Job Description

Business Development Manager - Durban Kzn Sales / Marketing / Communications
Durban - KwaZulu Natal
Permanent position - On site
Salary : Market related
About
Our Company is an ecosystem business that works in close
partnership with technology providers, local manufacturers, utilities and local governments, and experts in
circular economy waste management.
Having established a stable customer base and efficient service infrastructure, the enterprises key focus now is
to rapidly expand services in Durban.
We are now seeking a conscientious, experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead on
fundraising and partnership developments.
The role, which reports to the General manager
and has a success weighted incentive package, requires a highly organised self-starter who can lead the
fundraising function and deliver results expediently, under a programme designed to ensure the enterprise
reaches financial sustainability by early 2026.
Minimum Requirements

• Matric Grade 12
• Minimum 3 years experience in fundraising, sales, business development.
• A broad background in dynamic startup or nonprofits at the set up and growth stages would be advantageous.
• Relevant sector experience (in emerging markets, sanitation sector, or similar e.g.,

energy, water, financial inclusion, etc)

• Success in submitting proposals for funding and/or partnerships
• Contract development & negotiation for B2B/B2G sector
• High level of presentation skills
• Financial acumen ability to assess business and service models
• Diploma or degree in business management/ administration.

Responsibility

• Leads generated to support sales and partnerships, for which they will be personally responsible
• Funds secured in line with the specific programme directives.
• Fostering key external relatonships (commercial, government, funders, investors), evidenced by ongoing communicaton, support, and strong references
• Actively supporting a hard-working, respectful, and inclusive team culture.

Candidate Attributes

• Strong track record in fundraising, including experience in the South African NPC financing landscape
• Outstanding organizational leadership skills that require minimal oversight to provide evidence of track record and performance including lead generation, tracking and closing
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, ethical integrity
• Experience writing successful funding proposals and supervising results reporting for SA and international grant funders.
• Skilled in pitch development including PPT presenta/on building and delivery
• Excellent presentation and pitching skills powerful and concise storyteller who reads the room
• A quick study, with the ability to provide accurate responses while thinking on their feet in strategic discussions and question-answer sessions.
• Basic business financial acumen understand of business accoun/ng and financial modelling, ability to respond hold their own in financial discussions.
• Knowledge of South African utility sectors including government stakeholders and structures

If interested , please apply by following the link.
Only shorltisted candidates will be contacted.
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