Partnership Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Mahikeng opportunities

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Impactful community programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a strategic Partnership Development Manager to identify, cultivate and manage strategic alliances with organizations, businesses and community groups to expand reach and impact of charitable work.

You will lead negotiations, develop partnership strategies, manage MOUs, and track outcomes while building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to support program delivery and organizational growth in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in contract review and management.
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners and collaborators.
• Develop and execute strategies for establishing and nurturing partnerships.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs.
• Manage relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Represent the organization in meetings with potential and existing partners.
• Track the progress and impact of partnerships, reporting on key outcomes and opportunities.

Skills

Partnership development

Business development

Strategic alliances

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Partnership Development Manager to join their team in Mahikeng. This role is crucial for identifying, cultivating, and managing strategic alliances with other organizations, businesses, and community groups to expand the reach and impact of their charitable work. You will be responsible for forging mutually beneficial relationships that support program delivery and enhance organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled negotiator and relationship builder to play a key role in fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners and collaborators.
• Develop and execute strategies for establishing and nurturing partnerships.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Manage relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Represent the organization in meetings with potential and existing partners.
• Track the progress and impact of partnerships, reporting on key outcomes and opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership development , business development, or strategic alliances.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Experience in contract review and management.
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in Mahikeng and build local collaborations.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training in partnership management.
• A dynamic role contributing to the growth and impact of vital community programs.