Cape Town Real Estate Development Executive

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus tied to project success

Private healthcare

Retirement annuity

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Real Estate Developer to drive transformative Cape Town projects from concept through delivery. You will identify opportunities, oversee budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relations to deliver high-quality, sustainable developments.

The role requires at least 10 years in real estate development, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of zoning, building codes, and market dynamics in the Western Cape. Join us to shape Cape Town's skyline and economy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in real estate development with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of zoning laws, building codes, and development regulations in Cape Town area.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate development opportunities, including site acquisition and due diligence.
• Lead planning and design phases with architects, engineers, and urban planners.
• Manage construction, timelines, budgets, and quality to high standards.
• Secure permits, zoning approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop budgets, cash flow projections, and financial models.
• Oversee and negotiate contracts with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for completed developments.
• Foster and maintain relationships with investors, authorities, community stakeholders and partners.
• Conduct post-development analysis to evaluate success and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Project management software

Development modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Real Estate Developer to drive transformative Cape Town projects from concept through delivery. You will identify opportunities, oversee budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relations to deliver high-quality, sustainable developments.

The role requires at least 10 years in real estate development, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of zoning, building codes, and market dynamics in the Western Cape. Join us to shape Cape Town's skyline and economy.