PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd Private Bag X187 Pretoria 0001 Republic of South Africa
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: QUALITY ANALYST X2 Job Grade: D1- D3 (Ref: LQA01, UQA02) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field • Certified Tester • Minimum 7 years of Quality Assurance experience, at least 3 must be in financial services. • Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing. • Experience in documenting and testing complex test scenarios. • Working knowledge of test management software • Understanding of software development and languages (incl. SQL). • Experience with test management tools (e.g., GitLab, Quality Center, Micro Focus,). • Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer, Playwright). • Good knowledge of agile practices and experience with agile planning tools (e.g., Jira). • ITIL Foundation Duties: • Review and analyze business requirements as well as system specifications. • Collaborate with agile team members and other product stakeholders to plan and execute testing (e.g., regression, functional, data validation, system integration, load/scalability, stress and/or performance tests) for new and existing product features and/or functionality, as per business and technical requirements. • Work closely with agile development teams to design testing strategies and integrate testing into the development process. • Plan, create, execute, and test cases/scripts (preferably automated), working with business partners, developers, and other stakeholders. • Support user acceptance testing conducted by business partners or end users. • Review developers’ test plans to ensure comprehensive coverage. • Document, analyze and report (oral and written) test results (including bugs) and recommend corrective action. • Isolate, reproduce, manage, and maintain defects and test case databases, and verify fixes. • Work with relevant teams to troubleshoot issues. • Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing. • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. • Identify tests to perform to ensure end-to-end service performance from key stakeholder perspective. • Facilitate the study of problems and needs to determine how the system testing assures information technology can best solve the problems and accomplish improvements in the business. • Identify opportunities for process improvement or process re-engineering as well as software optimisation. • Conduct sprint estimation, planning, and managing development tasks as well as report in progress as per Sprint predetermined frequencies. • Advise on solutions to conform to best practices. • Compliance with PIC policies, procedures and standards. • Maintain, share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to Business and IT stakeholders. Competencies and skills: • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Good interpersonal skills • Good analytical skills • Have assertive nature • Be customer service oriented • Be able to handle excessive pressure • Be willing to adapt to change when required • Be deadline driven • Ability to document and troubleshoot errors, with attention to detail With the PIC having topped the R2 trillion marks in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. Closing Date: 13 November 2023 PIC is an equal opportunities employer. Please email a copy of your comprehensive CV to Recruitment1@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from D1 – D3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements Privacy Notice. By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application. The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities, including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: COMMITTEE OFFICER Job Grade: * C3 – D2 (Ref: 11/23) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • Grade 12 with a Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) certification, BCom or Project Management related qualification with 3-5 years relevant experience in Company Secretary and/or asset management environment • Knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements relevant and applicable to the PIC, including Companies Act • Computer Literacy and Minute taking experience Duties: • Administer, coordinate, and attend to the activities related to various committees, including but not limited to Risk, Portfolio (Investment) Management, Human Resources (Employment Equity, Bursaries) • Drafting of agendas and minutes for the above Committee meetings • Compiling a summary of decisions taken at meetings and Reports for the Chairpersons of the Committees for submission to the Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee and staff • Maintaining and distribution of meeting material • Draft, review and maintain allocated Committees Charters on an annual basis • Undertake any ad hoc duties as required by the Secretariat Department Key Competencies: • Business writing skills • Computer Skills • Communication Skills • Minute taking experience • Project management capabilities • Administration Skills With the PIC having topped the R2.5 trillion mark in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. Closing Date: 13 November 2023 PIC is an equal opportunity employer. Please forward the copies of your comprehensive CV’s to Recruitment5@pic.org.za *Grade range is from C3 – D2 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. Privacy Notice: By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application.
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) manages investments on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Compensation Fund and other public sector entities. The organisation is one of the largest investment managers in the country and on the African continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: MULTI-MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MARKETS ANALYST X2 (Ref: MMPMA031123) Job Grade: *C3-D1 Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: • BCom degree in Investment /Financial Management / Economics or BSc degree in Mathematics / Statistics • FAIS RE5 Certificate or must be obtained within 6 months of employment • At least 2 to 3 years investment industry experience Preferred Qualifications: • BCom Honours degree in Investment /Financial Management / Economics or BSc Honours degree in Mathematics / Statistics • CFA or CA (SA) Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement: • Investment and economic knowledge • Thorough and accurate analysis • Excellent quantitative skills (including Excel and other risk tools) • Good Writing/Presentation skills • Ability to interpret and make recommendations on research and analysis • Knowledge of financial markets/instruments/regulations, economic theories and relationships, valuation tools. • Thorough understanding of investment managers’ investment disciplines and their expected portfolio characteristics and investment activities GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Producing monitoring reports on qualitative and quantitative factors (minutes, risk and performance reports) • Screen and analyse potential managers w.r.t qualitative and quantitative factors (using Databases like Wilshire and eVestment) to produce reports for analysis • Produce Risk and Return analysis of existing managers relative to peer groups, industry and composites. • Produce reports for clients and internal committees, i.e. Portfolio Management Committee and Investment Committee • Researching and evaluating investment strategies, ideas and concepts • Management fee calculations COMPETENCIES: • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) • Ability to present and communicate information • Writing and Reporting • Problem-solving skills and ability to innovate • Good Interpersonal skills • Ability to plan and organise • Work efficiently under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines • Performance and result oriented • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to make sound decisions The PIC assets under management are nearly R2.6 trillion across listed and unlisted investments. The firm prides itself in its diversity, excellence, and commitment to contribute positively to society in all its activities. The PIC offers unparallel exposure to investment markets, industries, sectors and is globally recognised as a leading investment firm when it comes to Responsible Investing. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and are committed to making a difference - we look forward to your application. Closing Date: 09 November 2023 PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be done in line with PIC’s Employment Equity Plan. Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV quoting “MMPMA031123” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from C3-D1 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: VALUATION ANALYST (12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Job Grade: * D1 – D5 (Ref: VALA 001) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • BCom Degree in Finance or Commerce • 2-5 years experience in Valuations • Knowledge of unlisted valuations and financial modelling • Knowledge of Financial Analysis and interpretation • Exposure to assets management experience Duties: • Perform quarterly valuations • Prepare loan amortization on a monthly basis • Present at the Valuations Committee • Attend to all queries relating to valuations • Prepare presentations for the clients • Hold discussions with management of the investee companies to have a better understanding of the investments. • Facilitate annual external valuations process with external providers and offer them support where required Competencies and skills: • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Problem-solving and analytical skills • Attention to Detail • Ability to work under pressure • Have good planning and organisational skill • Presentation Skills • Time Management • Performance and result-orientated • Team player With the PIC having topped the R2,4 trillion marks in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. Closing Date: 10 November 2023 PIC is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward the copies of your comprehensive CVs to: Recruitment 2@pic.gov.za *Grade range is from D1 – D5 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. Privacy Notice. Your job application may contain personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA). By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time by emailing the email address provided in the job advert, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application.
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