26 Director Of Development jobs in South Africa

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with product management skills, who will lead the development team and grow DesignRush products.

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The person in this role will be responsible for the growth of DesignRush products, including planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution of necessary projects and tasks.

This job post is for a

full-time, remote, work-at-home position
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The position requires excellent English communication skills, a fast computer, and a stable internet connection.

Responsibilities:

• Manage design and development tasks and schedules
• Document and update all specifications
• Receive, plan, and prioritize development requests and deployments from various departments
• Discuss technical questions and projects with developers
• Review work with the General Manager and Marketing Director
• Provide feedback and suggestions on UX designs
• Suggest improvements and features based on competitor research
• Review and adjust processes
• Prepare and send reports
• Answer technical questions from business-side stakeholders
• Managing DevOps tasks for SEO and Outreach teams

Requirements
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• Exceptional organization and project management skills
• Proven knowledge in writing specification documents
• 5+ years of professional working experience in project management
• Strong passion for exploring and understanding customer needs
• Good working knowledge of project estimation techniques
• Web development experience is recommended
• Knowledge of PHP-based frameworks (especially Laravel) is a BIG plus
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods
• Ability to work EST working hours (6 am - 3 pm)

Recruitment steps:

• Apply via LinkedIn
• Receive a short questionnaire
• Send back answers + CV
• Have an interview with our Recruiter
• Technical Test
• Have an interview with our Hiring Manager and our General Manager
• Get feedback

We kindly ask for your CV and all correspondence to be in English.

The purpose of this post is to manage and co-ordinate the range of student Learning Development (LD) programmes on offer at the Nelson Mandela University. The incumbent is required to direct and manage the effective, professional and ethical delivery, co-ordination and development of these programmes, promoting their complementary offering to ensure the highest possible impact on student success.

• To inform University staff, students and their parents, schools, further and higher education institutions, and USAf regarding the value of these programmes in enhancing student success and identifying and supporting the developmental needs of students.
• To develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures related to student success and to facilitate access to these programmes and assessment of these practices.
• To manage the development and implementation of LD programmes, the databases to support these and wider university student success initiatives and appropriate research.
• To manage the projects and the review process of the Applicant Score (AS) admissions criteria
• To manage the human and financial resources in LD.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• An in-depth understanding of the principles and best practices related to student success and development.
• Knowledge of higher education trends, nationally and internationally.
• Knowledge of higher education legislation (including FET), policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Networking, facilitation and communication skills.
• Leadership, strategic planning and management skills.
• Advocacy and motivational skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• HR and financial planning and management skills.
• Research and data analysis knowledge and skills.

• Candidates must possess at least a masters degree but preferably a doctorate or equivalent in psychology, education, or human social development with an emphasis on psychosocial and educational development.
• Be registered with an appropriate professional body and
• Have at least 6 to 8 years experience in which competencies have been gained.

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.

Assistant Director: Organizational Development

REF NOHR4/25/09/01HO

Re-advert, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

SALARY: R per annum

CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: An Undergraduate qualification at (NQF 6) as recognized by SAQA in

Management Services/ Industrial Engineering/ Operations/ Production Management/ Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management. Four (4) years functional experience in Organisational Development/ Effectiveness/ Work Study services environment. Knowledge: Basic understanding of policies, regulations, prescripts and legislation, Understanding of efficiency promotion including the development of organisational structure, Job profile design and Job evaluation, Organisational behaviour, Business Process Management, Organisational Design, DPSA Resolutions and Guidelines, Labour Relations Act, Basic knowledge of Public Financial Management Act. Skills: Organizational and planning, Facilitation, Project Management, Computer, Good communication (verbal and written), Listening, Interviewing, Research, Analytical, Good interpersonal relation, Report writing, Innovative.

DUTIES: Manage and facilitate organizational development investigations. Manage and

facilitate the development and review of job profile in the Department. Facilitate and conduct Job Evaluation processes within the Department. Coordinate and Facilitate the development of Business Process Improvement. Conduct change management processes intervention and organizational client survey in the Department.

