Development Executive Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Business

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the property industry
Qualification in Town and Regional Planning or similar
Interpretation of Western Cape Municipal By-Laws to ensure compliance for proposed new sites so that only procurable sites are pursued
Experience in property leases and contracts
Computer literate - Word, Excel, Power Point

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Constantly pursuing new property developments and the acquisition of high value site opportunities
Sourcing of properties suitable for commercial advertising in terms of Local Authority By-Laws, etc
Keeping abreast of national and international trends in the outdoor advertising industry
Work on by-laws and changes to by-laws that effect our business – identify potential loopholes that JCDecaux can use to their benefit
Proactive networking and fostering good relationships with Landlords, Developers, Municipalities
Negotiate with landlords, municipalities and government bodies
Formatting and negotiating of terms and conditions of lease agreements with landlords
Management and preparation of application documents for Municipal and Provincial approvals
Preparation of documents for South African National Roads Agency approvals
Management and administration of all lease agreements, including CSI projects
Have a working understanding of Councils and Roads Agencies By-laws and relevant policies
Interact with the Councils and or Municipalities on a daily basis to drive permit applications and approvals
Interact with other authorities such as SANRAL, etc.
Review existing sites and contracts with all landlords in the region and ensure contracts and permits are renewed
Assist with the tender process
Issuing of culling instruction
Renewal of contracts and expired approvals to maintain our holdings
Upgrade and convert existing signs to improve our holding and revenue stream
JV’s and acquisitions of smaller companies and sites – evaluation and implementation of such deals
Compile accurate and complete documentation for record purposes – building files, library sites, etc.
Consult with legal experts regarding specific legal matters that threaten our business or rights
Correspond with councils and reply to their notices
Conduct joint site inspections with Operations to ensure that work on site is and positioning of signs are according to plan
Working closely with the sales department to ensure that new development and approvals fall within the target markets we want to reach with our signs
Be able to undertake different tasks as required, i.e. customer service, special projects, etc. as and when required

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

The Development executive maintains close, proactive working relationships with all key internal departments, ensuring operations supports the commercial performance of the South Africa business unit.
Work closely with the Sales team by remaining readily available to resolve any operational issues affecting campaign delivery, responding to client complaints and ensuring all flighting and posting commitments are met on time.
Partner with the Production team on all print-related matters, ensuring print schedules align with posting schedules, quality standards are met, and any production issues are escalated and resolved without delay.
Collaborate with the Projects department on the delivery of all capex projects within South Africa by providing operational input, resource planning and on-site support to ensure new installations, upgrades and refurbishments are completed on time, safely and within budget.
Engage with the Development team on new product development, new site installations and landlord management where operational input is required.
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