Real Estate Transaction Manager - Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Involvement in significant deals

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Real Estate Transaction Manager for a Paarl-based role within a dynamic property investment and development company. You will oversee end-to-end real estate deals, including acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures, coordinating with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution.

The role requires a legal/finance background with strong project management, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to deliver timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing real estate transactions, corporate law, or M&A.
• Strong due diligence, contract negotiation, and closing management experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple transactions.

Responsabilités

• Manage all phases of real estate transactions from offer to closing.
• Coordinate due diligence investigations including title, environment, and financial reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, and related documents.
• Liaise with internal teams and external parties (lawyers, brokers, consultants) to drive deals.
• Develop transaction timelines and budgets to ensure timely, cost-effective closings.
• Coordinate the closing process and ensure all conditions are met.
• Support financing activities and liaise with lenders as needed.
• Maintain organized transaction files and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition/disposition opportunities.
• Prepare progress and outcome reports for senior management.

Connaissances

Project management

Negotiation

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration

Outils

MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)

Contract management software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic property investment and development company, is seeking a meticulous and experienced Real Estate Transaction Manager to join their team based in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA. This pivotal role involves managing the end-to-end process of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal acumen, financial understanding, and exceptional project management skills to ensure seamless and efficient deal execution. You will be responsible for due diligence, contract negotiation, coordinating with legal counsel, and managing internal and external stakeholders. This is a key position contributing to the growth and strategic expansion of our client's property portfolio within the scenic and economically vibrant Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of real estate transactions, from initial offer to final closing.


• Conduct and coordinate comprehensive due diligence investigations, including title searches, environmental assessments, and financial reviews.


• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, and other transaction-related legal documents.


• Liaise effectively with internal teams, including legal, finance, and operations, as well as external parties such as lawyers, brokers, and consultants.


• Develop and manage detailed transaction timelines and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective deal completion.


• Coordinate the closing process, ensuring all conditions precedent are met and necessary documentation is executed.


• Provide support for financing activities related to transactions, including liaising with lenders.


• Maintain organized transaction files and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.


• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential acquisition and disposition opportunities.


• Prepare reports on transaction progress and outcomes for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A legal background or extensive experience in real estate law is highly preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing real estate transactions, corporate law, or M&A.


• Demonstrated experience in conducting due diligence, contract negotiation, and managing closing processes.


• Strong understanding of real estate finance, property law, and contract law.


• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Experience with contract management software is a plus.


• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and diligence.


• Familiarity with the Western Cape property market is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.


• Performance-based bonus structure.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Involvement in significant and impactful real estate deals.


• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.


• Company-provided resources and support for transaction management.