NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)

 

 

 

OPERATIONAL RISK SPECIALIST

Listing reference: nef_000178

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Credit Analysis and Risk Management

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To provide support in the development and implementation of Operational Risk Management (ORM) encompassing strategies, policies and frameworks within the NEF.

 

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 and 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.
  • Follow up with departments regarding implementation of action items.
  • 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.
  • Assist with implementation of Business Continuity Processes at the NEF.
  • Assist the Chief Risk Officer with any investigations that are undertaken.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in Operational Risk Management 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.

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce degree or other relevant qualification for the role.
  • A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

 

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

 

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SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: COMMERCIAL

Listing reference: nef_000177

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Legal

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To provide general legal support to NEF as part of the deal structuring team. Furthermore, fulfil all statutory, reporting and legal advisory services in accordance with business requirements as well as to provide legal solutions that minimize risk for all complex transactions like acquisitions and green-fields projects.

 

Job description

Deal management

  • Analyse the commercial aspects of the transaction.
  • Draft, vet and negotiate a range of commercial agreements e.g. term sheets, loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents, etc. in line with NEF’s funding terms and conditions.
  • Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and as approved by the Investment Committee.
  • Ensure agreements are compliant with latest legal developments.
  • Provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to NEF in particular the Fund Management Division.
  • Consult regularly with team on proposed structures, developments and legal implications thereof. 

Due Diligence

  • Attend due diligence assessments relating to NEF’s investments.
  • Conduct due diligence on transactions to support investment teams.
  • Negotiate for deals Committee(s).
  • Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee(s).
  • Participate in Committees as requested.
  • Conduct presentations as part of the deal team. 

Quality Assurance

  • Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training for clients.
  • Give input to ensure appropriate legal policies and practices are in place to manage the legal obligations
  • and legal risks of the department effectively.
  • Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally and legal costs of litigation.
  • Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to NEF’s investments. 

People management

  • Monitor progress on work done by legal advisors.
  • Checking and supervising other legal advisors’ agreement(s).
  • Providing skills transfer and mentoring other legal advisors.
  • Monitor and mentor legal advisors and paralegals Ad Hoc.
  • Ensure legal seminars and or workshops are held.
  • Conduct ad-hoc activities as allocated by General Counsel and/or Legal Services Manager and Principal.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years’ post articles experience in similar environment i.e. Private equity, Corporate finance, Management Consulting etc.
  • Experience in securities law; and/or
  • Experience in insolvency law; and/or
  • Solid experience in commercial law; and/or
  • Proven working knowledge of Company law, Tax law and NCR
  • Experience in legal due diligence.
  • Working knowledge of finance.
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions is advantageous.
  • In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven experience in negotiations.
  • Ability to engage at all levels.
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Legal drafting skills.
  • Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).
  • Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Drafting skills.
  • General litigation and business rescue experience.

 

Qualification Requirements

  • LLB degree
  • Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage
  • Admitted Attorney

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • High leadership qualities and teamwork,
  • Strong sense of initiative and self-motivated,
  • Strong communication skills,
  • Efficient presentation skills,
  • High sense of analysis, attention to detail and judgement,
  • Integrity
  • Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking
  • Anticipating and Managing Change
  • Business insight and Risk Awareness
  • Interpersonal Agility
  • Resilience and Stress Management
  • Rule Orientation

 

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LEGAL ADVISOR: LITIGATION X2

Listing reference: nef_000176

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Other: Legal

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

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.

 

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 tofunding 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 Power Point, MS Word, Excel andOutlook,
  • 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.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure,
  • Strong interpersonal skills,
  • Highly effective communication skills – both written and verbal,
  • Attention to detail,
  • Articulate and detail conscious,
  • Negotiation skills,
  • Strong problem solving skills,
  • Legal drafting skills,
  • Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external),
  • 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

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Strong sense of initiative
  • Strong communication skills
  • Efficient presentation skills
  • High sense of analysis and judgement
  • Integrity

 

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LEGAL ADVISOR: COMMERCIAL

Listing reference: nef_000175

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Attorneyship (Lawyers)

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To provide sound legal support to NEF as part of the deal structuring team. In addition, fulfil all statutory, reporting and legal advisory services in accordance with business requirements as well as provide legal solutions that minimize risk for transactions like franchise, contract finance, etc.

