Strategic Partnerships Analyst
Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg (In-office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services | Tax Recovery | Partnership Strategy
About the Role
WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a global leader in tax recovery and compliance to recruit a Strategic Partnerships Analyst. This role is ideal for a commercially driven, analytical professional eager to support and expand a thriving partner ecosystem. You'll be central to the growth of referral and strategic partnerships by delivering research, reporting, and pipeline support that drives revenue and partner success.
You’ll work closely with teams across partnerships, sales, and marketing, contributing to acquisition, onboarding, and activation strategies while gaining exposure to high-impact commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Research, analyse, and map potential referral and strategic partners
Support outreach and engagement with prospective partners
Track partner-generated opportunities through the pipeline and coordinate internally
Assist in the onboarding and enablement of strategic partners
Analyse deal progression and provide insights on sales challenges
Monitor partner activity, manage CRM reporting, and forecast revenue trends
Develop joint campaigns with marketing (e.g., webinars, press releases)
Prepare partner-facing materials including case studies and proposals
Maintain dashboards to report on key performance metrics and revenue
What You’ll Bring
2-3 years of experience in partnerships, sales support, client services, or commercial analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and project management skills
Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce is a plus)
Familiarity with withholding tax recovery is advantageous
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Nice to Have
Experience in global finance, tax compliance, or logistics
Knowledge of performance reporting and data visualization tools
Experience producing partner-facing collateral or co-marketing content
What’s On Offer
High-impact role within a global team driving strategic partnerships
Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional exposure
Access to career development opportunities and performance recognition
Fun, high-energy environment with perks including shorter Fridays, daily coffee, book club, and more
Company Culture
The organisation lives by five core values: excellence, with a relentless pursuit of exceptional results; freedom and responsibility, where empowerment is balanced with accountability; innovation, through embracing change and smarter delivery; collaboration, focused on collective success through shared effort; and integrity, building trust through honesty and principled actions. You’ll love working here if you thrive in a performance-driven culture that values curiosity, laughter, and continuous improvement.
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.