Africa Employer Partnerships Manager
Quick answer
Generation is hiring a remote Africa Employer Partnerships Manager based in Johannesburg to lead regional employer engagement and business development strategies, with compensation not specified.
- Role
- Africa Employer Partnerships Manager
- Organization
- Generation
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Generation is seeking an Africa Employer Partnerships Manager to lead and scale employer engagement strategies across its African portfolio. The role involves securing multi-country partnerships with multinational employers and driving recruitment demand in new markets like Nigeria. This is a high-impact, hands-on position requiring a blend of strategic business development, enterprise sales, and regional leadership. The successful candidate will report to the Region CEO and help advance Generation's mission of connecting underrepresented job seekers with meaningful employment.
What you'll do
- Secure and manage anchor, multi-country partnerships with multinational employers.
- Drive employer sourcing and vacancy generation in new markets like Nigeria.
- Deliver against defined KPIs including new partnerships, placements, and recruitment conversion rates.
- Manage and grow long-term relationships with existing enterprise partners.
- Recruit and lead a regional team of partnerships associates as the portfolio grows.
What it takes
- 6–12 years of experience in business development, enterprise sales, or partnerships.
- Proven track record of closing deals with large or multinational organizations.
- Experience operating across multiple African markets.
- Ability to balance strategic partnership development with hands-on execution.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and operates as a remote position.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is a 12-month fixed-term employee contract with the potential for extension based on performance and continued funding.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have 6-12 years of experience in business development or enterprise sales, a track record of closing partnerships, and experience working across multiple African markets.
How to apply
Apply directly on Generation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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