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AI Strategy & Innovation Lead (Durbanville)
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A forward-thinking & business-oriented professional is sought by a dynamic Engineering Service Provider in Durbanville to fill the role of an AI Strategy & Innovation Lead. You will be responsible for identifying high-impact opportunities for Artificial Intelligence across the organisation and driving real-world implementation through collaboration with third-party experts and internal coordination. This position is business-driven and focused on operational strategy and innovation and is not a software or coding position. It is specifically not suited to those pursuing Programming or Data Science, as it does not involve coding or technical model development. Applicants must possess a Masters/Bachelors Degree in Business/Engineering/Innovation or a related field with 5+ years of experience in Operations, Product Development, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, or Business Transformation.
DUTIES:
Identify High-Value Use Cases -
- Walk the floor, engage teams, and map workflows to determine where AI can unlock productivity, business insights, or automation and competitive advantages.
- Develop a wide and deep understanding of industry and business trends, identify and translate opportunities and challenges into structured problem and solutions statements.
- Use your understanding of physical processes, constraints, and technology to assess viability.
Build the Business Case
- Prioritize opportunities based on business impact, effort, and speed to value.
- Develop clear, ROI-driven business cases that align with operational goals.
- Present and communicate these opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Engage the Right Expertise -
- Scout, evaluate, and collaborate with third-party AI vendors, domain experts, and technology providers.
- Serve as the internal Project Lead translating business needs to external providers and ensuring delivery stays aligned with outcomes.
- You dont build the tech you guide the vision, manage the outcomes, and ensure it solves the right problem.
Lead Implementation & Change -
- Coordinate implementation efforts across business units and external partners.
- Define success metrics, monitor progress, and remove roadblocks to execution.
- Develop and lead training efforts to build awareness and capability around the new tools or workflows.
Promote Innovation Across the Organization
- Champion a practical understanding of AI what it is, what it isnt, and where it can help.
- Host workshops, lead internal demonstrations, and empower teams to think differently.
- Help build a culture that is open to experimentation and continuous improvement.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Innovation, Operations, or a related field.
Experience/Skills
- 5+ Years of experience in Operations, Product Development, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, or Business Transformation.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external technology partners.
- Fluent in English, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging confidently across technical and executive audiences.
- Able to influence across technical and business domains.
- Has strong business instincts.
- Naturally curious, hands-on, and relentless about solving real problems.
- Not afraid of technology, but more focused on what it enables rather than how it works under the hood.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Nice to Have (But Not Required):
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in Operations or Manufacturing.
- Experience working with Technology Vendors, Solution Providers, or Consultants.
- Exposure to innovation frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking, or Agile.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Consulting Director – Innosight Healthcare Provider Strategy & Innovation (Nationwide)
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Innosight is a global strategy consulting firm focused on helping leading organizations design and create the future. We work with them to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and accelerate new growth initiatives. As a member of the Innosight team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leaders at Global 1000 companies to tackle some of the most interesting challenges in business.
- We are the leading practitioners of disruptive innovation, building on the work of our co-founder, Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen.
- Because we focus on growth strategy and innovation, we bring unique expertise and authority to the challenges our clients face: Where is our next big opportunity, and what is our strategy to get there? How do we build an organization that is innovative and future focused? How do we disrupt ourselves before others do?
- Our values – including humility, collaboration, transparency, and intellectual curiosity – guide our work with clients, with each other, and our commitment to enabling innovation in organizations.
- Our work environment emphasizes the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, and collaboration. And our smaller team structure offers exposure to senior-level executives early in your consulting career.
The Correlation between World-Class Consulting Firms and Directors… Thriving consulting firms share a number of traits— a team of first-rate Directors heads the list. At Huron, Directors represent the pinnacle of professionalism and expertise. They effectively collaborate with Huron and client senior leaders to design and implement goal-achieving solutions while delivering remarkable results (ones that meet but usually exceed specified engagement objectives). Throughout the process, they construct enduring relationships that benefit the firm in profound ways including selling additional project work into clients.
