Chief Executive Officer – NAFPROP 473 views

Our diverse Group includes major property, retail and tourism interests across Southern Africa. We now require an experienced executive to take overall responsibility for the team responsible for managing the property business, existing assets and new projects. We are looking for a committed and energetic individual, a natural leader, top negotiator and deal maker with retail management and development experience.

Reporting to the Group Deputy Chairman and Listed fund, key responsibilities include:

• Influencing the broad strategic direction and profitability of the division and listed fund through effective analysis.
• Leadership and people management.
• Developments, acquisitions and facilitation of regional expansion.
• Liaison with prospective partners in ongoing and prospective group developments and joint ventures.
• Management of existing assets and stakeholder relationships.
• Formal reporting to the listed fund, group companies and other owners.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid experience with a major retailer with a national footprint, and a proven understanding of retail businesses, operations, requirements and decision making.
• At least 15 years’ senior management experience in the property field gained in Southern Africa with experience in all facets of the asset class, ideally with the focus on retail.
• Experience in strategic development and management of precincts and mixed-use developments.
• Proven track record of interaction on national, provincial and local government level.
• Solid project management skills and the proven ability to deliver through and to develop teams.
• Development experience from conception to completion, including redevelopments, ideally with a retail focus.
• International experience is essential and to include at least South Africa.
• Ability to source opportunities for rapidly developing retail chains and development opportunities. An established network of contacts with the big players in South Africa is imperative.
• Proven track record demonstrating ability to achieve both operational and financial targets.
• Experience managing feasibilities, budgets, forecasts and analysing opportunities and risks.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Ideally super regional and / or regional retail / mall management.
• Ideally leisure and / or hospitality experience.
• Dynamic, energetic, results driven, with excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Leadership / organisational skills and people management.
• Experience in managing large, diverse teams.
• Experience meeting the requirements of listed companies is beneficial.
• Exposure to MDA management system will be an added advantage.