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  • Posted: Jun 10, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • FlySafair is South Africa's true low cost airline. We took to the skies in October 2014 and have expanded fast, linking several key destinations in South Africa. Our intention is to keep our fares lower for longer and in so doing offer South Africans an affordable and easy air travel alternative. FlySafair is a very dynamic company that prides itself o...
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    Business Development Specialist

    Description

    • Coordinate and drive the commercial elements of key contracts and products within the commercial partner landscape; 
    • Ensure that all requirements are executed optimally; 
    • Ensure that systems and procedures are put in place; 
    • Drive key micro-business areas and commercial contracts within the airline, with a specific focus on revenue partnership and management of key products;
    • Monitor or coordinate the integration and utilisation of APIs, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal functionality;
    • Ensure business requirements are effectively met through ongoing engagement with partners and internal stakeholders, while managing and coordinating the end-to-end integration of new API partners and the optimisation and maintenance of existing integrations; 
    • Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships that enhance our services;  
    • Negotiate with partners to establish mutually beneficial agreements, focusing on pricing, terms, and conditions; 
    • Understand aviation systems and technologies, enabling effective communication with technical teams and partners;  
    • Utilise data analytics to evaluate API performance and partnership effectiveness, making data-driven decisions for improvements;  
    • Skilfully handle conflicts and disputes within partnerships, striving for resolution while safeguarding our interests;  
    • Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Marketing, and Sales, to ensure successful partnership integration; 
    • Build relationships and collaborate with internal departments and external partners; 
    • Ensure API partnerships are managed, and additional API and new distribution partners are contracted; 
    • Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly business development, sales, and commercial performance reports within agreed timelines; 
    • Analyse commercial and operational data to identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action; 
    • Compile and maintain management dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries to support commercial decision-making; 
    • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of business development and commercial reporting information for internal stakeholders;
    • Ability to use basic business software and management reporting. 

    Requirements

    • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); 
    • Degree in B.Com, Business Science or B.Eng (Alternatively an Industrial Engineer with an interest and aptitude for Commercial Management) (Essential);  
    • 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role or related (Essential);   
    • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);  
    • Knowledge in Business Administration or Business Operations; 
    • Knowledge of E-Commerce;  
    • Knowledge of Business Process;
    • Stakeholder engagement; 
    • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills; 
    • Project Management; 
    • Attention to detail; 
    • Able to handle sensitive and confidential information; 
    • Negotiating skills; 
    • A knack for navigating the intricacies of partnerships.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to FlySafair on flysafair.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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