PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) VACANCIES

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The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) manages investments on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Compensation Fund and other public sector entities. The organisation is one of the largest investment managers in the country and on the African continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: 
 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE CIO 
Job Grade: * E1-E3 
(REF No: EXA001) 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Requirements:

• An honours degree in Engineering, Commerce or Science 
• A professional body qualification such as CA(SA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), FRM, PRM, CAIA or a postgraduate degree (Master’s degree) in commerce, science, or engineering. 
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a private equity firm, investment bank, asset manager or investment holding company. 
• Proven experience in engaging with executive management/Board. 

 
Duties:

• Assist in the performance of the Investment division by monitoring the implementation of the Investment Strategy. 
• Manage and assist the CIO in ensuring that reports, proposals, research required by the Investment Committee, EXCO, Board and Clients are delivered timeously and with the requisite quality. 
• Provide strategic and tactical support to the CIO. 
• Collaborate with the heads of business units to determine and prioritise strategies and output. 
• Assist the CIO in tracking goals and objectives. 
• Monitoring that proper policies, processes and procedure manuals are implemented and maintained periodically. 
• Assist with monitoring PIC’s strategic Investment framework for risk management by updating the business unit on the management of risk. 
• Assist the CIO in managing the internal and external audit process and coordinating the requisite information to be submitted. 
• Ensure that the deal screening and pipeline are monitored and reported to the CIO monthly. 
• Coordinating and monitoring that client portfolios are managed against risk impairments by ensuring that service levels are met and monthly reporting on portfolios takes place. 
• Assist the CIO with assessing the performance of our client portfolios and ensure that remedial action is taken where needed. 
• Assist the CIO with stakeholder engagement management and Liaise with other departments and heads of divisions in managing the agenda for committees. 
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of reports to be presented by the CIO to relevant stakeholders. 
• Assist the CIO in the daily management operations of the investment division. 
• Work very closely with the CIO and the personal assistant in managing the CIO's schedule and diary. 
• Assist with improving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the CIO output to committees and stakeholders. 

 
Competencies and skills: 
• Investments knowledge and experience 
• Business acumen and entrepreneurship 
• Leadership 
• Time management 
• Problem-solving 
• Methodical and organised. 
• Advanced Strategic skills 
• Risk and Compliance skills 
• Inter-personal relations 
• Creativity/innovation 
• Analytical 
• Planning and managing resources 
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) 
• Ability to work systematically and deal with pressure.
 
 
The PIC assets under management are R2.6 trillion across listed and unlisted investments. The firm prides itself in its diversity, excellence, and a commitment to contribute positively to society in all its activities. The PIC offers unparallel exposure to investment markets, industries, sectors and is globally recognised as a leading investment firm when it comes to Responsible Investing. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and are committed to making a difference - we look forward to your application. 
 
Closing Date: 26 March 2024 
 
PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be done in line with PIC’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV to Recruitment5@pic.gov.za
 
* Grade range is from E1-E3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements 
 
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 (PIC) manages investments on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Compensation Fund and other public sector entities. The organisation is one of the largest investment managers in the country and on the African continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: 
 
HEAD: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 
Job Grade: *E4-F1 
(REF No: HIM120324) 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Minimum Qualifications: 

• Honours degree (finance, engineering, legal) and relevant commerce or science degree 
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience of which at least 5 years must be in a management role 
• Corporate finance and Investment experience 
• Extensive portfolio management experience 
• FAIS Representative 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Postgraduate qualification CFA Chart holder / MBA (Finance) / M.Com/ MFI/ MSc / CA / Engineering and/or any relevant Master’s degree or professional qualifications 

 
Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement 

• Investment management experience 
• Extensive Portfolio Management experience 
• Deal making experience 
• Corporate Finance 
• Mergers & Acquisitions 

 
Duties:

• To provide strategic vision, leadership and management of the Investment Management division 
• Strategy formulation, implementation, review and adaptation 
• Lead and coordinate portfolio management and value creation activities of all Unlisted Investments to maximise shareholder or clients value 
• Develop and implement functional relationships with other investors and stakeholders 
• Develop and implement value creation strategy for the business unit and portfolio companies. 
• Provide team leadership to manage investments efficiently (i.e. quick turnaround, staff productivity) 
• Stakeholder management 
• Risk Management (manage enterprise risks), compliance and reporting. 
• Lead a dynamic team of professionals 

 
Behavioural Competencies: 
• Achievement Orientation 
• Ability to communicate complex issues in both spoken and written form. 
• Strong detail orientation 
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative 
• Stakeholder management 
• Commercial Business Acumen 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Negotiation skills 
• Time Management and prioritization 
• Effective communication skills 
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Complex problem-solving skills 
• Strategic orientation 
 
 
The PIC assets under management are nearly R2.6 trillion across listed and unlisted investments. The firm prides itself in its diversity, excellence, and commitment to contribute positively to society in all its activities. The PIC offers unparalleled exposure to investment markets, industries, sectors and is globally recognised as a leading investment firm when it comes to Responsible Investing. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and committed to making a difference - we look forward to your application. 
 
Closing Date: 26 March 2024 
 
PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be done in line with PIC’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV quoting “HIM120324” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za
 
* Grade range is from E4-F1 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements 3 
 
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 (PIC) manages investments on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Compensation Fund and other public sector entities. The organisation is one of the largest investment managers in the country and on the African continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: 
 
ESG MANAGER: SUSTAINABILITY
Job Grade: *E1-E2 
(REF No: SMES120324) 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 
 
Minimum Qualifications : 

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in environmental sciences, economics, management, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences or related fields 
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience, with direct experience in sustainability and climate change. 
• Must have deep experience in climate change, climate finance, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon footprints, environmental and public policy - development. 
• Good understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies. 
• Must have past experience in analytical work in climate change adaptation, resilience or mitigation issues. 
• Knowledge of sustainable financial instruments. 

