Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate Company) – Rwanda

BACKGROUND INFORMATION 

Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specializing in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan. 

Our client, an international real estate developer creating residences and integrated communities across the UAE and beyond whose work spans multiple markets, with projects delivered and underway across the Middle East, Africa, and other international regions, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer, to be based in Rwanda. 

THE JOB 

The CEO will lead the branch and oversee the delivery of the real estate projects across the full development cycle, from land acquisition and project planning through construction, off-plan sales and handover to buyers. 

• Set the branch’s development strategy in line with group objectives and assess potential sites and projects for market demand and feasibility under the supervision of headquarters. 
• Lead negotiations with landowners on purchases, joint ventures and land-for-units agreements, and oversee land title verification, due diligence and transfers before commitments are made. 
• Appoint and manage consultants, contractors and subcontractors, including tenders, negotiations and performance against quality, cost, programme and safety targets. 
• Implement the off-plan sales strategy and manage the sales team, agents, brokers and relationships with banks offering buyer mortgages. 
• Oversee sales agreements, buyer deposits and timely collections, and keep buyers informed of construction progress. 
• Monitor the branch’s profit and loss, project budgets and cash flow, and report on costs, progress and sales. 
• Secure the required planning approvals, building permits and environmental clearances, and ensure compliance with Rwandan laws. 
• Lead and develop the local team and represent the company to government authorities, regulators, banks, industry bodies and other stakeholders. 

2 open days

1 Phone Call

1 Onsite Interview

4 Days after Interview