PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) VACANCIES

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2024 GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
 
Discover Your Path to Success in Asset Management 
 
Applications open: 23 May 2024 
Are you a recent graduate with a burning passion for Asset Management? The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites young, dynamic individuals like yourself to embark on an exciting journey towards becoming investment professionals capable of making a significant impact on the asset management industry. 
 
About the Programme: 
The PIC Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is designed to empower recent graduates with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and real-world exposure in asset and investment management, with a specific focus on the pivotal role that the PIC plays in the economy. This structured programme aims to cultivate a pipeline of capable investment professionals, ultimately transforming the landscape of the asset management sector. 
 
Area of specialisation and qualifications:
 
DIVISION - QUALIFICATION
Finance
Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting/Auditing.

• Advantageous knowledge in Taxation, Cost Accounting, Valuations and Financial Modelling.

Research and Projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Econometrics
Information Security
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology.

• Certification in CompTIA Security would be advantageous

Platform Reliability Engineering
Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology.

• Certification in ITIL, MCITP, Microsoft Office 365/ M365, and Microsoft Certification would be advantageous.

Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

• Software Development (Programming, object-oriented design, software testing and debugging).

Governance Risk and Compliance and Digital Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related fields.

Human Capital
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
Investment Management (PMV & Inv Ops Properties)
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Finance/Properties
 
Qualifying Criteria: 
▪ Applicants must be South African Citizens 
▪ Obtained a 60% pass in each module and an overall average of the most recent results. 
▪ Have no work experience in the field of study and have not participated in any graduate/leadership programme. 
▪ A strong desire to work in financial services (asset and investment management)
▪ Proven record of academic excellence. 
▪ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
 
How To Apply: 
To submit your application at picgraduate@pic.gov.za. 
 
Applicants will be required to send certified copies of the following supporting documentation: 
▪ Curriculum Vitae; 
▪ Identity Document; and 
▪ Qualification/Latest Academic Record. 
 
NB: Only successful applicants will be notified via email. 
 
Note:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

 
Closing Date: 30 May 2024
 
Privacy Notice: By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application.
 
 

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The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm, whose mandate is to make investments in various sectors of the economy on behalf of public sector entities. Amongst our clients are the Government Employees Pension Fund, the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Over the years, we have grown to be amongst the top, large investment managers in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, with current assets under management at just over R2.6 trillion. At the centre of our growth is a team of self-driven professionals who are results-focused. 
We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position: 
 
PRODUCTIVITY AND NETWORKS LEAD 
 
• *Job Grade: D3 – D5 
• Ref: PLN046 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Purpose of the role: 
To lead the Productivity and Networks technical teams as an expert leading specialist in driving excellence in the configuration and management of the Productivity Cloud Platform (i.e., M365/GSUITE) encompassing Messaging, Unified Communications and Networks. 
 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field 
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Modern/Cloud Platforms 
• Azure/M365 Certification desirable 
• ITIL V3 Certification 
• COBIT 5 Certifications 

 
Duties:

• Play the Lead Architecture Role for the Productivity Cloud Platforms and Network Infrastructure 
• Play a pivotal role in the technical governance of the platforms as the platform owner 
• Lead the Networks specialist(s) in the following areas: WAN, Cloud Virtual Networks (i.e., Azure Networks/Google Virtual Networks/AWS VPC) 
• Lead the UC/Messaging Teams in the following Hybrid Exchange – OnPrem and Online, M365 Collaboration Platform (Teams, Yammer etc.) 
• Lead the Unified Communication Discipline: In the design and implementation of Telephony, Video Conferencing and Voice Communications services solutions to cater for a hybrid workforce. 
• Play a pivotal role in the Management of the Cloud Directory Services space i.e., Azure AD/ AWS Identity Services/ Google Cloud Identity 

 
Competencies and skills: 

• Effective oral and written communication 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others 
• Deploy and configure complex M365 cloud resources 
• Troubleshoot and isolate network and access failures 
• Use performance monitoring solutions and interpret results 

 
Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your application for this position. 
 
Closing Date: 04 June 2024 
 
* Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from D3 – D5, commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. 
 
The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment Equity plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae to: Recruitment1@pic.gov.za
 
Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you consent to the PIC processing your personal information as per applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available on the PIC website (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, the PIC may cease processing your application.

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The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm, whose mandate is to make investments in various sectors of the economy on behalf of public sector entities. Amongst our clients are the Government Employees Pension Fund, the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Over the years, we have grown to be amongst the top, large investment managers in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, with current assets under management at just over R2.6 trillion. At the centre of our growth is a team of self-driven professionals who are results-focused. 
 
