Senior Manager: Business Development – Durban

Job description

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.