Job Description
GGF AFRICA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Advisory | Harare, Zimbabwe | Full-time | Business Development Team
GGF AFRICA is growing its advisory pipeline and regional footprint. This is where new mandates begin.
GGF AFRICA is a multidisciplinary advisory firm delivering Management Consulting, Corporate Finance & Transaction Advisory, Infrastructure & PPP Advisory and Corporate Restructuring across Zimbabwe and Africa. We are looking for a commercially minded Business Development Associate to identify, develop and convert new opportunities, from identifying the opportunity to contributing to winning the mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Opportunity Identification & Prospecting: research clients, projects, tenders and transactions; build target lists and support outreach.
* Market Intelligence: track economic, sector and procurement developments and turn them into actionable opportunities.
* Proposal & BD Coordination: prepare EOIs, proposals, pitch decks and tenders, coordinating inputs from technical teams.
* Client & Relationship Management: support meetings, presentations and follow-ups; spot opportunities for additional GGF AFRICA services.
* Pipeline & Reporting: keep the pipeline accurate; track leads, engagements, proposals and mandates won.
* Partnerships & Market Presence: research strategic partners and support conferences, roadshows and networking.
Qualifications and Experience
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* Qualifications: a relevant first degree from a recognised institution.
* Experience: 1–3 years in consulting, banking, corporate finance, investment, professional services, research, sales or BD; transaction advisory, PPP or development finance exposure is a plus.
* Analytical: strong research skills and a good grasp of financial and commercial concepts.
* Communicator: excellent writing and presentation skills; confident with senior stakeholders.
* Organised: manages multiple deadlines with attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
* Digitally Fluent: strong MS Office and AI tool skills; CRM or project management experience is an advantage.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 25 September 2026
WHY THIS ROLE?
Early-career exposure to senior executives, investors, financial institutions, government and major transactions.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Identify opportunities → initiate engagement → support proposals → follow through → contribute to winning mandates.
How to Apply
INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE?
Complete the application questionnaire and upload your CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly.
Apply now:
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