ENQUIRIES: Mr S Nkhabelane Tel No:

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria,

0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs-

FORATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office

CLOSINGDATE: 12 September 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part "F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

Mamoru
redefines traditional finance through technology, delivering advanced and efficient solutions for today's fast-evolving markets. Our mission is to provide trusted and accessible access to the global financial markets. As part of our Pan-African expansion, with a focus on Zambia, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, and neighbouring markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy across key African markets
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, mobile money providers, and crypto exchanges
• Lead market entry initiatives, including regulatory engagement, localization, and go-to-market planning
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and regulatory forums across Africa
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and legal teams to tailor offerings to regional needs
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in the crypto and blockchain space

Qualifications

• 10+ years in executive leadership, business development, or financial services (preferably crypto, fintech or FX)
• Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or strategy roles within fintech, crypto, or financial services
• Deep understanding of the African financial ecosystem, including mobile money, banking, and regulatory environments
• Strong network across African markets in fintech, government, and enterprise sectors
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Willingness to travel extensively across the continent
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent preferred
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other regional languages will be an advantage

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ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue Africa's greatest opportunities.

With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa's thriving private sector.

Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep experience scaling businesses across Africa.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Investment Ecosystem Development Director will lead Renew Capital's operations and ecosystem engagement in Ghana. This role is responsible for setting strategic direction, driving country-level investment ecosystem initiatives and representing Renew Capital at the highest levels with government, investors and development partners. The Director will oversee project execution, investment sourcing and revenue-generating initiatives, while ensuring Ghana becomes a cornerstone of Renew Capital's strategy.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader with deep experience in investment, private sector development and stakeholder management. They will be entrepreneurial, visionary and capable of building a sustainable country office that delivers impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Country Office Management

• Lead Renew Capital's strategy in Ghana, ensuring alignment with the firm's pan-African vision.
• Drive revenue-generating initiatives to achieve long-term sustainability.
• Represent Renew Capital at the highest levels, positioning the firm as a trusted partner to government, investors, entrepreneurs and development stakeholders.

Ecosystem Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Design and implement Ghana's investment ecosystem development strategy.
• Forge partnerships with government, DFIs, multilaterals, corporates and other ecosystem actors.
• Act as a thought leader and spokesperson at high-level forums, shaping the discourse on entrepreneurship and investment.
• Build Renew Capital's brand through convenings, strategic communications and ecosystem events.

Investment & Advisory  Leadership

• Oversee sourcing, evaluation and due diligence of investment opportunities to ensure high-quality deal flow.
• Build strong relationships with founders and portfolio companies, supporting their growth and success.
• Lead presentations of Ghanaian opportunities to Renew Capital's global investor network.
• Guide the design and delivery of consulting and market development projects, ensuring excellence in reporting, impact measurement, and client engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in investment, entrepreneurship, or private sector development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and/or country-level operations.
• Strong network within Ghana's private sector, government and development ecosystem (or ability to rapidly build one).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Why This Role Matters

Ghana is at an inflection point, with a dynamic private sector and growing interest from international investors. This role offers the opportunity to shape how capital flows into the country, drive inclusive growth and position Renew Capital at the forefront of Ghana's entrepreneurial future. If you are a visionary leader with the passion and ability to build ecosystems, drive investments and deliver impact, we invite you to join us.

About Renew Capital:

We invite you to learn more about Renew Capital by visiting our website:

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Renew Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, Renew Capital supports gender-based pay equity and is committed to compensating women and men equally, for equal work.

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The role holder leads the Visa Direct platform and commercialization responsibilities for Sub Saharan Africa across all use cases. Responsibilities cover the complete span - sizing the opportunity, thinking through and building the push payment strategy in line with the country's business objectives, identifying use cases, engaging internal and external stakeholders to deploy Visa Direct solutions. Key focus of the role is product and platform development with further deployment with responsibility from business requirements drafting to quality assurance and project management/coordination with multiple internal distributed teams. These new solutions have to be deployed keeping in mind the evolving market, client and consumer needs with the objective of driving significant future market growth for Visa in emerging markets. The role holder must possess a unique blend of commercialization and business analysis skills as well have intimate understanding of payments, mobile technology, consumer behavior and Visa's business. The role will work cross functionally with other functional teams in the markets and co-ordinate the product roadmap and learnings from the wider regional Visa Direct teams.

