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Business Strategy Associate (Office of the CEO)

About EASE

EASE is building the future of healthcare access in Africa and beyond. Through our innovative equipment-as-a-service model, we enable hospitals and clinics to access advanced medical equipment without heavy upfront investments. Our vision is to make world-class medical equipment available and affordable for all.

We provide our customers with the use of equipment through a variety of flexible programs, such as EASE (Equipment-as-a-Service), allowing them to pay for equipment directly from the cash flows it helps generate.  Our goal is to build sustainable and profitable businesses in the equipment-as-a-service, equipment rental and equipment leasing industries. – driving long term growth, accelerating economic activity, and creating jobs.

By bridging global capital markets with emerging markets in need of solutions, we deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors and lenders while making a lasting social impact. Joining EASE means becoming part of a mission-driven team that is reshaping healthcare delivery and building one of the most exciting growth platforms in Africa and beyond.

EASE Holdings BV (EASE) is a private company, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with operations and/or offices in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Dubai and The Netherlands, and we are working to expand to other countries.

We are looking for a Business Strategy Associate to work closely with our CEO in shaping EASE's growth agenda. This role is ideal for someone with early career experience (2–3 years) in consulting, banking, leasing, or healthcare, who wants to move into a dynamic, mission-driven scale-up. You will support strategic projects, investor relations, and operational initiatives across markets.

Title:

Business Strategy Associate

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa or Accra, Ghana (preferred). Rotterdam (HQ) may also be considered. A partial remote arrangement is possible for exceptional candidates.

What you'll do

• Work directly with the CEO on high-priority strategic and commercial initiatives
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses (healthcare, leasing, and equipment financing)
• Build structured models, presentations, and materials for investors, partners, and board members
• Support evaluation of new markets, partnerships, and business models
• Translate complex research and data into clear insights and recommendations
• Drive cross-functional coordination across teams and external stakeholders

What we're looking for

Minimum qualification(s) and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in one of the following:
• Management consulting (exposure to healthcare, infrastructure, or financial services ideal)
• Investment banking or corporate finance (experience in structured finance, leasing, or project finance)
• Healthcare strategy, health tech, or medical equipment sector

Desirable Characteristics & Skills:

Core Requirements

• Strong financial and commercial acumen: advanced Excel/financial modelling and ability to analyze unit economics, leasing structures, and pay-per-use models.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery models in emerging markets and/or medical equipment financing.
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills in English, with ability to prepare board- and investor-level materials.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to manage projects independently and drive coordination across functions.

Preferred/Desirable

• Familiarity with equipment leasing or asset financing models.
• Experience working in emerging markets (Africa strongly preferred).
• Exposure to AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity).
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Ability to thrive in a
  remote-first, multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with early-career strategy/finance roles.
• Direct exposure to CEO-level decision-making and investor conversations.
• A high-impact role in a fast-scaling, purpose-driven company.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities within a leadership track.
• Remote flexibility, with preference for candidates based in Johannesburg or Accra.

To Apply:
Send your CV + a short note on why you're excited about this role to

EASE Holdings BV (EASE) and its affiliate companies are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to gender, race, color, religion or belief, family, parental status, etc., and we encourage candidates of all ages to apply.

Introduction

Job title: Middle Manager Business Strategy & Performance

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 06, 2025

Position: Middle Manager Business Strategy & Performance X2 Position / Task Grade: M18

Area of specialization: To manage the Business Planning process and strategy formulation for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

Department: Business Enablement & Strategy
Business Unit: Office of the GE
Location: MWP
Reference Number

Job description

Leadership

• Ability to work with and influence Senior Leadership
• Managing vision and purpose
• Integrity, trust, and confidentiality
• Strategic agility / Risk Management
• Strategic planning / Strategic Influence
• Managing duality of functions

Behavioral

• Performance monitoring and measurement
• Dealing with paradox / ambiguity
• Resourcefulness and Decisiveness
• Performance Orientated and results Driven
• Working under pressure and maintaining professional composure

Knowledge

• Business acumen / Financial Acumen
• Project Management / Data management

Skill

• Facilitation and Stakeholder Management / Networking
• Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the consolidation of business plans
• Leads, directs, monitors, tracks, and reports on the status of the strategic projects
• Direct the inputs to the information systems, supporting the planning process
• Direct and co-ordinate the effectiveness of the monthly reporting process
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and methodologies for business planning
• Management of staff

Minimum requirements

• B Degree / B Tech Business Mngmt / Business Administration / Social Sciences / Commerce at NQF 7 with 360 Credits

