Business Manager Reference No: 399908436 | Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on: 31 March 2025
Business Manager
Overview
Our Cape Town-based client is an innovative fast-growing Property Investment & Trading start-up. With stakeholders and investors in francophone Africa and Europe, their expansion plan includes appointing an experienced and dynamic full-time Business Manager to oversee and drive the operational and strategic growth of the business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in company and financial management along with business operations and proven ability to lead teams, optimise processes and drive revenue growth.
Be prepared to collaborate and shape an exciting African continent initiative that spotlights the investment potential of Cape Town. If you are a French-speaking individual, highly organised, purposeful, excellent communicator with loads of positive energy – then we invite you to apply.
Key Competencies
Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement business strategies to enhance growth, profitability and market positioning
Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, financial planning and performance analysis to ensure strong financial health and sustainable growth
Property Investment & Trading: Identify lucrative property investment opportunities, conduct due diligence and manage acquisitions / sales
Operational and Administrative Management: Streamline business operations, improve efficiency and manage day-to-day activities to support overall business objectives
Business Support: Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, property developers and other key stakeholders to expand business opportunities
Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date with property market trends, risks and opportunities to inform investment and trading decisions
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
Legal & Compliance Oversight: Ensure the company operates in full compliance with local real estate regulations and investment laws
Qualifications & Work Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management / Finance / Real Estate or a related field
An MBA would be a bonus
Fluent in French is essential
Minimum of 5 to 7-years working experience in property investment, real estate trading or business management
Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and investment/market analysis
Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
In-depth knowledge of property markets, investment strategies and risk management
Skill set required
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including cloud-based applications), CRM software and property management systems
high EQ
excellent, clear and courteous verbal and written communication skills
attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
results-driven
action-oriented and problem-solver; i.e. a proactive self-starter and thinker
organised
ability to take initiative and drive a wide range of tasks
excellent time management skills – ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time
impeccable judgement and trustworthiness
able to maintain a high-level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
prepared to travel
Package
R45k CTC
Performance-based incentive: 1% on each sale performed by the company plus an additional 5% on any successful sale made through the Business Manager
Salary: R45000