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Business Development Officer for the Sigma International Township Business Incubator
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BACKGROUND
A vacancy exists for the position of Business Development Officer for the above-mentioned incubator to support its current intake. The incubator, located at Mpophomeni, Howick, develops, supports and nurtures emerging, small and medium-sized township-based businesses (a mix of industries: tourism, services, agriculture, other).
The desired candidate, working closely with the Centre Manager, will be responsible for the provision of targeted and needs-based business support to township-based SMME clients of the incubator. The Business Development Officer will be responsible for exposing, upskilling and disseminating business and entrepreneurial skills to any start-up, entrepreneur or enterprise through nurturing, mentoring, coaching, facilitation of access to linkages (markets and funding), and monitoring and evaluation to achieve sustainable SMMEs.
This position is full-time, contract-based (5 months), renewable annually subject to performance and funding.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Reporting directly to the Centre Manager of the Incubator
· Servicing all beneficiary businesses (incubatees) of the incubator in an effective, and impactful manner to drive their growth and sustainability
· Initiate, support and grow SMMEs within the tourism, agri, services, other key industries
· Align key and effective business support interventions for SMMEs, and based on need of the business/ entrepreneur
· Facilitate relevant beneficiary trainings and business mentorship sessions at the incubator
· Help achieve the vision of the Incubator
· Providing needs-based business mentorship and coaching services to the participating SMMEs
· Relevant knowledge dissemination to SMMEs participating in the incubator, that contribute to their growth and sustainability
· Tracking (monitoring and evaluation) of incubatee business performance on a monthly basis for assessment and reporting
· Collecting, collating and uploading incubatee business development interventions MoVs (Means of Verification), onto reporting system
· Assist SMMEs with the use of the Incubator facilities
· In person visits/ meetings to incubatee premises on a regular basis and where needed
· Incubator and Incubatee documentation management in an accurate, consistent, safe and confidential manner, in line with Centre policies and procedures and POPI Act
· Support the Centre Manager in management of the Centre operations and facilities, as well as on staff supervision (Admin support and Maintenance staff)
· Knowledge of and compliance to all statutory regulations, including the Public Finance Management Act, Basic Conditions of Employment, Health and Safety acts, as well achieved SABS SATS 2234:2020 (Business Incubator) and ISO 9001:2015 standards for the Incubator
· Continuously and consistently strive towards the achievement of the Organizational and Own KPIs
· Stakeholder engagements and identification of potential partnership opportunities, as is relevant
· Participate at business seminars/ webinars if and where relevant and practical
· Report-writing on progress of the beneficiaries and reporting to funder requirements (including the collation of evidence of support)
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
· Be in possession of a suitable financial/ business management qualification, (honours level preferred)
· An experienced (all-rounder) enterprise development practitioner is required (who can work independently), with a proven track record in business development support for SMMEs (across a spectrum of industries) (experience in development of township-based business/ entrepreneurs a plus)
· Be in possession of minimum 5 years business development/ business advisory/ mentorship/ coaching experience (particularly community/ rural business development experience)
· Must have strong experience in advising both start-up and established business alike, with strong understand of the local SMME development landscape
· Be a Team Player and work closely with the Centre Manager
· Ensure compliance to SATS 2234:2020 standards for Incubators, ISO 9001:2015 and PFMA policies and procedures
· Be Multilingual (Proficient in English and isiZulu)
· Preferably locally-based
· Use of AI tools, such as MS Copilot and ChatGPT will be beneficial
Other Attributes:
· Strong report-writing and able to write business/ funding plans for start-up/ existing businesses or assist with funding applications collation for the Centre
· Excellent financial acumen skills
· Deadline-driven and results orientated
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Be in possession of very strong report-writing, reporting and presentation skills
· Very strong computer literacy (MS Office) skills
· Be willing to travel to meet stakeholders and clients, as and when required (driver's licence and own vehicle mandatory)
· Build effective relations with the local community
· A strong knowledge of funding opportunities for small businesses by National Government and other agencies.
Please submit applications, including:
· A cover letter
· Your most recent CV demonstrating the above requirements
· Examples of business report writing
· Three contactable references
· Applications must be submitted by close of business 24th October 2025 to
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response by 31st October 2025, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
NOTE
All shortlisted candidates may be subject to both a credit, reference check and a police clearance check.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held virtually (via Zoom or MS Teams) in November 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/10/24
New Brand Marketer - Social Media - KZN
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Role Overview
We’re hiring motivated Brand Ambassadors to join our marketing team.
