Business Developer

PART-TIME BUSINESS DEVELOPER

Technology Station in Electronics (TSE)

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria Campus

Ref no: 26/O49

The Department of Technology Stations in Electronics has a part-time Business Developer position at the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment on the Pretoria Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully completed standardised application form available from the university’s intranet, as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the business strategy development and implementation to drive the sustainability of the three Technology Stations,
• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities,
• Assist station management to develop annual business plans,
• Acquire new clients and partnerships (long-term) that drive sustainability,
• Set up and manage contractual agreements with external stakeholders,
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, pricing strategies, and presentations that align with client requirements,
• Assists in customer relationship management activities to drive sustainability goals,
• Regular reporting to supervisors on KPI achievement,

Requirements

• Diploma in either business, economics, entrepreneurship, commerce, marketing or related field.
• Proven experience of a minimum of 3 years in business development,
• South African applicants will receive preference.
• Valid driver’s license,
• Conducting market research and new client acquisitions,
• Development and implementation of strategic objectives and financial targets,
• Contract and client relationship negotiation and management,
• Reporting to stakeholders on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive plans,
• Project management, proposal writing, cost analysis and budgeting,

Successful applicants will be notified.

Send inquiries to:

Dr SJ Jacobs - jacobssj@tut.ac.za

Send CV to: jacobssj@tut.ac.za

Closing Date:  15 September 2026

NB: If we have not responded within a month from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the intention of the University to promote representativity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post.