Job Region: Gauteng

Job Description

Our firm invites applications for the position of Head of Business Development, a senior strategic role responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening client relationships across the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) practices.
Working closely with firm partners and legal teams, the successful candidate will develop and execute integrated growth strategies across patents, trademarks, commercial, and advisory related services. The role requires strong commercial acumen, market insight, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for a senior business development professional to advance their career within a dynamic, demanding, and highly professional legal environment.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Business Development will include, but not limited to:

Strategy and Growth

Identify and target new business opportunities and prospective clients in relevant industries (e.g., tech, life sciences, energy).
Conduct in depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging industry trends, monitor competitor activity, and position the firm for growth.
Develop and implement the firm’s overall business development plans, aligning them with the firm’s IP practice areas (patents, trademarks, commercial and advisory).

Client and Partner Engagement

Build and maintain strong, long term relationships with existing and potential clients, understanding their needs and ensuring client satisfaction.
Lead client facing activities, including pitches, proposals, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Provide guidance and one on one coaching to partners senior and associates on their individual business development plans and best practices.

Conference, Travel and Networking

Research conference delegates and attendees to identify strategic networking and business development opportunities.
Oversee planning and coordination of business development travel and international conferences, including:
Travel itineraries, flights, accommodation, and local transport
Liaison with travel agents
Foreign exchange orders
Conference registrations and deadline management
Scheduling and coordination of meetings with clients and prospects
Compare conference delegate lists with client data to identify potential targets and opportunities.
Prepare initial post trip reports for partners following BD trips and conferences.

Brand, Visibility and Cross Functional Collaboration

Enhance the visibility of the firm’s IP practice and attorneys through thought leadership opportunities, such as publications, speaking engagements, and industry events.
Manage and coordinate submissions for legal directories and awards (e.g., Legal 500) to raise the firm’s profile.
Work across departments (marketing, finance) to ensure cohesive go to market strategies and cross selling opportunities.

Systems, Reporting and Support

Maintain and develop the firm’s Business Development database.
Obtain IP filing data on a regular basis and analyse data to inform business development decisions and strategies.
Support the preparation of presentation decks and materials for client engagements.
Assist with client feedback surveys and reporting.
Oversee professional subscription and membership renewals.
Provide support for tender administration when required.
Advise on and implement a new CRM system.

Minimum requirements:

A related Bachelor’s degree.
5-10 years’ PQE in business development of which at least 2-3 years was in an IP law firm.

Skills and personal attributes of individual in this role

Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong leadership, project management, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge of Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous).
Fluent in English.
Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
Strong team player mentality with excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Client focused.
Ability to maintain an organised and orderly working environment.
Punctual, reliable and dependable.

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The purpose of this position is to provide a complete support function to all Field Marketing staff, assisting with all administrativeduties.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Client Liaison

Greet clients and attend to queries in a friendly and professional manner.

Telephone Management

Direct incoming calls and take telephone messages.

Data Capturing

Update details on the database.

Diary Management and Other Administration

Book appointments, make travel arrangements, and handle other admin duties.

Reporting

Prepare weekly and monthly reports

Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Education

Must have Matric (Grade 12); and
Any other administrative diploma/certificate (advantageous)

Experience

Previous experience in customer services environment (advantageous)
Previous experience working in Field Marketing environment is advantageous.

Other

Must be computer literate (basic); specifically, MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Intermediate typing is essential.

General working conditions

Regular office environment and no health and safety risks involved.
No travel involved.

PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Competencies

Product knowledge (advantageous)

Skill Competencies

Administrative skills
Analytical thinking ability
Attention to detail
Computer literacy (basic)
Time management skills

Behavioural Competencies

Administrative orientation
Computer systems orientation
Customer service orientation
Information seeking
Stress tolerance

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Qualifications:

Grade 12 Matric qualification
Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management.

Professional Expertise:

Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
Strong Administrative Skills.
Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organisation.
Effective and Exceptional Customer Service.
Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

Customer Satisfaction: Implement customer retention strategies and ensure exceptional customer service that builds lasting relationships.
Optimize Stock Management: Manage inventory effectively, minimize stock losses, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet sales demands.
Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Uphold company policies, industry regulations, and risk management practices to safeguard the business.
Lead & Develop Your Team: Build a high-performing team, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Manage Front and Back-Office Operations: Oversee cash handling, manage financial transactions accurately, and ensure operational efficiency.

Closing Date 17 March 2026

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ROLE PURPOSE

Provide legal advice and mitigate legal risk across the business.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Support the business’s commercial objectives while ensuring that the business is not exposed to legal Risk and liability.
Draft and adapt customer and supplier contracts.
Support the business governance framework

ROLE REQUIREMENT

Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to all business units across the organisation on the legal aspects of transactions, risk exposure, and other legal matters, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Monitor, interpret, and advise management and shareholders on new and emerging legislation, regulatory developments, and legal trends, assessing their impact on the organisation and recommending appropriate actions to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Draft, review, and update internal legal policies to ensure alignment with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and provide guidance and support to business units in reviewing and strengthening their own policies to maintain organisation-wide compliance.
Facilitate and support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Competition Law Compliance Program, including monitoring adherence, advising on competition-related risks, and promoting awareness across the organisation.
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Data Protection Program, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection legislation, advising on privacy risks, and supporting appropriate governance and control measures.
Providing commercially pragmatic legal advice and drafting transaction documentation that enables efficient execution while appropriately managing legal and financial risk.
Approach legal analysis and decision-making with a strong understanding of business objectives, financial implications, operational realities, and risk appetite, ensuring that legal guidance supports practical outcomes and sustainable commercial success.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier and customer contracts, software licensing agreements, SLAs, NDAs, and reseller agreements
Advise on contractual risk, including termination, breach, dispute management, and enforcement.
Develop, update, and maintain contract templates to ensure alignment with business needs and applicable laws and regulations.
Ensure agreements, correspondence, and corporate documents comply with internal policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
Maintain effective document and knowledge management practices to safeguard legal records and institutional knowledge.
Promote legal awareness through training and guidance to support compliance and sound governance across the organisation.
 Provide ad hoc employment law advice, supporting management on workplace issues and ensuring compliance with applicable labour legislation.
Conduct investigations into damaged or lost company assets and prepare clear, factual reports with risk and liability assessments.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Strong Team Player.
Results-driven.
Clear communicator, both orally and in writing.
Problem-solving skills.
Stakeholder Management
Planning and organizing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Matric
Bachelor of Laws Degree
Admitted Attorney
3 – 5 years of post-qualification experience in a commercial legal environment

