FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Recruiter:

SRG Financial Placements

Job Ref:

DUR000007/MP

Date posted:

Friday, October 16, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a commercially driven Franchise Development Manager to drive the acquisition and growth of high-quality franchise partners across its brands.

This is a business development and franchise acquisition role, focused on identifying and attracting prospective franchise partners, building a strong pipeline, and managing them through the full process from initial engagement and qualification to approval, contracting, and successful onboarding.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Identify and attract high-quality prospective franchise partners through networking, referrals, campaigns, and business development Build and manage a strong franchise pipeline aligned with the Group's expansion strategy Present and qualify franchise opportunities, assessing prospects' financial, commercial, leadership and operational suitability Drive the conversion process from application and approval through negotiation, contracting, and onboarding Manage growth and reporting by tracking pipeline activity, conversions and identifying new markets and expansion opportunities Minimum Requirements Relevant qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or a related field 5-8 years' experience in Business Development, Franchise Development, Franchise Sales, Commercial Development, or a similar growth-focused role Proven track record of building a prospect pipeline and converting opportunities into commercial partnerships or investments Experience in franchising, retail, hospitality, property development, or another multi-site environment would be advantageous Willingness to travel nationally Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 14 days then please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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