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NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)
 


​INVESTMENT ANALYST
Listing reference: nef_000109
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 March 2025
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
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; 
  • 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 modelling and preparing of financial analysis
  • Build financial models according to NEF financial modelling 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
Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance or equivalent; 
  • Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA are an added advantage.
 
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.
 
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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​SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR - COMMERCIAL
Listing reference: nef_000110
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 March 2025
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Legal Department
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
Qualification Requirements
  • LLB degree 
  • Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage 
  • Admitted Attorney
 
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.
 
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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