Head : Corporate Real Estate

Job Family

Administration Operations and Facilities

Career Stream

Property Property Development and Construction

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Sub Function : Group

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function within Nedbank Group. This includes strategic oversight of the property portfolio facilities and hospitality management workspace planning construction projects leasing and coverage occupational health and safety and logistical services.

This role supports Nedbanks strategic objectives by driving sustainable and resilient practices fostering operational excellence and innovation and promoting effective collaboration with stakeholders to deliver value.

Key Responsibilities

Aligning with ESG and SDG Frameworks

Nedbanks corporate real estate strategy is deeply anchored in ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly goals 6 (clean water) 7 (clean energy) 11 (sustainable cities) and 13 (climate action). This alignment is reflected in initiatives like achieving 90% green building certification and maintaining OHS compliance below threshold levels.

Optimising Space and Efficiency

A major strategic focus is on space consolidation and desk utilisation with targets such as reducing total space to 203727m by 2027 and increasing theoretical desk utilisation to 156%. These efforts aim to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency.

Human-Centric Workplace Design

Sustainability is not just environmentalits also social. The strategy includes enhancing the employee experience (EX) to drive better customer experience (CX). This involves creating safe healthy and inclusive workspaces tailored to individual needs supported by digital tools and data analytics.

Digital Enablement and Data-Driven Decisions

Leveraging technology - The use of smart building systems IoT sensors and digital workplace platforms helps optimise energy use monitor occupancy and support distributed workforces. This aligns with global best practices such as deploying smart HVAC controls and automated lighting systems to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%

Water and Energy Resilience

Tracking and managing portable water supply and load-shedding impacts with detailed metrics on kilolitres used and costs incurred. This proactive approach ensures business continuity and supports environmental stewardship.

Governance and Change Management

Effective governance structures and change management processes are essential. Nedbanks strategy includes tiered support models engagement frameworks and data governance to ensure sustainable practices are embedded across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement and CSR Balance

Balancing internal CSR (employee wellbeing training justice) with external CSR (community and environmental impact).

Financial Management

Develop and manage budgets to meet financial targets.

Track and report on financial performance ensuring accountability and transparency.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree

Qualifications & Experience

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Honours Degree in Property Business or related field (NQF Level 8)

Postgraduate qualification in Property Management or related discipline

Minimum 12 years experience in property management

At least 10 years in a senior management role with proven strategic and operational leadership in related disciplines

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Key Skills

EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1