Job Description

We're building multiple early-stage companies across

school transport, home care services, caregiver empowerment, and electrical engineering logistics

.

We're hiring a

Founder's Business Development Assistant

-- a high-energy, detail-driven operator who thrives on research, outreach, and follow-through. This role blends

business development, founder support, and content execution

. You'll work directly with the founder to make sure

leads are generated, clients are followed up, and opportunities turn into results

.

This is not just admin -- this is about

building pipelines, growing businesses, and closing deals

.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Research and compile

50 potential customer contacts per industry per month

. Send outreach emails, follow up if no response, and track all progress. Document and action tasks arising from outreach together with the founder. Follow up with potential clients, founder, and internal team members.

Founder Support

Manage business and personal calendars to protect the founder's focus. Ensure priorities and follow-ups don't slip through the cracks. Provide weekly summaries of leads, opportunities, and next steps.

Brand Visibility & Content

Create and/or post social media content across multiple brands using

Canva, AI tools, and basic web development platforms

. Support brand consistency and audience engagement.

Admin & Systems

Manage inboxes and communication threads. Keep files, trackers, and workflows organised. Suggest and implement simple systems to improve efficiency.

Earning Potential (Base + Commission)

Base Salary:

R8 000/month, contingent on activity targets met (research & outreach).

Commission Structure:

Small service/product deals: 3-5% per converted client Corporate or large contracts: 1% turnover

High performance

can realistically earn

R15k-R20k+ per month

.

Who You Are

Hungry to grow and passionate about business development. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-obsessed. Confident researching, emailing, and following up with decision-makers. Strong communicator (professional email writing + social media captions). Comfortable using

Google Workspace, Canva, AI tools, task trackers, calendar management systems, information-gathering tools, and basic web development platforms

. Based in South Africa with own laptop and software.

What We Offer

Direct mentorship from a founder building multiple early-stage businesses. A role that blends sales, admin, and branding. Base salary tied to activity targets with uncapped commission potential. Remote-first, flexible work. Opportunity to grow into senior roles (Business Development Lead, Chief of Staff).

This role is for someone who doesn't wait to be told -- but takes initiative, executes, and turns leads into revenue.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R8000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

Application Deadline: 2025/08/27