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General Manager – Yokos

Cape Town

• Lead Yokos into its next phase of profitable, reliable, and compliant growth. We’re looking for a commercially driven, sharp, and capable General Manager to own the P&L and drive performance across sales, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, and our flagship V&A Waterfront concept bar.
• This is first and foremost a growth role. Approximately 80% of your focus will be on growing the Yokos brand, increasing sales, expanding market penetration, and building strong commercial partnerships. 
• You will be expected to actively drive revenue growth, identify and convert new business opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, and ensure Yokos continues to gain traction across retail, foodservice, e-commerce, and other relevant channels.

You will:

• Take primary responsibility for growing the Yokos brand and delivering ambitious sales and revenue targets.
• Drive new business development and actively pursue opportunities to expand distribution, listings, partnerships, and market share.
• Own and strengthen relationships with national retailers, key customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute commercially focused growth plans across retail, e-commerce, foodservice, and the V&A Waterfront concept bar.
• Own the P&L and ensure that growth translates into sustainable profitability.
• Lead with clarity, accountability, and heart.
• Build strong teams and scalable systems that can support continued growth.
• Ensure our brand promise – conscious, plant-based, unsweetened, additive-free – is delivered from factory to shelf to spoon.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

You have:

• 7+ years’ experience in FMCG, ideally within food manufacturing and chilled products.
• A strong commercial and sales track record, with demonstrated success in growing brands, revenue, distribution, and market share.
• Established experience working with major South African retailers and key commercial accounts.
• Full P&L and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• HACCP training and food safety experience.
• A degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or a relevant commercial discipline.

You are:

• Commercially minded, entrepreneurial, and energised by growth.
• A natural salesperson who is comfortable opening doors, building relationships, negotiating, and closing opportunities.
• Decisive, organised, and calm under pressure.
• A firm but kind leader with high integrity.
• Data-driven, hands-on, and relentlessly results-focused.
• Equally comfortable developing a growth strategy and getting personally involved in making it happen.

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Role purpose

• As General Manager, you will be responsible for the full performance and day-to-day leadership of TBE in South Africa. You will ensure the business consistently delivers a premium tenant experience, while achieving operational excellence, financial discipline, and cultural alignment. This is a role for a hands-on, systems-driven, commercially-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities

Business operations

• Oversee all TBE centers and support functions to ensure efficient, ethical, and compliant operations.
• Uphold a premium standard of service and presentation across every site.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication between teams.
• Service & facilities management
• Ensure all sites meet high standards in cleanliness, aesthetics, safety, and technology.
• Lead operational walkthroughs, audits, and improvement plans.
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and facilities maintenance.

Financial management

• Full P&L responsibility across the group and individual sites.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Oversee billing, arrears management, procurement and capex governance.

Sales & occupancy oversight

• Support national sales performance through governance, pricing, and inventory alignment.
• Ensure smooth handover from sales to operations and an excellent onboarding experience.
• Monitor occupancy trends and client retention.

People & culture leadership

• Build a performance-driven, values-based culture that is firm and kind.
• Manage staffing structures, recruitment quality, and performance management processes.
• Uphold fair HR practices and compliance across the business.

Reporting & governance

• Provide accurate reporting to the CEO and board via dashboards and KPIs.
• Drive resolution of audit findings, risk items, and operational action plans.

Strategic execution

• Support the CEO in evaluating new site opportunities and strategic growth projects.
• Maintain a rolling plan for capacity, pricing, and product improvements.
• Manage key landlord and partner relationships.

Technology & compliance

• Ensure centre technologies (internet, access, CCTV, etc.) are reliable and well-supported.
• Promote strong data integrity across all business systems.
• Uphold compliance with all leases, legal regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.

Key requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, commerce, business or similar.
• CA(SA), CIMA, MBA or similar postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Experience:

• 10+ years in a senior leadership or GM role with operational and financial accountability.
• 5+ years managing multi-site teams and service operations.
• Experience in flexible workspaces, hospitality, property, or service-based sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to lead budgets, streamline operations, and build effective teams.

Technical skills:

• Strong Excel/spreadsheet and BI/reporting skills.
• Competent in CRM and lease/property billing systems (e.g., MDA/MRI).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of basic IT/networking infrastructure.

Other requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel nationally and be available for after-hours escalations if needed.

