Remote Part-time Relationships and Growth Lead

An innovative, early-stage technology company is developing a critical communication platform that facilitates collaboration among various professional and institutional teams in the world of neurodiversity. This solution is designed to simplify complex communication workflows and enhance coordination for organisations providing special needs support services. The Relationships and Growth Lead will be responsible for expanding the company's institutional footprint across key metropolitan areas, building a vital pipeline of new partners, and guiding them through the adoption of the platform. This is a part-time, remote role (20 hours per week), though the successful candidate must be based in either Cape Town or the Greater Johannesburg areas to attend essential in-person commitments and stakeholder visits. Permanent, R20 000 per month or pro-rata for reduced hours. Key Responsibilities Identify and approach educational institutions, specialist practices, and support organisations that stand to benefit from the platform. Arrange and lead engaging introductory meetings and presentations to clearly articulate the platform's value proposition. Contribute to the company's go-to-market strategy based on crucial market insights gathered from partner interactions. Run compelling in-person or online platform demonstrations, helping potential partners integrate the solution into their existing workflows and confidently addressing all queries. Support new partner organisations through the entire sign-up, onboarding, and sustained adoption process, driving early engagement and usage. Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with institutional partners, serving as a trusted primary point of contact. Gather feedback and essential insights from the field to inform product and marketing development. Requirements The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a genuine passion for creating systemic change in the support sector. They will possess: A natural ability to build trust easily and connect with people across diverse professions, with proven confidence in presenting to groups and leading strategic conversations. A results-oriented and commercially-aware mindset, comfortable with setting goals and actively managing partnership progress through a defined pipeline. Prior professional or personal experience in a relevant support sector, such as education, specialist care, or related fields. The ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid startup environment. Excellent, professional, and human-centric communication skills. Digital savviness, comfortable with analytics, online CRM tools, and quickly adapting to technical requirements. Previous experience in partnership development, B2B growth, or community building is highly valuable. A stable home office setup with a personal computer and reliable Wi-Fi, and own transport for when client visits are required Benefits Remuneration and Benefits Salary: A competitive part-time rate. Hours: Flexible 2.5 days or 20 hours per week. This may be negotiable for the right person, and salary will be pro-rated. Meaningful Work: The chance to build something that genuinely matters and fundamentally enhances professional collaboration in a vital sector. Startup Culture: An opportunity to be part of an early-stage company where an individual can have a significant impact, offering a flexible, non-corporate dynamic. (Note: Remuneration reflects the current stage of the startup, offering a share in the company's exciting growth trajectory rather than typical corporate perks and a large initial salary.)