Senior Property Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Property Development professional with strong technical, legal, and project management expertise in the 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:

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related building sciences
• 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

• Postgraduate 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

💼 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

🔧 Tools & Systems

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

🚀 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