Operations

Business Development Specialist

FlySafair·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 4, 2026

Description

  • Coordinate and drive the commercial elements of key contracts and products within the commercial partner landscape;
  • Ensure that all requirements are executed optimally;
  • Ensure that systems and procedures are put in place;
  • Drive key micro-business areas and commercial contracts within the airline, with a specific focus on revenue partnership and management of key products;
  • Monitor or coordinate the integration and utilisation of APIs, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal functionality;
  • Ensure business requirements are effectively met through ongoing engagement with partners and internal stakeholders, while managing and coordinating the end-to-end integration of new API partners and the optimisation and maintenance of existing integrations;
  • Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships that enhance our services;
  • Negotiate with partners to establish mutually beneficial agreements, focusing on pricing, terms, and conditions;
  • Understand aviation systems and technologies, enabling effective communication with technical teams and partners;
  • Utilise data analytics to evaluate API performance and partnership effectiveness, making data-driven decisions for improvements;
  • Skilfully handle conflicts and disputes within partnerships, striving for resolution while safeguarding our interests;
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Marketing, and Sales, to ensure successful partnership integration;
  • Build relationships and collaborate with internal departments and external partners;
  • Ensure API partnerships are managed, and additional API and new distribution partners are contracted;
  • Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly business development, sales, and commercial performance reports within agreed timelines;
  • Analyse commercial and operational data to identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action;
  • Compile and maintain management dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries to support commercial decision-making;
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of business development and commercial reporting information for internal stakeholders;
  • Ability to use basic business software and management reporting.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
  • Degree in B.Com, Business Science or B.Eng (Alternatively an Industrial Engineer with an interest and aptitude for Commercial Management) (Essential);
  • 5 years' relevant experience in a similar role or related (Essential);
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
  • Knowledge in Business Administration or Business Operations;
  • Knowledge of E-Commerce;
  • Knowledge of Business Process;
  • Stakeholder engagement;
  • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Project Management;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Able to handle sensitive and confidential information;
  • Negotiating skills;
  • A knack for navigating the intricacies of partnerships.

Personal Attributes:

  • Ability to work in a team and independently;
  • Internal and external networking;
  • Business acumen;
  • Integrity and values;
  • Results driven;
  • Professional;
  • Immaculate time keeping;
  • Proactive.

Closing Date: 4 November 2026

Key skills

MatricBachelors

At a glance

Company

FlySafair

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 4, 2026

Created

October 28, 2026