Development Manager (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

About the role

JHC is looking for a Development Manager on a 5-year fixed-term contract. The role identifies, assesses, plans, coordinates and manages property development projects that increase or improve JHC's housing stock, support its housing mandate and align with approved strategy, investment criteria, governance requirements and financial sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the development strategy and annual development plan, and maintain development policies and procedures
• Sourcing new stock: review available stock, build the stock pipeline, negotiate purchase agreements and build stakeholder relationships
• Carry out feasibility and due diligence, prepare funding proposals and present them to the Investment Committee and Board
• Coordinate rezoning, consent use, subdivision and other statutory approvals with the City of Johannesburg and other authorities
• Prepare project briefs, procure and manage architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and other consultants, and coordinate design through to construction documentation
• Plan, budget and control projects, monitor cash flow, variations and progress, and prepare progress and financial reports
• Manage procurement, tenders, contracts, construction quality, payments and contractor performance
• Coordinate commissioning, handover and post-completion reviews, and manage stakeholder relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in a relevant field such as civil engineering, architecture, town planning or construction management
• Minimum 8 years' experience in development management, including managing large projects worth R200 million or more
• Demonstrable experience across the property-development lifecycle and in building a development pipeline
• Experience with JBCC and NEC contracts and housing construction

Required skills

• Financial metrics and development appraisal (IRR, DCF, ROE)
• Knowledge of South African planning and construction requirements (SPLUMA, City of Johannesburg schemes, National Building Regulations)
• Contract administration, cost control, risk management and project scheduling
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Project