Real Estate Market Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Data access to proprietary datasets

Growth opportunities in Real Estate

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an analytical Real Estate Market Analyst to research market dynamics, analyze sales data, and forecast property values and demand across the Upington region.

You will prepare market reports, monitor KPIs, and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions for investment and sales teams, with a hybrid work setup and access to proprietary datasets.

A strong quantitative background and familiarity with local markets are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Strong analytical, research, and quantitative abilities are essential.
• Familiarity with Upington/Northern Cape real estate market is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Market Analyst, preferably in real estate, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on local and regional real estate market trends.
• Analyze property sales data, rental rates, and development pipelines.
• Develop forecasts for property values and absorption rates in Upington.
• Prepare market reports and presentations for management and clients.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the Northern Cape real estate market.
• Collaborate with investment and sales teams to provide market intelligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Quantitative skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and insightful Real Estate Market Analyst to join their team, focusing on the burgeoning market of Upington and the Northern Cape region. This role is essential for understanding property market dynamics, identifying investment potential, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for researching market trends, analyzing sales data, and forecasting future property values and demand. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills and a deep interest in the South African real estate landscape, contributing valuable perspectives to the firm's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on local and regional real estate market trends, economic factors, and demographic shifts.
• Analyze property sales data, rental rates, and development pipelines to identify market opportunities and risks.
• Develop forecasts for property values, rental demand, and absorption rates in the Upington area.
• Prepare detailed market reports, presentations, and summaries for management and clients.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the Northern Cape real estate market.
• Collaborate with investment and sales teams to provide market intelligence that informs their strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Market Analyst , preferably within the real estate industry .
• Strong analytical, research, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software) and market research databases.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Upington and broader Northern Cape property market is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Access to proprietary market data and research tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in real estate analysis .
• A collaborative environment focused on informed decision-making in the Northern Cape property sector.