This is a high-responsibility and high-impact role that requires the Director to be a thought leader and problem-solver on the team leading team efforts. They will liaise with internal senior leadership and managing the day-to-day contact and relationship with the client to ensure the project work stays on track and drives impact.
Required Experience
- Extensive consulting experience and a proven track record of success with a top management consulting firm: specializing in delivering strategic solutions within the healthcare industry.
- Demonstrable experience leading engagements focused on: short and long-term enterprise-level strategic planning, growth strategy, M&A/strategic partnerships& alliances, margin expansion, cost strategy etc. within healthcare provider organizations.
- Expert-level knowledge of the healthcare provider industry: including experience working with diverse provider organizations such as Hospital Systems, Academic Medical Centers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Integrated Delivery Networks, Physician Practices/Groups, etc.
- Conceptual, Strategic and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to integrate diverse information, apply flexible global concepts and think strategically using large scale data and analytics. Strong quantitative and business analysis acumen. Effective in making high quality decisions and taking decisive action.
- Exceptional Engagement Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, generate clear work plans, and lead junior employees. Successfully execute across multiple projects while delivery quality product to the client.
- Communication Skills: Exceptionally strong communicator equally adept at communications strategy and execution, with the ability to craft a full range of crystal clear, high-impact communications (e.g., proposals, presentations, workshops). Particularly skilled at coaching teams on how to visualize complex information and insights. Able to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations.
- Talent Development Skills: Ability to attract, evaluate, coach and advance talented people to build an effective organization. Values diversity in the workforce and has a proven track record of providing development opportunities for all people. Possesses a strong need to be part of a winning team and to help drive the future of what will become a renowned organization.
- Values and Vision: Naturally aligned with our client’s core values: simple, open, integrated and mission-driven. Employee-sensitive, strong ethics, commitment to diversity, customer/market-focused and quality-service committed. Consistently models desired organizational values and behaviors with strong personal “presence” and humility.
- Travel and Home Office:Willingness to travel weekly (up to 80%) is required and living location can be anywhere within the contiguous 48 states and near a major airport.
Position Level
Director
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United States of America
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- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
- Industries Business Consulting and Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development
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Our client is seeking an experienced Clearing and Forwarding Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth through new business acquisition and key account management within the freight and logistics industry.
POSITION INFO :
Key Responsibilities :
- Acquire new business with a monthly target equal to twice the basic salary
- Maintain a minimum of 10 active target accounts
- Conduct regular client visits and build lasting relationships
- Resolve client issues and assist with overdue account collections
- Re-engage lost clients and retain accounts at risk
- Submit weekly sales pipeline reports and monthly sales summaries
- Attend exhibitions, conferences, and client workshops
- Support debtors’ follow-up and estimates tracking
- Promote the benefits of internal systems (e.g., Shipshape Syntrac)
- Log all activity on the internal CRM system (Shipshape)
- Work closely with operations and support marketing initiatives
Required Skills & Experience :
- Grade 12 (Tertiary qualification in Freight / is advantageous)
- Solid industry experience in freight, warehousing, supply chain, or operations
- Proven success in a sales or leadership role
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
- Tech-savvy and familiar with CRM systems and digital tools
- Professional, ethical, and customer-focused approach
In sending your CV, you confirm that you have read and understood our POPI Policy found on our website Should you be unsuccessful for this particular position, you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database which you confirm is true, correct and up to date. Should a suitable opportunity arise in the future, we will contact you and request your permission to submit your information
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development
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We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Marketing person to join our team at Gemini Sampling Solutions Pvt. Ltd in the industry heavy machinery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue growth and increase market share. This role requires a strong understanding of the industry, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful sales and marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve company objectives
- Manage and lead a team of sales and marketing professionals
- Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential clients
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of sales and marketing efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Diploma in Mechanical or related field
- 5+ years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the Machinery industry
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sales and marketing strategies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
If you are a motivated and ambitious professional with a passion for sales and marketing, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Gemini and take your career to the next level.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with expertise in the MINING, ENGINEERING, or MANUFACTURING sectors.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in SALES & MARKETING
- Proven experience in TENDER Documentation & Submission - ESSENTIAL
- Willingness to travel within Africa and abroad
- Strong background in SALES MANAGEMENT
- Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and digital lead generation platforms
- Clean criminal record (verification required)
Primary Duties include:
- Achieving sales targets
- Acquiring new business
- Conducting market research and analysis
- Developing growth strategies
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Maintaining client relationships
- Delivering presentations and pitches
- Managing proposals and contracts
This job posting is active and accepting applications.
