Business Developer

Rhiza Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Developer to drive business growth and manage impactful programs focused on skills development and youth employment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate partnerships, program delivery, and a strong grasp of BBBEE regulations, contributing to the organization's sustainability and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in skills development, youth employment, or BBBEE compliance.
• Strong understanding of BBBEE legislation, SETA funding, and South African labor policies.
• Experience in BPO or digital skills training is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and secure corporate partnerships.
• Oversee learnership implementation and youth training programs.
• Ensure BBBEE compliance and manage SETA accreditation.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Operational Excellence

Leadership & Team Management

Innovation & Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Development Studies, IT, HR, or related field

Postgraduate preferred

Job description

The Business Developer will be responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, and financial sustainability.

This role includes leading learnerships, skills training, and BPO integration programs, managing corporate relationships, ensuring compliance with BBBEE and SETA regulations, and expanding impact-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Growth & Corporate Partnerships

• Develop and execute a growth strategy to secure corporate partnerships, QCTO / SETA funding, and BBBEE-aligned partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships with corporates, government agencies, and donor organizations to scale learnership and BPO initiatives.
• Identify emerging skills gaps in the South African and global job markets to enhance program offerings.
• Represent Tabula Rasa in BBBEE, education, and employment forums, advocating for youth skills development.

Operations & Program Delivery

• Oversee learnership implementation, youth recruitment, and training/skills development programs across various industries (IT, BPO, Agriculture, etc.).
• Ensure seamless integration of training with BPO job placements, especially for international clients (e.g., Netherlands-based partners).
• Monitor and improve learner performance, program completion rates, and employment outcomes.
• Implement quality assurance systems for training, project management, payroll, and hosting of learners.

BBBEE Compliance & SETA Accreditation

• Ensure full compliance with BBBEE Skills Development, ESD, and SED scorecard requirements.
• Manage SETA accreditation and reporting for all learnerships and skills development programs.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes, employment incentives (e.g., ETI, YES Initiative), and new funding opportunities.

Financial & Revenue Management

• Develop and oversee the company's financial strategy to ensure profitability and sustainability.
• Secure corporate skills development budgets and leverage QCTO / SETA funding streams for program expansion.
• Monitor financial performance, ensuring cost-effective program delivery and strategic resource allocation.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with township-based organizations, youth employment initiatives, and education providers.
• Advocate for inclusive employment opportunities, focusing on disadvantaged individuals and those living with disabilities.
• Establish mentorship, alumni networks, and career pathways for program graduates.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of trainers, facilitators, program coordinators, and BPO supervisors.
• Foster a high-performance, mission-driven organizational culture aligned with Tabula Rasa's values.
• Drive staff capacity-building initiatives for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Development Studies, IT, HR, or related field (Postgraduate preferred).
• 8+ years of leadership experience in skills development, youth employment, or BBBEE compliance.
• Strong understanding of BBBEE legislation, SETA funding, and South African labor policies.
• Experience in BPO or digital skills training is highly advantageous.
• Proven success in corporate partnerships, funding acquisition, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership & Team Management
• Innovation & Problem-Solving

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED