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NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF) VACANCIES
NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)
POST INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE X3
Listing reference: nef_000070
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Investment Banking
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are recruiting for Post Investment Associates x3 to join the Post Investment team. The incumbents will be responsible for monitoring the investment portfolio, portfolio recoveries and restructuring as well as effective portfolio risk management within the Regional Office. Additionally, they will be based in East London, Cape Town and Kimberly Regional Offices.
Job description
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
Experience / Skills Required
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
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POST INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE X3
Listing reference: nef_000070
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Investment Banking
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are recruiting for Post Investment Associates x3 to join the Post Investment team. The incumbents will be responsible for monitoring the investment portfolio, portfolio recoveries and restructuring as well as effective portfolio risk management within the Regional Office. Additionally, they will be based in East London, Cape Town and Kimberly Regional Offices.
Job description
- The primary role is to conduct post investment due diligence and monitoring of investments in your allocated NEF portfolio
- To conduct due diligence on application from investees for further funding and obtain approval from the relevant committees per DOA
- Periodic site visits to investee companies.
- Oversee investee legal compliance
- Investee valuations and impairment calculations
- Quarterly risk analysis and reporting of investee companies (NEF internal and external)
- Liaison with internal and external audit departments
- Manage the NEF mentor panel of consultants per NEF investment
- Monitor and report back on Empowerment Dividend data
- Early identification / flagging of potential areas of non-compliance and defaulting clients
- Attend investee board (if nominated) as and when required
- Attend internal departmental committee meetings as and when necessary
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
- Graduate degree – minimum B.Com. (Business and Finance, Accounting).
- Honours degree – B.Com. (Finance, Accounting or CTA)
Experience / Skills Required
- Strong Project Management and Corporate Finance and/or Venture Capital experience (minimum of 5 years).
- Completed articles or have strong audit experience.
- Good working knowledge of key commercial statues and regulations (e.g. Taxation, Companies Act, Commercial Law, Litigation and Insolvency Law).
- Financial modelling.
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements.
- Conduct enterprise valuations and exits on large complex deals.
- Proven track record of managing a diverse investment portfolio from a post investment perspective.
- At least 5 years deal making/investment experience.
- Various industry sector experience.
- Portfolio risk analysis experience.
- PC: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint competency at an advanced level
- Strong report writing skills
- Understanding of enterprise valuation and exit valuation methodologies from a post investment perspective
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Self-starter and initiator
- Superior negotiating skills.
- Strong ability to influence experienced entrepreneurs at board level.
- Output driven.
- Attention to detail, Quality conscious, Thoroughness.
- Meeting customer needs.
- Managing relationships.
- Analytical and superior judgement.
- Effective communication.
- Confidentiality/integrity.
- Personal organisation – ability to work independently unsupervised.
- Maintain high levels of work standards
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DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: VENTURE CAPITAL AND CORPORATE FINANCE
Listing reference: nef_000068
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Divisional Executive’s main objective is to ensure that the Divisional Units (uMnotho Fund, Strategic Projects Fund and Regional Offices) achieve delivery against the mandate of the NEF, demonstrating effective impact into the economy by using sustainable and viable investment principles set against annual broad based key performance targets and budget. This must be achieved by implementing effective and sound investment processes, policies and procedures and strategically leading, directing and motivating a team of Fund Managers, Regional Managers and investment professionals.
Job description
MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS FUND’S FUNCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Develop and implement SPF Strategy
❖ Ensure that projects selection criteria methodology or investment rationale strategy is adhered to and should include but not limited to:
✓ New job creation
✓ Investment in Poverty Nodes
✓ Investment in other geographic regions
✓ Import substitution / Export Earnings
✓ Participation of Black Women and BB-BEE
✓ Early-Stage Projects (Greenfields – Ramp-up’s)
✓ Play a role in the enhancement of manufacturing capacity of the country
✓ Ensure progressing of projects in line with project timelines and deliverables
✓ Ensure that the team adheres to governance frameworks of the NEF and good corporate governance principles
❖ Ensure that the focus is on the strategic sectors identified by the Government including:
✓ Renewable energy
✓ Mining and Mineral beneficiation
✓ Agro-processing
✓ Tourism
✓ Infrastructure
✓ Information technology and 4IR
Identification of New Projects
UMNOTHO FUND
The Divisional Executive is required to provide leadership to the private equity / corporate finance business Unit (“Umnotho Fund”) within the NEF. Umnotho Fund provides financing to support Black Economic Empowerment (“BEE”) groups seeking to acquire existing businesses or equity interests in existing businesses. The Fund invests across economic sectors and through a range of investment products. The Fund typically invests using equity and mezzanine instruments. The Divisional Executive is responsible for development and implementation of the strategy and business plan of Umnotho Fund. Responsibilities include growing the Umnotho Fund investment portfolio by taking leadership for business development and providing guidance and mentorship to investment professionals in relation to origination and execution of transactions. The role includes management of investment professionals and support staff. Other responsibilities include management of internal and external stakeholders.
Business development including customer and stakeholder relationship management
Development of operational strategies, policies, procedures and tactics
RISK MANAGEMENT
Continuously improve NEF’s investment process against pre-determined risks of:
LEADERSHIP ROLE IN NEF
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Submit and obtain approval on annual key performance indicators on a balanced score card approach with respect to transaction activity for the funds and for specific deliverables falling under the Unit and within relevant KPI’s. Present these key performance indicators in the context of a rolling three-year strategy. Enter into an annual Performance Contract containing these agreed key performance indicators and targets.
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
Experience / Skills Required
Essential
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
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DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: VENTURE CAPITAL AND CORPORATE FINANCE
Listing reference: nef_000068
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Divisional Executive’s main objective is to ensure that the Divisional Units (uMnotho Fund, Strategic Projects Fund and Regional Offices) achieve delivery against the mandate of the NEF, demonstrating effective impact into the economy by using sustainable and viable investment principles set against annual broad based key performance targets and budget. This must be achieved by implementing effective and sound investment processes, policies and procedures and strategically leading, directing and motivating a team of Fund Managers, Regional Managers and investment professionals.
Job description
MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS FUND’S FUNCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Develop and implement SPF Strategy
❖ Ensure that projects selection criteria methodology or investment rationale strategy is adhered to and should include but not limited to:
✓ New job creation
✓ Investment in Poverty Nodes
✓ Investment in other geographic regions
✓ Import substitution / Export Earnings
✓ Participation of Black Women and BB-BEE
✓ Early-Stage Projects (Greenfields – Ramp-up’s)
✓ Play a role in the enhancement of manufacturing capacity of the country
✓ Ensure progressing of projects in line with project timelines and deliverables
✓ Ensure that the team adheres to governance frameworks of the NEF and good corporate governance principles
❖ Ensure that the focus is on the strategic sectors identified by the Government including:
✓ Renewable energy
✓ Mining and Mineral beneficiation
✓ Agro-processing
✓ Tourism
✓ Infrastructure
✓ Information technology and 4IR
Identification of New Projects
- Assist Investment professionals in sourcing projects and undertaking scoping and feasibility studies.
- Ensure that pre-feasibility studies that are undertaken are comprehensive and findings are used to explore opportunities for the NEF
- Prioritise projects to achieve an ideal project mix and ensure that projects are at various development levels (e.g. ensure financial close of at least 4 projects per annum).
- Ensuring that all project management and funding activities are undertaken in accordance with the project funding mandate, SPF investment policy and Public Finance Management Act.
- Ensure that projects go through multiple approvals that involves development costs before there is finalization to the funding requirements and structures for the business.
- Reporting back on a regular basis to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.
- Reporting back on a regular basis to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees on project progress
- Ensuring that all project management and funding activities are undertaken in accordance with the project funding mandate, SPF investment policy and Public Finance Management Act.
- Ensure that projects have successfully undergone through the project development phase and are going into construction phase.
- Raise funding for projects from other external sources locally and internationally.
- Ensure that the fund has a fund-raising strategy.
UMNOTHO FUND
The Divisional Executive is required to provide leadership to the private equity / corporate finance business Unit (“Umnotho Fund”) within the NEF. Umnotho Fund provides financing to support Black Economic Empowerment (“BEE”) groups seeking to acquire existing businesses or equity interests in existing businesses. The Fund invests across economic sectors and through a range of investment products. The Fund typically invests using equity and mezzanine instruments. The Divisional Executive is responsible for development and implementation of the strategy and business plan of Umnotho Fund. Responsibilities include growing the Umnotho Fund investment portfolio by taking leadership for business development and providing guidance and mentorship to investment professionals in relation to origination and execution of transactions. The role includes management of investment professionals and support staff. Other responsibilities include management of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the funds execute transactions transferred from Pre-investment or directly referred are effectively and efficiently processed against the investment process.
- Ensure that approved transactions are structured on the best possible terms for the NEF, accessing what tangible security is available as collateral and support the sustainability of the underlying entity.
- Ensure that all structures are in compliance with requirements of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that due diligence process is established and followed in accordance with best practice and guided by accounting and auditing standards.
- Ensure that full audit trails of all due diligence are completed and maintained as well as evidence of signed off review and approval of due diligence files.
- Ensure that due diligence teams are adequately staffed with the appropriate experience and skills emanating from legal, accounting, valuations and financial analysis background.
Business development including customer and stakeholder relationship management
- Ensure that Business Development strategies and plans for the Division are further developed by proactively identifying new opportunities and needs using market and customer intelligence.
- Lead the implementation of the Business Development plan and strategy.
- Build on and develop the NEF regional presence programme by appropriately staffing and monitoring the regional offices and establishing and managing the regional loan officers as they are appointed.
- 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.
- Ensure that 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 ultimate accountability for generating new business in accordance with targets set in performance contract.
- Deliver outcomes on agreed deadlines and milestones.
Development of operational strategies, policies, procedures and tactics
- Ensure that Umnotho Fund annual Business Plan adheres to the overall direction and guidance provided in the Divisional Strategic plan.
- Manage, monitor and report regularly to Exco and other stakeholders on progress made against the KPA’s and KPIs’ set in the annual Business plan.
- Ensure that an Operating Manual for Umnotho Fund is developed and implemented covering the investment process as well as due diligence guidelines, Investment Screening Report templates, Investment Paper templates.
- Ensure that an annual review of the Operating Manual and operating procedures is implemented as
required with changes in consultation with Exco. - Ensure that standard financial models used by investment professionals in performance of their transaction appraisals are developed and maintained.
- Contribute to the development of Divisional strategy, policy, procedures and protocols.
- Proactively align cross-functional policies, procedures and protocols within the Investment Division by exploring dependencies and soliciting input.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Continuously improve NEF’s investment process against pre-determined risks of:
- Investment return Portfolio sustainability
- Portfolio diversification
- Turnaround times and reputation
- Regional concentration
- Meeting the mandate of the NEF (BB-BEE, job creation, women empowerment)
- Impairments and write-offs
- Continuously look to identify and mitigate new risks and report on these in the risk management framework
LEADERSHIP ROLE IN NEF
- Work closely with other executives to ensure NEF meets its overall key performance targets as set out in the Balanced Score Card.
- Enhance managerial and leadership skills to achieve NEF’s objectives.
- Actively participate as a member of the Executive Committee for Investments and Operations.
- Support the CEO in the strategic leadership of the NEF and overall achievement of the mandate.
- Attend and participate in Board Investment Committee and Risk Management Committee meetings and other Board committees as and when required.
- Maintain and develop relationship networks in the business and public service sectors.
- Promote the role and mandate of the NEF at all times.
- Take lead in specific tasks as assigned by the NEF from time to time.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Submit and obtain approval on annual key performance indicators on a balanced score card approach with respect to transaction activity for the funds and for specific deliverables falling under the Unit and within relevant KPI’s. Present these key performance indicators in the context of a rolling three-year strategy. Enter into an annual Performance Contract containing these agreed key performance indicators and targets.
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
- BCom / Honours / Masters / CA(SA)
Experience / Skills Required
Essential
- Have a working knowledge of SA Corporate law including the Companies Act,
- Minimum ten years’ experience in the private equity, SME funding environment, venture capital and/or development finance arenas with requisite management experience.
- Sound technical and industry knowledge of the fund management environment.
- Well-developed business networks and proven ability to generate deal flow.
