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Mondi BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Richards Bay

INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER
IN A DYNAMIC INDUSTRY

BECOME PART OF THE EXCITING MONDI FAMILY.

The following position is available at Mondi Zimele in Richards Bay or Pietermaritzburg:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Key performance areas: Be responsible for the development and support of emerging small businesses in the Mondi forestry value chain with the aim of promoting empowerment, job creation and local economic development, including: • Identifying and evaluating sustainable business opportunities and entrepreneurs, whilst leveraging Mondi`s technical, economic and land holdings potential • Preparing and presenting business plans and funding/investment proposals • Developing a sound knowledge of the client’s business through a process of research, information gathering and consultation utilising a broad industry network • Providing practical assistance to the development of the entrepreneurs and businesses • Conducting monthly management meetings to discuss and monitor progress and create structured business development plans with the entrepreneurs to assist in improving all aspects of the day-to-day operations in the company, including cash flow management, HR, Finance and Operations • Assisting entrepreneurs with general compliance and all other legal and governance requirements • Ensuring recovery of invested funds and taking remedial action to address shortfalls.

Requirements: • A relevant business-related qualification, preferably at postgraduate level
• A minimum of 5 years’ business management experience • A strong systems and process background • Knowledge of the forestry value chain and small business management would be an advantage • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Results driven, entrepreneurial and able to operate at various levels • The ability to develop strong relationships within a diverse network
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial and solutions orientated.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed applicants.

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