Business Developer (P7) (Johannesburg Business School: UJ Centre for Entrepreneurship) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“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.
- The incumbent will allocate their time to serving as RAA Programme Lead, providing strategic oversight of the UJ chapter and ensuring alignment with the Academy’s mandate to foster an entrepreneurial culture among young people and equip youth entrepreneurs with practical business skills to build sustainable enterprises.
- Focuses on Business Development, including identifying and securing funding and strategic partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the growth, sustainability, and impact of entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Dedicated to turnkey Programme Management, encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure operational excellence, compliance with governance and funder requirements, and the effective delivery of high-impact entrepreneurship programmes that achieve measurable outcomes.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- Three years’ experience in start-ups formation, business leadership and administration.
- Two years’ experience working in a higher education environment.
- Strong stakeholder relationship building and maintenance.
- Strong networks within the private and public sectors.
- Past managerial experience in an established business environment.
- An NQF 8 qualification will be advantageous.
- More than ten (10 )years’ experience in start-ups formation, business leadership and administration.
- More than five (5) years’ experience working in a higher education environment.
- Knowledge of institutional bodies’, i.e., Matriculation Board, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), DHET etc
- At least five years of work experience in a professional services environment.
- Understanding of the educational environment.
- Experience using a Lerner Management System, preferably Blackboard.
- Understanding of online or blended learning methods and practices.
- Experience in academic administration (preferable), alternatively general experience in student administration,
- project management and financial management.
- Leading a unit and providing guidance
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.
