South Africa Head of Expansion

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007950/MNT

Date posted:

Friday, August 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Purpose of Role:

The South Africa Head of Expansion takes direct responsibility for the company's property expansion portfolio while contributing to the development of the growth strategy to ensure organisational stability over the long term. Further, playing a critical role in developing and maintaining the comapny's market position and achieving financial growth and stakeholder delight through the efficient and timely opening of new and expanding the company. The SA Head of Expansion operates in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) macro-environment that must be navigated to ensure continued alignment with the organisation's strategic goals and growth targets

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Criteria:

Degree in business, commerce, property, the built environment, or other relevant fields
A postgraduate qualification is advantageous
5 to 10 years of professional management experience operating at scale or in a rapid-growth business in service, property, or similar sector
A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing property acquisitions, design, and development, including town planning, and overseeing professional services teams
At least 5 years of experience in property management, including but not limited to managing a property portfolio, including property leases, landlords, contracts, and contractors in a multi-site organisation
Understanding advanced business planning and regulatory issues is mandatory

Competencies:

Customer orientation
Analysis/problem-solving
Quick thinking/learning
Teamwork
Communication

Qualities:

Demonstrates grit through an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact
excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally
Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the company's mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost
Resilient, adaptive, and a beacon of integrity
Makes effective business decisions regarding whom to discuss sensitive and confidential information
A tech adopter who embraces new technology and change, ensuring innovative people practices and techniques that will be effective and efficient at scale

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