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Job Description

The Group Mineral Resources Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the mineral resource estimation process. This position ensures that all geological modelling, exploratory data analysis, geostatistical modelling, preparation of resource statements, and statutory or regulatory reporting are conducted to the highest standards, supporting the company’s business objectives and compliance requirements.  The incumbent is expected to travel to various sites in the Northern Cape from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

Honours degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Professional registration with a recognised geological or mining institution (e.g., SACNASP, GSSA, AusIMM).

Experience:

Extensive experience (10+ years) in mineral resource estimation, geological modelling, and resource reporting within the mining sector.
Proven expertise in geostatistical methods, resource classification, and use of industry-standard software (e.g., Micromine, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan, Leapfrog).
Strong understanding of international mineral resource reporting codes and regulatory frameworks, in particular JORC and SAMREC.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

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Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the development and maintenance of data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, working with modern data tools to build and optimise data pipelines and support analytics initiatives.

Requirements

BCom in Information Systems/Informatics or similar; OR
BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Honours degree preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the Microsoft Azure stack (certifications advantageous), including – Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Azure Databricks, Azure SQL.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric advantageous.
Additional experience with SQL, ETL/ELT processes, and data modelling preferred.
Basic DevOps or deployment experience/understanding will be considered advantageous.

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Purpose of role:

The role of the Business Development Manager is to ensure business growth through business development activities in the institutional market in accordance with the organisational strategy. Plan, direct and manage business development and client management activities as well as trustee education. This key resource will work closely with institutional investors, consultants, prospects and clients. You are a ‘hunter’ with the strong ability to attract, retain and grow new and existing business.

Duties and responsibilities:
Institutional Sales, Business Development and Client Management:

Responsible for initiating contact with potential and current customers to generate and qualify leads, promote.
the company’s products and services and identify sales opportunities for Prescient.
Drive the entire sales cycle from initial customer engagement to closed deals, using various direct methods such as calling, face to face meetings and networking.
Keep detailed notes on prospect and customer interactions on CRM system and update CRM System regularly.
Provide feedback on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities.
Managing all aspects of relationships with existing clients, including co-ordination and presentation of technical report-backs, liaising with client services and compliance teams internally on reporting and mandates and management of the on-going relationships through regular meetings and updates on the performance of their funds.
Effectively articulate Prescient investment philosophy, process, products and performance to prospects, clients, consultants, multi managers and to differentiate our firm from competitors.
Participation in investment team activities to ensure up-to-date technical knowledge of the company’s products, investment philosophy and portfolio positioning.
Coordinate RFP process supported by the Business Development team. This will include the support and oversight of the preparation of RFP documents, due diligence, and terms negotiation.
Increase assets under management for firm’s investment products and vehicles.
Provide regular reporting on activities, new sales opportunities, client focus and product initiatives to the Management team.
Maintain involvement in industry and networking organizations in order to foster relationships with the consultant community and prospective clients.
Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity, in line with Prescient value.

Required experience:

2-5 years’ experience gained in institutional business development in the Asset Management essential. You will need to be a strong hunter with a track record of new client success.
Demonstrated excellence in the field of business development as well as strong knowledge in funds and investment products
A sound understanding of the dynamics around the investment needs of institutional clients, product distribution, product features and profitability, and the ever changing legal and regulatory environment.

Required Qualifications:

A relevant postgraduate business qualification (Degree / Postgraduate, CFP / CFA studies).

Key competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written.
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
Must demonstrate a strong ability to manage complex processes and focus on business outcomes in a complex uncertain environment.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives.
Must have high levels of self-confidence, assertive as well as healthy levels of EQ.
An energetic problem-solver, who is open-minded, collaborative and has multi-perspective views on corporate governance and improving operational efficiency.
Must have a structured work style and attention to detail.

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Reporting directly to the CEO, the Business Development Director will be the tip of the spear for strategic growth. You will identify, shape and close opportunities across Co-Living, Built to Rent and Senior Living, unlock new geographic markets, expand third-party property and asset management services, and commercialise technology-enabled solutions to external clients.
This is not a role for spectators. It calls for a sharp commercial mind, rigorous financial modelling expertise and the confidence to negotiate complex deals, structure joint ventures and present bankable opportunities to Executive and Board stakeholders – turning ambition into signed agreements and strategy into scalable revenue.
This mandate will resonate with a commercially astute leader from property or hospitality who understands operating platforms, yield, customer experience and asset-backed growth.
With 10–15+ years of senior business development or investment experience, you are comfortable reading the room as well as the numbers, balancing risk with reward and knowing when to strike while the iron is hot. If you are energised by building new verticals, expanding into untapped markets and leaving a tangible mark on a high-growth platform, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of integrated living solutions in South Africa.

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Job Description

A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities

Promote sales. 
Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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