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Ref: DEV 001

Purpose of the role:

• The Development Manager manages specific developments from inception to the delivery of a completed Asset. One of the key focus areas of this role is to ensure innovations in terms of resource efficiency, sustainability and green developments. This role plays an integral part in the project management execution of new development opportunities as well as the upgrading of the PIC’s investment property assets.

Requirements:

• Relevant Hons equivalent degree in Business, Built Environment or Property related field
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience within the Property Industry
• FAIS RE 05 Certificate or must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Technical Knowledge in Asset Management
• Strong market research capability
• Proven understanding of financial models and cost management

Duties:

Create and manage development opportunities from inception to delivery

• The Development Manager manages specific developments from inception to the delivery of a completed Asset. One of the key focus areas of this role is to ensure innovations in terms of resource efficiency, sustainability and green developments. This role plays an integral part in the project management execution of new development opportunities as well as the upgrading of the PIC’s investment property assets.
• Conduct market research and gather market intelligence on the local Property Market and all development activity.
• Investigate project desirability in line with Company Strategy and market conditions by generative feasibilities.
• Manage developments on existing land in line with associated rights.
• Optimise and approve building design and ensure sustainability of investments, in line with Town Planning principles.
• Manage and monitor actual developments versus projects approved by the Investment Committees in terms of design, cost, budget and timeline.
• Manage the delivery of all development projects and present feedback to the National Development Manager and Investment Committees in collaboration with the appointed Professional teams.

Manage the financial aspects of all development projects including financial modelling

• Monitor spend per project and provide feedback to the Investment Committee.
• Co-create and present monthly budgets to the National Development Manager for all development purposes and monitor actual spend versus budget.
• Monitor profitability per development.

Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in terms of documentation and contracts

• Ensure the drafting and signing of all necessary contracts in collaboration with the Legal Department.

Build and maintain strategic business relationships

• Manage developers and consultants, working on the PIC projects on behalf of the PIC or Joint Venture developments to achieve completion within agreed timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships within the Property and Development industry, Joint Venture partners, Local Authorities and other business stakeholders to grow and develop a strong business network.

Identifies and manages business risk

• Control, manage and govern the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimise the business risk.
• Implement all audit recommendations in the area of accountability and resolve audit findings timeously
• Ensure compliance to all health and safety regulations by PIC staff and contractors

Reports on all activities and latest trends

• Produce project status and financial reports for review by the National Development Manager

Participate in training and development initiatives in line with personal development plans

• Identify training/development needs and proactively select effective solutions to address development gaps.
• Ensure that a personal development plan is developed and implemented.
• Demonstrate the company values and habits

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Purpose of the role:

• As part of the Research and Innovation team the candidate will undertake quantitative models and provide information and investment ideas to the Quantitative Specialist and other Investment Teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in quantitative discipline
• At least 3- 5 years’ experience in researching quantitative methods in investments.
• Statistical and mathematical skills applied within the asset management industry.
• Inquisitive nature, driven to excel in all aspects of the analytical process and in programming – primarily using R, PowerBI, Python, etc.
• Data and predictive analytics capabilities and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) in the investment environment.

Duties:

• Manage systems to ensure asset allocation decisions for PIC to optimize its dual mandate for financial and developmental returns.
• Support Quantitative Specialists through research to ensure sector investment models are optimised.
• Improve quantitative models that help to support PIC investment objectives.
• Implementation of models to measure the impact of the investable ideas generated by the division
• Data mining, scrubbing, cleaning, mapping and analysis using PowerBI, Python and R skills.
• Research the latest model-building methodologies and ensure implementation within the business.
• Assist in building the data science capabilities of the business. Data analytics to support business needs.
• Ad-hoc analytics/data science projects as required by business.
• Remain relevant to the needs of the PIC to ensure leading investment practices in SA and African opportunities.

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Purpose of the role:

• To manage the ERM Risk function of the PIC including listed and unlisted investment

Requirements:

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in risk or auditing or business management
• 8 -10 years of risk management experience, of which three years must be at senior management with direct reports
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of internal controls and control functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of third-party risk management frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments and markets.

Duties:

• The role involves the identification, assessment, responses and monitoring of enterprise risk management in the PIC
• Support the maintenance of an efficient and effective ERM Risk function.

• Enhance the ERM Risk function to meet the requirements of management, board and clients with respect of listed and unlisted investments.
• Adequately manage staff in the ERM Risk function ensuring that the expected benefits of the function are obtained.
• Reporting to and the translation of, relevant information emanating from the ERM Risk function.
• Development and maintenance of an effective enterprise risk management philosophy across investment and corporate functions.
• Provide independent risk assessment and reporting actions to provide a holistic PIC view of the risks to the organisation.
• Co-ordinate the risk analysis activities of the PIC Business units assigned in Corporate Functions, and identify appropriate responses to risks identified.
• Provide independent oversight and risk assessment of third-party risk management.
• Work with Compliance, Internal & External Audit functions and other Assurance Providers to direct their efforts towards reviewing controls that mitigate the identified risks across the organization
• Reporting to various PIC governance structures as and when required.