Senior Property Development Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022070/Phind

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned property development professional with strong technical, legal, and project management expertise in building sciences? We are looking for a Senior Property Development Manager to drive complex development projects from site acquisition to project completion across South Africa and other African territories.

POSITION INFO:
ð Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end development of large-scale property projects, from land acquisition and feasibility to construction oversight and project close-out
Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Oversee town planning processes, service integration, risk assessments, and legal compliance
Compile and manage development plans, CAPEX motivations, and reporting to senior stakeholders
Prepare and negotiate contracts, manage construction teams, and monitor site execution
Participate in long-term master planning aligned with group growth strategies

ð Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related building sciences subject
- 10+ years' experience in property development, with exposure from conception to close-out
- 2–3 years in design or project management preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel extensively
Ideal:
- Post-graduate or Master’s in Building Sciences or Business Administration
- Professional registration with a relevant industry body
- Solid understanding of JBCC/FIDIC contracts, SA building regulations (SANS 10400), and land use planning

ð¼ Key Competencies:

Strong budgeting and risk assessment abilities
High-level planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement
Contractual negotiation and legal knowledge in property development
Ability to lead high-stakes projects under pressure
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal reporting skills

ð§ Tools & Systems:

MS Project, Excel, Word, and AutoCAD
Familiarity with contractual and compliance documentation processes

ð What You’ll Bring:

A hands-on, results-driven mindset
Integrity and professionalism
Strong leadership with a collaborative, team-first approach
Adaptability in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

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