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development
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- Acquire new business with a monthly target equal to twice the basic salary
- Maintain a minimum of 10 active target accounts
- Conduct regular client visits and build lasting relationships
- Resolve client issues and assist with overdue account collections
- Re-engage lost clients and retain accounts at risk
- Submit weekly sales pipeline reports and monthly sales summaries
- Attend exhibitions, conferences, and client workshops
- Support debtors follow-up and estimates tracking
- Promote the benefits of internal systems (e.g., Shipshape Syntrac)
- Log all activity on the internal CRM system (Shipshape)
- Work closely with operations and support marketing initiatives
- Grade 12 (Tertiary qualification in Freight/Logistics is advantageous)
- Solid industry experience in freight, warehousing, supply chain, or operations
- Proven success in a sales or leadership role
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
- Tech-savvy and familiar with CRM systems and digital tools
- Professional, ethical, and customer-focused approach
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Experienced with MINING, ENGINEERING or MANUFACTURING Sectors
TENDER Documentation & Submission experience - ESSENTIAL
* Minimum 8-10 Year's experience in SALES & MARKETING
* Willingness to Travel into Africa and Aboard
* Strong Background in SALES MANAGEMENT
* Proficient in CRM Tools, Microsoft Office & Digital Lead
Generation Platforms
Duties include:
* Sales Target Achievement
* New Business Acquisition
* Market Research & Analysis
* Developing growth strategies
* Identifying new business opportunities
* Maintaining Client Relationships
* Presentations/Pitches
* Proposal & Contract Management
* Experienced in TENDER Documentation & Submission -
Compulsory
* CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified
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Business Development Lead
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Business Development Lead (Telecoms) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Reference Number : SBKW04
Job Description :Our client is a fast-growing technology company on a mission to make digital access more inclusive and affordable across emerging markets. By combining innovative mobile solutions with cutting-edge backend infrastructure, the business helps its partners reach users without the burden of mobile data costs. With a dynamic team and strong momentum in the fintech, education, and telecom sectors, the company continues to scale its impact across the continent.
They are looking for a Business Development Lead with a strong track record in customer acquisition and revenue growth within the Telecommunications industry. The role focuses on winning new business, expanding existing business, and closing high-value deals.
Responsibilities :- New Business Development: Identify and secure new customers, drive sales, and grow market share.
- Sales Execution: Build pipelines, pitch solutions, and convert leads into long-term customers.
- Product & Market Knowledge: Sell APN models and reverse-billed mobile data, which is an advantage.
- Sales Operations: Use CRM tools and sales analytics to track performance and forecast growth.
- Minimum 10 years in sales or business development, preferably in the Telecom industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Proven ability to acquire new business.
- Experience with APN models and reverse-billed mobile data is an advantage.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills with a results-driven approach.
- Self-motivated with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Williams at (contact info).
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Kyle Williams
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CA Finance
CA Global will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your CV will be kept in our database for any other suitable positions.
Key SkillsBusiness Development, Sales Experience, Direct Sales, B2B Sales, Marketing, Sales Pipeline, Salesforce, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Lead Generation, Contracts
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : 10+ years
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#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Director
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WE ARE HIRING A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ever opened a new bank account and got a weekend away? Spent on fashion and received a personal styling session? Picked up groceries and walked away with cinema tickets?
If so, you’ve probably experienced a TLC Worldwide campaign - without even knowing it.
At TLC, we help the world’s biggest brands drive customer acquisition, loyalty and engagement with emotionally engaging, experience-led rewards. From global banks to high street retailers, our programs are designed shift behaviour, boost ROI and build genuine brand love – at the fraction of the cost of discounting and cash offers. Backed by COSMOS, our all-in-one program platform, we deliver personalised campaigns at scale with live data, smart insights, and seamless customer journeys.