Related Minimum Experience :

• Seven (7) years related experience in a strategic management environment

Closing Date

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Related job categories: Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs

Listing reference: arcmt_

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 29 August 2025

Job category: Business Analyst

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards. It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly", a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

ArcelorMittal South Africa is hiring for a Specialist, Business Analytics, Business Strategy - Vanderbijlpark- (S4)

• Working inside the Business Analytics team to extract information, develop models and generate knowledge, and automate output for commercial-related performance, trends and analysis
• Support to other functions in the Business Analytics division (including Finance, procurement, compliance and commercial)
• Support to optimize the functions of the Commercial team
• Coordinating efforts in the team to support other functions such as contract compliance, development and other

• National Diploma (NQF 6/10) in Information Technology / Computer Science / Business Analytics
• A Bachelor's degree will be advantageous
• Any business studies will be advantageous

• Preferably strong experience in any or all of the following:
• Safety
• Health
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Good experience with SQL programming and data analytics. This is mandatory.
• Some experience with Power Bi (including DAX expressions) is advantageous
• Some experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) will be advantageous
• Thorough understanding of ArcelorMittal’s business processes from end-to-end perspective

• Strong Reporting and Analytical skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to learn new skills in data analysis, data extraction and data transformation
• Derive patterns and insights from data that drive business value
• Excellent communication and co-ordination skills
• Innovation and execution skills
• Customer and results orientation
• A keen interest to learn and apply new analytical and automation tools (Power BI, Power Pivot, SQL, Power Automate and advanced Excel)

Overview

Alliance Banking Senior Business Analyst – Key Requirements

• 1. Business Analysis & Strategy Alignment Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business requirements in a complex partnership-driven banking environment. Strong understanding of Alliance Banking models, including BaaS, white-label platforms, and embedded financial services. Ability to conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. Experience in supporting business case development, particularly for new partner onboarding, product enhancements, or regulatory projects.
• 2. Financial Services & Regulatory Knowledge Strong grasp of banking products and services (e.g., payments, savings, credit, cards, collections, remittances). Familiarity with South African financial regulations including SARB, FSCA, FICA, and POPIA requirements. Exposure to risk, compliance, and audit processes, particularly in third-party/partner environments.
• 3. Process Design & Optimisation Experience in documenting and improving end-to-end business processes, especially those involving external partners. Ability to model workflows using tools such as BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart. Knowledge of control environments, KPIs, SLAs, and escalation frameworks across operational value chains.
• 4. Data Analysis & Insights Competency in data-driven decision-making, including data profiling, reconciliation, and insights to support product performance. Ability to work with Excel, SQL, Power BI or equivalent to perform ad hoc analysis. Understanding of data governance and quality, especially in integrated partner environments.
• 5. Partner & Stakeholder Management Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interfacing across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product, and external partners. Proven ability to act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding and execution. Confidence in participating in governance committees, product working groups, and external partner discussions.
• 6. Project Management & Agile Delivery Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodologies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning. Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, Trello, or similar tools. Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Alliance environment.
• 7. Documentation & Communication Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and structured reporting. Ability to create and present business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications (FRDs), and user stories. Experience in preparing partner onboarding documentation, SOPs, and support playbooks.
• 8. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (postgraduate advantageous). Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in business analysis within banking or FinTech environments. Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.

We are recruiting a
Chief Director: Business Planning and Strategy
for professionals interested in opportunities within the Social Development sector. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving strategic planning, policy development, performance monitoring, and knowledge management to enhance the quality of service delivery to communities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Provide expert guidance on strategy development, policy formulation, performance monitoring, communication, and knowledge management.
• Planning & Policy Oversight:
  Lead the Department's strategic and operational planning processes in line with provincial priorities. Ensure consistency and transparency in funding cycles and align departmental policies with broader government frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring & Communication:
  Oversee monitoring, review, and reporting processes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Drive communication services and customer care initiatives that promote transparency and responsiveness.
• Research & Knowledge Management:
  Manage population development services, ethical social research, and evaluation projects. Ensure effective knowledge management, records management, and ICT governance to support informed decision-making.
• Change Management:
  Lead organizational change initiatives to align operations with evolving socio-economic and policy priorities.
• People Management:
  Build and lead a multidisciplinary team through mentoring, coaching, and performance management, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Financial Management:
  Oversee financial planning, budgeting, expenditure control, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.

