Purpose of this role: The Business Development Specialist must have a strong engineering background, managerial qualifications, and extensive knowledge of the drone technology, security, surveillance, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industries. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing business growth strategies, establishing strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and building relationships with private security companies, government departments, public-sector institutions, technology partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Demonstrable understanding of how security companies deploy drones and related technologies for surveillance, perimeter protection, asset monitoring, tactical situational awareness, infrastructure protection, and integrated security operations. Qualifications: Degree Engineering, preferably Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aeronautical, Systems, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline. Postgraduate qualification, MBA, project management qualification, or equivalent managerial training will be highly advantageous. Responsibilities: 5 years plus experience in business development in Drones unmanned aerial systems, technical sales, strategic account management, or commercial management within an engineering, technology, security, robotics, or aviation-related environment. Direct experience with drone service providers, security companies operating drone fleets, drone manufacturers, systems integrators, or unmanned aviation businesses Experience in mining security, estate security, private security industry using drones for surveillance, monitoring, or other security applications critical infrastructure protection, industrial security, border monitoring, or large-site surveillance. Experience in tender preparation and public-sector procurement. Familiarity with South African aviation regulations and the regulatory requirements applicable to commercial drone operations. Existing relationships with recognised security industry associations, technology suppliers, and relevant public-sector stakeholders