Real-Estate Advisory Consultant at CBRE Excellerate

About the role:

• We are seeking a skilled Real Estate Consultant to join our Johannesburg Advisory & Transactions team. This role offers the opportunity to lead key aspects of client engagements while contributing to broader advisory projects. You will deliver high-quality analysis and insights that support investment, development, and strategic decision-making across the real estate sector.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Urban Planning, Economics, Property Economics, Property Studies, Real Estate, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in real estate consulting or advisory, with hands-on involvement in feasibility studies, market analysis, report writing, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel-based financial modelling and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished professional reports and present findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred/Advantage:

• Experience in hotel advisory, hospitality sector analysis, or related real estate sub-sectors.
• Experience working across multiple African markets.
• French language proficiency (spoken and written) will be a strong advantage.

What we offer:

• Be part of one of the largest real estate service providers in Africa, with offices in South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Mauritius.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact real estate advisory projects across the continent.
• Professional development and exposure to iconic projects in multiple markets.

What will you be doing:

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for real estate developments and investments, assessing viability, risks, and returns.
• Perform detailed market analysis, including supply-demand dynamics, competitive positioning, pricing trends, and demographic insights.
• Prepare clear, professional client reports and presentations that translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Build and maintain robust financial models (including discounted cash flow, residual land value, and scenario analysis) to support valuations, investment appraisals, and strategic advice.
• Support project scoping, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of advisory assignments under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and client relationship support, as required.