Junior Land Development Manager at The Key Recruitment Group

Role Overview

• Our Client is a nationally recognised South African property development group, with a strong track record in affordable housing and secure lifestyle estates, is looking for an accomplished Junior Land Development Manager to support their growing presence in the Western Cape.
• This role offers the opportunity to support and oversee the full development lifecycle of property projects while contributing to a business that is making a tangible impact on communities across South Africa.
• The successful candidate will assist in managing large-scale development projects, ensuring sustainability, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and successful project delivery from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Management

• Lead, implement, and monitor the development cycle to ensure service excellence and long-term sustainability.
• Investigate and analyse development opportunities and identify practical solutions.
• Prepare project feasibilities, budgets, and cost assessments.
• Oversee property development projects, ensuring successful coordination of processes and timelines.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and service providers.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
• Maintain strong communication throughout all project phases.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and wayleave conditions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including:
• Consultant agreements
• Contractor agreements
• Service level agreements
• Prepare accurate, professional, and detailed reports.

Risk & Budget Management

• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure project delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree in one of the following:
• Town Planning
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in the full-cycle development of large-scale projects.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written).
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability.
• High level of administration and reporting capability.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and work effectively under pressure.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Property development coordination
• Stakeholder and contractor management
• Budgeting and project feasibilities
• Compliance and risk management
• Strong reporting and administration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and organisation
• Attention to detail