Senior Development Manager (Property Development / Project Delivery)

Reference Number: AMSP-SDM-001

Job Description:

Our client, a leading property development and construction group, is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join their leadership team, based at their head office in Cape Town.

This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to a commercially astute development professional with a proven track record in delivering large‑scale residential and mixed‑use developments from early feasibility through to completion.

The Senior Development Manager will take full ownership of complex property development projects across their full lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with executive leadership, consultants, and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered on strategy, on programme, and within budget.

This position offers meaningful exposure to high‑impact developments and plays a key role in shaping long‑term project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead feasibility assessments, development appraisals, and financial models
• Secure planning permissions and manage regulatory approval processes
• Oversee design development with architectural and engineering teams
• Drive procurement strategies and manage contractual negotiations
• Manage construction delivery, timelines, risks, and quality standards
• Control development budgets and track financial performance
• Prepare clear, concise reporting for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and quality requirements

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in a built environment discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or similar)
• 10+ years’ experience in property development or real estate project delivery
• Proven delivery of large‑scale residential or mixed‑use developments
• Strong commercial judgment and financial acumen
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and decision‑making skills

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to amongratie@caglobalint.com.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Ammaar Mongratie

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.