NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF) VACANCIES

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NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)
 

 
 
ESD SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Listing reference: nef_000119
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Fundraising
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
To assist with critical tasks including minute-taking and conducting research on third-party fund bids management, stakeholder support as well as the overall fund administration. This position is a 06 - 12-months fixed-term contract.
 
Job description
• Socio Economic Development administration and support; • Provide support in the collating of information for external reporting purposes; • Coordinating of internal and external 3rd party funds’ meetings; • Scheduling meetings with clients; • Recording meetings and draft minutes; • Calling potential partners for possible meetings; • Conduct research on potential partners’ profiles.
 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• BCom Honours degree

 
Experience / Skills Required

• 3 to 5 years fund administration work experience 
• Experience and Knowledge in end-to-end fund administration including reconciliations and reporting 
• Experience and knowledge in conducting research on fund bids 
• Challenging the status quo with a view to improving the environment or peoples understanding, 
• Adapting behaviour to meet major changes at work, 
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, 
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with peers / subordinates / managers, 
• Identifying business risks, 
• Effective report writing skills, 
• Advanced MS Suite, 
• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult customers, 
• Ability to hold difficult conversations, 
• Problem solving skills.

 
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong organisational skills 
• Good communication skills 
• Self-starter and initiator 
• Competitive and creative 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Teamwork 
• Assertiveness 
• Quality Orientation 
• Time Management 
• Attention to Detail 
• Problem Solving

 
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​OPERATIONAL RISK SPECIALIST
Listing reference: nef_000120
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Credit Analysis and Risk Management
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
To provide support in the development & implementation of Operational Risk Management encompassing strategies, policies and frameworks within the NEF. This is a 06 months fixed-term contract position.
 
Job description

• Support in the continuous review of systems and procedures of ORM strategies. 
• Assist in coordinating the NEF’s ORM programmes, including the annual risk assessment and operational risk assessments. 
• Inculcate a culture of risk awareness throughout the NEF 
• Assist in refining risk appetite and aligning it to the NEF’s mandate as well as corporate targets and operational targets, whilst ensuring the translation of such a risk appetite is appropriately incorporated into the NEF’s systems & controls. 
• Identify and analyse sector trends to continuously improve the NEF’s risk management 
• Assist in providing guidance in the integration of Operational Risk Management with other organisational planning and management activities such as strategy formulation. 
• Support in the evaluation of the adequacy of the NEF’s internal control frameworks in addressing risks and accomplishing the Organisation’s goals and objectives. 
• Monitor the implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required/intended. 
• Proactively identify emerging risks and report/escalate to relevant stakeholders. 
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and industry best practices to provide proactive 
• Provide support on reports going to Exco and other relevant committees.

Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• B. Com degree or other relevant qualification for the role. 
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

 
Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in ORM environment. 
• Knowledge and proper understanding of Operational Risk, and related control frameworks and practices. 
• Knowledge and experience in Business Continuity Management will be an advantage. 
• High level of proficiency and knowledge of MS Office, documents, management solutions and reporting
  tools.
• Ability to produce and present high quality reports. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others. 
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.

 
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
Behavioural Competencies

• Good Communication Skills 
• Analysis and attention to detail 
• Networking Skills 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Self-Motivated and Self driven 
• Coping with pressures and setbacks 
• Negotiating and Influencing 
• Decision Making skills 
• Interpersonal skills 

 
Technical Competencies

• Problem solving skills 
• Report Writing Skills 
• Project Management Skills 
• Strong Analytical Skills 
• Planning and Organising 
• Consulting / Advising 
• Safety and Security Orientation 
• Presentation and Facilitation 
• Verbal and Written Communication

 
The NEF is committed to the Employment Equity Act, and as such, the NEF will give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the EE Act and persons with disabilities.
 
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​INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE (TWR)
Listing reference: nef_000118
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
To support provide competitive and innovative solutions to rehabilitate businesses in distress and protect the interests of the NEF’s investment. This position is for a 06-months fixed-term contract.
 
Job description
1. Debt Restructuring

• Restructure 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 the companies and reduce the significant impairments and / or write-offs. 
• Establish the nature of the problem and develop a restructuring plan 
• Review and monitor the businesses financial performance 
• Review and monitor the collections 
• Interface with other stakeholders for decision making 

2. Turnarounds

• Develop the turnaround strategies 
• Monitor the implementation of the turnaround plan 
• Introduce investors or strategic partners into a business that is facing financial difficulties where such investors or strategic partners can add value and turnaround the company 

3. Business Rescue

• Attend to all business rescue proceedings and advice on the acceptance of the business rescue 
• Monitor the implementation of the Business Rescue Plan 

4. Risk Management

• Ensure that early warnings signs and other key risks factors are proactively identified. 
• Follow up and implement the recommendations of the internal and external audit findings.

5. Reporting 

• Prepare a restructuring proposal 
• Present the proposal to relevant credit committee's for approval

6. Monitor the restructured portfolio

• Manage/ monitor the non-performing loans until these loans have been rehabilitated or until the nonperforming loans have been transferred to Legal.

 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• CA (SA) or BCom Accounting with postgraduate degree e.g. BCompt (Honours) or a relevant 4 year financial tertia education or equivalent.

 
Experience / Skills Required
Experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience in corporate restructurings and turnarounds 
• Credit experience is essential, including corporate restructurings and financial analysis. 

 
Skills 

• Independent Business Review 
• Short term cash flow reviews 
• Financial Restructuring 
• Financial analysis skills 
• Operational turnarounds 
• Experience in Business Rescue (Chapter 6 of Companies Act 2008) 
• Financial modelling skills; 
• Working capital and cash management 
• Report writing skills Negotiation skills

 
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• The ability to plan, organise, lead and control in the work environment to achieve the business objectives 
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation 
• The ability to negotiate with role players and arrive at a win-win situation in the best interest of the organisation and the negotiating party 
• The ability to understand the problem/situation, evaluate alternatives and take timely action, which will enhance the performance of the organisation 
• The ability to plan and execute projects
• The ability to analyse the position of a business; related to the financial position and business viability to enable appraisal of the business for purposes of future existence and requirements in terms of business and economic viability
• The ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required 
• The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation 
• The ability to compile a business proposal inclusive of the business case and financial model and motivation for the pursuance of the business venture 
• The ability to restructure debt to ensure maximum benefit to all stakeholders involved 
• Innovation and idea generation 
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to think strategically and "out of the box" 
• Highly motivated and confident individual 
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and able to work effectively under pressure

 
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