Remote Real Estate Portfolio Leader

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Flexible hours

Access to analytics tools

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to lead and optimize a diverse real estate asset portfolio. This remote-first role focuses on investment strategy, market analysis, and value creation across regions, with strong emphasis on KwaZulu-Natal trends.

You will drive performance, mentor the team, and collaborate with investors, tenants, and legal counsel in a flexible virtual environment that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business or related field.
• 7+ years in real estate investment, portfolio or asset management.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven remote-work discipline and self-management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for acquisition, management and disposition of assets to maximize ROI.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities and risks in SA real estate.
• Oversee portfolio financial performance: budgeting, forecasting, reporting KPIs.
• Manage relationships with investors, tenants, brokers and counsel.
• Negotiate leases, purchase agreements and other contracts.
• Monitor performance, implement value-add initiatives and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior team members in a remote setting.

Skills

Portfolio management

Real estate investment

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Real Estate/Finance

Master's degree (advantage)

CCIM/CFA (advantage)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Real estate software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to lead and optimize a diverse real estate asset portfolio. This remote-first role focuses on investment strategy, market analysis, and value creation across regions, with strong emphasis on KwaZulu-Natal trends.

You will drive performance, mentor the team, and collaborate with investors, tenants, and legal counsel in a flexible virtual environment that supports professional growth.