Development Manager
Full-time
Flair TM
Key Responsibilities
Property Development
- Identify and evaluate new Greenfield development opportunities
- Identify redevelopment opportunities within existing retail assets
- Conduct property and market research
- Assess commercial viability of development opportunities
- Drive the entire development process from acquisition through completion
- Represent the developer throughout each project lifecycle
Property Acquisitions
- Identify strategic acquisition opportunities
- Assist with property acquisition negotiations
- Conduct due diligence investigations
- Evaluate development potential
- Prepare investment recommendations
- Drive acquisition processes from inception to completion
Development Management
- Manage Greenfield retail developments
- Manage redevelopment of acquired retail centres
- Coordinate multidisciplinary professional teams
- Manage external consultants
- Drive project milestones and delivery timelines
- Ensure developments meet commercial objectives
Retail Leasing
- Develop leasing strategies for new developments
- Secure anchor tenants
- Lead negotiations with national retail groups
- Manage leasing programmes throughout development
- Negotiate Heads of Agreement and Lease Agreements
- Achieve target occupancy before project completion
National Retail Relationships
- Build relationships with national retailers
- Negotiate with major retail brands
- Attend leasing meetings
- Present development opportunities
- Secure long-term tenant commitments
- Maintain strong retailer relationships
Financial & Commercial Management
- Prepare development budgets
- Review project feasibility studies
- Analyse development returns
- Monitor project costs
- Review financial models
- Ensure commercial viability throughout the project lifecycle
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with municipalities
- Coordinate professional consultants
- Manage contractor relationships
- Attend stakeholder meetings
- Present development updates to Executive Management
- Build relationships with landowners and strategic partners
Development Strategy
- Identify new retail growth opportunities
- Monitor market trends
- Analyse competitor developments
- Recommend future investment opportunities
- Support long-term portfolio growth
- Contribute to strategic expansion plans
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Property Studies, Property Development, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate or a related field
- Minimum 8–10 years' experience in Property Development
- Proven experience managing Retail Property Developments
- Strong commercial property background
- Extensive experience in retail leasing
- Proven experience negotiating with national retailers
- Experience with Greenfield developments
- Property acquisition experience
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
- Valid South African driver's licence
- Willingness to travel extensively
Highly Advantageous
- Shopping Centre Development
- Retail Property Development
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Township Retail Developments
- Peri-Urban Developments
- Retail Expansion Strategy
- Property Investment
- Commercial Property
- Development Finance
- Feasibility Studies
- Land Acquisitions
- Development Approvals
- Municipal Liaison
- Lease Negotiations
- National Retail Leasing
- Shopping Centre Leasing
- Property Investment Analysis
- Portfolio Growth
Key Skills
- Property Development
- Development Manager
- Retail Development
- Greenfield Developments
- Commercial Property Development
- Property Acquisitions
- Retail Leasing
- National Retailers
- Lease Negotiation
- Shopping Centre Development
- Retail Property
- Commercial Leasing
- Feasibility Studies
- Budget Management
- Financial Analysis
- Development Strategy
- Project Coordination
- Property Investment
- Portfolio Expansion
- Asset Growth
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation
- Business Development
- Commercial Property
- Property Investment
- Portfolio Management
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Lead exciting Greenfield retail developments from concept to completion
- Be the Developer's Representative on high-profile projects
- Work with leading national retail brands
- Drive property acquisitions and strategic expansion
- Influence major investment decisions
- Join an established Property Development and Investment Company
- Play a key role in shaping retail developments across South Africa
- Excellent long-term career growth in a senior leadership role
Location
Pretoria, GautengTravelling to development sites throughout South Africa will be required.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Development Manager, Retail Development Manager, Property Development Manager, Senior Leasing Manager or Commercial Property Development Professional looking to lead landmark retail developments, we'd like to hear from you. Bring your expertise in Retail Property Development, Greenfield Developments, Property Acquisitions, Commercial Leasing and National Retail Negotiations to a business where you'll influence investment decisions, shape retail destinations and drive the successful delivery of high-impact developments. Please note: This role requires travel to development sites, including peri-urban and township locations. The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling extensively and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders across diverse environments.Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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