Remote Junior Real Estate Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Real Estate Analyst for a fully remote role supporting acquisitions and development teams across South Africa. You will perform market research, financial modeling, and due diligence on potential real estate projects.

This entry-level position suits recent graduates with keen finance and real estate interests. You will work with a remote team, coordinating with brokers and consultants, and build expertise across financial analysis and market evaluation in a

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–3 years' experience in real estate, finance, or investment analysis.
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel with a solid understanding of valuation concepts.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities; strong remote-work communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying potential real estate investment and development opportunities.
• Conduct market research and analysis including demographics, competitors, and site assessments.
• Perform financial analysis for projects, create pro forma statements, evaluate returns, and run sensitivity analyses in Excel.
• Support due diligence by gathering property information, lease abstracts, and market data.
• Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations under guidance of senior team members.
• Coordinate with brokers and consultants in a remote collaboration setup.
• Maintain databases of acquisitions, market data, and comparable sales.
• Track performance of existing assets and projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation concepts

Analytical abilities

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving national real estate development and investment company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Real Estate Analyst to join their fully remote team. This position is crucial for supporting the acquisitions and development teams by conducting thorough market research, financial analysis, and due diligence on potential real estate projects. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early-career professional with a strong aptitude for finance and a keen interest in real estate. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the real estate industry from the comfort of a remote workspace, contributing to impactful projects across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying potential real estate investment and development opportunities.
• Conduct market research and analysis, including demographic studies, competitor analysis, and site assessments.
• Perform financial analysis for potential projects, including creating pro forma statements, evaluating returns, and conducting sensitivity analyses using Excel.
• Support the due diligence process by gathering and organizing property-related information, lease abstracts, and market data.
• Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations under the guidance of senior team members.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties (brokers, consultants) in a remote collaboration setting.
• Maintain and update databases of potential acquisitions, market data, and comparable sales.
• Assist in tracking the performance of existing assets and projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in real estate, finance, investment analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Relevant internships are highly valued.
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel, with a solid understanding of valuation concepts.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, suitable for a remote work environment.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with real estate terminology and market dynamics is a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and provident fund contributions. Our client champions work-life balance and provides the flexibility of working from home. Opportunities for professional development and mentorship are readily available. Join a forward-thinking company and build your career in real estate investment and development from anywhere in South Africa.