Business Developer (P7) – (8 months contract) (Johannesburg Business School)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Develop the CE Business Development strategy – with clear targets specifically financial – short, medium and long term – in line with business plan, agreed
- Assist Head of Executive Programmes in developing a clear budget and sales plan for CE programmes
- Develop a ESD client pipeline: new, previous and key accounts.
- Co-create with corporate clients to customise ESD programme
- ESD and incubation product development
- Work closely with programme delivery team ensure ESD programmes are delivered to the corporate client’s expectations.
- Provide input into the marketing strategy and advertising campaign of JBSCE
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with specialisation in Social Sciences, Psychology or Business Management or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) or equivalent
- At least 5 years’ work experience in a professional services environment
- Understanding of the ESD and educational environment
- Experience in stakeholder and key account management
- MS Office skills.
- Experience in administration, project management and coordination
- Accountability and ownership of the client experience
- Reliable and meet all deadlines
- Ability to execute with high attention to detail
- Resilience and adaptability to work across complex programmes
- Must have the ability to compile and consolidate data into in-depth reports
- Must be analytically minded with excellent communication skills
- Must have the ability to make key decisions
- Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise deliverables
- Must have the ability to write proposals and convert JBSCE products/programmes into a value proposition for clients.
- A proven record in strong presentation, report-writing and proposal writing skills.
- A proven record in attracting ESD funds, managing ESD programmes and engaging with SMMEs
- A strong network of potential contacts for the JBS
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
