
Janine van der Mescht
@janinevandermescht
Maintenance Coordinator at DEPENDABLE MANAGEMENT, coordinating repairs and urgent maintenance for U.S.-based residential properties.
What I'm looking for
At DEPENDABLE MANAGEMENT, I coordinate maintenance requests, repairs, and urgent habitability concerns for U.S.-based residential property operations while working New Jersey business hours. I communicate with tenants and property owners, coordinate vendors, and follow maintenance issues through to completion.
As Property Manager at PALM BEACH LODGE, I managed day-to-day property operations, tenant relationships, repairs, lease renewals, and property documentation. I also prepared reports and assisted with budgeting.
My earlier work includes legal administration at firms including HAMMOND POLE ATTORNEYS and hospitality operations at MALUTI MOUNTAIN LODGE. Across these roles, I supported litigation and conveyancing documentation, guest reservations, and daily lodge operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Maintenance Coordinator
Dependable Management
Feb 2026 - Present (8 months)
Provide remote property management and operational support for U.S.-based residential property operations, coordinating maintenance, tenant communication, and vendor management.
Reservations
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Mar 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)
Managed guest reservations, quotations, and customer service communications, coordinating accommodation and spa bookings.
Property Manager
Palm Beach Lodge
Jan 2020 - Feb 2025 (5 years 1 month)
Managed property operations, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and administrative duties within an internationally managed business environment.
Personal Assistant to General Manager
La Montagne
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Provided executive administrative and operational support to the General Manager, managing correspondence, scheduling, and reporting.
Personal Assistant / Central Butler
Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Supported property operations and guest services, providing administrative and operational assistance, and assisting with event coordination.
Secretary
Moloto-Weiss Inc. Attorneys
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Provided legal administration, documentation, and client communication support.
Personal Assistant / Secretary
Van Velden-Duffey Attorneys
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Provided senior administrative support, diary management, scheduling, correspondence, client liaison, and documentation support.
Personal Assistant / Head of Litigation
Hammond Pole Attorneys
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)
Managed documentation, client communication, and administration relating to litigation and debt collection, including settlement agreements and legal reports.
Conveyancing Secretary
Malherbe, Rigg & Ranwell Attorneys
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)
Prepared property-transfer documentation, assisted with bond registrations and cancellations, and liaised with clients, banks, and municipalities.
Legal Secretary
Haarhoff, Fourie & Partners Attorneys
Jan 2000 - Jan 2006 (6 years)
Provided administration and documentation support for litigation, debt collection, and estate administration, including client files and correspondence.
Manageress
Maluti Mountain Lodge
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)
Managed daily lodge operations, reception, reservations, events, staff supervision, and stock control.
Receptionist
Kiara Lodge Time Share Resort
Jan 1994 - Jan 1998 (4 years)
Managed reservations, guest enquiries, front-desk operations, and administration, and assisted with tele-sales.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Legal Secretarial Certificate
Certificate, Legal Secretarial
Completed a Legal Secretarial Certificate with additional training in property management, administration, hospitality, and legal administration.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
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