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To manage the effective functioning of the office of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) by providing professional executive assistance, strategy organisational and administrative support to the GCEO as well as Executive team, whilst maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality, sophistication and protocol for the role. Improve and safeguard the GCEO office and show professionalism and honesty in all contacts and conversations with internal and external stakeholders. This role involves managing the GCEO’s office operations, coordinating strategic and administrative activities, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the GCEO’s time and operational requirements are effectively managed.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the GCEO's Office

• Serve as key contact and coordination point in the Office of the GCEO, managing information flows, facilitating, and coordinating information-sharing with other stakeholders

• Oversee timeous coordination of all reports for the GCEO from programmes, projects, and departments, prepare pre-meeting briefings, undertake research, and ensure actions are completed on time

• Ensure that reports required by the GCEO are submitted as required

• Facilitate end-to-end coordination of the GCEO’s schedule, correspondence, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, communications and other bu siness requirements

• Prepare and/or review written correspondence, organisational communication messages & presentations submitted to the GCEO’s office prior to submission to the GCEO for further inputs and approval

• Support the GCEO to manage confidential matters effectively and ensure all communications are handled sensitively

• Ensure the GCEO is briefed on key priority matters as required in liaison with other functional areas

• Create and manage an effective e-filing system for the GCEO (emails and other electronic documents) that is easily understandable and accessible

• Support leadership team members with queries, documents, GCEO availability, and other relevant requests

• Receive and host visitors to the GCEO Office, or for Board/Leadership meetings

• Provide guidance and expertise relative to the smooth and efficient functioning of the GCEO’s office and suggestions for othe r functional areas

• Lead and track the implementation of the decisions taken at GCEO's various meetings and forums

• Develop, implement, and manage an effective & efficient documentation flow in the office of the GCEO and coordination of inputs from other divisions/BU’s for compilation of final reports

• Act as the first point of contact, representative and information source for the GCEO’s office

• Facilitate collaboration and interaction as well as communication between the GCEO and all critical stakeholders

• Timeous coordination of responses to parliamentary questions and information required by the Minister

• Liaise and interface with relevant internal & external stakeholders, i.e suppliers, customers, senior government officials, other executives, conveying information accurately, professionally and courteously, whilst maintaining the required level of confidentiality

• Screen all incoming calls of the GCEO, an in a professional manner take messages, or direct messages or calls to the correct role players

• Arrange catering requirements for meetings when required and ensure dietary requirements of stakeholders are taken into account

• Attend to escalated queries from various internal and external stakeholders and prioritise queries in terms of urgency for the GCEO to address

• Attend to all queries addressed to the office of the GCEO, re-direct stakeholders if matters are escalated to the GCEO but can be resolved by another manager / representative

• Liaise with Executives/Senior Management on outstanding documentation/submissions & other relevant business matters to ensure that deadlines are met

• Organise and coordinate high-level meetings, executive sessions, and stakeholder events

• Prepare agendas, minutes, and action logs, ensuring timely follow-up

• Support logistics for GCEO-led engagements, conferences, and official events

• Build and maintain sound relations with all relevant stakeholders such as the Board members, other Executives, general employees in facilitating activities from the GCEO’s office and ensure deadlines are met, and all queries directed to the GCEO’s office are attended to

• Coordinate and manage all parliamentary responses directed to office of the GCEO

• Set the standard of executive office protocal, e.g. the way things are done in terms of the executive office management processes and pracitses, including stakeholder relation management in the context of executive assistance and ensure that the required protocal is followed at all times

• Ensure accountability and reporting on all costs incurred against the approved budget

• Provide input into the annual planning and budget development to support the effective functioning of the office of the GCEO

• Manage the budget of the Office of the GCEO

• Ensure all procurement related initiatives are in line with the approval delegation of authority and within approved budget (inclusive of VAT)

• In consultation with the GCEO, prepare procurement plans and demand management plans for the office of the GCEO

• Coordinate resources to gather information and prepare first draft of various reports which include, but not limited to the folllowing:

 Board packs, executive reports, and briefing documents

 Track progress on key projects, commitments, and follow-ups required by the GCEO

 Provide administrative support in strategic initiatives driven by the GCEO’s Office

 Prepare presentations and reports for the GCEO with limited inputs provided

 Develop and ensure sufficient internal control measures, adherence to PFMA, SAFCOL policies and other relevant legislation or regulations

• Develop and manage the required policies and processes to ensure a robust governance environment and compliance in the GCEO's office