 

Job description

  • To provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the NEF in particular the Fund Management Division.
  • Form part of the investment team and consult regularly with team on proposed structure and developments and legal implications thereof.
  • Attend due diligence assessment relating to NEF’s investments.
  • Performing legal due diligence assessment on deals.
  • Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to NEF’s investments.
  • Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee (s).
  • Drafting, vetting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements e.g. loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents etc. in line with NEF’s funding terms and conditions.
  • Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and Investment Committee approval.
  • Ensure agreements are in line with latest legal developments.
  • Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • At least 3 – 5 years job related corporate and commercial law and banking and finance principles.
  • Working knowledge of various computer programmes including Power Point, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • 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, Labour Law.
  • Experience in legal due diligence.
  • Working knowledge of finance.
  • Ability to work on your own and within a team.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Highly effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Articulate and detail conscious.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Legal drafting skills.
  • Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).
  • 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 – Admitted Attorney with at least 3 years post article experience.

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • Self-motivated
  • High leadership qualities
  • Strong sense of initiative
  • Strong communication
  • Efficient presentation skills
  • High sense of analysis and judgement
  • Integrity

 

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SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST

Listing reference: nef_000174

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Analysis and Economic Research

Location: Sandton

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To conduct macroeconomic and industrial research to generate strategic insights and inform decision making. In addition, deliver high quality analysis, identify risks and opportunities as well as engage key stakeholders to support policy, investment and thought leadership initiatives.

 

Job description

Macro-economic research and business insights

  • Conduct research on global and domestic macroeconomic developments and trends.
  • Develop comprehensive reports on the findings and recommendations.
  • Continuously improve the analytical capability of the team to provide insightful and relevant contributions and recommendations to the strategic planning processes at the corporate and operational levels.
  • Lead the research agenda for the effective achievement of the mandates as determined by/for the NEF/ dtic and though leadership.
  • Exercise effective quality assurance and oversight and ensure consistency and coherence across the broad range of the department’s research and analysis outputs.
  • Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive macroeconomic databases.
  • Provide macro-economic analysis and advise the NEF’s Board of Directors, executive management and other senior management, as well as policymakers.
  • Research on major development issues (as identified by the organisation) facing South Africa and Africa and their relation to global economic governance and provide recommendations.
  • Provide macro-economics insights to assist in industry research.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 

Industrial research

  • Develop and implement research strategies to support the NEF ’s mandate and strategic objectives.
  • Ensure that the department's research and analysis is grounded in practicality, targeting the discovery of emerging trends, local and regional industrial development prospects, along with identifying possible threats.
  • Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive industrial databases.
  • Provide industrial analysis and advise the NEF’s Board of Directors, executive management and other
  • senior management, as well as policymakers.
  • Research on major development issues (as identified by the organisation) facing South Africa and Africa and their relation to industrial and global economic governance and provide recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with IFRS 9 specialist to factor in risk assessments of specific sectors. 

Stakeholder relations

  • Contribute to the development of presentations and communication materials that will prepare the CEO and NEF leadership for their speaking engagements.
  • Prepare talking points to address different topics and continuously incorporate a compelling narrative to position NEF as a preferred partner.
  • Represent the NEF in meetings with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and development partners.
  • Foster a collaborative environment with senior leaders from government and private sectors.
  • Contribute towards building a strong positive reputation and credibility across all stakeholder networks and groups.
  • Support the CEO and NEF leadership in preparing for conferences and thought leadership engagements by providing strategic insights, market analysis, and relevant industry trends.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum 6 years of working experience in investment and economic research experience.
  • Experience in navigating stakeholders in the financial sector, with a strong background in development finance and economic analysis.
  • Strong sector and industry research experience.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research experience.
  • Strong project management experience.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Good technical capability in the use of SQL and MS Excel.
  • Good communication skills to be able to effectively communicate.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure.
  • A logical approach to problem solving in relation to both technical and business issues.

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Minimum Honours degree in Economics/ Finance/ / Investment Management or equivalent qualification,
  • Master’s degree in finance/ investment/ economics (M Comm, MBA, M Arts) or equivalent, is advantageous.

