Business Development Officer

Signa Opportunity; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A business development support firm is looking for a Business Development Officer to provide essential administrative support and financial oversight for start-ups. This role demands collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective support services. Successful candidates will be South African unemployed youth aged 18-34 with a Matric and preferably a diploma or degree in Business Administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills are essential. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth between 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated in the YES programme before.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative support for the Business Development Support Unit.
• Handle and respond to email inquiries.
• Assist with coordination of events and training sessions.
• Support meeting scheduling with stakeholders.
• Evaluate online applications for the incubation programme.
• Conduct business assessments for incubated start-ups.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Effective listening skills

Business development support skills

Basic knowledge of financial administration

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Matric

Job description

About the role

The Business Development Officer will be responsible for providing business development support and financial administration for start-ups within the Business Development Support Unit. The role requires close collaboration with start-ups, partners, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations and ensure effective support services. The Intern will work under the supervision of the Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative support for the Business Development Support Unit.
• Handle and respond to email inquiries.
• Assist with the coordination of events and training sessions for start-ups.
• Support in scheduling meetings with start-ups, partners and stakeholders.
• Evaluate online applications for the business incubation programme.
• Provide relevant business advisory services and information to start-ups.
• Conduct business assessments for incubated start-ups.
• Administer and compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist start-ups with financial administration, including management accounts/finances.
• Support programme management activities.
• In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, ensure that credible success stories are published with start-ups profiled.
• Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Ensuring strong stakeholder relationship.

Minimum Requirements

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or a related field will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective listening and business development support skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial administration and management.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with a team.