Job Title

HOD – Enterprise Development

South Africa, Gauteng
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R110000 - R170000 Per Month
Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Technology
Posted: 4 September 2026

Job Details

 

Senior sales leadership role focused on the private sector, with responsibility for driving revenue, margin, and disciplined execution across a defined vertical segment. The position requires strong account management capability, commercial leadership, and close alignment with senior sales leadership on segment strategy and performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

  • Formulate and implement segment-level strategies to grow sales in the identified private sector vertical
  • Define and execute plans to acquire new customers within the segment
  • Build share of wallet across existing accounts through structured account management
  • Lead a high-performance sales culture supported by a strong sales management process
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to sales teams to support achievement of targets
  • Forecast accurately on a weekly basis to support sales and financial planning
  • Monitor key sales metrics, including pipeline accuracy, forecast accuracy, pipeline coverage, and target achievement
  • Implement performance improvement plans where required
  • Lead strategic customer engagement at C-level within the segment
  • Contribute to commercial negotiations on strategic deals
  • Work closely with senior sales leadership to align segment objectives with wider business strategy
  • Travel regularly to customer sites and industry events

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Grade 12
  • Degree qualification
  • 10+ years of sales experience, including management-level experience
  • Proven track record of managing strategic accounts across public and private enterprise environments
  • Consistent history of achieving sales targets and delivering sales execution
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to delegate effectively and manage performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of ICT products and solutions, including cloud, cybersecurity, and digital
  • Solid knowledge of private sector industries such as retail, FSI, mining, and manufacturing
  • Broad awareness of sector trends and ICT opportunities
  • A postgraduate qualification is advantageous

NICE TO HAVE

  • Established network across private sector industries
  • Postgraduate study in a relevant field

WHY JOIN US

  • Senior leadership position with direct influence over segment sales performance
  • Opportunity to shape strategy across a defined enterprise vertical
  • Exposure to strategic customers, commercial negotiations, and executive-level engagement
  • Role sits within a technology sales environment focused on ICT, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital solutions
  • Apply with your CV to be considered for this senior enterprise sales leadership role.