Real Estate Investment Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 3.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Portfolio growth opportunities

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Real Estate Investment Manager in Soweto to lead sourcing, evaluation, structuring, and management of a diverse real estate portfolio. This senior role emphasizes value-add and opportunistic strategies, with investor relations and portfolio growth at the fore.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in real estate investment or related finance, advanced modeling skills (DCF, scenarios), and a deep understanding of South African markets, especially Gauteng, with strong

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Finance, Real Estate, MBA or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in real estate investment, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in sourcing, underwriting, and closing real estate deals.
• Advanced financial modeling skills; Excel proficiency; Argus desirable.
• Deep knowledge of South African property market and Soweto.

Aufgaben

• Identify and underwrite real estate investment opportunities.
• Develop detailed financial models (DCF, sensitivity, scenario).
• Lead due diligence with legal, environmental, and technical teams.
• Structure and negotiate acquisition agreements and JV structures.
• Manage investment lifecycle from sourcing to disposition.
• Oversee portfolio asset performance and value-add strategies.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for committees.
• Build relationships with brokers, developers, lenders in Gauteng.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting SA real estate.
• Contribute to firm’s investment strategy and capital allocation.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance, Real Estate, MBA

Tools

Excel

Argus

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable and well-capitalized real estate investment firm with a strong track record across South Africa, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Investment Manager to join their dynamic team in Soweto . This senior role will involve sourcing, evaluating, structuring, and managing a diverse portfolio of real estate investments, primarily focusing on value-add and opportunistic strategies. The Investment Manager will play a crucial part in driving portfolio growth, ensuring financial performance, and managing investor relations. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of real estate finance, market analysis, and deal execution within the South African context, with a particular focus on opportunities in emerging urban areas like Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and underwrite potential real estate investment opportunities across various asset classes.
• Develop detailed financial models to assess investment viability, including DCF, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning.
• Lead the due diligence process for acquisitions, working closely with legal, environmental, and technical advisors.
• Structure and negotiate acquisition agreements, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Manage the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing and acquisition through to asset management and eventual disposition.
• Oversee the performance of existing portfolio assets, implementing value-add strategies to enhance returns.
• Prepare investment committee memos, reports, and presentations for senior management and capital partners.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with brokers, developers, lenders, and other industry participants in the Gauteng region.
• Stay abreast of market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting real estate investments, particularly in areas like Soweto .
• Contribute to the overall investment strategy and capital allocation decisions of the firm.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in real estate investment, private equity, or corporate finance, with a focus on transaction execution.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing, underwriting, and closing real estate transactions.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Argus is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of real estate capital markets, debt financing, and joint venture structures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of the South African property market, including specific insights into developing urban centers such as Soweto .
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with a base of and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunity to manage significant real estate investments and shape the firm's portfolio.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.
• Be part of a leading firm with a strong reputation in the South African real estate investment market.
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to urban development in Soweto .