You will onboard:
Restaurants
Liquor stores
Grocery stores
New customers
Every time your registered customer places an order, you earn commission.
Every time a customer activates their diginuCashBack membership, you earn commission.
Every time your merchant receives an order, you earn a commission.
Your income grows with your effort.
Why this industry?
By 2025, R50 billion or more will be spent on online food orders in South Africa.
Over 21.1 million South Africans are expected to place orders.
This booming industry offers above-average commission potential.
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Join our Zoom webinar:
Tuesday,
20:00–21:00
Meet our team, learn more, and discover how to get started.
Part-Time Online Marketer - KZN
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Role Overview
We’re hiring motivated Brand Ambassadors to join our marketing team.
You will onboard:
Restaurants
Liquor stores
Grocery stores
New customers
Every time your registered customer places an order, you earn commission.
Every time a customer activates their diginuCashBack membership, you earn commission.
Every time your merchant receives an order, you earn a commission.
Your income grows with your effort.
Why this industry?
By 2025, R50 billion or more will be spent on online food orders in South Africa.
Over 21.1 million South Africans are expected to place orders.
This booming industry offers above-average commission potential.
Webinar Invitation
Join our Zoom webinar:
Tuesday,
20:00–21:00
Meet our team, learn more, and discover how to get started.
Financial Planners
Posted 4 days ago
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Lonfin Wealth is an accredited Sanlam Franchise
6 Positions open for Financial Advisers
Candidates must have an extensive sales track record or experience in the insurance industry.
Must have matric
Age group: 23 plus
Must have own car or access to a car
Promoter
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KZN Pietermaritzburg / Raisethorpe
Description:
We are looking for energetic, driven sales reps/ promoters through December.
WHAT GLOBAL DIRECT OFFERS:
- 100% commission role/ no basic salary/ unlimited earning potential / easy to understand commission structure
- Weekly commission payout
- Monthly performance bonuses and incentives
- Free training to get you up to speed faster
WHAT MAKES YOU THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- You live in or near Raisethorpe / Pietermaritzburg and ready to hustle
- You have a passed Matric or an equivalent NQF LEVEL4/ Above certificate (50% Average Matric pass required)
- Great communication skills and people smart
- Own transport or ability to move around locally (travel allowance or fuel incentive where applicable)
- A goal-oriented self-starter able to work independently
A Promoter/ Field Agent role:
Self‑employed independent contractor and outcomes‑based commission.
Global Direct agents earn an average R8000+ per month depending on performance and experience.
A copy of Matric must accompany your application to be considered for an interview!
Financial Advisers
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• Matric is required
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive sales experience is required and proven track record
• Tertiary qualification will be an advantage
• Age group 25 plus
Administrative Officer
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Pietermaritzburg | R9,000 – R15,000
A well-established consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Administrative Officer to join their Pietermaritzburg office. The firm provides development and planning solutions to private developers and government agencies, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who enjoys structure, thrives under minimal supervision, and is passionate about supporting a growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain professional correspondence and accurate filing systems
Support team operations with effective admin assistance
Handle multitasking and time-sensitive tasks under pressure
Ensure all documentation and records are kept up to date and organised
Deliver clear written and verbal communication across the organisation
Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Administration, Business Administration, or similar
1–2 years' experience in an administrative role
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Emotionally intelligent, professional, and self-managed
A Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration would be an advantage
What’s on Offer:
Salary: R9,000 – R15,000 (based on experience)
Be part of a respected, fast-paced consulting firm
Opportunity to grow within a supportive and professional team
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Civil Draught Person/Technician
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Must have a National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Must have 5-8 years of experience as a civil draught person.
Must have experience and proficiency in Autocad, Modelmaker or Civil 3D software.
Must be able to develop preliminary drawings for project feasibility studies.
Must be able to ensure the works are in accordance with the drawings, specifications and instructions.
Must be able to ensure that the client’s interests with respect to the project program and contractual issues are protected at all times
Experience in Revit software would be advantageous.
If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Financial Accountant
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Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Payroll function included such as VIP processing, admin related tasks
- Ensuring accurate processing and reconciliation of accounts
- Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management
- Supporting audits and compliance requirements
Job Experience and Skills Required:
Bcom degree in a related field required
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
2+ years within a similar role
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Contracts and Billings Controller
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Duties:
- Contract Management
- Billing Oversight
- Revenue Tracking
- Dispute Resolution
- Reporting & Analysing
Qualifications:
- Completed diploma or Certificate required
- Completed BCom degree would be beneficial
- 2-3 years experience required
- Business Process Optimizing software experience advantageous
- Advanced Excel