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

  • Analysis and Attention to Detail
  • Conceptual / Big Picture Thinking
  • Focused and Sustained Attention
  • Problem Solving
  • Tolerance of Ambiguity 

Intrapersonal Competencies

  • Excellence/ Quality Orientation
  • Rule Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Flexibility
  • Drive and Results Orientation
  • Time and Self-Management 

Interpersonal Competencies

  • Interpersonal Agility
  • Building relationships
  • Teamwork
  • Engaging diversity 

Functional Competencies

  • Business Acumen
  • Financial Acumen
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Planning & Organising
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Written communication
  • Detail Orientation

 

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INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE X2

Listing reference: nef_000173

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To ensure the fund achieves its investment goals, customer service, business growth and client retention objectives by sourcing deals and managing the entire process from origination through to disbursement.

 

Job description

  • Source deals, assess their viability and prepare submission report to the credit committee,
  • Prepare submission to relevant committee for Due Diligence approval,
  • Compile a Due Diligence work plan, negotiate a lending project term sheet and structure the deal to meet the client requirements, all under the supervision of the Investment Principal,
  • Post DD approval conduct technical research and provide input on the deal structure,
  • Maintain responsibility of the transaction, preparation of project appraisal to risk,
  • Leverage funding structure that suits the client and minimises the NEF exposure,
  • Operate as the transactions leader and maintain accountability for managing all aspects of converting a transaction from application to final approval,
  • Establish and manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, sector players and other counterparties for originating and sourcing of the deals,
  • Product development: establish innovative structured finance solutions for clients,
  • Analyse financial outcomes, define pricing strategy and development impact,
  • Manage the funding process in conjunction with the legal and post investment department,
  • Negotiate documentation or legal terms with all related internal and external stakeholders,
  • Undertake the collection of project documents once the deal is approved by respective committees,
  • Ensure the communication reaches the client once the deal is approved.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in deal making environment,
  • Deal origination experience to source quality deals,
  • Network building and use of professional relationship to yield a flow of quality leads,
  • PC literacy and competency in Excel spreadsheet, MS Word and MS PowerPoint,
  • Understanding of NEF mandate and investment guidelines,
  • Should possess good analytical and modelling skills and be able to apply NEF’s financial modelling methodologies,
  • Business development and marketing of Rural Fund products.
  • Should possess amongst other the following skills in order to be able to conduct due diligence exercise:
  • ✓ Accounting and/or auditing, law, tax;
  • ✓ Should be able to gather data from all relevant sources, including industry experts;
  • ✓ Be able to communicate at all levels and use interviews to gather data necessary in compiling investment reports;
  • ✓ Have good writing skills;
  • ✓ Be able to identify risks and recommend relevant risk mitigants;
  • ✓ Understanding of various investment instruments and be able to structure deals and to apply them in relevant investment circumstances;
  • ✓ Ability to negotiate terms and conditions of investment to minimize risk in each transaction;
  • ✓ Communication and presentation skills to present investment reports to various committees for approval

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance, Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Business Economics);
  • Deal structuring and implementation;
  • Financial modelling and Business valuation methodologies. 

Preferred

  • CA and/or MBA with agriculture/acquisition transaction background

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

  • Analysis and Attention to Detail
  • Creative / Innovation
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Problem Solving & Learning Agility 

Intrapersonal Competencies

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

Interpersonal Competencies

  • Building Relationships
  • Building Strategy Relationships/ Networking
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Teamwork

 

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INVESTMENT ANALYST

Listing reference: nef_000172

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 May 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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COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Listing reference: nef_000171

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Compliance, Security and Auditing

Location: Sandton

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

The role includes monitoring and tracking compliance activities to completion as well as providing administrative and operational support to the compliance function. This role is for a duration of twelve (12) months Fixed-Term Contract.

 

Job description

  • Due Diligence Checks
  • Report writing
  • Monitoring compilation and completion
  • Regulatory analysis
  • Administrative and Operational Support

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • 1–3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, or a related role.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FICA, FAIS, OHS, LRA)
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with compliance management systems is a plus.
  • Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
  • Compliance Reporting and Documentation
  • Attention to Detail and Ethical Judgement
  • Risk Assessment and Monitoring

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field (required).

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • High Integrity and Ethical Conduct
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Accountability and Reliability
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

 

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SENIOR INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE (UMNOTHO FUND)

Listing reference: nef_000170

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Other: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To manage the team in terms of deal implementation to ensure targets are met and to provide support for complex transactions. The duration of this Fixed-Term Contract is six (06) months.

