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Are you a young and motivated, energetic salesman/woman with a strong command of the Afrikaans language?

Do you want your work ethic, drive and ambition to determine how much money you make? Then look no further!

We are looking for resilient, dynamic sales consultants to join our ever growing team at the head office in Bedfordview.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attaining New Dealers
• Maintaining Relationships with Dealers
• Quoting Clients
• Sales
• Contacting dealers and ensuring relationship building to increase the number of leads received and ultimately sales made.
• Meeting minimum daily call targets.
• Adding new dealers to dealer book.
• Adding new dealers on CURA.
• Maintaining relationships with new and current dealers through calls, emails and via WhatsApp.
• Gathering information from clients in order to provide them with insurance quotes.
• Explaining to customers about new products and benefits, ensuring all knowledge of insurance products is up to date.
• Selling the relevant quote to the client and assisting them in making an informed decision regarding their insurance cover.
• Performing customer negotiations and reaching a fair conclusion.
• Liaising with Underwriting: ensuring the client has been transferred to Underwriting to get the policy underwritten.
• Ensuring that all admin is completed daily.
• Updating CURA with all details pertaining to the last conversation with client.
• ILD test – attending training and passing tests on a monthly basis.
• Performing all other assigned duties.

The successful applicant must have:

• A valid South African ID
• Matric
• Advantageous:
  • RE5
  • Within DOFA or fully qualified with RE5 and credits
  • Experience within the short term insurance industry
  • Dealer business experience

Key Competencies:

• Negotiation Skills: Ability to communicate and persuade clients to reach a compromise.
• Communication Skills: written and verbal; the capacity to clearly present information.
• Building Relationships: Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
• Performance Driven: Ability to be motivated to take action, seize opportunities and pursue goals.
• Managing Self: Capacity to plan, organise and control own working environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.

Salary: R8 000 per month + commission.

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Join Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team and help leading organisations find their next growth frontier in the age of AI. As a Strategy Analyst, you’ll work with experienced consultants and senior clients across industries to solve complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and shape the future of business.

This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your strategy consulting career and learn how to shape corporate strategies, identify value pools, and drive business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Recruiter:

Boikago Group

Job Ref:

CORPSTRAT2025

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R1.5m negotiable

SUMMARY:

Senior Corporate Strategy Manager - Africa

POSITION INFO:

Corporate Strategy Manager - Region Africa

Our client produces vehicles in various countries and delivers them to customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidate to fill the Corporate Strategy Manager -Region Africa position in the Corporate Strategy Department - based in Sandton

Job Summary

• Provide thought leadership to the Board in the development of the company Corporate strategy, vision and mission statement. Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders and strategy forums to formulate, implement and monitor the corporate strategy.
• Ensure strategic alignment of Group strategy forums. Establish a Project Management Methodology.
• Develop the necessary frameworks and tools to ensure execution of the strategy. Monitor and evaluate progress against the strategic objectives.
• To provide support and assistance to management in the implementation of new projects. Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.
• The position plays a critical role in shaping the long-term direction and success of Group Africa.
  
  

• Structuring and managing strategic projects: definition of project content and team structure, structure and reporting in control circles, responsibility for developing content and adherence to timelines, leadership of cross brand/ functional project teams, preparation of decision templates for the Group Executive Board.
• Delegation of the project management to team members and membership in the steering circle.
• Assurance of quality Analyses & results of strategic projects (incl. resource/time management), control of necessary escalations in the control circuits, ensure derivation and identification of necessary action needs for the Group (brands and/or functional areas).
• Ensure adequate roll out and communication of the Regional Strategy to all the divisions and subsidiaries in the Group Africa.
• Actively drive the implementation of the agreed strategy on behalf of the Board by engaging key personnel from all divisions to achieve the strategic objectives set.
• Prepare for Board-level strategic summits and relevant decision-making forums and committees as required.
• Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate strategy.
• Drive policy implementation to support new business ventures on the continent.
• Develop and implement a local Project Management methodology with relevant processes and standards agreed to by all affected divisions, by specification of project structures, decision authority, responsibilities, standards, processes, committees and limits of authority.
• Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of strategic initiatives as agreed by the Board of Management.
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure strategic KPIs and targets are fulfilled.
• Represent the company and interact as required on an ad-hoc and formal basis with the Group strategy department and other regional counterparts.
• Provide regular status reports to the Board on strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Supporting Divisional management to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Ensure alignment between strategy and operational execution.
  
