Commercial Manager (Special Projects) at Hollywoodbets

Responsibilities

• We have an amazing opportunity for a Commercial Manager (Special Projects) to be based in our Team Support Office in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star? 
• The Commercial Manager (Special Projects) will provide dedicated commercial, analytical and project management support to the Group Chief Operating Officer across the Group's various businesses and operational functions.
• The role is responsible for independently investigating complex business challenges, identifying commercial opportunities, evaluating strategic initiatives and leading selected cross-functional projects.
• The successful candidate must be able to translate broad business objectives or challenges into structured investigations, engage relevant stakeholders, analyse information and develop commercially sound recommendations.

You Bring:

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial management, business analysis, management consulting, corporate strategy, financial management, business improvement or project leadership.
• Demonstrated experience conducting commercial investigations and developing business cases.
• Experience working across multiple departments or business functions.
• Strong exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, profitability assessments and investment evaluations.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and engage senior stakeholders.

A Bonus To Have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification, MBA or relevant professional qualification.
• Project management or business analysis qualifications
• Experience in a large, diversified or fast-paced business environment 
• Experience in gaming, technology, financial services, telecommunications or consumer-facing businesses

What You’ll Do For The Brand: 

Commercial Analysis and Business Investigations

• Conduct detailed investigations into commercial, financial and operational performance across Group businesses.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, costs, productivity and other relevant business performance indicators.
• Identify underlying causes of business performance challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate business processes, operating models and commercial practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to obtain and validate information.
• Present findings, recommendations and supporting financial analysis to executive management.

Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives

• Lead and coordinate special projects assigned by the Group COO.
• Develop project objectives, scopes, timelines, deliverables and implementation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and resolve obstacles affecting project delivery.
• Ensure that projects deliver measurable commercial or operational benefits.
• Facilitate the successful handover of completed initiatives to the relevant business or operational owners.

Business Cases and Commercial Evaluations

• Prepare and critically assess business cases for proposed investments, products, services and initiatives.
• Evaluate financial feasibility, expected returns, costs, risks and alternative solutions.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and develop financial models to support investment decisions.
• Assess supplier proposals, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Undertake post-implementation reviews to determine whether expected commercial benefits have been achieved.

Business Improvement and Cost Optimisation

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
• Review business processes, resource utilisation and cost structures.
• Investigate opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance.
• Support the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives.
• Track and validate commercial benefits arising from approved initiatives.

New Business Opportunities and Strategic Development

• Conduct feasibility assessments for potential new products, services, markets and business ventures.
• Research market conditions, competitive environments and commercial opportunities.
• Support preliminary commercial assessments of acquisitions, partnerships and strategic investments.
• Develop recommendations and business plans for viable opportunities.
• Coordinate input from relevant internal specialists and external advisers where required.

Executive Reporting and Decision Support

• Prepare concise, high-quality reports, presentations and recommendations for the Group COO and executive management.
• Convert complex business information into clear findings, options and recommended actions.
• Provide independent commercial perspectives on significant business challenges and proposals.
• Track the progress and outcomes of assigned executive initiatives.
• Undertake confidential or time-sensitive assignments as directed by the Group COO.

What You’ll Bring To The Team: 

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess business performance, identify commercial opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Demonstrate strong financial and analytical skills, including revenue analysis, profitability assessments, cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, with the ability to independently plan, coordinate and deliver projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments, business units and functional areas.
• Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate broad business objectives into structured investigations and actionable plans.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly when dealing with complex or ambiguous business challenges.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative, accountability and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Apply Before 11/10/2026