 

Job description

Business Development / Transaction Origination

  • Pro-actively develop business development strategies and pursue new business development through excellent understanding of market and stakeholder networks
  • Identifies lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analyses, including market structure, supply and demand aspects, competitor environment, and gap analysis and taking actions accordingly
  • Actively participate in formulating, developing and implementing the business development strategy to generate new investment opportunities in the South African BEE financing market
  • Engage in the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the business development plan
  • Conduct business development in response to new markets, products and clients
  • Develop strategic relationships with financial institutions, corporate finance advisors, other intermediaries and BEE groups
  • Participate and represent the NEF at investment conferences and roundtable discussions
  • Engage in activities that ensure the investment initiatives are in support of broader South African economic development strategies and/or government BEE strategies 

Transaction Execution

  • Act independently in all spheres of project management, expert in deal structuring and negotiations. Acknowledged as a very experienced deal maker/ transactor both within and outside of the NEF
  • Mobilize, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise
  • transactions/project/applications
  • Manage and influence internal decision making and transaction processes to obtain investment approval
  • Utilize expert knowledge (of BEE market, financial market, macro-economic environment sector) as to support, lead tea in identifying and suggesting/recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues
  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence investigations on approved transactions by providing input on scoping and partaking in due diligence exercises with minimal support
  • Recommend, develop, negotiate innovative/optimum/appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability/viability of the project to the benefit of the client and NEF
  • Provide advice, guidance to legal department on the commercial terms in the preparation of legal documentation
  • Negotiate with clients/co-financiers on an acceptable deal structure, financial terms, security to ensure successful deal closure incorporate and writing reports
  • Ensure the timeous execution of legal documents in accordance with approved term sheets
  • Acknowledged reputation within the NEF and externally based on successful deal closure and expertise
  • Act as a mentor to Investment Associates and Investment Analyst
  • Oversees and manages the implementation of projects through timeous disbursements paid out to the satisfaction of the client
  • Provides expertise on structures recommended to FMTPFC and other Investment Committees by Investment Associates
  • Pro-actively identifies potential areas of non-compliance, increased risk and set-up/initiate an action programme accordingly 

Deal Sustainability / Risk Management / Portfolio Management

  • Responsible for surveillance, compliance, pro-actively anticipates and implements corrective actions, lead discussions in negotiating possible solutions
  • Makes recommendations on effective solutions to sustain client relationships in the event of a default without causing a dilution in the asset value of the NEF
  • Represents the NEF on Boards of Directors of selected investee companies

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • 5 years similar experience in private equity/project finance/structured finance
  • Deal structuring
  • Project management

 

Qualification Requirements

  • BCom degree in Finance/ Accounting
  • Post Grad added advantage

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

  • Analysis and Attention to Detail
  • Focus & Sustained Attention
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Problem Solving & Learning Agility
  • Tolerance of Ambiguity 

Intrapersonal Competencies

  • Assertiveness
  • Drive and Result Orientation
  • Decisiveness & Action Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Excellent / Quality Orientation
  • Resilience and Stress Management
  • Rule Orientation
  • Time and Self- Management
  • Objectivity 

Interpersonal Competencies

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

Communication Competencies

  • Conflict Management
  • Influencing & Impact (incl. Negotiation)
  • Presentation and Facilitation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Persuasiveness / Selling Skills 

Functional Competencies

  • Anticipating and Managing Change
  • Building the Brand
  • Business insight and Risk Awareness
  • Commercial and Financial Acumen
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Environmental Scanning
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Mathematical Acumen
  • Research Competencies
  • Process & Tech Competence
  • Programme & Project Management

 

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INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Listing reference: nef_000169

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To ensure the fund achieves its investment goals, customer service, business growth and client retention objectives in line with the mandate by sourcing deals and managing the entire process from origination through to disbursement. In addition, support the process of developing portfolio projects to meet set targets.

 

Job description

Pre-Screening

  • Source deals aligned with mandate of employer
  • Network with industry bodies
  • Attend conferences, i.e. Keep up breast with industry developments
  • Address telephonic enquiries and walk ins in support of Pre-Investment
  • Conduct pre-screening analysis for new enquiries and applications as required by Fund Manager
  • Conduct desktop analysis studies to determine viability of early stage projects
  • Meet with prospective clients, provide advisory on NEF products and services
  • Accompany prospective/applicant to strategic meeting(s) to assist to finalise their application
  • Identify in which stage of project is and ensure all requisite information for that project phase is made available.