• Allocate tasks to direct reports and manage delivery thereof

• Ensure all direct reports clearly understand roles and responsibilities

• Mentor and coach direct reports, where required

• Ensure all direct reports have contracted on the SAFCOL performance management system and manage all performance issues promptly

• Ensure performance discussions are held on regular basis and in line with the SAFCOL performance cycle

• Ensure PDP`s are submitted at the time of contracting for training purposes

• Promote a culture of professionalism, confidentiality, service excellence & high-performance in the office of the GCEO in line with the SAFCOL ethics and values

Requirements:

• Degree in Office Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent (NQF Level 7)

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Executive Office Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations/Public Affairs experience in a Government or Corporate environment

• Understanding of protocol matters with regard to government, parliament and other key stakeholders

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital collaboration tools

• Postgraduate Degree in Business Management, Public Administration or equivalent (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage

• Chartered Institute of Secretaries Diploma, Secretarial Certificate, or Corporate Governance/CSI Certificate will be an added advantage

• Prior experience supporting a GCEO, Board, or C-Suite Executives will be an added advantage

• Valid driver’s license

Leadership Competencies

• Operational Delivery

• Self-Awareness

• Leading Others

• Driving Change

• Organisational Agility

• Political Savvy

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to Detail

• Communication (Verbal & Written)

• Confidentiality & Ethics

• Time Management

• Planning & Organising (Prioritising)

• Emotional Intelligence

• Interpersonal & Relationship Building

• Conflict Resolution

• Adaptability/Resilient & Flexible

• Reliability & Discretion

• Ability to Work Under Pressure, Manage Multiple Priorities & Meet Tight Deadlines

• Proactive, Resourceful & Solutions-Oriented

Technical Competencies

• Report Writing & Presentation

• Financial & Budget Management

• Regulatory & Governance Compliance

• Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Project Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Technology Proficiency

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other role/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:

Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 082 079 1092

Closing Date: 26 June 2026

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Published on: June 24, 2026

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES - 24 JUNE 2026

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

Published on: June 24, 2026

NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF) VACANCIES - 24 JUNE 2026

NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)

INVESTMENT PRINCIPAL

Listing reference: nef_000182

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 29 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Investment consultancy

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To oversee implementation of TWR portfolio decisions through management of TWR team. Supports team at committee presentations, quality checks to ensure transactions are optimally structured and are in line with NEF requirements, ensure departmental targets are met and assist the TWR Manager in implementation department strategy.

Job description

1. Turnarounds

Oversee the development of operational turnaround strategies for investees;
Provide strategic guidance to the TWR Investment Associates in formulating solutions;
Oversee the implementation of the formulated turnaround plan in the business;
Introduce investors or strategic partners to the business;
Provide access to new markets from networks;
Ensure quality of output.

2. Business Rescue

Oversee business rescue proceedings where applicable to investees;
Provide expert advice on formulation of the business rescue plan;
Perform role of Chief Restructuring Officer in the business if required;
Advise on the acceptance or rejection of the business rescue plan;
Monitor or be engaged in the implementation of the Business Rescue Plan;
Ensure that the NEF’s position is protected in the business rescue process.

3. Debt Restructuring

Oversee the restructuring of the exposure of clients that are experiencing financial difficulties where such businesses have long-term financial viability and where liquidation is not a beneficial solution;
Restructure to reduce impairments and/or write-offs;
Review and monitor the business financial performance;
Review and monitor collection;
Interface with other stakeholders for decision making;
Manage non-performing loans until the investee has been stabilized or until the client has been handed over to Legal.

4. Workouts

Oversee workouts with regards to transactions where no turnaround is possible;
Devise workout solutions in the best interests of the NEF;
Monitor collection in line with the workout approval.

5. Investment Reporting

Development and continuous improvement of reporting templates;
Review committee submissions and presentations to ensure good quality;
Prepare committee papers where required on TWR matters for consideration.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in deal making environment;
Minimum of 3 years people management experience;
Strong Due Diligence analysis and exposure;
Solid Financial Modelling skills;
In-depth Business Turnarounds and Restructures experience.

