Remote-First Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Leader

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading investment firm in real estate to recruit a Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist for a remote-first role across South Africa. You will identify, evaluate and execute strategic real estate investments with rigorous financial analysis and due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in acquisitions or corporate finance, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in real estate acquisitions or investment analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation using Excel; Argus Enterprise is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of market dynamics and investment strategies within the South African context.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify investment opportunities across property types.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and market analysis for acquisitions.
• Perform due diligence including legal, environmental, zoning, and inspections.
• Negotiate purchase agreements with sellers and brokers.
• Prepare investment memos for Investment Committee.
• Manage relationships with brokers, developers, attorneys and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory changes impacting real estate investments.
• Assist in post-acquisition asset management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Real Estate/Business Administration

Master's degree or MBA is a plus

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Placements24 partners with a leading investment firm in real estate to recruit a Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist for a remote-first role across South Africa. You will identify, evaluate and execute strategic real estate investments with rigorous financial analysis and due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in acquisitions or corporate finance, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions independently in a remote environment.