EXECUTIVE MANAGER: LAND & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
An opportunity exists within LEDA for an Executive Manager: Land & Property Development for a 5-year fixed term contract. This position reports to the GCEO. If you meet the minimum requirements and are passionate about Economic Development, Land & Property Development, then we invite you to apply for this exciting position.

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS
Provide property and facilities management, property development, property-asset management services, land acquisition and stewardship.
 To develop strategies for land and property management in order to create value for both the Shareholder and LEDA
 Develop strategies for leveraging LEDA`s properties/assets to develop new facilities and infrastructure
 Design strategies to attract new credible tenants and Industrialists
 Review existing national and provincial industrial policies with the view to refining them to suit the specific conditions of Limpopo and to capitalize on the competitive advantages of the province.
 Market the province’s industrial opportunities among potential local and international industrialists through among other things an annual industrial convention, industrial support services, industrial exhibitions, etc.
 Working with other development institutions coordinate the development of infrastructure in support of the land and property management and industrial hubs
 provide leadership for the project teams responsible for the development of the land and property management
 Create the framework for and develop an operational plan for a Property development fund.
 Initiate the capitalization of the fund and develop the funding criteria.

Compliance with regulatory framework and policies
 Align Property development strategies with the overall LEDA strategic direction by ensuring compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.
 Adopt policies and measures that will vitalize industrialisation.
 Ensure adherence to good corporate governance through prudent financial management, enhancing viability and sustainability of projects.
 Adopt and enforce sound investment regulations.

Establish, manage and evaluate Property development projects and programs in alignment with the LEDA strategy
 Develop and manage timelines for various projects / activities to ensure strategic plans and critical development processes are carried out in a timely manner
 Lead and identify designated areas in underdeveloped and rural regions of the province with untapped economic growth potential and a high need for employment creation opportunities, downstream economic development and basic services.
 Develop reporting frameworks to monitor and evaluate land and property development programs and projects.
 Identify and initiate high impact programs and projects for Industrial development and priority growth sectors.
 Develop and maintain project portfolio composition to ensure an optimal mix of projects for reindustrialisation.
 Establish processes for establishing a fund to provide for long-term financing for approved site servicing, bulk infrastructure and on-going business development, such as feasibility studies.
 Identify economic activities, in particular, the diversification of industrial production in order to cater for credible tenants.
 Facilitate the research and investigation necessary to optimize the property development potential of the relevant sectors within the province.
 Transforming local opportunities into realizable projects and programmes through the coordination of viability studies, business planning, funding structuring, partner identification, etc.

Resource Optimisation
 Promote the effective mobilization of resources, innovation, product improvements and competitiveness.
 Develop detailed plan within framework of organisational processes, capital expenses, resource availability, and developments in external environment.
 Ensure compilation of budgets in accordance with budget policy and regulations.
 Effective management of budgets (expense & capital), status reports and scheduling for projects.
 Maintain and motivate staff and ensure exceptional performance.
 Oversee and resolve key management issues
 Build and lead the performance of the property development team.

Forge and maintain stakeholder relations
 Seek and develop stakeholder relationships
 Build and strengthen relationships with relevant stakeholders.
 Collaborate with other organizations including researchers, funders, industrial associations, business formations, etc.
 Forster partnerships to build competitiveness of existing and emerging enterprises for 100% occupation of the properties.
 Building networks and alliances between potential investors both locally, nationally and internationally.
 Keep abreast with latest trends and best practices in property development and management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 Relevant Postgraduate qualification (Ideally MBA or any relevant M. SC/ B. SC (Civil Eng) or B. Eng (Civil)
 5 years’ experience at Executive level.
 At least 8 years industrial and/or financial services experience.
 A deep understanding of Industrial and Property Development would be advantageous.
 Experience of working with cross-functional teams
 Experience in preparing and presenting business plans and proposals
 People Management – soundtrack record of effective people management and motivation skills.
 Knowledge of and proven experience in industrial development
 Project management

SKILLS
 Negotiation Skills
 Leadership Skills
 Research and analysis skills
 Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
 Able to analyse complex situations, which have multiple and conflicting priorities. Able to place these situations into relevant, long-term context and to present solutions that address these conflicting priorities in the medium to long-term.
 Decision-making and judgement based on an understanding and awareness a big-picture view produces convincing long-term solutions that address the specific challenges.
 Able to inspire and persuade others and has a strong personal commitment to the attainment of set goals.
 Ability to present ideas with confidence and clarity to achieve the desired impact.
 Copes under pressure and is able to influence those who have an impact on the situation.

Visit us at www.lieda.co.za

Please send CVs to: executive@leadershiptalent.co.za

Closing date: 14 April 2023

LEDA is an equal opportunity employer.

No late applications will be considered.