NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF) VACANCIES

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B-BBEE INVESTIGATOR X3
Listing reference: nef_000098
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
The Investigator's responsibilities will be conducting investigations, search & seizure, raids and execute enforcement orders to ensure compliance with B-BBEE Act.
 
Job description
1. Conduct investigation and effect enforcements.

• Recommend cases for investigation.
• Conduct pro-active and reactive investigations.
• Plan and execute search and seizure.
• Plan and conduct raids.
• Provide evidence at public hearing.
• Ensure compliance with enforcement orders.
• Develop mechanism to conduct trend analysis on non-compliance and provide recommendations for management decision making.
• Report on all investigations; search & seizure operations and raids.

2. Manage case records.

• Manage case files of cases investigated and new cases.
• Maintain security and care of case files.
• Ensure safety, care and records of evidence collected.
• Provide quarterly reports on investigation and new cases trends.
• Make recommendations for initiation of investigations. 

3. Recommend referrals to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.

• Assess cases for referral to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.
• Recommend referral to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.
• Comply with referral processes and procedures for prosecution.
• Recommend prosecution, where necessary.

4.  Provide support at public hearings.

• Manage the scheduling and logistical arrangement to hold public hearings.
• Manage and attend public hearings.
• Provide reports and evidence files for tabling at public hearings.
• Present evidence at public hearings.

5.  Manage the resources of the sub-division.

• Manage the human resources of the sub-division.
• Account for allocated assets.
• Provide inputs into the strategic planning of the unit and execution of the operational plan.

 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• Three-year undergraduate Qualification (NQF6) in Public Administration or Business Administration /Economic Science / Law or related field

Experience / Skills Required

• 3 years relevant experience at junior management level.
• Knowledge of the Constitution, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, B-BBEE Act and Inspections.

 
Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

• Analytical
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Investigative abilities
• Presentation and report writing

 
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SENIOR MANAGER: B-BBEE INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
Listing reference: nef_000099
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
The Senior Manager's role will be managing investigations and enforcement functions to ensure compliance with B-BBEE Act.
 
Job description
1. Develop investigation and enforcement procedures and processes.

• Conduct research into investigation and enforcement procedures and processes by regulatory authorities.
• Develop investigation & enforcement procedures and processes.
• Approve investigation procedures and processes.
• Review investigation procedures and processes, as may be required.
• Capacitate personnel on the investigation and enforcement procedures and processes.

2. Manage investigations and enforcement functions.

• Identify areas for investigation and the scope thereof.
• Manage the implementation of investigations.
• Manage the drafting and issue of summonses.
• Recommend / implement appropriate enforcement measures.
• Review Team recommendations for initiation of investigations.
• Report on all investigations and enforcements.

3. Manage referrals to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.

• Identify cases for referral to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.
• Maintain a record of all cases for referral to other regulatory / law enforcement institutions.
• Manage the referral processes and procedures for prosecution.
• Review and approve Team recommendations regarding prosecution.
• Report on all referrals.

4. Manage public hearings. 

• Ensure the scheduling of public hearings.
• Oversee the management of logistical arrangements for public hearings.
• Quality assure the relevant reports / documentation for tabling at public hearings.
• Ensure recording of deliberations and decisions taken.
• Manage implementation of decisions / resolutions.
• Manage the maintenance of records of all public hearings.

5. Unit management

• Management of financial resources and assets of the unit.
• Manage staff/ personnel.
• Manage the strategic planning of the unit and the execution of the operational plan.

 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration / Economic Science / Law.

Experience / Skills Required

• 5 years MMS/SMS experience in investigations and complaints resolution processes.
• Knowledge of the Constitution, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, B-BBEE Act and Inspections.

 
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

• Strategic management
• Leadership
• Analytical
• Verbal & written communication
• Project management
• Complaints handling
• Dispute resolution
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Financial Management
• Presentation and report writing

 
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B-BBEE CONTENT ADVISOR AND AWARENESS SERVICES X2
Listing reference: nef_000100
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
The responsibilities of this role is providing client advisory and resolution services.
Job description
1. Provide “in-time” client advisory services.

