Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to robust deal pipeline

Virtual collaboration tools

Exposure to diverse real estate assets

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist to identify and secure profitable opportunities across South Africa, with a focus on Polokwane and the Limpopo region. This fully remote role requires 5+ years in acquisitions, strong valuation skills, and proactive networking with brokers and owners.

The ideal candidate will conduct due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiate purchase terms while building a robust deal pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing real estate deals.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation methods, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in real estate analysis software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Polokwane and Limpopo real estate markets is a significant advantage.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source real estate investment opportunities focusing on Polokwane and Limpopo.
• Conduct due diligence, inspections, title searches, zoning reviews, and environmental assessments.
• Perform financial analysis including cash flow, ROI, and market comparables.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and transaction documents.
• Develop relationships with sellers, brokers, developers, attorneys, and stakeholders.
• Prepare investment proposals and present to investment committee.
• Monitor market trends and identify risks.
• Manage closing processes to ensure timely transactions.
• Stay current with real estate regulations and best practices.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Property analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading national real estate investment group, is expanding its reach and seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist to identify and secure profitable investment opportunities across South Africa, with a specific focus on the **Polokwane, Limpopo** region. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving the company's growth strategy. You will be responsible for sourcing potential properties, conducting thorough due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiating purchase agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of real estate markets, valuation techniques, and investment strategies, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. This role demands a proactive, self-driven individual who can build and maintain a robust network of contacts, including brokers, developers, and property owners, within the **Limpopo** province and beyond. We are looking for a strategic negotiator capable of identifying off-market deals and ensuring favorable terms for acquisitions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm and make a significant impact in a remote-first capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and source potential real estate investment opportunities through various channels, including networking, market research, and broker relationships, with a focus on **Polokwane** and **Limpopo**.
• Conduct in-depth due diligence, including property inspections, title searches, zoning reviews, and environmental assessments.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis of potential acquisitions, including cash flow projections, ROI calculations, and market comparables.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and other transaction documents to secure favorable terms.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sellers, brokers, developers, attorneys, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed investment proposals and present findings to the investment committee.
• Monitor market trends and economic conditions to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Manage the closing process to ensure timely and efficient completion of transactions.
• Stay current with real estate regulations and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and closing real estate deals.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation methods, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in real estate analysis software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the **Polokwane** and **Limpopo** real estate markets is a significant advantage.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a generous commission structure based on deal volume and profitability.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to a robust deal pipeline and investment resources.
• Comprehensive virtual support and team collaboration tools.
• Exposure to diverse real estate asset classes.