Application

  • Conduct equity valuation discussions and negotiations with the prospective applicants
  • Conduct due diligence investigations on applications that satisfy the pre-screening assessments
  • Develop a financial model of the due diligence outcomes
  • Compile a submission report outlining the outcomes of the due diligence
  • Assist legal with project background to enable them to conduct their due diligence
  • Provide input to enable legal to issue a project term sheet
  • Timely engagement of Credit Risk to ensure that the risk report is submitted timeously
  • Inform secretariat to include the application as an Agenda item to the relevant committee meeting
  • Prepare a presentation for the submission and ensure it is circulated to secretariat before the meeting
  • Present due diligence output to relevant committees to seek approval for funding. 

Post Approval

  • Assist clients in satisfying any relevant compliance requirements (FICA) etc.
  • Assist clients in satisfying conditions precedent for funding
  • Conduct an induction of Project Promoters of the SPF Governance Framework (i.e. How to conduct business the NEF SPF way)
  • Assist in disbursement of funds to meet project development activities
  • Participate in project steering committees
  • Derive suitable project development milestones for the project to tie them to the project promoters or project managers contract
  • Appoint a suitable project manager for the project and recommend to the Fund Manager for consideration of approval
  • Overseer the project development process
  • Manage the approved project budget to ensure it is applied to suitably approved project activities and milestones
  • Present the project development progress at the SPF Portfolio Management Committee meetings
  • Provide project support to other projects
  • Provide input into Post Investment’s Risk Portfolio Management Committee report
  • Conduct timely disbursement to projects under implementation and manage the teams to meet with their SLA
  • Ensure that tender process conducted by the project are in alignment with the governance framework and/or NEF procurement policies (whichever is applicable on the project).
  • Present the outcome of the project development process when the key milestone is achieved.
  • Proactively engage other funders for capital raising efforts for projects under development
  • Conduct post investment valuations of equity investments of NEF
  • Proactively engage with relevant strategic stakeholders to ensure significant project progress is achieved. 

Non-core

  • Participate in external committees as required (e.g. SPII, BIFF etc.)
  • Present speeches in representation of the organisation as and when required
  • Proactively engage other NEF support departments before concluding any deal
  • Ensure KPA and statutory requirements on projects in administration are satisfied
  • Lead on at least 3 projects that are active and supports at least 3.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • 3-5yrs Business Analysis or Management Consulting experience or
  • 3-5yrs Project Management experience in a Financial/Investment Transacting environment
  • Business and Financial Acumen (includes ability to identify and manage risk)

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Engineering Degree with Finance Qualification
  • CFA, CA (SA)
  • All requisite industry bodies affiliations

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

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

Intrapersonal competencies:

  • Assertiveness
  • Drive and Result Orientation
  • Decisiveness & Action Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Excellent / Quality Orientation
  • Resilience and Stress Management
  • Executive Disposition
  • Rule Orientation
  • Time and Self- Management
  • Objectivity 

Interpersonal competencies:

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

 

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SENIOR INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Listing reference: nef_000168

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To facilitate and contribute towards the generation of balanced, sustainable economic growth through the development of early stage projects that increase local manufacturing capacity and also reduces the country’s dependence on imports.

 

Job description

Pre-Screening

  • Source deals aligned with mandate of employer
  • Network with industry bodies
  • Attend conferences, i.e. Keep up breast with industry developments
  • Address telephonic enquiries and walk ins in support of Pre-Investment
  • Conduct pre-screening analysis for new enquiries and applications as required by Fund Manager
  • Conduct desktop analysis studies to determine viability of early stage projects
  • Meet with prospective clients, provide advisory on NEF products and services
  • Accompany prospective/applicant to strategic meeting(s) to assist to finalise their application
  • Identify in which stage of project is and ensure all requisite information for that project phase is made available. 

Application

  • Conduct equity valuation discussions and negotiations with the prospective applicants
  • Conduct due diligence investigations on applications that satisfy the pre-screening assessments
  • Develop a financial model of the due diligence outcomes
  • Compile a submission report outlining the outcomes of the due diligence
  • Assist legal with project background to enable them to conduct their due diligence
  • Provide input to enable legal to issue a project term sheet
  • Timely engagement of Credit Risk to ensure that the risk report is submitted timeously
  • Inform secretariat to include the application as an Agenda item to the relevant committee meeting
  • Prepare a presentation for the submission and ensure it is circulated to secretariat before the meeting
  • Present due diligence output to relevant committees to seek approval for funding. 