We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position: 
 
IT ASSET AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 
• *Job Grade: D1 – D3 
• Ref: ITCMS002 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Purpose of the role: 

• To manage all IT assets (hardware and software) through their lifecycle to ensure that assets are used effectively and according to organizational policies. 
• Perform the asset lifecycle from cradle to grave that is to Plan, Request, Procure (initiate and evaluate request for quotations), Receive and register and barcode, Deploy/Allocate/Move, retire and dispose IT Assets, Control inventory, Keep the IT Asset Register up to date, perform periodic IT Asset verification/auditing and IT Asset Reporting including the reporting of stolen IT workstations and finances (invoices, orders and payments). 

 
Requirements:

• National Diploma in Information Technology (at NQF 6 level) 
• ITIL certified (V3-V4) Practitioner / Intermediate 
• 3 - 5 years relevant IT experience 
• Knowledge of Service Management Tools 
• Knowledge of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) / Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager or Microsoft Intune 
• Knowledge of IT Service Management Tools 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Software Asset Management and Licensing is an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of ITIL-based processes or other frameworks and standards (e.g., Cobit, ISO 20 000, IT Asset Management). 

 
Duties:

• Define, implement and maintain IT assets standards, technology specifications, policies and procedures. 
• Liaise with PIC Assets Management and Supply Chain functions to ensure IT assets are managed according to organisational policies. Manage IT assets register and report on assets status to management. 
• Manage IT storerooms and asset disposals. 
• Coordinate IT assets verification processes. 
• Monitor and record the movement of all IT assets. 
• Keep records and track all software license keys. 
• Manage loaner pools of computer assets and computer losses. 
• Facilitate and manage the configuration identification process, maintain adequate control mechanism over configuration items. 
• Facilitate the periodical CI data integrity review of the current and historical configuration data 
• Produce management reports on IT assets and Provide support to the IT teams on asset queries. 
• Engage with Vendors / Service Providers and or Original Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of workstations and printers for hardware repairs and procurement of computer hardware and software. 
• Implement continuous technical improvement initiatives including technology refresh of IT End User equipment. 
• Facilitate and manage the configuration identification process, maintain adequate control mechanism over configuration items. 
• Manage the Mobile Devices lifecycle. 

 
Competencies and skills: 

• Good collaboration and problem-solving skills 
• Can handle pressure 
• Can multi-task 
• Able to work unsupervised 
• Attention to detail 
• Interpersonal relations 

 
 
Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your application for this position. 
 
Closing Date: 04 June 2024 
 
* Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from D1 – D3, commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. 
 
The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment Equity plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae to: Recruitment1@pic.gov.za
 
Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you consent to the PIC processing your personal information as per applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available on the PIC website (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, the PIC may cease processing your application.

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The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: 
 
DEVOPS ENGINEER 
Job Grade: D1- D3 
(Ref: UDOE02) 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar. 
• Must have Agile development certification (Scrum). 
• Preferred certifications in Microsoft solutions such as Azure and Power Platform 
• 4 -5 years of working experience with application development and support. 
• Proficiency in one or more coding languages (e.g. AS, HTML 5, C#, .NET, Web, Java, XML, JavaScript, CSS and Python). 
• Experience with CI/CD tools and development platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCi, Docker, GitLab, Kubernetes). 
• Experience with Agile development and a strong understanding of DevOps principles. 

 
Duties:

• Streamline the software development lifecycle by identifying pain points and productivity barriers and determining ways to resolve them. 
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand their current build and release processes and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including development, operations, quality assurance, and security, to streamline processes. 
• Guide development teams to improve the performance and operability of the solutions they develop. 
• Build and maintain the CI/CD pipelines to improve developer productivity, agility, and code quality. 
• Develop and continuously improve automation solutions (including testing) to enable teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently. 
• Build automated testing to reduce manual effort and improve product quality. 
• Ensure that systems meet business and customer needs for reliability and availability.
• Monitor and manage application performance and service quality, including initial troubleshooting, debugging, identification of root causes, and issue resolution. 
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to analyze and troubleshoot complex production issues. 
• Prepare and present design and implementation documentation to multiple stakeholders. 
• Research new tools and technologies and recommend ways to implement them. 
• Promote DevOps principles and culture across the software engineering organization. 

 
Competencies and skills: 
• Advanced Analytical skills, 
• Team player with solid time management, 
• Good communication skills (written and oral) 
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Problem-solving abilities. 
 
 
With the PIC having topped the R2 trillion marks in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. 
 
Closing Date: 31 May 2024 
 
PIC is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
Please forward the copies of your comprehensive CV’s to Recruitment1@pic.gov.za
 
* Grade range is from D1 – D3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. 
 
Privacy Notice. By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application.