Senior Real Estate Acquisition Strategist - Value-Add

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Company vehicle or car allowance

Professional development budget

Access to industry-leading analyticalツ

Dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to identify, analyze and close value-add and opportunistic opportunities. You will lead market research, financial due diligence, and negotiation of purchase agreements as part of a strategic investment team.

The role requires extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, strong modeling skills, and a deep understanding of the Stellenbosch area, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in real estate acquisitions, investment, or development.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and deal structuring.
• In-depth knowledge of the Western Cape real estate market, esp. Stellenbosch and Winelands.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with strategy.
• Conduct market analysis: supply/demand, demographics, competition.
• Perform pro forma underwriting and cash flow projections.
• Develop investment proposals for the investment committee.
• Lead due diligence with legal, environmental, and technical teams.
• Negotiate terms and purchase agreements for favorable structures.
• Build relationships with brokers, owners, developers, lenders.
• Analyze existing portfolios for disposition opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes.
• Assist in securing financing for acquisitions.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Due diligence

Deal structuring

Stakeholder management

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or Master's in Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Argus

Advanced Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to identify, analyze and close value-add and opportunistic opportunities. You will lead market research, financial due diligence, and negotiation of purchase agreements as part of a strategic investment team.

The role requires extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, strong modeling skills, and a deep understanding of the Stellenbosch area, with travel as needed.