Gauteng: Business Development Officer posted by Signa Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative support for the Business Development Support Unit.
• Handle and respond to email inquiries.
• Assist with the coordination of events and training sessions for start-ups.
• Support in scheduling meetings with start-ups, partners and stakeholders.
• Evaluate online applications for the business incubation programme.
• Provide relevant business advisory services and information to start-ups.
• Conduct business assessments for incubated start-ups.
• Administer and compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist start-ups with financial administration, including management accounts/finances.
• Support programme management activities.
• In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, ensure that credible success stories are published with start-ups profiled.
• Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Ensuring strong stakeholder relationship.

Minimum Requirements

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or a related field will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective listening and business development support skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial administration and management.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with a team.