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Business Developer SETA (JHB)


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Business Developer SETA

JHB

Our client a leading private higher education institution is seeking experienced and results-driven Business Developers SETA to join their expanding team across South Africa.

If you are passionate about business development corporate training skills development and building strategic partnerships this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a respected education provider.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate new business opportunities within the corporate training and skills development sector.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients employers and key stakeholders.

  • Promote SETA-funded programmes learnerships short courses and higher education offerings.

  • Identify and secure new corporate partnerships.

  • Engage with Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) HR departments and decision-makers.

  • Conduct presentations consultations and information sessions.

  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.

  • Meet and exceed monthly business development and revenue targets.

  • Attend networking events industry conferences and exhibitions.

  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports.

  • Stay informed on SETA funding opportunities and industry developments.

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Business Development or Corporate Sales.

  • Experience within the Skills Development Training Learnership Higher Education or SETA environment.

  • Proven track record of achieving business development and sales targets.

  • Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.

  • Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.

  • Self-motivated target-driven and commercially focused.

  • Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport (preferred).

Advantageous
  • Previous experience working with SETAs.

  • Experience selling corporate training or learning solutions.

  • Knowledge of the Skills Development Act.

  • Experience with Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).

  • Experience working with Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs).

  • Learnership and apprenticeship implementation experience.

  • Higher education or private education sector experience.

  • Existing corporate network within HR Learning & Development or Skills Development.

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to join a leading higher education institution.

  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.

  • Initial 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment based on performance and business requirements.

  • Immediate starters will be highly advantageous.

  • Market-related remuneration.

How to Apply

Please email your updated CV to .

Please indicate the following in your application:

  • The position you are applying for (Business Developer SETA).

  • Your preferred location (East London Gqeberha Cape Town Durban Johannesburg or Pretoria).

  • Your notice period or earliest available start date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skills
  • Building
  • Business Development
  • Communication
  • Maximizing Sales
  • Negotiation
  • R
  • SETA
  • Sales
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Techniques

Required Experience:

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