Entrepreneurship Development Manager: Johannesburg
Core
Drive revenue, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem growth for ALX Ventures in South Africa while owning the end-to-end lifecycle of the Founder and Freelancer Academies.
Role type
Entrepreneurship Development Manager (Functional Specialist, non-people manager)
Builds
B2B ecosystem network, B2C founder/freelancer community, and end-to-end academy programmes
Domain
EdTech / Entrepreneurship / South African startup ecosystem
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Business development, stakeholder management, programme leadership, revenue generation, event management, community building, data analysis, strategic planning, alumni engagement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own revenue generation through partnerships, sponsorships, and programme sales; Build and manage corporate, investor, and ecosystem partner networks; Design and execute B2B and B2C events; Manage recruitment, activation, retention, and graduation for Founder and Freelancer Academies; Grow brand visibility through speaking engagements and media; Monitor and report on programme and revenue metrics; Engage alumni to share success stories and foster ecosystem value.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, independent ownership