BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BDO)

POST: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BDO)

SALARY: R300 000.00 per annum (Cost to Company)

CENTRE: Mamelodi Campus

DURATION: 12 Months

Ref: TNC/MC/26-06/41

REQUIREMENTS: A recognised Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Development Studies, or a related field. A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in enterprise development, incubation, acceleration, entrepreneurship support, business advisory services, or project management. Experience in facilitating entrepreneurship training, mentoring, coaching, and business development support to entrepreneurs and SMMEs. Knowledge of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes, incubation and acceleration methodologies, proposal writing, stakeholder management, and monitoring and evaluation systems. Strong project management, report-writing,presentation, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant business applications. Professional registration with a recognised business coaching, mentoring, or advisory body such as the Institute of Business Advisors South Africa (IBASA) or the Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) will serve as an added advantage. Certification as a GrowthWheel Advisor will also be an added advantage. A valid driver's licence and the ability to drive are essential requirements for this position. Candidates must be willing and able to travel regularly between College campuses, stakeholder sites, entrepreneurship programme venues, and partner organisations.

DUTIES: Plan, coordinate, and implement funded incubation and acceleration programmes in line with CEI objectives and funder requirements. Support the Centre Manager in achieving the College's Annual Performance Plan (APP) entrepreneurship targets. Provide entrepreneurship training, mentoring, coaching, and business advisory support to programme participants. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools, maintain programme records and databases, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Assist with the development of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) proposals, funding applications, and partnership initiatives.

Coordinate Local SMME Development Workshops and entrepreneurship support programmes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and enterprise development agencies. Liaise with the Marketing and Administration Officer to promote CEI programmes and increase stakeholder participation. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government, funders, and entrepreneurship support organisations. Mentor and coach CEI interns on business development and programme implementation activities. Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Centre Manager in support of the Centre's strategic objectives.

Tshwane North College for Technical and Vocational Education and Training would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self – driven candidates to apply for the Fixed Term Contract Position.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit Certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity documents. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Forward your application/s to: recruitment@tnc.edu.za and NO faxed, posted or hand delivered applications will be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. The college reserves the right not to appoint.

NOTE: Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks (where applicable, qualification and employment verification). Where applicable, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge/competence test. The College reserves the right not to make appointments. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 03 July 2026 at 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940.