Senior Property Development Leader - Pietermaritzburg Growth

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Profit-sharing opportunities

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Equity participation in projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Property Development Manager to oversee projects in and around Pietermaritzburg. You will manage the full development lifecycle from concept through handover, with emphasis on urban planning, construction management and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires strong financial modelling, budget control and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment within KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in property development with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of zoning, land use and finances.
• Experience in multi-project management and hybrids work models.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure land development opportunities in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis, and financial modelling.
• Lead design and planning with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Manage procurement, tendering and contractor selection.
• Oversee construction, budgets, and on-time delivery to quality standards.
• Secure planning permissions and regulatory approvals; manage stakeholders.

Skills

Property development

Urban planning

Construction management

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management software

Regulatory understanding

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Property Development

Urban Planning

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Property Development Manager to oversee projects in and around Pietermaritzburg. You will manage the full development lifecycle from concept through handover, with emphasis on urban planning, construction management and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires strong financial modelling, budget control and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment within KwaZulu-Natal.