Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist to identify, analyze, and negotiate property acquisitions across South Africa. You will work independently from a home office, sourcing deals, performing due diligence, and presenting investment recommendations.

The role requires 4–6 years in acquisitions, advanced Excel modeling, and excellent remote communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Admin, Economics or related field.
• 4–6 years of real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, or related experience.
• Proven track record sourcing and closing real estate deals.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Source potential acquisition opportunities across multiple channels.
• Perform due diligence with market analysis and financial modeling.
• Analyze property financials to assess investment viability.
• Prepare investment proposals for the investment committee.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and guide deals to closing.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, owners, and attorneys.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting investments.
• Manage deal pipeline and coordinate with legal, finance, and asset teams.
• Collaborate remotely using CRM and digital tools.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

CRM tools

Market analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading real estate investment group focused on identifying and acquiring undervalued properties nationwide, is actively seeking a highly driven and experienced Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for investment opportunities and a strong understanding of the real estate acquisition process. You will be responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and negotiating potential property acquisitions across various markets, working independently from your home office. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional research and analytical skills, a proven ability to build relationships with sellers and brokers, and a deep understanding of financial modeling for real estate investments. This role offers the flexibility of a remote work environment combined with the opportunity to contribute significantly to our client's portfolio growth, working from anywhere in South Africa, though a good understanding of markets like Paarl is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source potential real estate acquisition opportunities through various channels, including online platforms, broker relationships, and direct outreach.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, including market analysis, financial modeling, and property assessment.
• Analyze property financials, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections, to determine investment viability.
• Develop detailed investment proposals and present findings to the investment committee.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and manage the transaction process from offer to closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate brokers, property owners, attorneys, and other relevant parties.
• Stay informed about market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting real estate investments.
• Manage a pipeline of potential deals, ensuring timely follow-up and progression.
• Collaborate remotely with internal teams, including legal, finance, and asset management.
• Utilize CRM and other digital tools to track leads, manage communications, and organize deal flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and closing real estate deals.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and valuation techniques.
• Strong understanding of real estate contracts, due diligence processes, and transaction management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport remotely.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other digital collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with diverse real estate markets across South Africa is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and make sound investment recommendations.

Benefits

This role offers the significant advantage of being fully remote, providing exceptional work-life balance and the flexibility to work from anywhere. Our client provides a competitive salary package, complemented by a lucrative performance-based bonus structure tied directly to acquisition success. Employees receive comprehensive health insurance coverage and contribute to a retirement fund. We invest in our remote team's growth through access to online training, industry webinars, and opportunities to attend virtual conferences. You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking company culture that values innovation and autonomy. Regular virtual team meetings and one-on-one sessions ensure strong connections and support.