Jobs 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.

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About the role

• The primary purpose of this role is to provide efficient and professional administrative support to the Account Team, ensuring smooth coordination of daily operations, meetings, communications, and document management. The role contributes to the overall effectiveness of the account

What you will bring:

Inherent requirements for the position:

• Matric (required)
• Diploma or Certificate in Office Administration, Business Support, or related field (preferred).
• 2–3 years of administrative or office coordination experience.
• Experience in a professional services, real estate, or facilities management environment advantageous.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with document management tools is advantageous.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Professional demeanour, discretion, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to create working relationships
• Results orientation and achieving deadlines
• Drive, will power and consistency
• Attention to detail and strong organizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Initiative and problem solving
• Client Service Orientation
• Quality Assurance

What will you be doing:
General Account Support

• Support the Account Executive and team with administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for correspondence, reports, and approvals.
• Track and manage document circulation for review, approval, and submission to the client.
• Support onboarding and access requests for new staff joining the account.
• Take detailed minutes during governance and operational meetings.
• Follow up on action items and update action logs for accountability and reporting.
• Manage and prioritize incoming communication, ensuring professional and timely responses.
• Maintain and update trackers for reports, deliverables, and correspondence.
• Archive and retrieve historical documentation as needed for audits or reference.
• Coordinate logistics for site meetings, training sessions, team building sessions and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage travel bookings, requisitions, and expense submissions when required.
• Support procurement processes (e.g. raising requests, following up on POs or invoices).
• Liaise with internal departments for account-related administrative tasks.
• Assist in daily office needs and managing general administrative activities

Workstreams Support

• Manage the assignment and resolution of Estate Management queries.
• Administer stakeholder satisfaction feedback/surveys
• Support Transaction Managers with FICA checks, uploading of leases for signature etc.

Decision Making Authority:
The position has the authority to:

• Execute all Key Performance Areas as stated on this form and in line with the Company approval framework and client policies and procedures.