Business Development Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and assurance firm is seeking a Manager to drive business development initiatives in Stellenbosch. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, supporting proposals, and leading marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a CA (SA) with strong project management and people skills, able to work effectively in fast-paced environments and communicate in both English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Experience in market research and analysis preferred.
• Experience in project management is beneficial.
• Proposal writing experience is a plus.
• Account management experience is desired.
• Familiarity with marketing activities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives in Stellenbosch office.
• Manage priority accounts, both existing clients and new targets.
• Support proposal writing and preparation for client meetings.
• Lead client feedback and satisfaction programmes.
• Manage local marketing and community initiatives.

Skills

Excellent people and communication skills

Strong project management skills

Goal-driven and assertive

Organised self-starter

Strategic thinking and attention to detail

Creativity

Commercially aware

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft

Salesforce

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Management Level

Manager

At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements internal controls and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error and to issue an auditors report that includes the auditors opinion.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching leveraging team members unique strengths and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning budgeting execution and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality timelines and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Job Purpose

To drive business development initiatives in our Stellenbosch office (with intermittent support to our Worcester and Robertson offices when ) with the aim of developing our existing client base and securing new work.

Responsibilities

Driving targeting initiatives relating to prospective clients including market research

Management of priority accounts (both existing clients and targets)

Proposal support including proposal writing and preparation for client meetings and pitches

Driving client feedback and satisfaction programmes relating to priority clients

Driving any other initiatives that form part of the Entrepreneurial and Private Business strategy for the Western Cape as it pertains to business development

Project managing local marketing and CSI-related initiatives and events within the Stellenbosch office to the extent that it pertains to business development and local brand promotion

Job Profile : People

Report to Western Cape Business Development Senior Manager Stellenbosch Business Development Leader and Western Cape Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader

Work within a team of 4 locally based Clients & Markets team members (including the Western Cape Business Development Senior Manager)

No direct subordinates though there is an assistant supporting this role

Systems:

• G Suite
• Microsoft
• Salesforce
• PowerBI
• Various web-based resources
• (e.g. CIPC Who Owns Whom etc.)
• Training on Salesforce PowerBI and relevant web-based resources will be provided - existing knowledge of these systems is not a prerequisite for applying.

Qualifications

CA (SA)

Previous experience in the following would be beneficial :

• Market research and analysis
• Project management
• Proposal writing
• Account management
• Marketing activities

Key Knowledge Skills and Qualities

• Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong project management skills
• Goal-driven and assertive
• Organised self starter
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail are equally important
• Creative
• Commercially and risk aware
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-performing environment
• Working proficiency in both English and Afrikaans (reading writing understanding and speaking) would be advantageous

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Job Posting End Date

November 3 2025

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1