• Implement operating procedures and systems.
• Provide technical advice on interpretation of B-BBEE legislation, B-BBEE deals, Contracts, Codes etc.
• Maintain and update record details of assistance provided to walk –in clients.
• Respond to client’s requests for meetings and facilitate referrals, where required.
• Update the client enquiry and complaints logging and tracking system.
• Provide client support and enquiry resolution services.
• Provide professional client care and support on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct client satisfaction surveys.
• Implement recommendations arising from client satisfaction surveys to improve services.

2. Analyse facts regarding client queries and provide advice in terms of the provisions of the Act.

• Update the database of resolved and unresolved cases.
• Provide rapid response to clients and clear unresolved cases on a weekly basis.
• Analyse the nature of client queries and develop mechanisms to eliminate such enquiries from recurring(advisory opinions, practice notes etc).
• Provide client advice in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

3. Database Management

• Maintain records of all e-mail, telephonic, faxed, posted and electronic queries (e.g. via website) in chronological order.
• Allocate a reference number to all queries for follow-up by clients and in-house monitoring.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on the number and nature of queries received, resolved and responses provided to clients.

 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• Degree/ National Diploma in Public Administration or Business Administration / Economic Science / Law.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum: 3 years’ relevant experience in client advisory service.
• Knowledge of the B-BBEE Act.

 
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Analytical
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Presentation and report writing

 
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MANAGER: B-BBEE COMPLIANCE
Listing reference: nef_000101
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
The Manager: B-BBEE Compliance responsibilities will be monitoring and evaluating the legislative compliance.
 
Job description
1. Implementation of compliance monitoring & evaluation strategy and plan.

• Submit inputs on the scope of the compliance monitoring & evaluation. 
• Prepare indicators for compliance monitoring & evaluation. 
• Develop a compliance monitoring & evaluation strategy. 
• Implement the compliance monitoring & evaluation strategy and plan. 
• Monitor and evaluate compliance trends and report thereon. 

2. Development and provision of client advisory opinions or clarifications.

• Establish challenges by clients regarding legislative compliance. 
• Record extent of identified gaps and provide inputs on recommendation to close the gaps. 
• Draft/Review the developed client advisory opinions and publications. 
• Provide pro-active client advisory opinions/ clarifications. 
• Make recommendations on the proposed reviews for improving client advisory opinions. 

3. Compilation and provision of practice notes and guidelines.

• Record areas for which practice notes and guidelines must be developed and the contents thereof. 
• Review and quality assure practice notes and guidelines. 
• Consult with the legal unit on the legality of the practice notes and guidelines. 
• Publish and distribute of practice notes and guidelines. 
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the uploading of practice notes and guidelines on the Commission’s website. 
• Review and quality assure recommendations for the updating / review of practice notes and guidelines, where necessary. 
• Develop educational material.

4. Monitor and evaluate legislative compliance. 

• Research, develop or recommend the adoption of a compliance monitoring and evaluation system and tool. 
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Conduct analysis and assessment of B-BBEE compliance reports. 
• Register and analyse B-BBEE Transactions. 
• Conduct the assessment of B-BBEE Transactions. 
• Provide B-BBEE transaction reports. 
• Quality assure quarterly reports on the outcomes of the monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Conduct B-BBEE awareness sessions.

5. Manage the resources of the sub-division.

• Manage the human resources of the sub-division. 
• Account for allocated assets. 
• Provide inputs into the strategic planning of the unit and execution of the operational plan.

 
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration / Economic Science / Law / Monitoring & Evaluation.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum: 3-5 years’ relevant managerial experience in compliance monitoring & evaluation (M&E). 
• Knowledge of PFMA, B-BBEE Act and King IV Report on Corporate Governance; research and compiling publications.

 
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Computer literacy (MS Suite) 
• Project management skills 
• Presentation skills 
• Planning and organising skills 
• Sound interpersonal relations
• Time Management 
• Analytical 
• Report writing

 
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SENIOR INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE
Listing reference: nef_000097
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
We are hiring a Senior Investment Associate to join the uMnotho Fund Manager team. The responsibilities of this role are leading the team in terms of deal implementation and ensure targets are met as well as provide support for complex transactions.
 
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 
• Identify lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analysis, 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 Committee(s) 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
Qualification Requirements

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

Experience / Skills Required

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

 
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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