Project Manager - Residential Developments (Stellenbosch Onsite)
Datafin IT Recruitment · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
A growing property development and construction group is looking for a commercially minded Project Manager with solid residential development experience to lead multi unit projects from land acquisition through to completion. Based in Stellenbosch, this permanent role blends project management with quantity surveying, cost control, feasibility modelling and acquisitions. If you have 3 to 5 years in residential property development and want to drive projects end to end, this could be a strong next step.
About the role
This role sits with a growing Property Development and Construction Group and is ideal for a Project Manager who understands both the built environment and the commercial side of residential developments. You will manage the full lifecycle of residential projects from land acquisition and feasibility through planning, design, procurement, construction, handover and close out.
Day to day you will coordinate architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, environmental consultants and town planners, while keeping a close eye on budgets, programmes and risk registers. You will also handle tender processes, contract administration, payment certificates and commercial reporting, and support land acquisition with due diligence and financial feasibility modelling.
Note: This is an onsite role based in Stellenbosch. The listing does not include specific application instructions beyond the source platform, so be sure to follow the application process on the job board where you found it.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Property Development
- Postgraduate qualification in Property Development, Construction Management or Real Estate is preferred
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in residential property development and project management
- Proven experience managing multi unit residential developments from acquisition through to completion
- Experience with land acquisition, due diligence and feasibility assessments
- Knowledge of South African planning, development and construction regulations
- Experience managing professional teams, contractors and multiple concurrent projects
- Strong project management expertise combined with quantity surveying, cost control and feasibility modelling skills
Responsibilities
- Lead residential development projects from inception to completion, including project execution plans, programmes, budgets and risk registers
- Coordinate multidisciplinary professional teams such as architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, environmental consultants and town planners
- Monitor project milestones and ensure timely delivery of all project phases
- Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract conditions
- Oversee project handovers, snagging processes and defect management
- Prepare and manage development budgets throughout the project lifecycle and conduct cost planning and feasibility cost assessments
- Develop cash flow forecasts and monitor expenditure against approved budgets
- Prepare tender strategies and procurement plans, manage the appointment of consultants and contractors, and evaluate tender submissions
- Administer building contracts and consultant agreements, certify contractor payment applications and negotiate variation orders and claims
- Prepare monthly financial and commercial reports and assist with final account negotiations and project close out
- Assist with identifying land acquisition opportunities and coordinate due diligence investigations including legal, technical, environmental, planning and infrastructure assessments
- Review zoning rights, development constraints and planning requirements
- Prepare and evaluate development feasibility models assessing ROI, IRR and project profitability
- Support investment committee submissions and acquisition recommendations
- Engage with government authorities and service providers regarding development approvals
- Develop and implement project governance frameworks, monitor risks and drive value engineering initiatives
Job details
- Organisation
- Datafin IT Recruitment
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Project Manager role, put your residential development track record front and centre. The hiring team will want to see that you have managed multi unit projects from land acquisition through to completion, so mention specific developments, your role and the values involved.
Because the role blends project management with quantity surveying and feasibility work, highlight any cost control, tender management or financial modelling experience you have. If you have worked with South African planning and construction regulations, make that clear too.
Prepare for an interview that may test your commercial judgement and your ability to coordinate consultants and contractors under pressure. Be ready to talk through a project you delivered, the challenges you faced and how you handled budget and programme risks.
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