About Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company is a leading professional recruitment consultancy in South Africa, specializing exclusively in the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in London in 1994, the firm expanded into South Africa in 2006 to service the sub-Saharan region from its Johannesburg base.

Job Summary

Escape the City Rush. Build Your Career in the Winelands.

Here’s an opportunity that doesn’t come around often, a chance to run a growing retail centre in one of the Western Cape’s most desirable regions, where your morning commute could include mountain views, vineyards, and that unmistakable coastal calm. This established shopping destination is looking for a Centre Manager who’s ready to bring energy, structure, and people-focus to a busy retail environment that continues to expand.

The centre forms part of a nationally managed real estate portfolio known for its hands-on approach and long-term investment philosophy. They’re looking for someone who thrives on relationships, understands the rhythm of retail, and can confidently lead operations on the ground. While leasing and finance are handled centrally, the Centre Manager is the face of the property, the person tenants trust, contractors rely on, and the community gets to know.

Ideal candidates will bring solid experience in retail leadership, whether from managing a retail centre, overseeing several stores as a regional or area manager for a national retailer, or holding a similar role where operations, presentation, people, and performance are all part of the daily mix. If you know what it takes to run a high-traffic environment, manage service providers, handle operational issues, and build strong relationships with tenants or store teams, you’ll find this role a natural next step. The centre has recently expanded, and they’re looking for someone who can help shape its next phase, ensuring smooth operations, excellent presentation, and a great experience for shoppers.

This role is based in the heart of the Western Cape’s winelands region, minutes from world-class wine estates, beaches, hiking routes and quality schools, making it an appealing move for candidates considering a relocation. It’s the perfect blend of career stability and lifestyle upgrade.

If leading a well-established, community-focused retail centre in one of the Cape’s most beautiful regions sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.