Development Project Manager

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm based in Cape Town is looking for a Development Project Manager. The role involves managing project goals, ensuring compliance, and evaluating market trends. Candidates should possess strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills and should be able to work independently while maintaining effective communication. The firm emphasizes sustainability and design excellence, offering a supportive culture to enhance career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Development Project Manager focused on financial management and cost control.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and advisors.
• Capacity to work independently while ensuring clear communication with teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market sectors for opportunities and monitor competitor trends.
• Define project goals and develop strategies for approvals.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process.

Skills

Financial Management

Cost Control

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Property, Construction, Business Management, Financial Investment)

Job description

Overview

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Office Based | Job ID: J107110

About our client: Our client is a forward-thinking property developer who is highly successful and growing rapidly, building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment. Their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments situated in thriving neighbourhoods. Joining this dynamic company will provide you with the opportunity to take your career to the next level whilst working alongside passionate individuals who are advocates of city living. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in the development of cutting-edge and high-scale projects, and to make a significant contribution to the continued growth and success of the company as well as your own career.

What you will be doing

• Evaluates market sectors for emerging opportunities and monitors competitor trends.
• Defines project goals, develops strategies, and liaises with approval authorities to gain timely and cost-effective approvals.
• Prepares tender documentation, manages the tender process within probity guidelines, and liaises with management and consultants regarding financial, commercial, and legal risks.
• Manages and runs meetings with construction professionals, negotiates design amendments and legal documentation, and oversees the evaluation process.
• Manages the approval process for all applications, including development approvals, and instructs and manages external project management consultants.
• Reviews the preparation of bid packages and contract documents, and oversees the management of each contract, reporting progress regularly.
• Manages the completion / approval stages, the issue of construction certificates, and oversees Practical Completion and final certificates.
• Ensures compliance with relevant documentation (leasehold or freehold), monitors progress, advises management of cash flow / scheduling issues, resolves legal / financial issues, and ensures accurate and timely information for Management Reports.

What our client is looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial (Property, Construction, Business Management, Financial Investment, etc.)
• Experience as a Development Project Manager focused on strong financial management and cost control.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, consultants, and advisors.
• Capacity to work independently while ensuring clear communication and consultation with internal teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and planning ability, coupled with excellent negotiation / influencing skills to deliver results.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks under pressure, with essential proficiency in word processing, project scheduling, and detailed spreadsheets.

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Development Project Manager, Property Developer, Design Excellence, Sustainability, Financial Management, Cost Control, Stakeholder Management, Tender Process, Project Approvals