Business Development Officer

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

POSITION INFO:
About the role
The Business Development Officer will be responsible for providing business development support and financial administration for start-ups within the Business Development Support Unit. The role requires close collaboration with start-ups, partners, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations and ensure effective support services. The Intern will work under the supervision of the Business Development Manager.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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