106 Innovation jobs in South Africa

• Develop, refine and format impactful client-facing proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate follow-ups post client engagements, ensuring momentum and clarity on next steps.
• Work with internal teams to gather the necessary inputs, documentation and timelines for new business opportunities.
  
  

• Assist in launching new initiatives and pilots driven by the innovation team.
• Create structured action plans and manage the delivery of key project milestones.
• Track progress, manage task handovers, and ensure deadlines are met across teams.
  
  

• Conduct focused research on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes.
• Support the development of business cases and opportunity assessments through data collection, benchmarking, and concept testing.
  
  

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and internal check-ins to evolve new ideas.
• Capture meeting notes, feedback, and next steps; translate ideas into actionable briefs or tasks.
• Act as the bridge between departments — including marketing, operations, legal, and product — to ensure alignment on innovation projects.
  
  

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, project coordination, consulting, or a commercial support role.
• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation projects will be an advantage.
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in proposal writing and presentations.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving projects.
• A curious mindset with strong commercial and analytical thinking.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel or Google Sheets, and basic research tools.
  
  

The iStore is looking for aInnovation & New Business Associate that will play a key role in the innovation space, focusing on the development and implementation of new business initiatives, client proposals, and internal projects. It’s a hands-on, high-energy position that blends creativity, commercial thinking, and project coordination, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative sales driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and format impactful client-facing proposals and presentations.

• Coordinate follow-ups post client engagements, ensuring momentum and clarity on next steps.

• Work with internal teams to gather the necessary inputs, documentation and timelines for new business opportunities.

• Assist in launching new initiatives and pilots driven by the innovation team.

• Create structured action plans and manage the delivery of key project milestones.

• Track progress, manage task handovers, and ensure deadlines are met across teams.

• Conduct focused research on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes.

• Support the development of business cases and opportunity assessments through data collection, benchmarking, and concept testing.

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and internal check-ins to evolve new ideas.

• Capture meeting notes, feedback, and next steps; translate ideas into actionable briefs or tasks.

• Act as the bridge between departments — including marketing, operations, legal, and product — to ensure alignment on innovation projects.

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.

• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, project coordination, consulting, or a commercial support role.

• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation projects will be an advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in proposal writing and presentations.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving projects.

• A curious mindset with strong commercial and analytical thinking.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel or Google Sheets, and basic research tools.
  

At iStore, innovation is part of who we are, from how we serve our customers to the way we launch new ideas. This role offers the chance to be at the centre of new business thinking, working closely with leaders across the company. You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of innovation: from idea to implementation.

If you're hungry to learn, eager to grow, and excited about creating the future, this is the place for you.

Drive Growth Through Disruptive Innovation & Venture Development

• Lead Brambles’ venture development within the Disruptive Innovation strategy, with a goal to identify, prototype, implement, and scale breakthrough platform and operating model innovations that can reshape our business and drive growth and expand the markets in which Brambles operates
• You’ll scout and evaluate external opportunities—from emerging technologies to new business models - and build a strong network of partners, startups, and research institutions to fuel innovation
• Manage the end-to-end venture pipeline, guiding ideas from exploration to launch and growth
• Apply your expertise in venture capital, valuation, and performance metrics to uncover high-impact investment opportunities that align with our Disruptive Innovation strategy

Your skillset:

• Strategic Foresight : Ability to navigate uncertainty and use scenario planning to anticipate how emerging technologies and market trends will shape future opportunities
• Value Creation : Skilled in evaluating new venture opportunities and building strong business cases that support investment and long-term growth
• Execution Focus : Committed to driving innovation projects forward with discipline, ensuring progress aligns with established processes and governance
• Customer-Centric Thinking : Passion for discovering and adopting new solutions that deliver real value to both existing and future customers
• Negotiation & Risk Management : Comfortable negotiating with third parties, and assessing/ managing the risks that come with investing in disruptive ventures
• Change Leadership : Able to overcome resistance to new ideas, inspire visionary thinking, and build cross-functional support for transformative innovation

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in strategy and innovation management related fields
• Relevant experience in venture valuation, development, preferably in a complex multinational business environment
• Market and marketing research
• Value creation from portfolio of investment management and exit strategies
• Venture valuation and deal structure and management experience

Ten is on a mission to become the most trusted service business in the world. We service the most valuable customers of the world’s leading private banks, premium financial services and luxury brands globally including HSBC,

Ten is on a mission to become the most trusted service business in the world. We service the most valuable customers of the world’s leading private banks, premium financial services and luxury brands globally including HSBC,

(Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.)

