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Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Commercial Manager (Special Projects) to be based in our Team Support Office in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
The Commercial Manager (Special Projects) will provide dedicated commercial, analytical and project management support to the Group Chief Operating Officer across the Group's various businesses and operational functions. The role is responsible for independently investigating complex business challenges, identifying commercial opportunities, evaluating strategic initiatives and leading selected cross-functional projects. The successful candidate must be able to translate broad business objectives or challenges into structured investigations, engage relevant stakeholders, analyse information and develop commercially sound recommendations.
With Hollywoodbets You Will:
Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring:
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial management, business analysis, management consulting, corporate strategy, financial management, business improvement or project leadership.
- Demonstrated experience conducting commercial investigations and developing business cases.
- Experience working across multiple departments or business functions.
- Strong exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, profitability assessments and investment evaluations.
- Proven ability to manage projects independently and engage senior stakeholders.
A Bonus To Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics or a related field.
- A postgraduate qualification, MBA or relevant professional qualification.
- Project management or business analysis qualifications
- Experience in a large, diversified or fast-paced business environment
- Experience in gaming, technology, financial services, telecommunications or consumer-facing businesses
What You’ll Do For The Brand:
Commercial Analysis and Business Investigations
- Conduct detailed investigations into commercial, financial and operational performance across Group businesses.
- Analyse revenue, profitability, costs, productivity and other relevant business performance indicators.
- Identify underlying causes of business performance challenges and recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate business processes, operating models and commercial practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to obtain and validate information.
- Present findings, recommendations and supporting financial analysis to executive management.
Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives
- Lead and coordinate special projects assigned by the Group COO.
- Develop project objectives, scopes, timelines, deliverables and implementation plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and resolve obstacles affecting project delivery.
- Ensure that projects deliver measurable commercial or operational benefits.
- Facilitate the successful handover of completed initiatives to the relevant business or operational owners.
Business Cases and Commercial Evaluations
- Prepare and critically assess business cases for proposed investments, products, services and initiatives.
- Evaluate financial feasibility, expected returns, costs, risks and alternative solutions.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and develop financial models to support investment decisions.
- Assess supplier proposals, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
- Undertake post-implementation reviews to determine whether expected commercial benefits have been achieved.
Business Improvement and Cost Optimisation
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
- Review business processes, resource utilisation and cost structures.
- Investigate opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance.
- Support the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives.
- Track and validate commercial benefits arising from approved initiatives.
New Business Opportunities and Strategic Development
- Conduct feasibility assessments for potential new products, services, markets and business ventures.
- Research market conditions, competitive environments and commercial opportunities.
- Support preliminary commercial assessments of acquisitions, partnerships and strategic investments.
- Develop recommendations and business plans for viable opportunities.
- Coordinate input from relevant internal specialists and external advisers where required.
Executive Reporting and Decision Support
- Prepare concise, high-quality reports, presentations and recommendations for the Group COO and executive management.
- Convert complex business information into clear findings, options and recommended actions.
- Provide independent commercial perspectives on significant business challenges and proposals.
- Track the progress and outcomes of assigned executive initiatives.
- Undertake confidential or time-sensitive assignments as directed by the Group COO.
What You’ll Bring To The Team:
- Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess business performance, identify commercial opportunities and recommend improvements.
- Demonstrate strong financial and analytical skills, including revenue analysis, profitability assessments, cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills, with the ability to independently plan, coordinate and deliver projects from initiation through to implementation.
- Demonstrate effective stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments, business units and functional areas.
- Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate broad business objectives into structured investigations and actionable plans.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly when dealing with complex or ambiguous business challenges.
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative, accountability and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!
Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.
Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
About Us
Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.
We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.
At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.
The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!
