MRG in Africa

Specialist leadership recruitment across real estate, facilities management, and project development sectors

What we do in Africa

As the global delivery hub for MRG, our Cape Town office plays a pivotal role in supporting mandates across local and international markets.

With a strong focus on real estate, property development, construction, infrastructure, facilities management and project delivery, we partner with developers, investors, consultancies, contractors, operators, and asset owners to deliver exceptional talent across leadership, commercial, technical and operational functions.

Whether supporting executive search assignments, building project teams, or identifying specialist talent for critical growth initiatives, the Cape Town delivery hub serves as a strategic centre of excellence for MRG’s international recruitment operations.

Our specialist expertise spans the following:

Executive & Leadership Search
Real Estate & Property
Property Development
Construction
Infrastructure
Facilities Management
Project Management
Asset Management
International Talent Acquisition

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MRG IN NUMBERS

YEARS IN EXISTENCE

250 +

SENIOR APPOINTMENTS A YEAR

EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS

Track Record

Development & Design Management

Chief Executive Officer – Development Company
Chief Development & Delivery Officer
Executive Director – Mixed Use
Development
Development Director – Residential
Masterplan
Chief Design Officer
Development Strategy Manager

Asset Management & Investment

Chief Investment Officer
Executive Director – Asset
Management
VP – Capital Markets
Head of Investor Relations
Head of Portfolio Management
Sustainability Manager

Sales & Marketing

Executive Director – Commercial
Retail Strategic Portfolio Manager
Senior Manager – Office Leasing
Communications Manager
Events & Partnerships Manager
Digital Marketing Manager

Hospitality

CEO – Hospitality
VP Hotel Operations
VP Brand Development
General Manager
Director of Retail, Hospitality &
Commercial
Spa & Wellness Director

Project Delivery

CEO of Volumetric Construction
Chief Projects Officer
Senior Executive Director, Project
Delivery
Regional Project Director
Mass Modular Construction Director
Logistics Planning & Supply Chain
Lead

Finance & Strategy

Chief Financial Officer (multiple)
Chief Operating Officer (multiple)
Chief Strategy Officer
Director, Business Planning &
Strategy
Corporate Accountant
Development Finance Analyst

FM & Operations

Head of Engineering and
Maintenance
Digital Asset Integration, Senior
Manager
Director, Retail, Entertainment and
Culture
Director, Technical Services
Facilities Management Director
Smart Cities – Senior Manager

Proud to work with

OUR FEATURED CLIENTS

Associated British Ports

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Mapletree

United St Saviour’s Charity

University Partnerships Programme (UPP)

LASE University Group

Africa Market Insight Report July 2026

Talent is becoming a key differentiator in South Africa’s built environment sector.

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Our team in Africa

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Matthew Evans

Managing Director, International

Ryan Cross

Associate Director

Lieneke Erasmus

Resourcing Consultant

Imraan Richards

Delivery Consultant

Charn Erasmus

Associate Delivery Consultant

Robin Leigh Meyer

Executive Assistant