Job Description

Role Overview
The Junior Development Manager (Delivery) will oversee and monitor property development projects from inception through to close-out, with a strong focus on delivery, resource efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. The role ensures projects are delivered within budget, scope, and timelines, while maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage and oversee the construction stages of development (Stages 3-6) from approval to completion and handover.
• Project Support: Assist with early project stages (1-3), supporting deal champions in feasibility, design, and approvals.
• Business Management: Support investigations into project desirability, prepare financial models, monitor market trends, and ensure developments meet conditions precedent.
• Documentation & Procurement: Assist with preparation of development and construction contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and procurement policies.
• Financial Management: Support budgeting, cashflow forecasts, financial modelling, and reporting of spend per project.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, local authorities, tenants, and industry stakeholders.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and manage project risks, ensure compliance with relevant acts and audit recommendations.
• Reporting: Produce project status, financial, and progress reports for executive review.
• Self-Development: Participate in training and development, ensuring continuous growth and alignment with company values.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Honours qualification in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related property field.
• NQF Level 8.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in property development or project management with an emphasis on project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction, financial modelling, contracts (e.g., JBCC, PROCSA), and development processes.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management, project reporting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Competencies

• Project Management and Business Acumen.
• Negotiation and Persuasion Skills.
• Strategic Thinking and Entrepreneurial Mindset.
• Accountability, Integrity, and Client-Centric Focus.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic industry relationships.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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