Chief Executive Officer

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.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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.

Qualifications

The job holder should have the following qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field. At least five years of relevant experience in the real estate development field with technical experience in construction and/or development, together with experience in sales.

The Right Person for the Job

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

High commercial drive Strong analytical problem-solving skills Excellent communication Strong negotiation abilities. Good communication skills

What We Are Offering the Right Person

We are offering the successful candidate a monthly basic salary of USD 6,000.

How to Apply

Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com and www.hreastafrica.com for more details on this position.

Send CV only to recruitment_rw@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 25th November 2026 subject heading, as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (REAL ESTATE COMPANY). However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.