BUSINESS MANAGER

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), a national not-for-profit organization, is seeking to appoint a Business Manager, with a Marketing Background, to be based in Cape Town. The Business Manager is expected to have strong business acumen and knowledge of innovative marketing methodologies in order to drive, lead and manage the activities associated with the HSFSAs income-generating programmes which serve the strategic direction of the Foundation. He/she is also expected to source “new business’’ and have skills in fund-raising with the purpose of sustaining the Foundation over the long-term. The appointed individual will work with and report directly to the CEO.

Minimum Requirements

• 1. Must be a South African citizen or a Permanent Resident of South Africa
  2. Have a certified Business Management qualification from an accredited higher education institution
  3. At least 3 to 4 years’ business management and marketing experience in the private and/or public sector
  4. Must have strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, commercial understanding and awareness
  5. Must be organised with excellent attention to detail, have strong analytical skills, be computer literate, and have the ability to be flexible in a changing business environment
  6. Must show initiative and have strong leadership skills to instil confidence
  7. Must be well informed about ethical business practice and the regulatory framework governing this practice
  8. Must understand contracting for business and operational requirements of the HSFSA and work with the legal team to solidify agreements
  9. Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  10. Must be willing to also extent his/her responsibilities beyond the office environment if needed (a valid driver’s licence for a manual vehicle obtained in South Africa is required)
  11. Must be willing to travel and drive to various locations to mobilize the business functions

A proven track record in navigating business environments, a marketing qualification and established networks in the private and public sectors will be a definite advantage. The ideal candidate should have a BComm (Marketing) or Business Science Degree.

For more details about this position please contact the CEO via her PA, Ms Snyders, on 021 422 1586. Please send your CV together with the names of three contactable references you have worked with in the last 4 years, via e-mail to the CEO, ***email_hidden*** with [email protected] in copy.

Also send the following documents: a. Certified ID; b. Certified Driver’s License for a Manual Vehicle; c. Certified copies of all the qualifications documented in your CV; d. University Transcripts; and e. A Police Clearance Certificate.

Note: A reference from your line manager from your current or last place of work is essential.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

NOTE: 1. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

2. The Foundation reserves the right to not appoint for this position