Business Development Manager
Admin & Office Jobs
- Marondera University of Agric…
- Expires 06 Dec 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager is part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for the
identification, development and implementation of new business opportunities in the University.
Reporting to the Director, Research, Innovation and Industrialisation, the Business Development Manager shall be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Engaging with the entire University community to appreciate their capabilities and business ideas
▪ Identification, development and implementation of new business opportunities across the University
▪ Ensuring knowledge transfer and overseeing the formation and commercialisation of business units
▪ Writing business plans which include the financial budget, financial projections and delivery plans
▪ Researching organisations and individuals to identify new leads for business growth
▪ Generating new income streams through development and commercialisation of projects
▪ Engaging industries, businesses and relevant sectors for possible partnerships and building sustainable relationships
▪ Facilitating training of key staff to enhance their skills and build confidence in business management
▪ Prioritisation of business projects that address the National Agenda
▪ Ensuring the diversification of University activities to create new revenue streams
▪ Producing regular reports detailing business performance and identified opportunities
▪ Maintenance of accounting records to inform strategy development and decision making
▪ Any other related duties as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
▪ A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Business Management, Administration or equivalent
▪ A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Business Management
▪ At least five (5) years post-qualification experience
▪ Applicants should be mature and be able to work collaboratively, have critical thinking and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and good organizational skills.
How to Apply
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to:
The Registrar
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 December 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.
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