Entrepreneur Growth Coach — Finance & Strategy

Raizcorp; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Raizcorp is seeking a seasoned business professional to join as a full-time business coach, guiding a portfolio of entrepreneurs across finance, strategy, sales, marketing, operations, people, and personal development.

You will coach, analyze financials, and help leaders strengthen their businesses with Raizcorp’s coaching methodology. Training provided; no prior coaching experience required, but substantial business experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Between 10 and 15+ years of experience across corporate, commercial and entrepreneurial environments.
• Experience owning or running your own business is essential.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, able to interpret performance beyond the income statement.
• Depth in business finance, strategy and sales; understands marketing, ops, people and finance
• High emotional intelligence and genuine empathy for entrepreneurs.
• Accountable, mature and non-judgemental; strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable with technology; MS 365 and LMS experience valued.
• Commerce degree; MBA advantageous; valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Hold structured monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with entrepreneurs.
• Help owners interpret financial information to drive better decisions.
• Guide entrepreneurs in strengthening strategies, sales, marketing, operations and people practices.
• Facilitate business simulations and group learning using Raizcorp’s programmes.
• Manage a defined portfolio of entrepreneurs and track progress in revenue, profitability and capability.
• Challenge entrepreneurs to think critically, evaluate trade-offs and take accountability.
• Connect different areas of a business for integrated, forward-looking decisions.
• Stay informed about economic conditions, market shifts and regulations affecting businesses.
• Collaborate with coaches and specialists to support each entrepreneur’s journey.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial judgement

Strategic thinking

People development

Facilitation

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Tech proficiency

Education

Commerce-related degree

MBA or master’s (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

Raizcorp is seeking a seasoned business professional to join as a full-time business coach, guiding a portfolio of entrepreneurs across finance, strategy, sales, marketing, operations, people, and personal development.

You will coach, analyze financials, and help leaders strengthen their businesses with Raizcorp’s coaching methodology. Training provided; no prior coaching experience required, but substantial business experience is essential.