Leadership attributes

• Clear, direct communicator with high emotional intelligence.
• Service-driven mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Calm under pressure, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Low ego, high accountability – a team builder and culture carrier.
• Able to give and receive feedback constructively.
• Talent retention, performance outcomes, and training completion

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What you’ll be doing

• As a Solutions Architect, your role is to secure corporate clients for Raizcorp’s enterprise and supplier development programs by building relationships with C-suite executives, procurement heads, and transformation leaders.
• Hunting for new business – Identify and secure high-value corporate clients through strategic prospecting, cold outreach, and networking.
• Corporate sales & solution selling – Understand corporate needs and position Raizcorp’s B-BBEE-aligned solutions as the best choice.
• Own the full sales cycle – Manage everything from lead generation to proposal creation, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Engage high-level decision makers – Work closely with corporate CEOs, CFOs, procurement leaders, and HR executives.
• Create winning proposals – Develop and present compelling, high-value business cases tailored to corporate clients.
• Represent Raizcorp – Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, corporate conferences, and networking functions.
• Client retention & growth – Maintain strong relationships to ensure contract renewals and drive upselling opportunities.
• Build your own business – Our annuity-based commission structure ensures that the longer you stay, the more wealth you generate.

What you DON’T need

• Industry knowledge or B-BBEE experience – We will train you to be an expert in this space.
• A product-pushing sales mentality – This is a high-value solution-sales role, not a quick-hit transactional sales job.

What you MUST have

• Corporate sales experience: A proven track record in B2B sales, business development, or solution selling (5+ years).
• Strong negotiation & closing Skills: You must be comfortable pitching to senior executives and closing large deals.
• Resilience & grit: This is a high-performance, high-reward sales environment—you must be driven, persistent, and strategic.
• Exceptional communication: The ability to engage, influence, and sell at an executive level is critical.
• Tech-savvy: Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

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What’s the role?

• We’re looking for a high-performance, business-to-business development executive who thrives on building relationships, cracking complex corporate needs, and crafting solutions that tick all the boxes – especially those linked to Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), Skills Development, and Socio-Economic Development (SED).

Why this role matters

• As a business-to-business development executive, you’ll be on the frontline of impact. You’ll help companies meet their transformation objectives and connect entrepreneurs with world-class development opportunities that move the needle on business growth.
• It’s strategic, consultative B2B sales with a measurable difference.

What’s in it for you?

• A mutually beneficial commission structure that rewards high performance
• Detailed training and ongoing CPD to sharpen your edge
• Access to Salesforce CRM, a company laptop, and strong back-office support
• Travel costs covered for work-related client meetings
• A values-driven, impact-oriented culture that supports excellence

What we need from you:

• A solid background in B2B consultative sales, ideally in the services space 
• The confidence to engage with C-suite decision-makers
• A methodical, metrics-driven approach to pipeline and target management
• A belief in entrepreneurship as a driver of real economic growth

What you’ll be doing:

• Meeting potential clients and uncovering needs that align with our high-impact programmes
• Collaborating with our proposal and delivery teams to design tailored, compelling solutions
• Reporting on weekly activities and managing your new sales pipeline effectively and aggressively
• Building long-term client relationships based on value and results

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Job summary:

• We are seeking a seasoned Software Sales Representative with a strong background in software sales and a proven ability to engage with C-suite executives. This role is critical in driving the adoption of Raizcorp’s software solutions across key markets in South Africa.
• The ideal candidate will excel at presenting complex solutions, generating high-quality leads, and closing high-value deals through both strategic outreach and cold calling.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop executive relationships: Build and sustain relationships with C-suite and senior-level decision-makers across targeted industries.
• Drive software sales: Execute a consultative sales approach to promote Raizcorp’s software offerings, identifying client needs and aligning them with tailored solutions.
• High-impact presentations: Deliver compelling software demonstrations and presentations to stakeholders, showcasing clear ROI and technical value.
• Strategic prospecting: Proactively identify new business opportunities through market research, cold calling, and networking.
• Lead the sales cycle: Own the end-to-end sales process—from prospecting to negotiation and contract closure—with a focus on high-value engagements.
• Market & competitor analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to adjust strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with internal product and leadership teams to align sales strategies with company goals and customer feedback.
• Represent Raizcorp: Attend industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and represent the company as a software thought leader.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: 5–8 years in software sales, preferably with a track record of engaging C-suite executives and closing complex B2B deals.

Skills:

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and deal-closing abilities
• Ability to simplify complex software concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a proactive sales mindset
• Technical: Proficient in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), Microsoft Office Suite, and familiar with SaaS and cloud-based technologies.

