Real Estate Executive – Filling Station Land Acquisition

About the role

The Real Estate Executive will lead the identification, evaluation, negotiation and acquisition of land parcels for new filling stations across Zambia. Reporting to senior management, you will ensure that each site complies with all regulatory requirements and aligns with the company’s strategic growth plans.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct nationwide surveys to locate strategic land sites suitable for filling station development in urban and rural areas.
• Assess sites against Energy Regulation Board (ERB), Road Development Agency (RDA) and local council zoning requirements.
• Prepare detailed site evaluation reports, including traffic counts, proximity analyses, environmental considerations and commercial viability.
• Maintain an active property database and manage a pipeline of prospective sites.
• Coordinate due‑diligence activities with surveyors, valuers and legal teams.
• Develop and sustain relationships with statutory bodies such as ERB, local councils, RDA, ZEMA, WARMA and the Ministry of Lands.
• Track regulatory changes, prepare and submit permit applications, and follow up to secure timely approvals.
• Lead negotiations with landowners, developers and agents, drafting heads of terms, letters of intent and supporting legal documentation.
• Oversee the transaction lifecycle from initial contact to title transfer.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of Zambia’s petroleum retail site regulatory framework.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, landowners and community stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and transaction management skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects within a leading petroleum energy company.
• Exposure to both urban and rural market dynamics.
• Professional development in land acquisition and regulatory compliance.