 
Preferred Qualifications : 

• Deep experience in financing operations/investments in projects in green sectors/and/or technologies is preferred. 
• Past experience in policy formulation and dialogue in complex environments and climate change mitigation or adaptation issues is preferred 
• Experience in developing Monitoring and Evaluations (log frames), project specific experience 
• Experience in conducting climate change vulnerability, environmental and social assessments. 
• Have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical expertise and demonstrate ability to apply this to strategic investment decisions and innovative climate-financed solutions; 
• Experience in sustainability assurance – i.e. auditing sustainability indicators 

 
Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement 
• Knowledge of environment and climate change policy, political economy, strategy and institutions 
• Insights of the politics, institutions and governance issues related to sustainability and climate change to serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and to shape PIC sector policies. 
• Understanding of International regulatory f ramework for environment, particularly climate change, including the Paris Agreement, Climate f inance and leveraging capital markets; Institutional assessment; Legislative f ramework in country for climate change; Institutional capacity building 
• Understanding and application of sector industry dynamics, trends and key players and uses that knowledge to develop sector insights. 
• Sector knowledge and knowledge of the client business to identify unique opportunities to enhance business performance for the client. 
 
Duties:

• Formulation of PIC’s sustainability strategy f or respective asset classes, including in particular the climate change /biodiversity strategy for AUM and corporate and implementation, monitoring and reporting thereon. 
• Build, lead, develop and manage the ESG/Sustainability team and manager their behavioural KPI’s 
• Formulate and manage the Budget for the team 
• Assist in opportunities to co/finance projects and develop project proposals responsive to the priorities of the PIC’s focal areas/sectors in line with the Climate change/Just transition and Investment strategies. Including the development of new business opportunities in climate change adaptation, resilience and mitigation activities in line with relevant country strategies 
• Provide advisory services/assistance to PIC and clients regarding Sustainability and Climae Change matters, including consultations with relevant stakeholders as needed. 
• Ensure that PIC fulfils reporting obligations and any other sources of ESG/sustainability, and climate finance by ensuring that reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Provide, coordinate and support as requested, policy submissions to the Board Committees, and other collaborative for a and be PIC’s representation at meetings and other related events, including development of key messages for senior management and dissemination of relevant information. 
• Training of PIC staff and companies on Sustainability/ESG 

 
Behavioural Competencies: 
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication 
• Reporting 3 
• Stakeholder Management 
• Commercial Business Acumen 
• Achievement Orientation 
• Leading and Empowering Others 
• Strategic and Innovative Thinking 
• Teamwork & Cooperation 
 
 
The PIC assets under management are nearly R2.6 trillion across listed and unlisted investments. The firm prides itself in its diversity, excellence, and a commitment to contribute positively to society in all its activities. The PIC offers unparallel exposure to investment markets, industries, sectors and is globally recognised as a leading investment firm when it comes to Responsible Investing. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and are committed to making a difference - we look forward to your application. 
 
Closing Date: 26 March 2024 
 
PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be done in line with PIC’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV quoting “SMES120324” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za
 
* Grade range is from E1-E2 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements 
 
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 (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: 
 
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR – PROPERTIES LEGAL 
Grade: E1 – E3 
(Ref: SLAV002) 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Investment Legal 
 
Purpose of the role: 
To provide legal services on corporate and commercial law matters and transactions; and investment legal advisory to the PIC with specialization in Property Investment. 
 
Requirements:

• LLB degree 
• Between 6 – 8 years post-admission experience in corporate/commercial legal advisory with specialisation in Property Law 
• Admitted attorney of the High Court with between 6 – 8 years post articles experience 
• Ability to undertake research, negotiate, draft and implement complex Property Investment contracts 
• Knowledge Excellent Knowledge of Asset Management, Property Management and Property Development with reference to Property Investments 
• Experience in governance and compliance structures 
• Master’s degree such as LLM advantageous • Working knowledge of conveyancing will be advantageous 

 
Duties:

• Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of Property, Corporate and Commercial Law matters with reference to property investment legal advisory
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements of property and ancillary transactions 
• Provide legal advisory on properties and ancillary transactions 
• Manage and/or draft legal Due Diligence 
• Draft due diligence and other legal reports and present these reports to PIC approving committees and external clients 
• Advise on and implementation of restructuring existing investments and/or perfection of security 
• Manage and assist with disputes (litigation, arbitration) of the PIC 
• Manage, draft or review, conveyancing aspects (transfers, mortgage bonds and servitudes) of properties 
• Assist with planning and implementation of projects of the PIC. 
• Manage legal instructions (and provide guidance to) of attorneys and conveyancers on the panel 
• Advise on policies and procedures pertaining to Properties 
• Identify new and amendments to investment legislation that impact PIC and advise and assist with implementation. 
• Provide training to staff 

 
Competencies and skills: 

• Detailed Property Investment and Management experience 
• Excellent quality drafting of Property Investment type agreements 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Time management 
• Performance and Result oriented 
• Ability to deal with pressure/stress 
• Cost-consciousness (budgeting) 
• Problem-solving
• Customer service orientated 
• Strong analytical and numerical skills 
• Conflict management 
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Results orientation 
• Influence and Persuasion 
• Project Management 

 
 
With the PIC having topped the R2,6 trillion mark 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: 19 March 2024 3 Internal Use Only 
 
PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the PIC Employment Equity plan. 
 
Please forward copies of your comprehensive CV’s to recruitment4@pic.gov.za
 
* Grade range is from E1 – E3 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.