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Why this role exists

• We’re looking for high-performing business development professionals who are comfortable operating at a C-suite level, navigating complex environments, and closing high-value, solution-driven deals.
• This is strategic, consultative B2B sales—not transactional selling.
• If you’re a natural hunter, a strong closer, and someone who thrives in a performance-driven environment, this role offers a platform to grow both your income and your career in a meaningful way.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take full ownership of the sales cycle - from identifying opportunities to closing deals and growing long-term client relationships:

Winning new business

• Identifying and securing corporate clients through targeted outreach, networking, and relationship-building.

Selling tailored solutions

• Understanding client needs and designing customised Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD), Skills Development, and SED solutions.

Engaging senior decision-makers

• Working directly with CEOs, CFOs, procurement leaders, and transformation executives.

Closing meaningful deals

• Leading negotiations, presenting compelling proposals, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Building a long-term client base

• Strengthening relationships, driving renewals, and identifying upsell opportunities—earning ongoing commission.

Representing Raizcorp

• Acting as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador in the corporate space.

What makes this role different

Annuity-based commission model

• You don’t just earn once—your income grows as your clients renew year after year.

Work with real impact

• Your success directly contributes to job creation, economic growth, and transformation.

Structured training

• No prior B-BBEE or ESD experience needed—we’ll equip you with the expertise.

True solution selling

• You’re not selling products—you’re delivering strategic outcomes.

A high-performance environment

• Designed for driven, results-focused individuals who want to succeed.

What we’re looking for

• This is a selective role, suited to experienced professionals who can perform at a high level.

Non-negotiables:

• Proven experience in B2B / corporate / solution sales (typically 3 - 5+ years)
• A strong track record of closing high-value deals
• Experience working with senior decision-makers
• Solid pipeline management and forecasting skills
• High levels of drive, resilience, and accountability

You’ll do well if:

• You’re a natural hunter with strong closing ability
• You think strategically, not just transactionally
• You understand business and can engage at a commercial level
• You’re confident in a boardroom environment
• You’re motivated by performance-based earnings rather than capped salaries

What you’ll get

• Competitive base salary plus a highly rewarding, annuity-based commission structure
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to Salesforce CRM and full operational support
• Exposure to leading corporate clients
• A career path that grows with your performance

The opportunity

This is a role where:

• Your income builds year after year
• Your client base becomes a long-term asset
• Your work contributes to meaningful national impact

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Job Description

• We are looking for a sharp, versatile content professional who can research and write exceptionally well and design learning content beautifully.
• This role is ideal for someone who sits at the intersection of research, writing, learning, Content development and design — whether your background is in copywriting, content development, graphic design, instructional design, or a related field. What matters most is that you can take complex ideas, shape them into clear learning content, and present them in a way that is engaging, intelligent, polished and effective for the target audience. 
• You will help us create and improve learning material used in online, virtual and in-person learning environments. This includes everything from slide decks, workbooks and facilitator material to digital learning elements, filmed products and platform-based content.
• We need someone who is both conceptually strong and creatively capable — someone who can think clearly, write with precision, structure learning effectively, and produce content that looks professional and lands well with the audience.

What you will do

• Develop, update and maintain learning content and learning elements for a wide range of Raizcorp programmes and interventions
• Research newly assigned topics, subjects, or concepts, and develop a structured learning framework and key concepts for them.
• Create content for both virtual and face-to-face learning experiences
• Write, edit and refine learning material so that it is Effective, clear, engaging and aligned to purpose
• Design and format learning content so that it is visually strong, easy to use and professional
• Review content developed by others, including internal stakeholders, external service providers and AI-supported outputs
• Help maintain and improve instructional design standards, processes and templates
• Manage the development flow of learning content, including tracking progress and coordinating with subcontractors where required
• Contribute to digital learning content for internal platforms and learning products
• Update slide decks, manuals, learning elements and related content assets
• Conduct research and contribute fresh ideas to improve the quality and impact of our learning design
• Incorporate stakeholder and user feedback into revised content
• Support the maintenance of learning dashboards and content development systems

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years’ experience in content development, learning design, instructional design, copywriting, editorial work, graphic design, or a related field
• Strong academic performance in English at school or tertiary level.
• A relevant 3-year qualification in fields such as writing, communications, education, instructional design, graphic design, multimedia design, marketing, language practice, journalism, or similar
• Ability to interpret scanned briefs and translate them into appropriate outputs through targeted questioning
• A strong portfolio of work that shows your writing ability, thinking ability and design capability
• Excellent written English and the ability to write clearly, intelligently and professionally
• Strong visual design ability and the ability to create polished, well-structured content
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
• Confidence using AI tools such as ChatGPT to support content development and refinement
• A sound understanding of how adults learn, how content should flow, and how to make learning practical and engaging
• At least a basic understanding of business and commercial concepts
• Strong planning, organisation and deadline management