- Strong technical and industry knowledge of the BB-BEE financing market including understanding of evolution of BB-BEE financing and BB-BEE Codes of Good Practice.
- Working knowledge of BB-BEE financing structures, equity investments and mezzanine financing structures.
- Good understanding of and track record in corporate finance disciplines such as valuation techniques and project finance.
- Working knowledge of financing legal documents such as sale and purchase agreement and shareholders agreements.
- Strong credit and risk analysis skills.
- Previous experience at a senior level in effectively managing people and large 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
- Previous experience in managing a financing business Unit as well as a corporate finance business unit within a development finance environment.
- Proven track record in growing a sustainable / private equity investment portfolio against a developmental mandate.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Protect and Enhance NEF’s Reputation
- Focus on the urgency of recruitment and continuous staff development
- Meeting Customer Needs
- Quality Conscious
- Managing Relationships
- Analysis and Judgment
- Communication
- Thoroughness
- Confidentiality/Integrity
- Personal Organization
- Financial management
- Impact and Influence
- Relationship building & Networking
- Developing others
- Open and Effective Communication
- Information seeking
- Critical thinking
- Planning and organizing
- Project management
- Process orientation
- Attention to detail
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INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE
Listing reference: nef_000069
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
As an Investment Associate in our Western Cape Regional Office, you will have the responsibility to screen and process regional applications in accordance with the NEF policies and procedures. Additionally, process and refer applications that meet requirements to the Funds for further consideration and monitor the NEF investment portfolio within the Regional Office.
Job description
- Performing eligibility screening of new applications for funding in terms of NEF’s criteria and mandate.
- Perform commercial screening of applications in terms of NEF’s commercial assessment, framework, and generate reports for assessed application, with recommendations on whether the applications should be accepted or rejected.
- Prepare financial analysis as part of the commercial screening process of new applications.
- Call applicants to request information and meet as well as advice applicants where applicable.
- Perform desk top research using search engines such as Google, INet Brigde, etc. to obtain industry information required in the assessment of applications.
- Identify risks on applications and make recommendations to Regional Manager in respect of way forward.
- Build networks in Western Cape and source good deal flow for the NEF.
- Attend conferences and seminars that are part of the Pre-Investment Business Support.
- Resolve complaints that cannot be resolved by Product Advisor and provide Pre-Investment mentorship to applicants where necessary.
- Perform business valuations for applicants.
- Conduct post investment due diligence and monitoring of all investments in the NEF iMbewu portfolio.
- Conduct due diligence on applications from existing investees for further funding and obtain approval from the relevant committees per the DOA.
- Provide and facilitate technical assistance and mentorship to all investees in conjunction with the POIU
- Conduct effective portfolio management to reduce the portfolio risk of the NEF in conjunction with the POIU.
- Maintain CRM (customer relationship management) will all existing investees.
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
- B Com (Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting) Degree.
- Postgraduate Commerce Degree will be a distinct advantage.
Experience / Skills Required
- 3 years’ experience on 2 or more of the following areas: SME funding/deal making/ investment environment, business banking, venture capital environment and/or development finance.
- 3 years’ experience in managing a SME portfolio.
- Good understanding of the investment process especially as it relates to SME funding.
- Basic understanding of the various investment instruments and deal structures applicable to a SME portfolio.
- Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (e.g. Tax, Companies Act and BEE legislative environment).
- Ability to perform desk top analysis and risk assessments on applications and put forward compelling written recommendations for consideration.
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements.
- Working experience in due diligence appraisals.
- Ability to generate deal flow through own networks.
- PC literacy and competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good Presentation Skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Strong credit control / collections skills.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Ability to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Result orientation and deadline – driven.
- Exceptionally professional with outstanding business ethics.
- Time and task management.
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INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE
Listing reference: nef_000071
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Investment Banking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The incumbent of this role will ensure that 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.
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;
- 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 3 projects that are active and supports at least 3.
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
- B Engineering Degree with Finance Qualification (CFA) or similar.
- Post Grad at Masters level.
Experience / Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Engineering, Corporate and/or Project Finance, Credit Analysis, Private Equity or Structured Finance;
- Strong overall awareness and knowledge of various industry sectors;
- Strong risk analysis skills;
- Strong report writing skills;
- Must be able to independently develop and/or evaluate financial models;
- 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.
