Head of Acquisitions at Parvana

About the client:

This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments situated in thriving neighbourhoods. Joining this dynamic company will provide you with the opportunity to take your career to the next level whilst working alongside passionate individuals who are advocates of city living. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in the development of cutting-edge and high-scale projects, and to make a significant contribution to the continued growth and success of the company as well as your own career.

What you will be doing:

• Guide property development conceptualization, considering market needs and trends.
• Foster collaboration among architects, surveyors, planners, and engineers.
• Drive due diligence, project briefs, and design timelines from site selection to launch.
• Oversee potential site pipeline, offering regular updates to management.
• Coordinate final unit mix, pricing, and internal layouts.
• Deliver high-quality collateral to the brokerage team within deadlines.
• Manage registrations, workflows, and municipal interactions.
• Lead research efforts, providing data-driven insights.
• Identify opportunities aligned with strategic objectives.
• Conduct and monitor market research for emerging opportunities.
• Nurture key relationships to support acquisition strategy.
• Collaborate with the executive team on financial analysis and deal structuring.
• Supervise internal Project Planning team across projects.
• Represent Acquisition and Project Planning across departments.
• Focus on optimising both residential and non-residential spaces.
• Continuously enhance project planning function with innovative technologies.

What you need:

• A tertiary qualification in architecture, property studies, or related fields would be beneficial.
• 6+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills in real estate development.
• Experience in real estate development, preferably high-end residential projects.
• Proficient in project planning, management, and reporting.
• Experience with municipal applications, preferably in Cape Town.
• Strong leadership, team management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Dynamic and collaborative approach to complex problem-solving.
• Strong architectural and interior design capabilities.