Job Description
Durban based | Hybrid (Work from Home + Office + Client Sites)
Why Join Us?
A fast-moving management consulting firm unlocking jobs and building a globally competitive manufacturing economy.
This is high-impact work.
Real businesses. Real contracts. Real economic change.
Expect variety, challenge, growth — and the chance to shape South Africa’s production-led future.
The Role
You will work on structured supplier development programmes that help high-potential SMEs secure commercial contracts and deliver excellence.
This is a hands-on consulting role with genuine scope to grow.
What we do?
We build dignity and opportunity through sustainable, production-led economies.
We partner with public and private sector leaders to:
• Strengthen manufacturing competitiveness
• Unlock cash flow and profitability
• Improve sustainability and resilience
• Solve complex industrial challenges
What will you be doing?
Using a clear, proven methodology, you will:
• Engage corporates to define requirements and confirm supplier-investment funding
• Identify and assess suppliers for strategic fit and readiness
• Design capability upgrade programmes
• Coordinate partners and beneficiaries to enable commercial outcomes
• Productise solutions for scale
• Monitor, evaluate and improve programme performance
Who are you?
• Want to drive employment and economic growth in South Africa
• Are positive, energetic and solutions-focused
• Think independently and act decisively
• Understand commercial pressures and incentives
• Move comfortably from boardroom to factory floor
• Communicate confidently — phone, presentation, facilitation
• Are intellectually curious and constantly learning
• Work hard — and enjoy doing it
Requirements:
Essential:
• 3+ years in management consulting, enterprise/supplier development, or similar
• Minimum Honours degree (leading university)
Advantageous:
• Experience integrating suppliers into corporate supply chains
• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of manufacturing sectors and corporate procurement
What we offer?
• Private drive. Social impact. Commercial pace with national significance.
• Hybrid flexibility. Deep work at home. Collaboration in-office. Impact at clients.
• Performance rewards. Discretionary bonuses and rapid growth for high performers.
• High-energy culture. Immersive induction, weekly huddles, visible wins.
APPLY NOW
Please send your full CV to Precious@tsrecruitment.co.za with a subject line of Supplier Development Consultant
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