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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RECORDS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Listing reference: nef_000067
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are hiring a Records Management Coordinator to join the Secretariat team. On this role, you will be responsible for supporting the execution and integration of Digital Records Management System in ensuring that records and documents produced by various units of the NEF are securely stored. Additionally, facilitate the disposal of outdated or redundant information systematically following the correct disposal process. Lastly, maintain proper corporate governance and ensure that the sub-committees comply accordingly.
Job description
- Ensure that records management is an objective in the body’s strategy and strategic plan.
- Determine the current record keeping and records management state and ensure that relevant information is available regarding the record keeping and records management practices of the body.
- Be responsible for records management inspections against the legal requirements and Records Management Plan and Policy.
- Ensure that information contained in records is managed effectively throughout the office by drafting and implementing a records management policy.
- Ensure that the records management staff or champions understand their responsibilities and acquire the necessary skills to manage records effectively.
- Ensure that information can be identified and retrieved when required by providing well-structured records classification systems and record keeping systems.
- Develop Brochures, posters/ leaflets on good records management practices.
- Ensure that all records are kept in safe custody.
- Assist in the implementation of the various filing methods.
- Ensure that there is a systematic disposal programme in place.
- Ensure that all micrographic projects are managed according to the requirements of the National Archives and Records Service and good governance.
- Develop and implement disposal Guidelines and help with the appraisal and disposition of records.
- Manage audio-visual records according to the requirements of the National Archives and Records Service and good governance.
- Conduct Records Management assessments to ensure that records storage facilities satisfy the legal requirements and storage standards.
- Manage all electronic records according to the requirements of the National Archives and Records Service and good governance.
- Ensure that there are evaluation criterias in place to monitor compliance with sound records management practices.
Formulate and produce Portfolio Management Committee (PMC), Compliance Committee (CC), Impairment Committee (IC), IST Steering Committee (IST) meeting agendas and packs in consultation with the relevant Executives / Chairpersons
- Structured manageable agenda prepared in advance of a meeting and submitted to the requisite Chairperson/Executive in 5 working days prior to the meeting;
- Preparatory meetings/pre-meeting interactions with Committee Chairpersons; and ensures that the agenda for the meeting is adopted.
Coordinate, prepare for and attend meetings
- Ensure that meetings are coordinated according to the adopted annual board plan;
- Facilitate that the logistics regarding the meeting are adhered to, e.g., venue booking and confirmation, dates and catering arrangements;
- Confirm quorum with the chairperson prior the meeting;
- Ensure that the meeting packs get delivered within 3 – 7 working days prior to a meeting;
- Coordinate that all IT related tools of trade are fully functional in the booked venue, prior to the meeting.
Drafter and custodian of minutes for the Portfolio Management Committee (PMC), Compliance Committee (CC), Impairment Committee (IC), IST Steering Committee (IST) meetings
- Drafter and custodian of minutes for assigned committees and complete minute backlog;
- Produce concise minutes that are a true and accurate reflection of the meeting within 3 – 7 working of a meeting, first draft submitted to the Chairperson;
- Adopted minutes for all meeting, corrections are done and submitted within one day after the meeting;
- Ensure matters arising are properly drafted for follow up with relevant executives with 3 – 8 working days.
Monitor and ensure that compliance with good governance practice is maintained
- Ensure that meetings are conducted effectively and efficiently as per the procedure;
- Review committee charters on annual basis;
- Research and develop policies and procedures to support the Group Company Secretary in line with best corporate governance practice.
Minimum requirements
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management or Records Management or relevant qualification;
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience / Skills Required
- Preferably 2 to 5 years relevant working experience within a records management environment.
- Knowledge of SharePoint is a necessity.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook; MS Teams;
- Knowledge of Records Management systems will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Professionalism
- Results Driven
- Administrative competence and knowledge of appropriate laws and regulations
- Good communications skills
- Flexibility
- Diligent work ethic
- Interpersonal and Analytical Skills
- Research and organizational skills
- Strong information Management skills
- Computer literacy
- Effective versatile and action-oriented
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