Real Estate Manager

Macdonald & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African retail group is seeking a Real Estate Manager to guide the strategy and performance of various sites. This role involves managing new store openings, relocations, and expansions across multiple brands while navigating complex negotiations. The ideal candidate will have retail experience, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant educational background. Based in Johannesburg, this position allows for close interaction with major landlords and commercial hubs, offering exceptional opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Grounded in retail with a relevant education.
• Confident in navigating data and negotiations.
• Strong existing relationships with landlords.

Responsibilities

• Steer the strategy and performance of sites each year.
• Guide new store openings, relocations, and expansions.
• Navigate complex negotiations and market-driven decisions.

Skills

Retail experience

Negotiation skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Education

Matric and relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

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You’ll be joining a well-established South African retail group with a nationwide footprint built over several decades.

Known for its energetic growth strategy, value-driven positioning and strong financial performance, the business operates across multiple lifestyle categories, from apparel and homeware to complementary service lines.

With a large, diverse customer base and a portfolio that continues to expand, the company remains focused on sustainability, relevance and delivering accessible products that meet everyday demand.

As Real Estate Manager, you’ll steer the strategy and performance of roughly sites each year, guiding new store openings, relocations, expansions and consolidations across all brands within the group.

Working alongside a highly respected Head of Space, you’ll navigate high-pressure cycles, complex negotiations and market-driven decisions that directly shape the company’s national footprint.

With strong existing processes and mature landlord relationships already in place, you’ll step into a role with genuine clout - and the platform to make an immediate impact.

Success here calls for a candidate grounded in retail, equipped with a matric and relevant tertiary qualification, and confident navigating data, negotiations and stakeholder expectations.

You’ll rely on your proficiency across the Microsoft suite, your ability to interpret site performance, and the landlord networks you’ve already built.

Being Johannesburg-based ensures you remain close to the country’s major landlords and commercial hubs, positioning you to influence decisions at the pace this environment demands.

Make your move.

The portfolio is waiting.

Apply today!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Retail

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings

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