Job Description

Business Development Manager - Durban Kzn Sales / Marketing / Communications
Durban - KwaZulu NatalPermanent position - On siteSalary : Market relatedAboutOur Company is an ecosystem business that works in closepartnership with technology providers, local manufacturers, utilities and local governments, and experts incircular economy waste management.Having established a stable customer base and efficient service infrastructure, the enterprises key focus now isto rapidly expand services in Durban.We are now seeking a conscientious, experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead onfundraising and partnership developments.The role, which reports to the General managerand has a success weighted incentive package, requires a highly organised self-starter who can lead thefundraising function and deliver results expediently, under a programme designed to ensure the enterprisereaches 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

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