Post Approval

  • Assist clients in satisfying any relevant compliance requirements (FICA) etc.
  • Assist clients in satisfying conditions precedent for funding
  • Conduct an induction of Project Promoters of the SPF Governance Framework (i.e. How to conduct business the NEF SPF way)
  • Assist in disbursement of funds to meet project development activities
  • Participate in and lead project steering committees
  • Derive suitable project development milestones for the project to tie them to the project promoters or project managers contract
  • Appoint a suitable project manager for the project and recommend to the Fund Manager for consideration of approval
  • Oversee the project development process
  • Manage the approved project budget to ensure it is applied to suitably approved project activities and milestones
  • Present the project development progress at the SPF Portfolio Management Committee meetings
  • Provide project support to other projects
  • Provide input into Post Investment’s Risk Portfolio Management Committee report
  • Conduct timely disbursement to projects under implementation and manage the teams to meet with their SLA
  • Ensure that tender process conducted by the project are in alignment with the governance framework and/or NEF procurement policies (whichever is applicable on the project).
  • Present the outcome of the project development process when the key milestone is achieved.
  • Proactively engage other funders for capital raising efforts for projects under development
  • Proactively engage with relevant strategic stakeholders to ensure significant project progress is achieved.
  • Perform post investment valuations of NEF equity investments and engagement with external auditors of valuations. 

Non-core

  • Participate in external committees as required (e.g. SPII, BIFF etc.)
  • Present speeches in representation of the organisation as and when required
  • Proactively engage other NEF support departments before concluding any deal
  • Ensure KPA and statutory requirements on projects in administration are satisfied
  • Lead on at least 3 projects that are active and supports at least 3.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years business analysis experience in Finance, Corporate and/or Project Finance, Credit Analysis, Private Equity or Structured Finance (Chartered Accountant Preferable)
  • 3 - 5 Years project management in a financial/investment environment
  • Strong overall awareness and knowledge of various industry sectors, including Green Energy and The Digital Economy
  • Strong risk analysis skills
  • Strong report writing skills
  • Able to independently develop and/or evaluate financial models for projects in development
  • Must be familiar with types of agreements/contracts typically used in corporate, project finance and private equity transactions
  • Experience with corporate finance valuation techniques
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of solutions that could impact on the business
  • Project development and entrepreneurial experience would be advantageous
  • Practical engineering-related experience in relation to the following; technical design (technical standards, technical drawings), plant operation and management (plant organograms, roles and responsibilities, shift planning, production scheduling), plant shutdown maintenance (planning, costing, implementation) and plant construction (tender procurement processes and adjudication; and construction contract structures and management) would be advantageous
  • Practical Project Management experience would be advantageous
  • Willing to travel

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Chartered Accountant with strong project finance experience or B Engineering Degree with Finance Qualification (CFA) or similar.
  • Post Grad at Masters level.

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

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

Intrapersonal Competencies

  • Assertiveness
  • Drive and Result Orientation
  • Decisiveness & Action Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Excellent / Quality Orientation
  • Resilience and Stress Management
  • Executive Disposition
  • Rule Orientation
  • Time and Self- Management
  • Objectivity 

Interpersonal Competencies

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

Professional/Technical Competencies

  • Business and Financial Acumen (includes ability to identify and manage risk)

 

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FUND MANAGER

Listing reference: nef_000167

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Other: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

To oversee and provide guidance on all aspects of deal making, execution and strategic planning related to deal sourcing and negotiates transactions as a member of a team. In addition, consistently lead transactions from identification, negotiations, closing and monitoring of investments. The Fund Manager will take final responsibility for the transactions as well as manage departmental budgets and targets, the team performance and be the custodian of external stakeholder relationships.

 

Job description

Business development including customer and stakeholder relationship management

  • Develop Business Development strategies and plans for uMnotho Fund by proactively identifying new opportunities and needs using market and customer intelligence.
  • Lead the implementation of the Business Development plan and Strategy.
  • Cultivate extensive networks within and outside NEF aimed at growing the reputation of NEF within the
  • BEE financing, private equity, Development Finance Institution (“DFI’), commercial bank, financial intermediary arenas.
  • Develop appropriate customer relationship strategies to deliver the uMnotho Fund products and services.
  • Identify key role players and uses a variety of techniques to influence and guide towards intended goals.
  • Lead ongoing road shows / engagements with potential clients/intermediaries aimed at stimulating market awareness of the NEF’s products and services.
  • Champion and contribute to the development of new products and services.
  • Regularly lead NEF participation at conferences promoting NEF products, services and interventions to BEE market and other stakeholders.
  • Assume responsibility for generating new business in accordance with targets set in performance contract.

