Senior Manager: Business Development (5 Year Performance Based Fixed Term Contract Appointment) at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum: Appropriate Recognized Degree at NQF Level 8 in Commerce, Accounting, Engineering Sciences, Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• Desired: A Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Public Administration (e.g. MBA, MBL, MSc or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 9).
• Recognised membership by a professional body (e.g. ECSA, SACNASP, SAICE, IODSA, etc) is desirable
• Additional training or certification in public sector governance, compliance, or financial management is an advantage is desirable
• Minimum: Minimum of 10 years in business development, strategic planning, or investment analysis, ideally in utilities, municipal, or public sector environments.
• Proven track record of leading projects with accountability and transparent stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in structuring deals and partnerships that are fair, efficient, and compliant with governance requirements.

Primary Duties

• Develop new business markets and opportunities to diversify revenue streams.
• Manage growth initiatives to maintain efficiency and fairness in execution.
• Implement transparent reporting on expansion outcomes for executive leadership.
• Develop and manage partnerships with municipalities, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Direct stakeholder engagements to maintain accountability and transparency.
• Maintain sustainable relationships that support organisational growth and compliance
• Develop innovative revenue models that optimise value for money.
• Manage commercial ventures to maintain transparency, compliance, and accountability.
• Implement fair and efficient evaluations of commercial viability.
• Develop feasibility frameworks that support accountable investment decisions.
• Manage investments through transparent assessments and efficient risk controls.
• Administer investment processes that balance stakeholder interests fairly.
• Monitor market and industry trends to support evidence-based decisions.
• Manage business analyses to maintain transparency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Implement insights that improve efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Direct contract negotiations to maintain fairness and transparency.
• Administer agreements to reflect accountable governance and efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain clear documentation to support defensible decisions and compliance.
• Develop CSR initiatives that promote fairness, inclusivity, and equity in socio-economic impact.
• Manage CSR activities to maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance.
• Implement sustainable solutions that balance organisational growth with community benefit.