  

• A Bachelors degree or Masters degree in one of the fields of Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 7-10 years’ experience in a significant strategic role.
• 5 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.
• Financial and business consulting experience.
• Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.
• Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on strategic projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs.
• Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees.
• Conflict management ability.
• Ability to lead and motivate inter-divisional teams, whilst under pressure.
• Ability to confidently represent the company, locally and internationally, at any level.
• Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines.
• Ability to present to multinational groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.).
• Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication).
• Ability to analyse external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends.
• Budget management skills.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to develop, analyse and present strategic scenarios.
• Advanced Financial analysis capability
  
  

• A post-graduate qualification, preferably a Master’s degree in Business.
• In-depth understanding & knowledge of the motor industry.
• Automotive and African business experience
  
  

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Brief Role Description

Provide thought leadership to the Board in the development of Company Corporate strategy, vision and mission statement. Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders and strategy forums to formulate, implement and monitor the corporate strategy. Ensure strategic alignment of Group strategy forums. Establish a Project Management Methodology. Develop the necessary frameworks and tools to ensure execution of the strategy. Monitor and evaluate progress against the strategic objectives. To provide support and assistance to management in the implementation of new projects. Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects. Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs. The position plays a critical role in shaping the long-term direction and success of Volkswagen Group Africa.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Structuring and managing strategic projects: definition of project content and team structure, structure and reporting in control circles, responsibility for developing content and adherence to timelines, leadership of cross brand/ functional project teams, preparation of decision templates for the Group Executive Board. Delegation of the project management to team members and membership in the steering circle.

Assurance of quality Analyses & results of strategic projects (incl. resource/time management), control of necessary escalations in the control circuits, ensure derivation and identification of necessary action needs for the VW Group (brands and/or functional areas).

Ensure adequate roll out and communication of the Regional Strategy to all the divisions and subsidiaries in the Group Africa.

Actively drive the implementation of the agreed strategy on behalf of the Board by engaging key personnel from all divisions to achieve the strategic objectives set.

Prepare for Board-level strategic summits and relevant decision-making forums and committees as required.

Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate strategy.

Drive policy implementation to support new business ventures on the continent.

Develop and implement a local Project Management methodology with relevant processes and standards agreed to by all affected divisions, by specification of project structures, decision authority, responsibilities, standards, processes, committees and limits of authority.

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of strategic initiatives as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure strategic KPIs and targets are fulfilled.

Represent VWGA and interact as required on an ad-hoc and formal basis with the Group strategy department and other regional counterparts.

Provide regular status reports to the Board on strategic initiatives and objectives.

Supporting Divisional management to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.

Ensure alignment between strategy and operational execution.

Qualification requirements

Tertiary qualification in one of the fields of Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

7-10 years’ experience in a significant strategic role.

5 years’ experience in a leadership position

Essentials

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.

Financial and business consulting experience.

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.

Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on strategic projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs.

Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees.

Conflict management ability.

Ability to lead and motivate inter-divisional teams, whilst under pressure.

Ability to confidently represent the company, locally and internationally, at any level.

Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines.

Ability to present to multinational groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.).

Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication).

Ability to analyse external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends.

Budget management skills.

Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to develop, analyse and present strategic scenarios.

Advanced Financial analysis capability

Added Advantage

A post-graduate qualification, preferably a master’s degree in business.

In-depth understanding & knowledge of the motor industry.

Automotive and African business experience

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.

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