Gauteng: Business Development Support Intern posted by Signa Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying new business, funding, and partnership opportunities.
• Support the preparation of business development proposals, presentations, and pitch documents.
• Maintain and update databases of leads, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist with follow-ups on partnership engagements and business development inquiries.
• Funding Research & Proposal Writing.
• Conduct research on funding opportunities, grants, and relevant trends.
• Track funding application deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Assist in drafting funding proposals, concept notes, and supporting documents.
• Compile summaries and reports on funding opportunities for management review
• Administration & Coordination.
• Provide general administrative support to the business development team.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Organize files, contracts, and proposal documentation.
• Support reporting on business development activities, funding applications, and outcomes.

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 (completed or in progress) in Business Management, Development Studies, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of business development, partnerships, or fundraising principles.
• Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace).

Key Competencies & Skills

• Research and analytical skills.
• Proposal and report writing ability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Professional communication and teamwork.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.