Solution Development and Deployment.
Be a thought leader and influencer in developing and deploying the solution in the market. The role holder has to manage the full cycle of Visa Direct solutions deployment - articulation of the solutions value proposition for internal and external stakeholders, mapping the value chain, working on commercials and solution deployment, testing the plans with key internal and external partners and institute program management for effective deployment and tracking of the agreed plan.

Go-to-market plans.
Success of new solutions/platforms requires seamless execution based on carefully design market plans. This role leads in defining market plans for Visa Direct with specific focus on defined target markets and solutions.

Business Analysis and Project Management.
New solution rollout has complexities involving multiple stake holders and the projects have tight deadlines and executive accountability associated with it. Role holder will lead product interrelated project tasks and associated deadlines to ensure that they are met.

Product and Platform design.
Recommend and develop product and platform design improvements relevant for Sub Saharan Africa. As subject matter expert, the role requires developing the knowledge base on these new solutions and customizing them for the local markets and developing industry best practices that can leveraged by local teams in many markets worldwide. Translate specific market needs and feed that that into the global platform development roadmap.

Partner Management and building local accelerator partners.
The role holder provides thought leadership to identify target accelerator partners, co-ordinate with partnership teams to sell-in the solution and manage these partners to deployment.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Professional

1. 10+ years' work experience – prior experience in taking new products from the idea stage to commercial launch is preferred.

2. Business degree and Technical education and background is advantageous.

3. Project Management ad Business Analysis experience is strongly preferred.

4. Extremely high value on direct exposure to digital payment solutions (mobile banking, payment cards, mobile money, ISO 20022, RTP, API-based platforms, payments' overlay services).

5. Experience of working on digital solutions in the FI or Technology space.

6. Fluency in English is required

Technical

1. Understanding of the Domestic and Cross Border Payments, Visa systems, Banking and Financial services, its platforms and commercial models, including ISO 20022 standard and Real Time Payments operating models.

2. Knowledge of payment and mobile technology, as well as overlay services for payments and its impact on emerging business models

3. Knowledge of Consumer behavior especially in a digital environment.

4. Knowledge of retail and its structure in emerging market

Business

1. Excellent inter-personal/ client management skills

2. Good analytical and organizational skills

3. Willingness and ability to work in unstructured and informal settings with sophisticated clients and/or partners

4. Proven negotiation skills

5. Solid communication skills – both written and spoken

6. Driven, self-starter

7. Culturally adaptable

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:
Role Summary
This role is responsible for a supporting the holistic High Net Worth strategy and development across the proposition. By doing this, this person brings in HNW sales to help SLHK hit the key success measures of Income, VNB and Client. The job holder is expected to drive the alternative distribution markets (e.g. Family Offices, Middle East).

Job Responsibilities

• Relationship Management and HNW business development
• Build and develop strong and strategic relationships with HNW and Ultra- HNW Partners (eg HNW Brokers, Private Banks, Trusts, Lawyers, EAM's, IAM, Private Equity) to enhance SLHK ability at HNW Distribution and help deliver the HNW Sales Target.
• Build alternative distribution and bring new HNW sales ideas to the table
• Expand the business in Asia and Middle East
• Expand the business in Family Offices
• HNW product and training support
• Drive the HNW products and marketing support, in development, implementation, and ongoing refinement, and gather important MI.
• Provide HNW training and Wealth Structuring support across channels as per HNW roadmap
• HNW strategy and key initiatives
• Act with client lens to improve "ease of doing business"
• HNW Risk Management, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory Support – make sure Sun Life and the HNW team is protected at all time

Job Requirements:

• University Degree holder in Bachelor of Arts or Science
• Posses at least 10+ years of HNW and Ultra HNW Sales and Wealth Structuring experience, ability to win HNW Bank deals and relationship
• Proven experience in HNW Ops/Case Management
• Strategic thinker, high agility and able to build relationship with partners
• Excellent communications in both spoken and written English, candidates with language proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin would be a plus
• Excellent presentation skills and strong client focus mindset

We offer 5-day work, attractive salary, MPF, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).

Job Category:
Sales - Client Relationship Management

Posting End Date:
29/09/2025