Property Advisor – Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Company: African Land (https://african.land)
Employment Type: Full-time

About African Land

African Land is a pan-African real estate investment and property services company. We identify, acquire, develop, manage, and monetize real estate assets across key African markets. Our mission is to bridge global capital with local opportunity, delivering sustainable returns while supporting Africa’s urban and economic growth.

Role Overview

African Land is seeking a knowledgeable and client-oriented Property Advisor to join its Johannesburg office. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted consultant to clients—helping them evaluate, acquire, sell, or lease real estate in South Africa and across the continent. This role is ideal for someone with deep market insight, strong analytical skills, and a passion for delivering value to sophisticated clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on investment, acquisition, sale, or leasing strategies for residential, commercial, and land assets.

• Conduct market research and comparative analysis to inform pricing, returns, and risk.

• Source and qualify leads through networks, referrals, and marketing campaigns.

• Lead client meetings, property valuations, proposals, and negotiations.

• Facilitate due diligence, coordinate with legal/transaction teams, and manage closing processes.

• Maintain and update CRM records and activity pipelines.

• Partner with marketing and operations teams to generate property visibility and lead flow.

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• Represent African Land in property industry events, forums, and investor engagements.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.

• Professional certifications such as SAAPI (South African Property Institute), RICS, or CCIM are advantageous.

• Benchmark universities for candidate caliber:

  • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – Real Estate, Commerce, or Urban Studies

  • University of Cape Town (UCT) – Economics, Property Studies

  • University of Pretoria – Construction Economics or Real Estate

  • University of Johannesburg – Business or Real Estate

  • Comparable institutions across Africa (e.g. University of Lagos, University of Nairobi) reflect the standard of academic rigor sought.

Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years experience in property advisory, brokerage, investment sales, or leasing.

• Proven track record of advising high-value clients and closing deals.

• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of local South African languages is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Johannesburg and broader South African property markets, legalities, and land use regulations.

• Proficiency in CRM systems, analytics tools, and marketing platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Highly professional, client-centric and consultative.

• Trustworthy, ethical, and discrete in handling sensitive client matters.

• Strategic thinker with an eye for value and risk.

• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple clients/transactions concurrently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Market-competitive base salary, commission, and performance incentives.

• Exposure to pan-African real estate projects and regional cross-border experience.

• Opportunities for growth, professional development and mentorship.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@wigmoretrading.com with the subject line: “Property Advisor – Johannesburg.”