Economic Development & Investment Partnerships Manager at Seriti

The Role

• To identify, develop, and support commercially viable economic development initiatives and investment partnerships that drive sustainable job creation, inclusive growth, and measurable development outcomes, while operating within a structured governance and compliance framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify and assess bankable economic development and investment opportunities aligned to local value chains and community needs
• Develop investment-ready business cases, including financial models and feasibility assessments
• Structure and support implementation of ventures, including governance frameworks, budgets, and operating models
• Facilitate and manage partnerships with entrepreneurs, operators, financiers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and Delegation of Authority frameworks
• Support procurement, contracting, and partnership documentation in line with internal policies
• Apply risk management practices across all initiatives, identifying and mitigating key risks
• Integrate ESG principles into project design, decision-making, and partnerships
• Monitor and report on performance, including job creation and socio-economic outcomes
• Maintain effective stakeholder engagement across internal teams, partners, and communities

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial and analytical capability with the ability to assess viability and sustainability
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Financial modelling and business case development skills
• Ability to structure partnerships and manage multi-stakeholder engagements
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation
• Project management capability with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Development Studies, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in economic development, investment, or related fields
• Proven experience in developing and structuring viable development or investment initiatives
• Experience working within structured governance and compliance environments
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement across private, public, and community sectors
• Willingness to travel regularly to Mpumalanga

Competencies & Attributes

• Passionate about developing entrepreneurs and connecting them with established businesses to drive sustainable growth.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity
• High attention to accuracy; cost conscious
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically in order to maximize opportunities for the business
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of differently levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations
• Team player
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve

Employment Package Outline:

Salary:

• Market Related

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Risk Insurance Cover
• GAP Cover
• Medical Aid
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Retirement Contribution

Closing Date 28 May 2026