Property Growth & Acquisitions Analyst

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Property Growth & Acquisitions Analyst

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Are you passionate about identifying investment opportunities, analysing market trends, and driving portfolio growth?

We're looking for a switched-on Property Growth & Acquisitions Analyst to play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing property investment and development opportunities across our portfolio.

This is where spreadsheets meet street smarts.

You'll scout opportunities, pressure-test the numbers, read the market, assess development potential, and help move high-value property transactions from "What if?" to signed, sealed, and strategically sound.

You'll collaborate with agents, developers, industry specialists, and senior leaders, with a real say in where the business grows next.

If you enjoy turning market insights into investment decisions and have a keen eye for unlocking value, we'd like to hear from you.

• Hunt down promising property acquisition opportunities before they become obvious.
• Conduct financial modelling, feasibility studies, and investment analysesTrack rental, valuation, and market trends, then turn the data into valuable insight.
• Lead thorough due diligence on acquisitions and developments, spotting risks early.
• Prepare investment proposals and recommendations for presentation to the Deal Committee..
• Build a powerful network of agents, brokers, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Spot development potential hiding in plain sight within the existing portfolio.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, and execution of development projects..
• Support the marketing, leasing, and strategic disposal of portfolio properties.
• Bring ideas, momentum, and commercial curiosity to the business's long-term growth strategy.

Requirements

• Experience in property investment, acquisitions, real estate analysis, or a related property-focused role.
• A proven knack for finding, evaluating, and assessing acquisition and development opportunities.
• Strong financial modelling and feasibility analysis skills.
• Experience conducting due diligence and assessing transaction risks with a clear, questioning mind.
• A solid grasp of property market dynamics, including rentals, valuations, and capitalisation rates.
• Experience preparing persuasive investment proposals, business cases, and decision-ready presentations.
• Confidence in building productive relationships with agents, brokers, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Exposure to commercial, industrial, retail, or residential property portfolios.
• Working knowledge of property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, and financing processes.
• Experience supporting or managing development projects from feasibility to completion.
• Strong project coordination skills, including keeping budgets and timelines firmly on track.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, opportunity-driven mindset and genuine passion for portfolio growth and value creation.
• The drive to work independently, juggle multiple projects, and deliver in a fast-moving environment.

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