Job Description

(Senior Leadership | Deal Origination | Capital Deployment | Real Estate Investments)
A leading institutional investment organisation, recognised for managing one of the continent's most sophisticated and diversified asset portfolios, is seeking an accomplished property investment executive to drive high-value deal origination and transaction execution within its Property Investment Division.
This role is aimed at a seasoned dealmaker with a proven record of structuring and closing complex property investment transactions across development, acquisitions, disposals, debt and equity instruments.
Purpose of the Role
To originate and develop a high-quality pipeline of property investment opportunities--ranging from direct developments to acquisitions, disposals, debt funding structures and indirect investments--and to ensure the successful execution of these transactions to deliver fee income, capital growth, rental returns and overall portfolio performance.
Minimum Requirements (Strictly Applied)
Only applicants who meet all minimum criteria will be considered.
Honours Degree in Finance, Investment Management, Property or Real Estate (NQF 8)
Property Law and/or Sales Certification or Diploma
FAIS RE5 (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
10-12 years' experience in property investment transactions
Minimum 5 years in Senior Management, with leadership of deal teams
Strong background in:
Property developments
Acquisitions & disposals
Debt & equity deal structuring
Corporate finance principles
Postgraduate qualifications (MSc Real Estate, MBA, CFA, CA(SA)) will be an advantage
Key Responsibilities
Lead origination and screening of new, high-value property investment opportunities
Conduct feasibility analysis for acquisitions, disposals and portfolio optimisation
Oversee deal structuring across equity, debt and blended financing
Prepare and present compelling investment committee reports
Drive acquisition and disposal processes in line with investment strategy
Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners, developers, financiers and industry stakeholders
Identify value-accretive opportunities and lead negotiations to close transactions
Oversee an effective pipeline management process--including deal status tracking, board reporting and governance compliance
Maintain deep market intelligence to drive competitiveness and identify emerging opportunities
Ensure rigorous risk assessment across all transactions
Competencies & Skills
Advanced deal-structuring capability (equity and debt)
Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise
Broad, cross-sector real estate investment exposure
Corporate finance proficiency
Strong understanding of property risk and mitigation
Target-driven, commercially sharp and execution-focused
High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Ability to operate under pressure with sound judgement
Why This Role Appeals to Senior Property Investment Professionals
This is a rare opportunity to lead large-scale real estate transactions within a sophisticated institutional investment environment, shaping the future of major property investment portfolios. It offers exposure to complex deal flow, high governance standards and strategic capital deployment.

Skills Required