Development of operational strategies, policies, procedures and tactics

  • Produce the UMnotho Fund annual Business Plan adhering to the overall direction and guidance provided in the Divisional Strategic plan.
  • Manage, monitor and report regularly to Divisional Executive: Venture Capital & Corporate Finance, Exco and other stakeholders on progress made against the KPA’s and KPIs’ set in the annual Business Plan.
  • Develop Operating Manual for uMnotho Fund covering the uMnotho Fund investment process as well as due diligence guidelines, Investment Screening Report templates, Investment Paper templates.
  • Annually review Operating Manual and operating procedures and implement required changes in consultation with Divisional Executive: Venture Capital & Corporate Finance and Exco.
  • Develop and maintain standard financial models used by investment professionals in performance of the transaction appraisals.
  • Contribute to the development of divisional strategy, policy, procedures and protocols.
  • Proactively align cross-functional policies, procedures and protocols within the Fund Management Division by exploring dependencies and soliciting input. Knowledge Management
  • Facilitate own staff knowledge management by empowering staff to share knowledge and experiences.
  • Coordinate training programs at Unit level aimed at ensuring staff members are trained on core competencies e.g. due diligence, financial modelling, term sheets etc
  • Champion knowledge sharing at a Divisional level by leading / facilitating workshops on topical issues involving internal and / or external experts on relevant topics.
  • Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring and support to investment professionals with regards to the execution of investment proposals and transactions.
  • Contribute to the establishment of NEF research database. 

Portfolio Management

  • Lead the development / growth of the uMnotho Fund investment portfolio on a sustainable basis by adopting sound investment discipline.
  • Manage the optimal growth of the uMnotho Fund investment portfolio in line with performance targets.
  • Manage the quality of the uMnotho Fund portfolio within impairment levels acceptable to the NEF stakeholders.
  • Ensure that due diligence files are complete and reviewed either personally or by senior leadership within uMnotho Fund before submission outside the Unit.
  • Ensure that Investment Papers and Financial models are complete and accurate and are reviewed by senior leadership within uMnotho Fund before submission outside the Unit.
  • Oversee project management of multiple investment teams ensuring that investment professionals/investment teams adhere to agreed execution time frames and submission deadlines.
  • Ensure that transactions are appropriately structured and that investment structures mitigate NEF investment risk as far as possible.
  • Provide mentorship and support in relation to the negotiation of complex transactions.
  • Provide leadership in the finalization of transaction documents, especially transactions with above average complexity.
  • Influence investment decisions at a Divisional level through active participation at Divisional Investment
  • Committee (“FMD”) and Portfolio Management Committee.
  • Lead the presentation of uMnotho Fund transactions at NEF Executive Investment Committee (“NEF Exco IC”), at NEF Board Investment Committee level and at NEF Board of Trustees (where applicable).
  • Assume the role of custodian in relation to disbursement of new uMnotho Fund deals by ensuring that the disbursement processes and controls are adhered to in order to facilitate timeous disbursement of investments whilst mitigating investment risk to NEF.
  • Perform the duties of non-executive director on the Boards of selected investee companies.

People and General Management

  • Manage performance feedback and implement consequence management.
  • Develop work plans and allocation of work, ensure outputs from team are of an acceptable standard
  • Manage staff performance continuously to ensure maximum productivity, projects delivery and high staff morale.
  • Identify skills gaps and provide training and development opportunities for team members.
  • Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate as and when required
  • Prepare budget for the department based on strategy and manages the execution of the budget.
  • Participate in various committee structures to add value to the achievement of the mandate of the NEF.
  • Monitor adherence to systems and internal controls of the NEF within the department.