We’ve spent 30 years mastering what moves customers; combining deep consumer insight, a global network of 100,000+ rewards, and a unique ability to drive measurable ROI for brands.
We’re 400+ people strong, across 15 global hubs. A collective of marketers, creatives and strategists who care about doing great work - and having fun while we do it. We celebrate bold thinking, empower growth, and champion the kind of culture that helps people thrive.
Why Us?
We're not just any company – TLC’s team thrives on innovation, creativity, and bold ideas. You’ll be at the forefront of our expansion, shaping the future of our success - we’ll make sure you grow as fast as we do!
- Work with the world’s biggest brands to create amazing campaigns
- Competitive salary + uncapped commission structure!
- Collaborative and dynamic team culture –every win is celebrated
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- Dynamic & collaborative team in a creative environment with exposure to global clients & colleagues - Check out our clients
- Weekly webinars to support your development through our People Academy
- Annual TLC Wellness Week and programmes throughout the year
- TLC Culture Club - including seasonal social events, tasty lunches & more
- TLC Gives Back - volunteering opportunities, including off site visits and volunteering leave
- TLC Rise - supporting and empowering women into leadership roles
- 'Frankies' - Our very own awards ceremony where we walk down the TLC red carpet in our best outfits
- TLC Owner's Club - Everyone that is part of the TLC experience contributes to our success, which is why we all own a piece of TLC as part of our share holder scheme
- Build and own your pipeline through outreach and networking
- Win high-value deals with global brands across key sectors
- Close tactical campaigns and strategic loyalty programs
- Lead senior-level client conversations and pitches
- Apply proven strategies to unlock market growth
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored, data-driven proposals
- Grow accounts through upsell and long-term partnerships
- Thrive independently in a fast-paced, scale-up environment
- Own your performance, report on pipeline, forecasts, and targets
- Proven closer of 6–7 figure deals
- Expert in outbound sales and pipeline growth
- Commercially sharp with loyalty & retention know-how
- Confident with senior stakeholders and C-suite
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and target-driven
- Owns pipeline and delivers results
- Consultative, curious, and solutions-focused
- Team player who thrives in cross-functional pitches
- Performs under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Ambitious, impact-driven, and growth-minded
A world where diversity is valued and celebrated, and where we work hard to ensure all our wonderful people are given equal opportunity to succeed.
If you're excited by everything we've told you, then it's time to apply! Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Business Development and Sales
- Industries Advertising Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Director
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The Business Development Director will identify, negotiate, and close new customers across the South African region as a strong individual contributor. The right candidate will be target-driven, with a passion and sense of ownership to deliver against targets. This will be a hands-on role with deep involvement in execution, leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a robust pipeline based on defined ‘ideal customer profiles’, and grow and manage this to deliver on our ambitious growth plans and potential.
- Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, including lead generation, negotiating commercial terms, working closely with senior stakeholders at prospects to close deals, and with internal and partner teams to deliver ‘go-lives’.
- Achieve and deliver an ambitious but achievable revenue target.
- Provide timely feedback to line manager about performance, sales activity, account management, and strategy.
- Initiate and maintain a strong link between customers and back-office services to facilitate communication and resolve issues effectively.
- Communicate customer needs to internal Thunes teams effectively.
Responsibilities
- 10+ years of experience in business development, with 5+ years in the Money Transfer, Fintech, payments, or Mobile Financial Services industries.
- Hands-on, driven B2B salesperson from the fintech/payments sector, with relevant industry contacts.
- Results-oriented with excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
- Strong networking skills.
- CRM proficiency; Salesforce knowledge is a plus.
- Flexible, self-motivated, disciplined, and takes ownership of tasks.
- Team-oriented, adaptable to change.
- Deep understanding of customer, market dynamics, and requirements.
- Ability to build effective relationships with clients, partners, third parties, and colleagues.
- Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a bonus.
About Thunes
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Our proprietary Direct Global Network enables Members to make real-time payments in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.
Our network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 payment methods, including GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay, and others.
Thunes’ network offers unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally, thanks to our in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform.
Our members include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs, and banks.
Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations worldwide, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, and Shanghai.
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