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Entrepreneurship Development Manager: Johannesburg

ALX Africa
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Johannesburg City
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience within the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including startup support, incubation, acceleration, or venture-building environments
  • Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with corporates, investors, or ecosystem stakeholders, including designing and delivering B2B events
  • Experience managing end-to-end programmes or cohorts, from recruitment through to graduation, ideally within an accelerator, incubator, or education environment
  • Experience building and growing communities, including designing and delivering in-person and virtual events
  • Strong stakeholder management experience, including engaging alumni, partners, and senior stakeholders to build relationships and surface opportunities
Nice to have
  • Proven experience generating revenue through programme sales, or partnership-driven business development
  • Experience coaching or supporting founders and freelancers, ideally within the African entrepreneurship ecosystem
  • Familiarity with the South African funding landscape, including corporate ESD/B-BBEE, DFI, and grant-funded programme models
  • Experience using CRM systems, learner management systems (LMS), or data dashboards to track programme and revenue performance
  • Prior experience building or scaling a brand within a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation
What the job really is

The Entrepreneurship Development Manager at ALX Ventures will focus on driving revenue generation and building strategic partnerships in South Africa. This role involves managing the Founder and Freelancer Academies, engaging with the community through events, and enhancing alumni relationships. The manager will operate independently to execute a robust operational plan that aligns with ALX Ventures' mission of empowering entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Hybrid work model requires 3 days a week in the hub and regular market engagement
  • The role involves significant independence and self-management
  • Focus on revenue generation may imply pressure to meet targets
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