Africa Startup Sourcing & Research Lead

Methys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Startup Sourcing & Research Analyst in Cape Town. The role involves sourcing high-potential startups across Africa, managing onboarding and engagement, and contributing to ecosystem research reports. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience in startup ecosystems. Strong sourcing and data management skills are required, along with a sales-oriented mindset. This position offers a unique chance to impact Africa’s tech landscape actively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in startup ecosystems or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of the African tech ecosystem.
• Comfortable presenting program benefits to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Scout, identify, and qualify African startups for programs.
• Maintain organized databases to track startups.
• Contribute to dashboards and visualizations for insights.

Skills

Strong sourcing capabilities

Sales-oriented mindset

Research and analytical writing skills

Data management and visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Canva

WIX CRM

Job description

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Startup Sourcing & Research Analyst in Cape Town. The role involves sourcing high-potential startups across Africa, managing onboarding and engagement, and contributing to ecosystem research reports. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience in startup ecosystems. Strong sourcing and data management skills are required, along with a sales-oriented mindset. This position offers a unique chance to impact Africa’s tech landscape actively.