Executive Member: Business Development Manager at South West Gauteng College

Job Requirements

• Matric or Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. National Diploma/Degree in Business
• Administration, Project Management, Education or related field/relevant qualification. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years relevant experience including project of which 3 years must be supervisory and managerial experience.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the TVET sector environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of SETA's functionality and operations.
• Ability to develop and ensure the execution of strategic plans for business development unit that is aligned to the organisation goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Budget and financial management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence

Job Purpose

• To manage the business development unit which has been establish by the college with the following objectives.
• Manage the third-stream incomes generation of the college.
• Manage the college with the application for funds for all new and existing college business ventures.
• Assist the college to finds incomes that will assist with the college strategic plan.
• Manage all college accreditation
• Manage, reporting and monitor all MOA’s and SLA’s performance

Key Responsibilities Areas

• Develop strategic plans, policies and system to extra income generation strategy and college growth and sustainability opportunities.
• Source strategic partnerships that support the college third stream income.
• Ensure the contribution towards the sustainability of all new and existing business units of the College in terms of funding and growth opportunities.
• Monitor the implementation of all projects and ensure that they are aligned with projected income.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of Centres of Specialisation (COS) occupational programmes in line with DHET directives.
• Lead the development of proposals, applications to source funding from provincial, national and international funders, donors and sponsors.
• Provide direction in the development and management of Memorandum of
• Understandings and Service Level Agreements as may arise from time to time.
• Provide reports in relation to the functionality and performance of the business unit to the relevant stakeholders

Job Qualities

• Able to meet the deadlines and work overtime including the weekend
• Accuracy, attention to detail and Work under pressure
• Honest, reliable and have good communication skills