic transcript or latest academic record.
• Any property, real estate, legal, finance, administration or Excel-related certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV highlights lease administration, property management, legal admin or records-management interest.

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About the sponsor

TFG is a diversified retail group with a portfolio of fashion, lifestyle, apparel, jewellery, sport, mobile, technology, homeware and furniture brands. The group operates across store and online retail channels and manages a broad property footprint that includes stores, distribution centres, factories and head office buildings. More information is available on the official TFG Limited website and the TFG youth workplace opportunities page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Real Estate, Property Finance, Economics, Legal Studies or related qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight admin, document filing, reporting, Excel, contract or legal admin exposure.
• Mention any experience with property records, lease documents, rentals, tenants or internal systems if you have it.
• Show that you can handle confidential information professionally.
• Use your CV profile section to explain your interest in property management and lease administration.
• Keep your CV accurate and well structured because the role requires attention to detail.
• Apply early because no closing date is shown in the details provided.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not show a relevant qualification.
• Not mentioning property, real estate, legal, finance or administration interest.
• Using a generic CV that does not connect your background to lease administration.
• Not showing attention to detail, confidentiality or document-management skills.
• Leaving out academic transcripts or qualification proof when requested.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official TFG Careers page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official TFG Careers application page. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, training or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through TFG’s official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official TFG Careers listing details provided for the YES Intern: Lease Administrator (JHB / DBN) role, Job ID 12841. The details confirm the role title, property management job category, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal locations, on-site work arrangement, posting date, full-time schedule, responsibilities, qualification requirements, skills, behaviours, Employment Equity preference note and property team context.

The details provided do not show a closing date. Applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official TFG Careers page before applying in case the listing is updated, closed or removed.

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How to apply

1. Open the official TFG Careers application link below.
2. Read the full YES Intern: Lease Administrator listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the qualification and skills requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, academic documents and supporting certificates.
5. Make sure your CV highlights lease administration, property management, legal admin, reporting and document-management skills.
6. Complete the online application through the official TFG Careers page.
7. Submit your application as soon as possible because no closing date is shown in the details provided.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: Not stated in the details provided. Applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official page for updates.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.