What You Bring:

• A recognised undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7 or higher).
• At least 5 years' experience at senior managerial level.
• Completion of the Public Service Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (or willingness to complete it before appointment).
• Strong knowledge of legislation, policy frameworks, PFMA, procurement processes, labour relations, performance management, and socio-political issues impacting provincial government.
• Core skills in strategic leadership, programme and project management, financial oversight, change management, and people development.

Package:

An all-inclusive salary package of
R1,494,900 per annum
(Salary Level 14). The package includes a basic salary, employer pension contributions, and flexible structuring options.

What to Expect:

Once you submit your application, our team will review it carefully. If your profile aligns with the role, you will receive a message from LinkedIn notifying you of the next steps.

Company: Design Dynasty

Location: Johannesburg (Remote, South Africa)

Job Description

Design Dynasty is looking for a motivated Business Development / Lead Generation Intern to support client acquisition and digital marketing efforts. This is a 3-month remote internship designed for junior candidates eager to build knowledge in business development, lead generation, and online advertising.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential client opportunities using LinkedIn, Google, and business directories.
• Build and maintain prospect lists; perform outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.
• Assist with launching and monitoring basic online ad campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads).
• Support digital marketing initiatives by creating outreach content, tracking engagement, and analyzing results.
• Help schedule meetings and keep accurate outreach records.
• Collaborate with the team to improve sales and marketing strategies based on results.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) and online ad tools such as Google Ads and Facebook Business Suite.
• Organized, proactive, fast learner who can manage multiple tasks independently.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets) is preferred.
• Own laptop/computer with a stable internet connection of at least 30 Mbps up and down.
• Able to work 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), GMT+2 timezone (Johannesburg hours). Saturday and Sunday off.
• Flexible to work during any shift or time of day that suits your schedule.

Desired/Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of running or supporting online ad campaigns at any level (academic, personal project, or internship).
• Familiarity with lead generation funnels, digital analytics, and market research.
• Previous involvement in cold outreach or sales campaigns is a plus but not required.

Please note:

This is an unpaid internship designed to provide valuable real-world knowledge in business development, lead generation, and digital marketing. While this internship does not offer monetary compensation, outstanding performance and dedication can lead to a permanent position with Design Dynasty. We are committed to supporting our interns' growth and career advancement, and exceptional contributors will have the opportunity to join our team full-time.

Additionally,

if you successfully bring in significant clients, you may be eligible for commission-based earnings tied directly to those clients.

Gain hands-on experience with real B2B outreach, digital ad campaigns, and client acquisition strategies while working flexibly from your chosen time or shift.

We are seeking a Business Development & Events Specialist to drive strategic outreach, strengthen client engagement, and maximize brand visibility through partnerships and events. The role focuses on pipeline growth, stakeholder engagement, and execution of targeted business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and engage potential clients, partners, and sponsors.
• Build and manage a pipeline of business opportunities through outbound outreach and networking.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events, conferences, and industry activations to drive brand engagement.
• Develop pitch materials, proposals, and presentations to secure partnerships.
• Maintain and grow long-term relationships with key stakeholders, associations, and vendors.
• Track performance metrics across outreach campaigns and event ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to align business development with overall growth objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 2–4 years' experience in business development, partnerships, events, or client-facing roles.
• Strong networking skills with ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Proven success in driving lead generation and closing partnership opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and attend industry events when required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in B2B business development and event sponsorship sales.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar).
• Knowledge of event production and logistics.

Purpose of the Role

The Business Development & Engagement Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing new business opportunities while building strong client relationships in a call center environment. The role focuses on sales growth, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships, ensuring revenue targets are met while enhancing the call center's reputation and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities in line with company growth objectives.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Develop and implement engagement initiatives that promote the call center's services and strengthen client partnerships.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training, HR, and Marketing teams to ensure successful execution of sales and engagement strategies.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and contract negotiations to secure new business and strengthen existing accounts.
• Monitor call center sales performance, analyzing pipeline conversion rates, campaign effectiveness, and revenue trends.
• Report regularly to senior management and Exco on business development progress, engagement initiatives, and key development areas.
• Represent the call center at industry events, networking forums, and corporate engagements to enhance brand visibility.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, partnerships, and value-added services to grow client satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (preferred).
• 2–5 years' experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within a call center/BPO environment.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate relationship management.
• Knowledge of call center sales processes, lead generation, and client onboarding.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Sales and business development expertise.
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Call center sales process knowledge.
• Negotiation and closing skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please note only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered.

Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice. Please note that only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 14 working days, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We wish you well in your future endeavors.