Senior Property Development Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022026/SH

Date posted:

Friday, June 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re Hiring: Senior Property Development Manager

POSITION INFO:
Are you a strategic property developer with deep technical expertise and a knack for leading complex projects from idea to ribbon-cutting? If you love being on-site, leading cross-functional teams, and shaping the future of education infrastructure—this is the role for you!

What’s the job?

As our Senior Property Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of developing new campuses and facilities from greenfield sites to full project close-out. Think land acquisition, site planning, project governance, and construction oversight. You’ll work with internal stakeholders, external professionals, and authorities to turn vision into reality—on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

You’ll Be Doing Things Like:

Investigating and assessing sites to determine feasibility and risks
Leading the development of school campus plans with engineers and architects
Managing town planning processes like rezoning and consent use
Coordinating construction teams, contracts, and compliance
Driving project timelines, budgets, and resource planning
Presenting CAPEX proposals and helping steer long-term infrastructure planning
Reporting to leadership and playing a key role in property strategy

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Building Sciences (Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying)
Postgrad qualification in Building Sciences or Business (Master’s)
10+ years of experience in property development and construction
Prior project management/design experience (2–3 years)
Driver’s license (you’ll be on the move)
Bonus if you’re professionally registered with an industry council

You’ll Stand Out If You:

Know your way around JBCC & FIDIC contracts, town planning, and SANS 10400
Understand sustainability practices and property legislation
Can negotiate, coordinate, and lead like a boss
Have solid experience in stakeholder management, feasibility models, and CAPEX planning
Are passionate about building spaces that inspire education and growth

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