Planning & Development Consultant – Knight Frank Zimbabwe

Job Description

Role Overview

Knight Frank Zimbabwe is seeking an experienced professional to initiate and direct its brand-new Planning & Development division based in Harare. The appointed expert will deliver specialist consultancy services, handle high-level investment assessments, and guide financial institutions, landowners, and municipal authorities on optimal land use.

Core Duties

The incumbent will spearhead revenue expansion and client acquisition while managing spatial analytics, land studies, and site evaluations. Responsibilities include navigating rezoning, subdivision, and regulatory permit procedures, producing executive-level investment memoranda, and overseeing collaborative multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant university degree in Real Estate, Property Development, Urban & Regional Planning, or a closely related field. A minimum threshold of 5 years of professional experience in development consultancy or planning is mandatory, including prior leadership tenure. Applicants need deep familiarity with local regulatory frameworks, advanced technical competence in platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and AutoCAD, and proficiency in spreadsheet financial modeling. Professional affiliation with bodies such as ZIRUP, REIZ, or RICS is advantageous.

How to Apply

Submit a CV and certified copies of qualifications via email.

Send your application to harare.office@zw.knightfrank.com.

Closing date: 19 November 2026.