Real Estate Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Health and wellness benefits

Diverse high-impact projects

Professional network access

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a proactive Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to identify and secure profitable investment opportunities in Nelspruit and across Mpumalanga. You will source deals, perform due diligence, negotiate terms and manage the acquisition process from first contact to close.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in real estate acquisitions, strong valuation and financial modeling skills, excellent negotiation and presentation abilities, and the willingness to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real estate acquisitions, investment, or corporate real estate.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Mpumalanga property market and its dynamics.
• Ability to travel locally for property tours and client meetings.
• A relevant degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential real estate acquisition targets that align with investment criteria.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, property analysis, and financial feasibility studies.
• Negotiate purchase agreements, terms, and conditions with property owners and their representatives.
• Perform detailed due diligence, including title searches, zoning verification, and environmental assessments.
• Manage the closing process, coordinating with legal counsel, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, and other sources of investment opportunities in Nelspruit.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Valuation

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and deal-oriented Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is focused on identifying and securing profitable real estate investment opportunities, particularly in commercial and residential development projects across Mpumalanga. You will be responsible for sourcing potential deals, conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating terms, and managing the acquisition process from initial contact through to closing. The ideal candidate possesses a strong network within the local real estate community and a proven ability to identify value and execute complex transactions in person.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential real estate acquisition targets that align with investment criteria.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, property analysis, and financial feasibility studies.
• Negotiate purchase agreements, terms, and conditions with property owners and their representatives.
• Perform detailed due diligence, including title searches, zoning verification, and environmental assessments.
• Manage the closing process, coordinating with legal counsel, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, and other sources of investment opportunities in Nelspruit .

Requirements

• Proven experience in real estate acquisitions, investment, or corporate real estate.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Mpumalanga property market and its dynamics.
• Ability to travel locally for property tours and client meetings.
• A relevant degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with significant bonus potential based on successful acquisitions.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact real estate projects.
• Access to a network of industry professionals and investment opportunities.
• A dynamic and results-driven work environment in Nelspruit .