Job Description

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT FIRM BASED IN CAPE TOWNAs the Head of Acquisitions and Project Planning, you will be responsible for the overall function ofsourcing opportunities and evaluating these within line with strategic business objectives and thenrunning the selected opportunities through to launch.The Head of Acquisitions and Project Planning will also work closely with the internal team and external professional teams to develop detailed designs and a viable real estate project that is ready for construction. This includes managing the internal team and leading the overall project planning function, working with all internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high quality product in line with our vision and financial objectives.Project Planning:xc2xb7 Lead the property development conceptualisation process through axc2xb7 keen understanding of market requirements, site parameters and developmentxc2xb7 trendsxc2xb7 Manage the relationships and take charge of streamlined collaborationxc2xb7 between various members of the professional team (these includexc2xb7 architects, quantity surveyors, town planners and engineers)xc2xb7 Take full ownership of all due diligence, project briefs and designxc2xb7 development timelines from site selection to launch including amendmentsxc2xb7 to these and reporting to leadership and other departments throughout thexc2xb7 project lifecycle.The Head of Acquisitions and Project Planning is also expected to operate in line with established internal systems and processes whilst also facilitating continuous improvement of these:xc2xb7 Manage the pipeline of potential sites and their viability with regular reportingto senior management and the shareholders. Co-ordination of the final unit mix, unit pricing and internal floor layoutsxc2xb7 Work with the brokerage team to provide high quality collateral within givenxc2xb7 timeframes including sales plans, specification documents, building information, legal documents, and marketing collateral.xc2xb7 Manage NHBRC registration, town planner and heritage consultant workflow, development application management and all general and ad-hoc municipal interactions and key relationship management.Research & Analysis:xc2xb7 Lead the research function to ensure a detailed, data-driven process that includes, thoughtful and critically analysis that informs decision making throughout the business.xc2xb7 Manage the function so that insights are reported on in a timely and meaningful manner.xc2xb7 This includes a narrow and wide view of the market and various aspects withinxc2xb7 this (development projects, pricing, sales, design, industry developments etc).xc2xb7 The research and analysis function also includes general market reviews including new regions and countries.Acquisition:xc2xb7 Identify opportunities that align with the business development criteria andxc2xb7 strategic objectives.xc2xb7 Constantly conduct and track market research to understand the landscapexc2xb7 and emerging opportunities.xc2xb7 Cultivate and maintain key relationships to support the business acquisitionxc2xb7 strategy.xc2xb7 Work with the executive team on the financial analysis, negotiating and dealxc2xb7 structuring of opportunities.Team & Stakeholder Management:xc2xb7 Manage the internal Project Planning team working across various projects atxc2xb7 different stages.xc2xb7 Lead all project planning functions from start to finish (on active and plannedprojects), including construction execution requirements such as value engineering or ad-hoc re-design requirements.xc2xb7 Represent Acquisition and Project planning within the leadership team andxc2xb7 across all departments so that processes are streamlined and communication isxc2xb7 clear.xc2xb7 Focus on the residential and non-residential spaces ensuring constant optimisation and thoughtful design on all projects.xc2xb7 Continuously optimise the project planning function by incorporating lessonsxc2xb7 learnt and introducing suitable technologies and systems.Qualifications and experience:xc2xb7 A degree in architecture, property studies or related from a reputablexc2xb7 university, with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience.xc2xb7 Strong financial modelling skills in a real estate development environment.xc2xb7 Experience in a real estate development environment. Exposure to high-endxc2xb7 residential project is a bonus.xc2xb7 A strong competency in project planning, project management and reporting.xc2xb7 Experience with a wide range of municipal applications, preferably in the cityxc2xb7 of Cape Town.xc2xb7 Strong leadership and team management skills and with proven experience.xc2xb7 Ability to work on multiple active projects with different stakeholders andxc2xb7 professional teams.xc2xb7 Strong relationship building and management with both internal and externalxc2xb7 stakeholders.xc2xb7 Excellent communication skills.xc2xb7 Strong technical problem-solving abilities.xc2xb7 Dynamic and high-energy collaborative to complex problem-solving.xc2xb7 Must be able to work with and lead external teams of professionals andxc2xb7 specialists.xc2xb7 Strong architectural and interior design capabilitiesA degree in architecture, property studies or related from a reputablexc2xb7 university, with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience.xc2xb7 Strong financial modelling skills in a real estate development environment.xc2xb7 Experience in a real estate development environment. Exposure to high-endxc2xb7 residential project is a bonus.xc2xb7 A strong competency in project planning, project management and reporting.xc2xb7 Experience with a wide range of municipal applications, preferably in the cityxc2xb7 of Cape Town.xc2xb7 Strong leadership and team management skills and with proven experience.xc2xb7 Ability to work on multiple active projects with different stakeholders andxc2xb7 professional teams.xc2xb7 Strong relationship building and management with both internal and externalxc2xb7 stakeholders.xc2xb7 Excellent communication skills.xc2xb7 Strong technical problem-solving abilities.xc2xb7 Dynamic and high-energy collaborative to complex problem-solving.xc2xb7 Must be able to work with and lead external teams of professionals andxc2xb7 specialists.xc2xb7 Strong architectural and interior design capabilities

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