Job Description

(Large-Scale Real Estate Development | Strategic Stakeholder Engagement | Portfolio Growth)
A leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the continent's largest and most complex real estate development portfolios, is seeking a highly experienced development executive to lead national commercial development initiatives and strengthen strategic partnerships across multiple property sectors.
This is a senior position suited strictly to professionals with deep experience in end-to-end property development, development finance, and stakeholder engagement at board and executive level.
Purpose of the Role
To strategically grow the organisation's national development pipeline by originating, analysing, and delivering commercially viable development opportunities, while strengthening relationships with fund partners, JV partners, tenants, landlords and key decision-makers. The role provides oversight from concept design through feasibility, risk management, board approvals, and execution.
Minimum Requirements (Strictly Applied)
Honours Degree or equivalent in:
Quantity Surveying
Civil Engineering
Building / Construction
Finance
Property / Real Estate
FAIS RE5 (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
8-10+ years post-registration experience in real estate development, investment, and/or development finance
Minimum 3 years in Senior Management with direct leadership responsibility
Experience presenting development projects to boards, investment committees and high-level stakeholders
Advantageous postgraduate qualifications: Masters in Built Environment, Development Studies or MBA
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development process from concept design through feasibility, risk assessment and final board approval
Brief and guide professional teams (architects, engineers, QS, planners) to ensure alignment with commercial and feasibility objectives
Conduct rigorous due diligence, including technical, financial and development risk evaluation
Present development proposals to internal boards, JV partners, tenants, landlords and other key stakeholders
Analyse development opportunities, assess financial viability, and conduct market research to support investment decisions
Oversee all aspects of project development to ensure risk control, budget discipline, compliance and commercial optimisation
Manage and mentor development teams, ensuring alignment to development strategy and delivery milestones
Drive strategic partnerships and strengthen commercial relationships with fund partners
Competencies & Skills
Strong Project Management capability within large-scale developments
Deep understanding of construction and development legislation
High-level construction development expertise
Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen
Problem solving and strategic decision-making skills
Excellent organisational ability and multi-project coordination
Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills
Ability to manage professionals and project teams across the country
Why Apply:
This position offers the opportunity to influence national-scale real estate development strategy, guide multi-billion-rand development pipelines, and work within a sophisticated investment and governance environment.

Skills Required