Head of Project Development

Recruiter:

TalentCru

Job Ref:

IDC00496

Date posted:

Friday, February 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

The Head of Project Development will be instrumental in driving the Localisation Support Fundâ€™s (LSF) mission by identifying, developing, and executing high- impact localisation projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional business development skills, a strong ability to build lasting relationships across diverse stakeholders, and the capability to translate strategic objectives into tangible outcomes that enhance South Africaâ€™s industrial growth and localisation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Identification and Execution: Lead the identification, development, and execution of high-impact localisation projects, ensuring alignment with LSFâ€™s strategic objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, government oï¬ƒcials, and public- private partnerships.
Sector Collaboration: Partner with sector experts to identify opportunities that catalyse industrial growth and localisation efforts.
Proposal Development: Develop robust project proposals, including financial models and impact assessments, and present them for project committee approval.
Project Delivery: Oversee the execution of approved projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Project Developers, fostering a results-driven and high-performance
Network Development: Build and maintain a network of industry, finance, and consulting professionals to inform project development and
Key Business Partner: Act as a key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring project initiatives align with broader organisational objectives.

Key Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 8â€“10 years of experience in senior business development, consulting, or project development roles in finance, consulting, or engineering industries.
Proven track record of developing and executing complex, high-impact
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and build partnerships across sectors.

Key Competencies

Strong business development acumen with proven experience in identifying and executing high-value opportunities.
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse groups toward shared
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability to deliver impactful
Expertise in project development and management, including financial modelling and impact assessment.
Experience in leading and inspiring high-performing teams in dynamic
Familiarity with South Africaâ€™s manufacturing, industrial, and localisation landscape is a strong advantage.

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