Remote Senior Real Estate Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Bonus potential based on project wins

Health, life, and disability insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Real Estate Developer to drive complex development projects across South Africa in a fully remote setup. You will identify opportunities, lead feasibility studies, and manage the full development lifecycle from concept to completion.

The role requires 10+ years in real estate development, strong financial modeling, and strategic market insight, with a preference for familiarity with the North West region and Mahikeng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, with large-scale project management.
• Extensive financial analysis, pro forma modeling, and transaction structuring skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate development opportunities including land acquisition and urban regeneration.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market research, and financial modeling for proposals.
• Manage development lifecycle from planning to construction, leasing, and disposition.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure profitability and risk control.
• Negotiate purchase, JV, and financing agreements.
• Build relationships with investors, lenders, government officials, and community leaders.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, and contractors for quality delivery.
• Track market trends, zoning rules, and economic factors affecting development.
• Prepare investment proposals and present to the executive team.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Real estate development

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Real Estate/Urban Planning/Finance/Civil Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished real estate investment and development firm, is actively expanding its national presence and is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Developer to join their entirely remote team. This high-impact role involves identifying, evaluating, and executing complex real estate development projects across South Africa. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in project management, financial analysis, and market strategy to drive the success of development ventures from concept to completion. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed team of professionals, contributing to significant projects that shape urban landscapes. While the role is location-independent, a strong understanding of the North West province and its economic drivers, including markets like Mahikeng will be highly advantageous for strategic planning and opportunity identification. This is a premier opportunity for a seasoned developer to lead impactful projects with substantial autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential development opportunities, including land acquisition and urban regeneration projects.


• Conduct thorough feasibility studies, market research, and financial modeling for development proposals.


• Manage the entire development lifecycle, from initial planning and design through to construction, leasing, and asset disposition.


• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation.


• Negotiate purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing arrangements.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, lenders, government officials, and community leaders.


• Manage design teams, consultants, and construction contractors to ensure project quality and timely delivery.


• Stay abreast of market trends, zoning regulations, and economic factors influencing the real estate development sector.


• Prepare comprehensive investment proposals and present them to the executive team.


• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.


• Extensive experience in financial analysis, pro forma modeling, and transaction structuring.


• Strong understanding of zoning, land use, entitlements, and construction processes.


• Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.


• Proficiency in project management software and advanced financial modeling tools.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.


• Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing development deals.


• A strong network within the South African real estate development community is a significant plus.


• Familiarity with the North West province's development landscape, including the Mahikeng area, is highly valued.

Benefits

• Fully remote senior role with a competitive annual salary of R .


• Significant performance-based bonus potential linked to project success.


• Comprehensive executive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance.


• Generous retirement savings plan.


• Paid time off and flexible working hours.


• Opportunity to lead high-impact development projects across South Africa.


• Professional development and continuous learning support.


• Access to cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled, distributed team.