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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

 

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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.

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance or equivalent;
  • Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA are an added advantage.

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • Analytical thinker and Attention to Detail
  • Strong entrepreneurial understanding
  • Assertive disposition
  • Business Report writing
  • Strong team contributor
  • Exceptional time management quantities
  • Integrity beyond reproach
  • Maintains high levels of work standards 

 

Intrapersonal competencies:

  • Drive and Result Orientation
  • Decisiveness & Action Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Resilience and Stress Management 

 

Interpersonal competencies:

  • Building Relationships
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Interpersonal Agility
  • Teamwork 

 

Communication competencies:

  • Influencing & Impact (incl. Negotiation)
  • Presentation and Facilitation 

 

Functional competencies:

  • Anticipating and Managing Change
  • Business insight and Risk Awareness
  • Commercial and Financial Acumen
  • Research Competencies

 

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