Junior Land Development Manager, Cape Town

Junior Land Development Manager Location:

Cape Town (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Risk Benefits

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