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Innovation Planning Manager you will lead Innovation Planning Processes for New Product Launches, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision by considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain) to Supply Projects successfully & on time. Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single point of contact for the Region between Supply Chain, Commercial and Brand teams.

About You y

You are a natural, self-driven leader with strong project management and influencing skills and a have a particular bias for getting things done and delivered. You champion what is right for the consumer while ensuring strong commercial results through meeting time to market expectations. You have a solid background in End-to-End Supply Chain whilst understanding the importance of adapting to individual market needs. A positive influencer with a proven track record in delivering results through strong stakeholder collaboration

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• You will lead Regional Supply Chain Projects on new launches, brand repositioning and line extension projects. Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, while ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Act as a secondary project manager focusing on AMEA regional market ensuring that conceptual Innovation is developed considering the strategic goals of both the business and the supply chain.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain / Operations team for Innovations following the Gating process for projects. Assist SC teams (Master Data, Compliance, Registration, Forecasting, Sampling, Finance) for supply readiness.
• Actively participate in project meetings, identify and mitigate project risks (minimise write off), proactively address any challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Planning team (Demand and Supply) for allocation confirmation, route to market while reducing supply chain complexity.
• Effectively communicate project timeline/progress with Supply Planning, Customer Service teams for orders to market. Partner Regional & Local Brand Teams to ensure they are fully aware of project progress, including any risks to plan.
• Work closely with the Bacardi Commercial Innovation Team and Distributor partners to effectively communicate timing, market allocation deadlines, and product information for items go-to-market execution.
• Demand analysis and reporting to ensure that the regional demand looks aligned to business expectations and current performance trends in the markets.
• Partner with market SC teams to support the delivery of primary KPIs like Forecast acc., Bias, DIOH, excess stock etc.
• Strive for continuous improvement in planning processes like demand reviews, S&OP etc.
  
  

• Experience within Supply Chain (Master Data, Demand & Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)
• Solid understanding of Demand and Supply planning
• Knowledge of SAP (ECC/APO/IBP) / MS Office / Teams
• Project Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills & Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross-functional teams. Must communicate "up" effectively at the Manager, Director level.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Proven time management and multiple task management
• Data driven & analytical, ability to interpret data and scenario plan
• Self driven problem solver with experience of minimising project linked write off costs
• Experience of Spirits industry, Brands, categories, legalities & customers an advantage
  
  

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

As Innovation Planning Manager you will lead Innovation Planning Processes for New Product Launches, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision by considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain) to Supply Projects successfully & on time. Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single point of ”

Bacardi never charges a candidate any monetary fee for the opportunity to be interviewed, or to secure visas or permits. Money is never exchanged during the hiring process.

Bacardi will never ask you for personal information over email, such as personal passwords, credit card or banking information, Social Security numbers or tax identification number.

If you've shared information with a potential scammer, report any suspicious communications by forwarding details and attaching any evidence via our Contact Form with Topic “Reporting Suspicious Activity”. Our team will investigate and let you know if the email is legitimate.

As Innovation Planning Manager you will lead Innovation Planning Processes for New Product Launches, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision by considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain) to Supply Projects successfully & on time. Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single point of ”

Bacardi never charges a candidate any monetary fee for the opportunity to be interviewed, or to secure visas or permits. Money is never exchanged during the hiring process.

Bacardi will never ask you for personal information over email, such as personal passwords, credit card or banking information, Social Security numbers or tax identification number.

If you've shared information with a potential scammer, report any suspicious communications by forwarding details and attaching any evidence via our Contact Form with Topic “Reporting Suspicious Activity”. Our team will investigate and let you know if the email is legitimate.