Property Development Director

SUMMARY:
A leading property development company is seeking an experienced Property Development Director to lead the full development life cycle—from land acquisition, feasibility, design, approvals, construction, to handover. This senior management role provides strategic leadership, project oversight, and execution excellence across residential, commercial, and mixed-use development

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Development Planning & Feasibility

• Identify, assess, and secure new property development opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct feasibility studies, including financial modelling, ROI analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare development proposals and present to executive management and funding partners.
• Liaise with landowners, brokers, and legal advisors for acquisitions and joint venture agreements.

Design Management & Approvals

• Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and town planners through concept, design, and approval stages.
• Oversee submission and approval of building plans, rezoning, environmental impact assessments, and statutory consents.
• Ensure design outcomes align with brand standards, cost targets, and market expectations.

Financial & Contract Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete reports, and payment schedules.
• Support procurement and tender processes, ensuring commercial value and compliance.
• Liaise with finance to align project funding, drawdowns, and financial reporting.

Project Implementation Oversight

• Provide high-level oversight of construction progress and delivery performance.
• Ensure contractors and professional teams meet contractual, quality, and time commitments.
• Uphold occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance across all projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the principal liaison between internal departments (sales, marketing, finance) and external parties (consultants, municipalities, contractors, banks).
• Coordinate with marketing to align product positioning, pricing, and sales launches.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with key external stakeholders.

Reporting & Risk Management

• Prepare monthly reports detailing progress, risks, and financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate project and portfolio risks proactively.
• Maintain accurate and auditable project documentation for compliance and handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Property Development, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8–10 years’ experience in residential, commercial, or mixed-use property development.
• Proven track record managing large-scale or multi-unit developments.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with hands-on experience in feasibility modelling and project financing.
• Familiarity with South African planning, zoning, and building regulations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Exceptional leadership, coordination, and project management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and operational excellence.
• Confident, assertive senior professional with a results-driven approach and executive presence.