Senior Manager: Business Development - Mafikeng - Capital City KwaZulu-Natal

The Special Investigating Unit is actively recruiting for a Senior Manager: Business Development - Mafikeng - Capital City position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 6 - 8 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: General • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal

The Senior Manager: Business Development - Mafikeng - Capital City position is an important role within the General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in General offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Senior Manager: Business Development - Mafikeng - Capital City position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 6 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the General field • Any certifications or specialized training

The General sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Main purpose: 

To identify, evaluate and pursue viable business development opportunities, and to develop and implement strategies that expand the SIU’s footprint within the province and nationally. The role is also responsible for managing the receipt, assessment and processing of business development-related allegations in accordance with SIU standards, policies and directives, while proactively promoting the SIU’s service offerings to achieve established business development targets.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to):

Business development planning and implementation. Active marketing of SIU’s service offering within the Province/Nationally. Business Development Case registration and processing oversight. Quality Assurance. Reporting and Document Management. Stakeholder Management. Budget Management. Staff Management. 

Technical skills: 

Leadership skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Analytical. Time management skills. Problem-solving skills. Research skills. Project Management skills. Presentation skills. Networking skills. Negotiation skills. Facilitation skills.  

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

Sound knowledge of applicable legislation. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment. Knowledge of Ethics. MS Office Suite. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment, (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury regulations and other relevant Treasury directives). Knowledge of IT environment. Knowledge of project management. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Financial Management. Knowledge Management. Analytical thinking. People Management. Diversity Management. Customer Focus. Ethical Conduct. Confidentiality. Emotional Intelligence. Detail Focus.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualifications and experience: 

A bachelor’s degree in law or a related NQF 8 qualification. A relevant postgraduate degree in management or an equivalent will be advantageous. At least six to eight years of Business Development experience in a similar role within the Public Sector, of which four years at a management level.