Senior Development Manager

Calgro M3 Developments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Development Manager to oversee the growth and development of projects. You will be responsible for identifying new land parcels, managing contractor relations, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a degree in property development, and extensive experience in project management. This is a full-time position with responsibilities spanning from concept development to project handover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing developments.
• Previous experience in residential property development required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the growth and development of assigned projects.
• Identify optimal land parcels for new project rollouts.
• Oversee completion and handover of projects to clients.

Skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of Town Planning and Building Regulations

Education

Honors or Masters Degree in property development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Development Manager As the Senior Development Manager, you will manage the growth and development of projects, directly allocated to you and your support team.

You will identify optimal new land parcels per development for new project rollouts, obtain all the required rights and services for the site, and manage the process to obtain the required approvals from the various local authorities within the required timeframe to ensure construction can start and be completed timely, within the financial year cycle.

The Senior Development Manager needs to be able to identify potential development risks, project requirements, and respective role players required to ensure the execution of a profitable project, developed timely at a high-quality standard.

You will also be responsible for managing a range of contractors to ensure the construction of bulk services, where required, as well as on-site services for top structures are completed within budget and on time, to meet the respective client standards, which vary from the City of Johannesburg to individual first-time homeowners.

You must possess the ability to manage multiple deadlines on a range of projects and be able to change project priorities within a dynamic environment while still striving to achieve the required project deliverables.

You will be expected to lead a diverse team, consisting of internal and external professional consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project objectives within the scheduled time and budget.

This position requires an individual to be deadline-oriented and solution & outcome-driven.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are essential.

You will rely on the support of your own internal team, consisting of a Junior Development Manager, Contract Manager, and a Site Agent per mega-project.

Duties & Responsibilities Development specific skills required : Project manage and oversee the execution of design and construction of allocated projects in close collaboration with the required consultant and contractor teams, as well as their own internal support team.

Implementation of the processes for the property life cycle between Calgro M3 as developer to the final client, from concept to product handover.

Manage and lead the process of concept development of the final approved product.

Identify the required professionals for the project.

Ensure the necessary professionals are appointed for the project.

Establish the necessary requirements via the input from the professional team for the effective roll‑out of the project.

Manage the process with the professional team's assistance to ensure the township applications are done on time.

Oversee the process of applying for and obtaining the necessary service connections to ensure the project has the necessary town planning approvals for unit handover and cash transfers, as per the project program.

Manage the process with the professional team's assistance to ensure the project is done cost‑effectively, within budget to achieve the financial goals timely.

Manage the project program to ensure all professional role players are clear on their individual objectives, targets, and end goals.

Oversee and manage quality and brand control from concept design to final product handover.

Overall management of budgets of current, ongoing, and future projects, including payments, cashflow, and budget tracking.

Produce internal reports, as required by stakeholders and management.

Develop project programs, with critical milestones to assist in managing the bigger project.

Regular reporting to the direct reporting line on project progress.

Oversee completion and handover of projects to the client.

Undertake post‑completion reviews and verify close‑out documentation.

Ensure managing agents are appointed and maintenance strategy is in place.

Projects are rolled out as per National Building Regulations, Health & Safety Act, Approved Environmental Management Plan etc.

Legal & Documentation Responsibilities : Manage and oversee due‑diligence process for all current, ongoing, and future development projects.

Responsible for main Civil Contractor appointment, via a Tender process, with the assistance of the Engineering Team for Bulk Infrastructure.

Responsible for main Top Structure Contractor appointment, with the assistance of the internal consultant support team.

Responsible for the set‑up of new project Development Agreements, with the assistance of the internal legal team.

Review all contract changes and coordinate change control process – maintain detailed records of all changes to the contract and required internal approvals to finalize the above.

Financial Responsibilities : Manage initial desktop feasibility studies for all new projects.

Be the main point of contact between our internal finance team, consultants, QS, and contractors for assigned projects.

Monitor expenses against the budget to achieve the maximum savings.

Working Relationships : Work closely with the Head of Developments in implementing a project‑specific strategy for Calgro M3.

Administrative support provided by the JNR Development Manager.

Contractual on‑site support provided by the Contract Manager, who reports directly to the JNR Development Manager.

Site supervision and support provided by the Site Agent, who reports directly to the JNR Development Manager.

Competencies and Character : Proactively manage your team.

Identify potential crises and assist the team with effective support to find plausible solutions.

Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise your internal team.

Influence each team member to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work tasks & responsibilities.

Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Be the example to promote a view of being deadline‑oriented and outcome‑driven.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, to ensure effective communication within the team.

Desired Experience & Qualification Grade

• years experience in managing developments Honors or Masters Degree in the property development environment (e.g., Town Planning) Previous experience in Residential property development required Technically competent in all aspects of MS Office Knowledge : Ability to coordinate, monitor, and assess - attention to detail Familiar with Town Planning, Construction, Building Regulations, and Laws relating to the delivery of a project development Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to analyze and interpret data / reports Other : Ability to anticipate and resolve issues or obstacles, which impact timely completion or task quality Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight timelines Problem‑solving, innovation, and continuous improvement Ability to think strategically and critically Results‑driven.