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

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Management / Finance / Real Estate or a related field
2. An MBA would be a bonus
3. Fluent in French is essential
4. Minimum of 5 to 7-years working experience in property investment, real estate trading or business management
5. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and investment/market analysis
6. Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
7. 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