Qualification Requirements

B. Com Hons Degree with specialization in Accounting and/or Business Finance;
CA (SA) or MBA an advantage.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

Analysis and Attention to Detail
Conceptual / Big Picture Thinking
Creative / Innovation
Judgement and Decision Making
Problem Solving & Learning Agility
Strategic thinking

Intrapersonal Competencies

Assertiveness
Drive and Result Orientation
Ethical Judgement
Excellent / Quality Orientation
Resilience and Stress Management
Rule Orientation
Time and Self- Management

Interpersonal Competencies

Building Strategic Relationships/ Networking
Customer Service Orientation
Engaging Diversity
Interpersonal Agility
Teamwork

Functional Competencies

Anticipating and Managing Change
Business insight and Risk Awareness
Commercial and Financial Acumen
Consulting / Advising
Mathematical Acumen
Research Competencies
Process & Tech Competence
Programme & Project Management

APPLY

LEGAL ADVISOR - LITIGATION

Listing reference: nef_000181

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 29 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Attorneyship (Lawyers)

Location: Sandton

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide sound legal support to post investment monitoring where there are emerging defaults on loan servicing, active involvement in deal re-structuring, understand and analyse the commercial aspects of the transaction and give expert legal solutions. This role is for a duration of six (06) months Fixed-Term Contract.

Job description

To provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the NEF in particular the Post Investment Department and Turnarounds, Workouts & Restructures Department;
To provide legal input to submissions papers on existing investments prepared for the Portfolio Management Committee and other committees where relevant;
To implement and monitor debt recovery, litigation, business rescue proceedings and all other legal and Court processes, whether or not outsourced to third party legal advisors;
To implement the restructuring of companies and drafting all legal agreements relating thereto;
To address all legal matters relating to the NEF and its investee companies, implement amendments to funding structures and terms and negotiation of contracts with investee companies or third parties;
Provide general legal advice to the NEF’s various departments;
Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

At least 3 – 5 years litigation and Court experience,
Working knowledge of various computer programmes including MS Tools e.g. Word, Excel etc.,
In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking),
Working knowledge of other areas of law e.g. Tax, Companies Act, Insolvency,
Experience in turnarounds and restructures of companies,
Working knowledge of finance,
Accuracy in preparing legal documentation,
Ability to advice on legal issues related to NEF business,
Ability to convey legal opinion and argue legally.

Qualification Requirements

LLB – and at least 3 years post article experience,
Post graduate qualification would be an advantage,
Admitted Attorney.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure,
Strong interpersonal skills,
Articulate and detail conscious,
Negotiation skills,
Strong problem-solving skills,
Legal drafting skills,
Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external),
Strong leadership qualities,
Strong sense of initiative,
Strong communication skills,
Efficient presentation skills,
High sense of analysis and judgement,
Integrity

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INVESTMENT ANALYST (RE-ADVERT)

Listing reference: nef_000172

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 29 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Analysis and Economic Research

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide support function to Investment Associates on all areas of transaction execution.

Job description

Assessment of Applications (Pre-screening) and Report writing

Collect all relevant information from applicants;
Evaluate new deals from Pre-Investment for potential;
Perform high level desktop financial and commercial assessment and provide recommendations and comments to Investment Associates;
Analyse, compile and report on market information on a deal-by-deal basis;
Prepare the early review report and make recommendation for ratification by deal committee within guidelines;
Draft recommendation letters.

Financial modeling and preparing of financial analysis

Build financial models according to NEF financial modeling methodologies standards models;
Provide comprehensive financial analysis, using approved financial modelling tools, to the Deal Team on transactions presented to the NEF;
Apply standard investment analysis (under the advice / assistance of senior team members) on deal structuring techniques, market analysis and valuation principles;
Manage and influence internal decision–making and project process to obtain investment approval;

Research, analysis and preparing research reports

Conduct research and gathering data using reliable sources of information;
Assist teams with due diligence exercise;
Analyse and prepare reports on findings and make recommendations.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

Minimum of 2 years similar experience in the corporate finance/ Banking/ DFI environment
At least 2 years of financial modelling and deal assessment experience
A generalist in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), franchise, procurement and entrepreneurship finance area
Understanding of NEF mandate and investment guidelines
Possess good analytical and modelling skills
An expert analyst demonstrating high command of the abilities required to perform the role
Ability to apply financial modelling methodologies
Ability to apply NEF processes with ability to move beyond the standard process with help to produce highly insightful diagnoses
Able to identify important issues and highlight same to team for consideration
Good at knowledge gathering finds additional relevant information from unusual sources
Possesses analytical skills
Can develop good, actionable recommendations and is a strong contributor in discussions on investment implications
Structures own work and meet all commitments and targets and also exceeds agreed upon work
Participation in team problem solving
Contributions to team effectiveness
Willingness to travel.