Senior Development Manager

About Citra

Citra is a property and technology company working to improve the global housing industry. Our mission is to address the housing shortage by creating high-quality affordable homes.

Working from our Head office in Cape Town, you will help manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet Citra's strategy targets on time and within budget.

What the Role Offers

Meaningful Projects: Be at the forefront of delivering innovative housing solutions, in large-scale aspirational and affordable neighbourhoods.

Unique Experience: Gain deep experience in our vertically integrated model, from design and technology integration to production and final delivery.

Career Growth: Develop your skills in a culture of innovation and continuous learning, with opportunities for career progression as we expand.

With a pipeline of 4000 units in the Western Cape, we are looking for a passionate and driven Development Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead feasibility studies and financial assessments

Secure planning permissions and regulatory approvals

Oversee design development and procurement

Manage construction delivery and timelines

Control budgets and monitor financial performance

Report to executive leadership and investors

Ensure projects meet safety, quality, time and company standards

What we’re looking for:

Tertiary qualification in the Built Environment i.e. Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.

At least 10 years experience in property development or real estate project delivery.

A proven track record in delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

Development appraisals and financial modelling

Planning and regulatory processes

Contract negotiation and procurement strategies

Risk assessment and mitigation

Budget control and cost management

Knowledge of relevant property law, construction contracts and compliance frameworks

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Decision-making under pressure

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Stakeholder reporting and management (investors, local authorities, contractors, communities)

Note : this is a full time, mainly office based position.