Head of Business Development | Parktown, Gauteng | Permanent, Johannesburg

Drive strategic growth and shape the future of a high-performing services business. This is an opportunity to lead commercial expansion initiatives while building long-term partnerships that deliver measurable impact.

This senior leadership role is focused on identifying new market opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth across multiple business channels. You will work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to refine business development strategies, improve market positioning, and unlock new revenue streams.

The successful candidate will lead business development initiatives across a dynamic and fast-paced environment, balancing strategic planning with relationship management and commercial execution.

Our client is a well-established national services business with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for service excellence across multiple sectors.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans aligned to growth objectives
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, partnerships, and commercial agreements
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operational teams to improve commercial performance
• Support long-term portfolio expansion initiatives
• Drive revenue growth and business sustainability

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in senior business development or commercial leadership roles
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking ability
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to analyse market data and financial performance metrics
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities

What Success Looks Like

• Sustainable revenue growth and market expansion
• Strong commercial partnerships and client retention
• Improved strategic alignment across commercial functions
• Successful delivery of long-term business development initiatives
• Increased market presence and competitive positioning