Senior Development Manager - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 31-05-2022 12:11:37 PM
26-07-2022 12:11:37 PM
Snr Development Manager – Retail, Commercial, Industrial
Succession for Head of Development
Salary is Highly Negotiable for the right person!!!
Johannesburg

This is an opportunity DM Dreams are made of!

Our top drawer Property Development client is looking for a passionate entrepreneurial Development Manager for the pre-design and pre-construction phases of their projects, overseeing all land, design, marketing and financial aspects. Do you have the X-Factor?

Essentials:
• Undergrad/Postgrad qualification with a preference in B.Comm Degree and/or Architecture/Engineering/Construction)
• Minimum of 8 years progressive previous DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (Not PM/QS) experience
• Strategic thinking ability - essential
• Emotional Intelligence - essential
• Strong commercial acumen & negotiation skills – essential
• Good understanding of property & contractual law – essential
• Creative, Passionate, Confident, Self-Starter
• Strong People Management skills
• Able to assess the essence of an opportunity and develop/package the deal
• Able to work independently, not require hand holding

• Proven experience in the following competencies:
• Market planning – sound knowledge
• Project management – sound knowledge
• Zoning laws, building codes and permitting process – sound knowledge
• Problem solving and analysis
• Innovation
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Communication with Site acquisition specialists, developers

Duties:
• Network with customers, brokers, designers, architects, engineers, QA, contractors and suppliers
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Real Estate Owners/Brokers and Potential Shareholders to ensure the company is first choice
• Engage in business development by identifying and securing new development opportunities in existing markets and finding niche markets and predict future trends
• Assist in the qualification of consultants used during pre-design and pre-construction phases
• Manage, review and coordinate all town planning activities
• Manage, review and coordinate project designs, costings, feasibilities and funding
• Sourcing of clients and tenants for proposed developments and preparing and presenting appropriate development proposals to clients and tenants
• Negotiating and concluding required development or lease agreements as required by shareholders and funders from project commencement to conclusion
• In conjunction with the Financial Manager, secure equity or funding to complete development
• Monitor project implementation to ensure desired end product delivered to shareholders as per development plan

Preferred Skills:
• High degree of professionalism & strong work ethic
• Passion and flair for all sectors of construction
• Strong organisational follow through & communication skills
• Document control experience
• Multi-tasking ability
• Can-do Attitude
• Understand Real vs Perceived Threats
• Good Listening Skills and Strong Negotiation Skills

CV must include the following or will not be processed:

1. Full CV with all dates - e.g. Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 (not just year) as well as reasons for leaving each position (not just “resigned”)
2. High School & Tertiary Education must have the year completed and the institution name
3. Your current notice period (1 Calendar month or 30 days)
4. Your current salary package including benefits (CTC)
5. A head and shoulders picture of yourself

Recruiter: MGI