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• Manage the Business Development portfolio for EMEA Mining & Minerals. This includes reporting requirements to the companies S&D leadership team, leading CRBs together with Commercial, managing and reviewing of tenders and proposals, on award handing over to operations.
• Effective (vigorous, prompt, proactive and professional) marketing of the Companys services.
• Achievements of forecasts plus profitability of work won.
• Quality of submissions.
• Effective projection of the companys image in the industry and community in general

• Operational Expectations within Functional Role
• Ensure that Business Development effectively transfer, hand-over and communicate the tendered project budget and schedule. Any deviations subsequent to the tender to be addressed immediately and escalated to the leadership team.
• Ensure that Business Development is managed professionally in line with Leadership and Compliance requirements
• Manage Business Development resources to deliver professionally within strict reporting guidelines.
• Ensure Business Development reviews are conducted in line with the company reporting cycles.
• Ensure Business Development attendance at relevant reviews and meetings.
• Ensure that Business Development is staffed with resources with the necessary experience and acumen to ensure that Business Development functions effectively and professionally.
• Ensure proposals are done professionally and that quality control and price reviews are done diligently by the proposals team, ensuring peer reviews and senior team formal reviews.
• Ensure Business Development objectives are clearly documented, articulated and managed by all parties involved. Change management is a number one priority.
• Ensure effective and professional engagement with Clients, Sub-contractors and Suppliers on all levels, from personal behaviors in interface meetings to one-on-one interaction, written communication and any other form of engagement. Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure effective auditing, monitoring and applying corrective actions on estimates and in general estimating procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective administration in the portfolio.
• Implement strategies as developed by the leadership team.
• Investigate new technology and modern media to enhance effectiveness

• Appropriate degree or similar.

• Engineering degree or similar
• Marketing certificate or similar

• Extensive experience within business development within a similar industry, with proven marketing and commercial and contractual management background
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of English language.
• Extraverted.
• Good listener.

Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.

Location: South Africa (preferred), other locations considered

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commercial and contractual background, ready to lead the charge in emerging markets? We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Director to drive our growth in new geographical regions. If you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and have a knack for building meaningful partnerships, we are looking for you.

1. Lead Market Expansion: Drive business development in emerging markets, identifying and seizing growth opportunities in new regions. Take ownership of local provider relationships, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance. Manage compliance work in collaboration with internal teams, supporting Provider integrations and certification requirements.
2. Build and Manage Provider Relationships: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with local providers to support market entry and growth. Ensure compliance with local regulations and align provider agreements with business objectives. Maintain a deep understanding of each market’s regulatory landscape, navigating challenges to drive success.
3. Contract and Compliance Management: Handle contract negotiations, securing favourable terms that align with business goals. Support compliance efforts, coordinating closely with internal teams to meet regulatory requirements.
4. Market Intelligence and Strategy: Vet new products and analyse competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions. Provide insights that shape market entry strategies and long-term growth plans.
5. Internal Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with payments, compliance, and product teams to ensure seamless execution of business strategies. Act as a bridge between external providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and aligned goals.
6. Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key providers and stakeholders, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Navigate the complexities of restraints of trade, maintaining ethical and compliant business practices.

1. Experience and Independence: A seasoned professional with a proven track record of working independently after onboarding.
2. Commercial and Contractual Expertise: Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management, ideally within the Gaming sector.
3. Flexibility: While South Africa is the preferred location, candidates in other regions will also be considered.

• Impactful Work: Lead high-stakes market entries in fast-growing regions.
• Global Perspective: Work across diverse markets with significant growth potential.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to shape the future of SportyBet’s global expansion within a rapidly scaling organisation.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, driven professionals who value innovation and impact.

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working hours
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual Global and Team company retreats
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
• Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
• Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.

1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
4. Be Responsible
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.

Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.

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Sporty Group

Partnered with some of the World’s greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we’re on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, Sporty.com, Football.com and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.

Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.

Business Development Director – Emerging Markets

Location: Africa (French OR Portuguese Speaking)

About The Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commercial and contractual background, ready to lead the charge in emerging markets? We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Director to drive our growth in new geographical regions. If you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and have a knack for building meaningful partnerships, we are looking for you.

What you'll be doing

• Lead Market Expansion: Drive business development in emerging markets, identifying and seizing growth opportunities in new regions. Take ownership of local provider relationships, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance. Manage compliance work in collaboration with internal teams, supporting Provider integrations and certification requirements
• Build and Manage Provider Relationships: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with local providers to support market entry and growth. Ensure compliance with local regulations and align provider agreements with business objectives. Maintain a deep understanding of each market’s regulatory landscape, navigating challenges to drive success
• Contract and Compliance Management: Handle contract negotiations, securing favourable terms that align with business goals. Support compliance efforts, coordinating closely with internal teams to meet regulatory requirements
• Market Intelligence and Strategy: Vet new products and analyse competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions. Provide insights that shape market entry strategies and long-term growth plans
• Internal Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with payments, compliance, and product teams to ensure seamless execution of business strategies. Act as a bridge between external providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and aligned goals
• Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key providers and stakeholders, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Navigate the complexities of restraints of trade, maintaining ethical and compliant business practices
  
  
  

• Experience and Independence: A seasoned professional with a proven track record of working independently after onboarding
• Commercial and Contractual Expertise: Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management, ideally within the Gaming sector
• Flexibility: While South Africa is the preferred location, candidates in other regions will also be considered
• Fluent in English along with French OR Portuguese is essential
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales

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Are you a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in Python, TypeScript, and/or NodeJs development? Are you a master of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies? Do you have a proven track record of leading successful software engineering teams?