The kind of person who will do well in this role

• You are intellectually strong and enjoy working with ideas
• You can take complexity and turn it into something clear
• You care about words, structure, flow and presentation
• You are creative, but also disciplined and detail-oriented
• You can work at pace without losing quality
• You are comfortable giving feedback, receiving feedback and improving work collaboratively
• You build trust easily and can work well with a range of stakeholders
• You take ownership and have a strong standard for what good work looks like

Why this role matters

• This role plays an important part in shaping the quality of learning experiences across the business.
• The content you develop will influence how people learn, engage, and apply what they have been taught.
• It is therefore important that you can combine strong thinking, strong writing and strong design in one role.
• If you are someone who can write with clarity, design with intent, and build learning that is both smart and practical, we would like to hear from you.

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Job Description

• Are you the kind of communicator who spots a typo from across the room, turns raw information into compelling stories, and knows how to make a brand's voice impossible to ignore?
• Raizcorp is looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing team. This is not a "write a post and tick a box" role. We are looking for a sharp, creative, deadline-driven communicator who can write, edit, proof, interview, plan, coordinate, publish, analyse and keep multiple communication balls in the air without dropping the brand.
• You will support the Marketing Manager and take responsibility for a wide range of internal and external communications, ensuring that Raizcorp and its allied companies speak with one clear, professional and powerful voice.

What you'll be doing

• You will be the person who helps turn strategy into stories, ideas into campaigns, and business activity into high-quality content. Your work will include:
• Writing and editing content such as thought leadership articles, video, podcast and event scripts, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, sales proposals (including brochures, manuals and more), marketing collateral, website copy and social media content.
• Helping to develop and execute communication and social media strategies across different audiences and platforms.
• Proofreading and quality-checking content to ensure that every piece of communication is accurate, polished and brand-aligned.
• Managing and updating websites, portals and online content, including working with developers and suppliers when new digital platforms or website updates are required.
• Finding newsworthy stories inside the business, interviewing entrepreneurs, gathering information, sourcing images and writing stories that bring impact to life.
• Supporting events, launches and expos by capturing stories, photographs and video content where required.
• Managing the organisation's central information email inbox, responding to and directing enquiries from entrepreneurs, stakeholders and prospective clients, monitoring campaign responses, newsletter enquiries and lead-generation communications, and ensuring timely, professional follow-up.
• Acting as the primary liaison with Raizcorp's appointed Public Relations agency, coordinating media opportunities, press releases, approvals, campaign activities, interview requests and all related communications to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Liaising with PR, communications, digital, print and branding suppliers to keep projects moving and deadlines on track.
• Managing external freelance writers by preparing content briefs, coordinating assignments, reviewing and editing submissions, providing feedback, monitoring deadlines and ensuring all content meets Raizcorp's editorial and brand standards.
• Tracking content progress, reporting on communication activity and helping to analyse the effectiveness of external communications.
• Keeping content, reports, press clippings and documentation organised, filed and easy to access.

This role is for you if…

• You are a natural storyteller with the discipline of an editor.
• You care deeply about accuracy, grammar, tone and detail.
• You can move between a press release, a social media post, a website update, a video script, and a stakeholder email without losing focus.
• You are comfortable interviewing people, asking good questions and turning conversations into meaningful content.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines matter and priorities can shift.
• You are proactive, organised and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
• You are confident coordinating multiple external service providers and contributors while maintaining quality, consistency and deadlines.
• You understand that great communication is not just about writing well; it is about protecting the brand, understanding the audience and delivering the right message at the right time.

What you'll need

• A degree or national diploma in Journalism, Corporate Communications, Publishing, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least five years' relevant experience in editing, writing, journalism or communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, interviewing and presentation skills.
• A proven track record across a broad range of communication activities, including media, press releases, websites, publications, marketing, social media and events.
• Experience creating content for websites and working with content management systems.
• Experience with e-communications, including newsletters.
• Experience developing or executing digital initiatives and campaigns across social media platforms.
• Experience coordinating Public Relations activities and working with external PR agencies or media partners would be advantageous.
• Experience managing shared communication inboxes, stakeholder correspondence and external content contributors would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage projects from start to finish while keeping deadlines, details and stakeholders under control.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• An understanding of social media analytics would be advantageous.
• Basic photography skills would be helpful but are not essential.

Why this role matters

• At Raizcorp, communication is not background noise. It shapes how people understand our work, our entrepreneurs, our impact and our brand. As Communications Officer, you will help capture the stories, sharpen the message and make sure that everything we put into the world reflects who we are.