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Chief Property Officer

Mauritius Permanent View Job Description
The Chief Property Officer has overall accountability for the Group's property development portfolio and project execution activities, from strategic conception through to delivery and post-completion management. This is a high-responsibility, high-production leadership role that combines strategic development leadership with hands-on project execution oversight.
  • New Projects Development - Smart City
  • Strategic Management & Development, Commercial and Leader

About Our Client

A leading real estate development company

Job Description

Strategic Management & Development

· Develop the end-to-end strategy for the Smart City portfolio and ensure flawless implementation

· Work closely with the Group CEO to devise annual budgets, project priorities, and strategic growth initiatives

· Ensure projects are delivered as per the 3-5 year development plan approved by the Board

· Drive innovation, sustainability, and long-term asset value across all developments

· Ensure the Group meets its performance objectives in terms of project delivery and long-term sustainable recurrent income portfolioNew Projects Development

· Identify, structure, and negotiate high-value opportunities, joint ventures, and investment partnerships

· Lead each transaction/project from start to completion:

· Use financial modelling to predict outcomes and assess strategic fit

· Prepare pre-feasibility, feasibility and annual business plans for new projects

· Assess and predict financial risks and returns

· Conduct due diligence and assessments of projects as well as JV partners or tenants

· Liaise with all stakeholders including banks, financial institutions, accountants, lawyers, financial experts and regulatory bodies

· Structure transaction and financial details and execute deals

· Collaborate with CEO in fundraising and investment strategy

· Prepare formal high-quality presentations for banks, Board and Board Strategic Investment Committee

· Maintain strong alignment with the CEO, Board, consultants, authorities, and project partnersProject Execution and Delivery

People Management

Financial Management

Risk Management

Management Reports

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Competencies

· Strategic thinking with outstanding commercial acumen and decisive leadership

· Strong financial analysis, business modeling, and corporate/project finance capabilities

· Proven success delivering large-scale developments - ideally luxury, mixed-use, hospitality, or smart city

· Solutions-driven, proactive leadership style with high personal integrity

· Excellent project management and execution skills with attention to world-class quality

· Deep understanding of property development, construction, and Smart City requirements

· Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities at Board level

· Leadership capabilities to inspire, challenge, and elevate high-performing teams

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for investor and Board presentations

· Ability to manage multiple complex, multi-stakeholder projects under pressure

· Understanding of VEFA and GFA requirements

· Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability and innovative thinking

· Commitment to long-term value creation over short-term gains

· Uncompromising approach to ethical practices and ownership mentalityEducation and Qualifications

· Degree in Real Estate, Construction, Engineering, or related field

· Masters/Post Graduate Degree in Real Estate Investment or Business Administration preferred

· Professional qualifications in Project Management, Construction, or Finance (CPA/ACA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent) is an advantageMinimum Requirements

Minimum 10 years' senior leadership experience in high-end property development

Proven track record in both development structuring and large-scale project delivery

Experience in corporate finance or project finance within real estate sector

Demonstrated success delivering luxury, mixed-use, hospitality, or smart city developments

Track record of building and leading high-performing development teams

Experience with Board-level negotiations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances

History of achieving or exceeding financial, design, and delivery benchmarks

What's on Offer

An opportunity to be part of leading real estate development company

An attractive Package

Contact
Yelena Yin
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6911184
Phone number
+27 11 303 8300

Job summary

Function
Property, Construction, Facilities Management
Specialisation
Senior Management - Real Estate
Industry
Property
Location
Mauritius
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yelena Yin
Consultant phone
+27 11 303 8300
Job Reference
JN-122025-6911184