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

Essential

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the BEE financing/private equity/structured finance and/or DFI arenas.
  • At least 3 years in a senior level or leadership capacity.
  • Have a working knowledge of SA Corporate law including the Companies Act, Income Tax Act
  • Proven track record of leading the execution and closing of BEE and/or private equity transactions.
  • Strong technical and industry knowledge of the BEE financing market including understanding of evolution of BEE financing and BEE Codes of Good Practice.
  • Strong technical knowledge of BEE financing structures, equity investments and mezzanine financing structures.
  • Strong technical knowledge in corporate finance disciplines such as valuation techniques.
  • Deep understanding of financing documents such as sale and purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, funding documents etc
  • Experience in negotiating complex investment structures and related investment agreements.
  • Well developed business networks within the BEE investment community and SA financial markets.
  • Proven ability to generate deal flow.
  • Strong credit and risk analysis skills.
  • Previous experience in managing people / professional teams.
  • Well developed presentation, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills.
  • Strong organizational and strategic orientation.
  • Experience in development and implementation of strategic and business plans. 

Preferred

  • Previous experience in managing a business Unit within a commercial bank/ private equity / DFI environment.
  • Proven track record in growing a private equity investment portfolio.
  • Working knowledge of limited recourse finance (“project finance”).

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Post graduate degree in Finance, accounting and/or tax and auditing
  • CA (SA) / MBA or relevant Master’s degree qualifications will be advantageous

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • Protect and Enhance NEF’s Reputation
  • Execute at Speed with respect to recruitment
  • Meeting Customer Needs
  • Quality Conscious
  • Managing Relationships
  • Analysis and Judgment
  • Communication
  • Thoroughness
  • Confidentiality/Integrity
  • Personal Organization
  • Integrity

 

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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS MANAGER

Listing reference: nef_000166

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Public and Investor Relations

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

The Stakeholder Relations Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for engaging and building strategic relationships with stakeholders involved in the development of the NEF.

 

Job description

Stakeholder Strategy and Governance

  • Develop and implement a stakeholder management framework aligned with regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Conduct stakeholder mapping and maintain an updated stakeholder database.
  • Ensure all engagement activities comply with industry regulations, ethics and reputational risk frameworks.

Relationship Management

  • Build and manage strong relationships with the Board of Trustees, government bodies, industry associations, institutional clients and key partners.
  • Serve as the central liaison between stakeholders and internal teams (Compliance, Legal Services, Risk, Marketing and Communications as well as Funds).
  • Support executives in high level stakeholder engagements through briefing notes and messaging.
  • Continuously engage the NEF clients and prospective applicants and facilitate the implement of strategies to improve customer service.
  • Spearhead interactions and forums for clients and entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitate the implementation of high service levels in all regions in which the NEF operates. 

Engagement Planning and Execution

  • Coordinate stakeholder meetings, consultations and strategic events.
  • Provide timely responses to stakeholder enquiries and escalate when required.
  • Prepare stakeholder communication materials (reports, newsletters, presentations etc.).

Monitoring, Insights and Reporting

  • Track stakeholder sentiment, policy developments, market trends and emerging regulatory risks.
  • Provide monthly stakeholder engagement reports and insights for leadership and governance structures.
  • Analyse feedback to anticipate risks and propose mitigation strategies. 

Compliance, Quality and Policy Management

  • Align stakeholder relations’ activities with internal policies, SLAs and quality standards.
  • Update stakeholder relations policies and procedures as required.
  • Partner with Compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks. 

Executive and Strategic Support

  • Provide strategic support to the leadership, including CEO, Executive Committee and the Board on stakeholder matters.
  • Contribute to public affairs initiatives, industry advocacy and thought leadership efforts.
  • Assist with integrated reporting inputs related to stakeholder engagement. 

 

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the Stakeholder Management, with at least 3 years within the middle management level.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relations, community engagement, or public affairs, ideally within financial services environment.
  • Experience in Development Finance or Financial Services is advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of protocol matters with regards to government, parliament and other key stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
  • Solid understanding of stakeholder‑engagement principles and best practices.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, and other related legislation
  • A strategic thinker with strong knowledge of policy processes, regulatory environments, and risk‑management frameworks.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate strategy implementation and monitoring
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration.
  • Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

 

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

  • Business acumen
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent Communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Cognitive competencies

  • Creativity/ Innovation
  • Quick and measured decision making/ Judgement oriented
  • Strategic thinking with a results-oriented approach
  • Solution orientated and can think outside the box 

Intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies

  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Confident
  • Dynamic and energetic
  • Adaptable and resilient
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Strong collaborator and team player

 

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