Head of Project Development

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa IDC Full time

**Synopsis**
The Head of Project Development will be instrumental in driving the Localisation Support Fund’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 Africa’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 LSF’s strategic objectives.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, 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.

**Qualification and Experience**
**Key Qualifications**:

- Postgraduate degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 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.

**Job Requirements**
**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 Africa’s manufacturing, industrial, and localisation landscape is a strong advantage.

Job Reference: IDC00496

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