Business Development Assistant.

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000839/SZ

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Business Development Assistant

Stipend: R7000

Location: Pretoria

POSITION INFO:
About the role
This role supports the growth side of the business. You help the company find new opportunities, manage potential clients, and support senior managers with sales, marketing, and admin. It’s a mix of research, communication, coordination, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prospecting & Research: Identify potential clients, investors, and partners through market research to fuel the sales pipeline.
Client Relationship Management: Act as a liaison between potential clients and senior managers, maintaining accurate records of interactions in CRM software (Kadima & WebFin).
Administrative Coordination: Arrange meetings, manage calendars, and ensure compliance with company policies regarding client on boarding and contract management.
Marketing & Events: Support marketing campaigns, attend industry events, and assist with conferences to enhance brand visibility.
Reporting: Compile data on sales activities, client feedback, and market trends to deliver weekly/monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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