Our client is looking for a Director of Software Engineering with your expertise to join their growing organization. As a leader in their team, you will be responsible for managing and directing their software development efforts using the latest technologies and best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that their software solutions meet the needs of customers, stakeholders, and business objectives.

As Director of Software Engineering, you will have the autonomy to make strategic decisions, establish development standards, and drive innovation. You will lead a team of talented software engineers and provide mentorship and guidance to help them grow and thrive.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Are you a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in Python, TypeScript, and/or NodeJs development? Are you a master of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies? Do you have a proven track record of leading successful software engineering teams?

Our client is looking for a Director of Software Engineering with your expertise to join their growing organization. As a leader in their team, you will be responsible for managing and directing their software development efforts using the latest technologies and best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that their software solutions meet the needs of customers, stakeholders, and business objectives.

As Director of Software Engineering, you will have the autonomy to make strategic decisions, establish development standards, and drive innovation. You will lead a team of talented software engineers and provide mentorship and guidance to help them grow and thrive.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.

Location: South Africa (preferred), other locations considered

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commercial and contractual background, ready to lead the charge in emerging markets? We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Director to drive our growth in new geographical regions. If you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and have a knack for building meaningful partnerships, we are looking for you.

1. Lead Market Expansion: Drive business development in emerging markets, identifying and seizing growth opportunities in new regions. Take ownership of local provider relationships, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance. Manage compliance work in collaboration with internal teams, supporting Provider integrations and certification requirements.
2. Build and Manage Provider Relationships: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with local providers to support market entry and growth. Ensure compliance with local regulations and align provider agreements with business objectives. Maintain a deep understanding of each market’s regulatory landscape, navigating challenges to drive success.
3. Contract and Compliance Management: Handle contract negotiations, securing favourable terms that align with business goals. Support compliance efforts, coordinating closely with internal teams to meet regulatory requirements.
4. Market Intelligence and Strategy: Vet new products and analyse competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions. Provide insights that shape market entry strategies and long-term growth plans.
5. Internal Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with payments, compliance, and product teams to ensure seamless execution of business strategies. Act as a bridge between external providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and aligned goals.
6. Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key providers and stakeholders, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Navigate the complexities of restraints of trade, maintaining ethical and compliant business practices.

1. Experience and Independence: A seasoned professional with a proven track record of working independently after onboarding.
2. Commercial and Contractual Expertise: Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management, ideally within the Gaming sector.
3. Flexibility: While South Africa is the preferred location, candidates in other regions will also be considered.

• Impactful Work: Lead high-stakes market entries in fast-growing regions.
• Global Perspective: Work across diverse markets with significant growth potential.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to shape the future of SportyBet’s global expansion within a rapidly scaling organisation.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, driven professionals who value innovation and impact.

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working hours
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual Global and Team company retreats
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
• Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
• Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.

1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
4. Be Responsible
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.

Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.

Director: Community Development

• Reference Number : REFS/023225
• Directorate : Community Development
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 266 714.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 7/ bachelor’s degree in development work social sciences or relevant qualification, coupled with 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the Public Service. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. Competencies: Financial management, knowledge of Community Development work, relevant legislation & policies, programme management, integrated approach to service delivery, computer literacy, planning, team development, decision making, presentation, leadership, Community Development, networking, communication, organizing, controlling, research. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties :

• Customise the CDW national Policy Framework to an Implementation Plan for (CDWP). Manage the establishment of Provincial and District Forums for co-ordination and implementation of CDWP. Provide functional linkages between the national offices (DCOG & DPSA) and the Provincial stakeholders in all aspects of CDWP within Gauteng. Manage all developmental aspects of the CDWP in accordance with the policy framework and standard guidelines. Provide guidance and advisory services to Municipalities for the implementation of CDWP within Gauteng. Manage processes for identification of potential operational risks and obstacles to develop appropriate solutions and proactively report deviations, trends, and problem areas to the CDW National Coordinators Forum (NCF). Ensure analyses of consolidated provincial reports and provide recommendations thereon. Manage, monitor, and evaluate the functioning of CDW programme in the province. Manage the broad recruitment standards and implementation framework for the CDW programme. Procure necessary human, financial, equipment and other resources. Establish and maintain appropriate control mechanism. Ensure principles of CDWP in Gauteng and policies are implemented within a structure framework by both spheres of government and other relevant local governance structures. Facilitate implementation of partnership framework within local government to effect systematic operation of the CDW programmes. Ensure increasing response to community needs and effective implementation of development initiatives emanated from CDW operations. Manage the development of a memorandum of understanding between stakeholders (municipalities, government departments and local governance structures) and the DCOG. Manage the implementation of the CDWP in line with National, Provincial and Local Government access strategies. Ensure effective linkage of citizens to government programmes, projects, and services. Manage the alignment of the CDWP with other government programmes i.e. Public Participation, LED and GCIS. Manage the implementation of the CDW Information Management System. Manage the provision of support to mobile platforms for CDW’s. Manage the process of the provision of CDW resources in close proximity to community clustering areas. Develop realistic and cost-effective operational deliverables and milestones to meet deadlines. Manage the compilation and the implementation of strategic business plan and operational plans. Manage HR related matters and budget.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at or and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 08-09-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus NQF level 7/ bachelor’s degree in development work social sciences or relevant qualification?

Do you have 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the Public Service?

Do you possess the following competencies: Financial management, knowledge of Community Development work, relevant legislation & policies, programme management, integrated approach to service delivery, computer literacy, planning, team development, decision making, presentation, leadership, Community Development, networking, communication, organizing, controlling, research?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.