Senior Real Estate BD & Partnerships Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Real Estate Business Development Manager to drive growth in Richards Bay, concentrating on industrial and commercial development opportunities and strategic partnerships.

The role requires 7+ years in business development or investments within commercial/industrial real estate, with strong deal sourcing, negotiation, and financial modelling skills, plus the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, investment, or related role within commercial/industrial real estate.
• Demonstrated success in deal sourcing, negotiation, and transaction management.
• Strong understanding of the Richards Bay property market and development potential.
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.
• Strong network within the property industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential new real estate development opportunities in and around Richards Bay.
• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to support decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, investors, and local authorities.
• Negotiate terms for land acquisitions and JV agreements.
• Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to secure projects and investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project execution from inception.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Monitor market trends and economic indicators relevant to Richards Bay development.
• Achieve business development targets and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/real estate/finance

MBA is advantageous

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Real Estate Business Development Manager to drive growth in Richards Bay, concentrating on industrial and commercial development opportunities and strategic partnerships.

The role requires 7+ years in business development or investments within commercial/industrial real estate, with strong deal sourcing, negotiation, and financial modelling skills, plus the ability to travel regionally.