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COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

 


 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: MARITIME AND LOGISTICS

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Business Development Manager is accountable to the Executive Manager - BD.

 

MANDATE

To identify, develop, package, and promote investment opportunities in the maritime and logistics sector, contributing to the growth of the Coega SEZ, supporting national and provincial economic goals, and advancing the CDC’s business development objectives through investor attraction, strategic project development, and stakeholder engagement.

 

DESCRIPTION

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Business Opportunity Identification

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in maritime, logistics and related subsectors.
  • Conduct sector-specific and cross-sectoral opportunity analyses, including viability and competitor analysis.
  • Identify potential downstream and upstream opportunities in the relevant sectors.

Project Development and Packaging

  • Develop and package investment proposals, business cases and strategic projects.
  • Coordinate/package solutions including costing, commercialisation, and funding models for potential clients.
  • Package project for internal governance structure notification and for project approval.

Investment Promotion and Marketing

  • Promote the Coega SEZ and its maritime and logistics offering to national and international investors focusing on industry specific sector or across industries.
  • Assist in preparing and negotiate proposals to investors.
  • Represent CDC at industry engagements and investment forums.

Sector and Strategy Development

  • Develop and implement sector-specific development strategies for maritime and logistics.
  • Assist in risk analysis, and due diligence for strategic initiatives.
  • Institutionalise sector knowledge to support ongoing innovation and responsiveness.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

  • Build and manage relationships with government entities, SOEs, and industry bodies.
  • Facilitate collaboration with key role-players to support sector growth.
  • Ensure responsive and sustained engagement with existing and potential investors.

Funding Mobilisation

  • Identify funding sources and structure funding packages for strategic projects.
  • Liaise with public and private financing institutions to support project implementation.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing and delivering business development projects.
  • Contribute to cross-functional planning and alignment within the CDC.
  • Share knowledge and mentor junior staff in the business development unit.

 

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 

Educational Qualifications

  • Essential : Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Commercial, Engineering or Maritime fields.
  • Preferred: Postgraduate qualification in Business, Engineering advantageous.

Experience

  • Essential: Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in business development or investment promotion.
  • Preferred: Industry experience in maritime/logistics or SEZ/infrastructure development an advantage.

Competencies

  • Proven investment promotion and project packaging skills
  • Experience in conceptualisation and development of projects and investment strategies
  • Sector strategy development
  • Strong research and analysis capabilities
  • Stakeholder management and negotiation
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Knowledge of property development
  • Applied knowledge of SEZ regulations and national industrial strategies.

Licences, Registrations & Certifications

  • Essential: Valid Driver’s License (Code B).
  • Preferred: Project Management certification advantage.

 

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance is monitored regularly at both an individual and a team level, in accordance with the CDC’s performance management system and control measures relevant to the position.

 

CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2026

 

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

 

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za  

 

LOCATION: Gqeberha - Head Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

GRADE: D2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

To assist in engagements related to new business, by supporting negotiations, developing commercial models, and executing business opportunities that contribute to the CDC’s objectives, especially financial viability, while accounting for financial, tax, technical, legal, and environmental considerations.

 

MANDATE

Support the Unit in negotiations with potential partners on behalf of the CDC.

 

DESCRIPTION

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Business Negotiations and Contracts

  • Support the Unit in negotiations with potential partners on behalf of the CDC.
  • Participate in the development of contract documents in consultation with CDC Legal Services.

Commercialisation and Business Modelling

  • Develop business models that allow services, products, and partnerships on a commercial basis.
  • Assess the viability of partnership/products and or services rendered.
  • Participate in commercialisation of services /partnerships within and external to the SEZ.

Project Development and Execution

  • Identify and implement new projects both inside and outside the SEZ.
  • Execute projects from inception to implementation and/or operation.
  • Develop project submissions for internal committees in line with CDC project development framework and policies.

Strategic Proposal Development

  • Support the Unit to develop appropriate solutions and proposals for potential partners or projects.

Funding Sourcing and Applications

  • Identify funding sources and options in collaboration with the Capital Funding Unit.
  • Develop funding applications and models to support commercial opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership

  • Influence and coordinate cross-functional teams in delivering business opportunities.
  • Maintain strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities.

 

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Finance, Commerce, any related or equivalent.

Experience

  • 7 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience in commercialisation of enterprises/services.
  • Experience in business analysis and business plan development.
  • Experience creating/reviewing financial models for ventures.
  • Experience in marketing diverse product lines.

Competencies

  • Ability to turn ideas into viable business proposals
  • Strong negotiation and management skills
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Licences, Registrations & Certifications

  • Project Management Certification; Valid Driver’s Licence.

 

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance is monitored regularly at both an individual and a team level, in accordance with the CDC’s performance management system and control measures relevant to the position.

 

CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2026

 

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

 

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

 

LOCATION: Gqeberha - Head Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

GRADE: D2

 

 

 

 

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