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Senior Specialist, Business Solutions & Recoveries

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To build subject matter knowledge within Segment/Product Business Solutions and Recoveries (BS&R) to lead and deliver on robust end-to-end Business Solutions and Recoveries (BS&R) services in South Africa and Africa Regions for distressed credit (watchlist and NPL items) management. To provide specialist advice in the restructuring of distressed exposures, and the recovery of defaulted exposures in terms of the BS&R mandate and in the context of a dedicated portfolio matters.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Legal

Experience Required:
Credit Risk – BCB
Risk & Corporate Affairs
More than 10 years
The role requires a seasoned leader with proven financial capability and knowledge of the full dimensions of Credit, Business and Commercial Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking, gained from a track record of 10 years or more in functional leadership who is capable of influencing outstanding leaders and a large body of employees. Experience in Credit / Risk Management is a key requirement. Deal structuring within an investment banking environment. Specific segment experience required.

Additional Information

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Exploring Possibilities
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Business Insights
• Debt Consolidation
• Market Analysis

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations.

• National Diploma / B-Degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related.
• 35 years experience in data analysis, data engineering, or business intelligence.

• Collect and transform data from internal/external sources.
• Clean, validate, and structure data for analysis.
• Use statistical models and machine learning for trend forecasting.
• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Analyse processes for bottlenecks and improvements.
• Establish policies for data management and governance.

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 24/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Marlyn Donny Foster
Reference number: 61385
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

To support the organisation's strategic growth, innovation, and business development agenda by identifying and evaluating business development opportunities, managing development initiatives across service, product, channel, and platform streams, and enabling the successful commercialisation of new offerings. This includes the end-to-end lifecycle of opportunity identification, scoping, solution design, and implementation. strategy, the latter of which is to be delivery enabled and progress tracked.

Solution development and execution: Support the development and iterative execution of new products and services. Collaborate in cross-functional teams using agile and human-centred design principles to transform validated ideas into commercialised healthcare solutions.

Stakeholder engagement: Foster and manage effective relationships and alignment with internal teams and external partners to co-create, validate, and implement business development and innovation initiatives.

Market intelligence & environmental scanning: Conduct comprehensive market and competitor scanning to identify emerging trends, shifts in patient and consumer needs, and competitor activities. Use insights to inform opportunity identification, innovation and business development direction, and strategy alignment within the private healthcare sector. Evaluate and prioritise business development opportunities by assessing strategic fit, commercial viability, and implementation feasibility.

Innovation enablement: Contribute to innovation pipeline management by supporting the application of innovation frameworks, tools, and processes. Assist in piloting, testing, and refining initiatives aligned to the broader innovation roadmap.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, or related field.

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, Master of Public Health, Master of Healthcare Administration, or Innovation Management).
• Design Thinking or Lean Startup Certification

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in business, product, channel, digital platform or service line development, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Experience in product, service, digital platform and/or channel launches.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in innovation or R&D-focused roles in private healthcare or life sciences.
• Experience in digital service models.

• Market Scanning and Trend Analysis
• Competitor Benchmarking
• Business Case Development
• Service & Product Development Lifecycle
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Strategic Thinking and Prioritisation
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Innovation Methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean Startup)
• Financial Modelling and ROI Analysis
• Communication and Presentation
• Digital Health & HealthTech Ecosystems
• CRM, Analytics and Reporting Tools

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

We currently have a vacancy for a Business Development Specialist .

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You need to be able to show you can sell and sell well.

1. Responsible to self-generate new opportunities.
2. Calling on sales and marketing executives.
3. Develop and implement plans and strategies for quickly developing sales territory.
4. Create, maintain, and provide accurate and timely sales forecasts and funnel information.
5. Articulate the value proposition of the product and service to convert prospects.
6. Close new business and foster existing customer relationships.
7. Cold calling/prospecting.
8. Documented ability to penetrate new accounts.
9. Two to five years' related experience.
10. Presence/presentation skills.
11. Ability to present and develop with sales and marketing professionals.
12. Communication skills: the ability to articulate and communicate compelling business logic.
13. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
14. Flexible and mature approach and ability to work unsupervised.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

• Drive Sales & Profitability: Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets while ensuring project profitability.
• Client Portfolio Management: Develop actionable roadmaps for new and existing clients using SWOT analysis to guide growth strategies.
• Brand Building: Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing visibility and positioning the company "top of mind" for clients.
• Key Account Management: Build deep, strategic relationships with stakeholders to uncover growth, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Solution Design & Proposals: Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value-driven solutions and winning proposals.
• Proposals & Administration: Manage end-to-end proposal development, ensuring accuracy, profitability, and legal compliance.
• Client & Project Coordination: Oversee smooth project handovers and act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams.
• Client Delivery: Review and co-present final reports, ensuring alignment with client objectives and identifying growth opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop team members while promoting a high-performance and values-driven culture.
• Financial Oversight: Collaborate on budgeting, control departmental costs, and drive financial efficiency.

• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Solid experience in a similar role (e.g., Business Development, Researcher, KAM, Sales, Management Consulting)
• Proven track record in business development, consultative sales, or key account management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.

• Engage with new and existing clients, developing strong relationships based on trust and understanding.
• Listen actively to uncover client goals and challenges, then match them with smart, tailored financial solutions.
• Manage and grow your own portfolio of clients, becoming their go-to executive for long-term support.
• Work closely with a collaborative team to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Continuously expand your network through referrals, events, and prospecting.

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account managementfinancial services experience is a plus, but not essential.
• A people-first mindset with strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Confidence in handling client conversations and guiding them through important decisions.
• A hunger for growth, learning, and personal success.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working with targets.

• Valid Matric and own reliable vehicle

• Work in an environment where your role makes a difference- youre helping people secure their futures.
• Great earning potential with performance-based incentives and rewards.
• Be part of a professional team that supports your development and celebrates your wins.
• Continuous training, mentorship, and access to tools that empower your success.

Business Development Specialist
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Public & Private Sector

Drive growth. Secure partnerships. Build impact.
This is a high-performance role for a results-driven sales professional with strong B2B experience and a proven ability to open doors. If you’re ready to build territory and drive revenue in the public and private sectors — this is your next move.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for developing new business pipelines, building trusted client relationships, and delivering on targets through strategic territory planning and solution selling.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and develop business opportunities in assigned territories

• Drive B2B sales and build long-term client relationships

• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets

• Leverage market knowledge to position the business competitively

• Collaborate with internal teams to align client solutions

What You Bring

• A completed qualification (Diploma or Degree required)

• Proven experience in a sales environment with solid B2B track record

• Strong territory development and planning capabilities

• Ability to engage clients with confidence and commercial acumen

• A self-starter with a winning, target-driven attitude

What Success Looks Like

• A robust pipeline of new business from both public and private sector clients

• Clear market positioning and growing account base

• Strategic territory mapped and developed with precision