Career Options Africa Group is recruiting a qualified and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on behalf of its client, an international real estate development company, for a leadership position based in Rwanda.
The successful candidate will lead the company’s Rwanda branch and oversee real estate development projects throughout the entire development cycle, including land acquisition, project planning, construction, off-plan sales and property handover.
The position offers a monthly basic salary of USD 6,000.
About Career Options Africa Group
Career Options Africa Group is a human resources consultancy firm specializing in recruitment, HR outsourcing and immigration support across Africa.
The organization operates through offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan.
About the Employer
The recruitment is being conducted on behalf of an international real estate developer that creates residential properties and integrated communities across the United Arab Emirates and other international markets.
The company’s development activities extend across the Middle East, Africa and other regions, with projects at different stages of development and implementation.
The selected CEO will be responsible for leading the company’s Rwanda branch and ensuring effective delivery of its real estate development projects.
Job Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Rwanda branch.
The role covers the full real estate development cycle, from identifying and acquiring land to project planning, construction management, off-plan property sales and final handover to buyers.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the company’s headquarters while ensuring that local operations meet business objectives, financial targets and applicable Rwandan legal requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Business Strategy and Project Development
- Establish the Rwanda branch’s development strategy in alignment with the group’s overall objectives.
- Identify and assess potential development sites and real estate projects.
- Evaluate market demand and project feasibility.
- Ensure proposed projects support the company’s commercial and development priorities.
2. Land Acquisition and Negotiations
- Lead negotiations with landowners regarding land purchases, joint ventures and land-for-units agreements.
- Oversee land title verification and due diligence before making commitments.
- Coordinate land transfers and ensure the necessary checks are completed.
- Assess potential risks associated with land acquisition and development agreements.
3. Construction and Project Management
- Appoint and manage consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
- Oversee tendering processes and contract negotiations.
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed quality, cost, programme and safety targets.
- Ensure projects progress effectively from planning through construction and delivery.
4. Sales and Customer Relations
- Implement the company’s off-plan property sales strategy.
- Lead and manage sales teams, agents and property brokers.
- Develop relationships with banks offering mortgage facilities to property buyers.
- Oversee sales agreements, buyer deposits and timely payment collections.
- Ensure buyers receive updates on construction progress.
5. Financial Management and Reporting
- Monitor the branch’s profit and loss performance.
- Oversee project budgets and cash flow.
- Monitor project costs, construction progress and sales performance.
- Prepare and submit operational and financial reports to headquarters.
6. Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Management
- Secure the necessary planning approvals, building permits and environmental clearances.
- Ensure company operations comply with applicable Rwandan laws and regulations.
- Represent the company before government authorities, regulators, banks and industry organizations.
- Maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders.
7. Team Leadership
- Lead, supervise and develop the local team.
- Establish clear performance expectations.
- Promote effective coordination across development, construction and sales activities.
- Represent the company’s interests in Rwanda.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Candidates interested in this opportunity should meet the following requirements:
Academic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:
- Real Estate
- Business Administration
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- A closely related field
Professional Experience
- At least five years of relevant experience in real estate development.
- Technical experience in construction and/or property development.
- Experience in sales.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to manage real estate development activities, coordinate construction operations and support property sales.
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- High Commercial Drive: Ability to identify business opportunities and pursue commercial objectives.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capacity to assess business challenges and make sound decisions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate land transactions, commercial agreements and business partnerships.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a monthly basic salary of:
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The announcement specifies the basic monthly salary but does not provide further details about additional benefits or allowances.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV only by email.
Application Email: recruitment_rw@careeroptionsafricagroup.com
Email Subject: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (REAL ESTATE COMPANY)
Candidates must indicate their current, last or expected salary in their CV.
Applicants can visit the recruitment agency’s websites for further information:
Application Deadline
25 November 2026
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