Residential Development Manager

Ability Executive Recruitment Full time

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 21/05/2026

TheResidential Development Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating,planning, and executing residential development projects from inception tocompletion. This role oversees all phases of the development lifecycle,including land acquisition, financial structuring, design coordination,construction management, and handover, while ensuring projects are delivered ontime, within budget, and to quality standards (end-to-end execution ofresidential property development projects). The ideal candidate will possessstrong leadership, financial acumen, project management, and stakeholderengagement skills.

KeyPerformance Areas

• Project Identification &Feasibility
  
• Planning Approvals
  
• Budget & Cost Management
  
• Construction oversight
  
• Contractor management
  
• Stakeholder Engagement &Reporting
  
• Hand-over and Close out
  

• Matric /Grade 12
  
• Bachelor'sdegree in Property Development, Construction Management, Real Estate, or arelated field.
  
• Min 7 - 10years' experience in a Residential Property Development, with at least 3 yearsin a senior project/development role.
  
• Demonstratedsuccess delivering full lifecycle residential developments.
  
• Strongworking knowledge of local development regulations, planning laws, andconstruction practices.
  
• Provenability to manage professional teams, contractors, and multiple projects.
  
• Familiaritywith project software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or project managementplatforms)