PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) Private Bag X187 Pretoria 0001 Republic of South Africa The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organization is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: ESG ANALYST: UNLISTED Job Grade: * C3 – C4 (REF No: ESGAU050822) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • B Degree in Business, Finance, Economics Social, Environmental Management/Sciences, Corporate Governance, Developmental studies, or any other relevant degree • Preferred Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Management/Science, Corporate Governance, and/or Social Science. • Knowledge of financial markets. • At least 2-4 years working experience in relevant fields of PIC investment industries and sectors. • Understanding and knowledge in Impact Investing. • ESG due diligence knowledge/experience • Working knowledge of BBBEE requirements and compliance • Understanding of Investment management industry • Understanding of Environmental, and social legislative framework • General Research Experience • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Experience • Understanding of Corporate Governance and its principles • Knowledge of the standard ethical investing requirements and principles • Data collection, capturing, interpretation, enhancement and management experience. Duties: • Working collaboratively with other investment teams to support the implementation of PIC’s commitment to ESG integration in investment processes in the unlisted space • Ensure the ESG principles, plans and issues are adopted in the investment decision-making process and enforce compliance in line with the approved ESG governance framework • Assess and rate companies from an ESG impact perspective. Analyse and measure factors in business models, products and services that enable long term environmental and social impact returns, while enhancing governance performance. • Formulate comprehensive ESG impact investment cases, reflecting both the financial and ESG aspects of any recommendation. • Conduct engagements with companies on ESG performance • Conduct ESG due diligence to support the selection of investment opportunities and portfolio investee companies • Conduct periodic impact analysis and performance • Conduct and support ESG research, on applicable topics • Support other teams with understanding and presenting ESG strategies. • Contribute in developing user-friendly matrices for management of ESG Data – preferred skill set • Innovative ESG reporting methodologies – preferred skill set • Report on ESG performance, plans and issues as required by business and stakeholders • Provide in-depth and creative analysis of ESG and global mega trends impact themes, evaluate its market potential, and define metrics that can be used to measure and report on the impact on environment and surrounding communities (contribution to the SDGs). Key Competencies: • Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills in English • Interpersonal skills • Planning, organizing, and reporting • Attention to detail • Strong research and analytical skills • Ability to deal with high volumes of data • Creativity, flexibility and proactivity, and enjoy cooperation with diverse teams • High degree of self-reliance, independent working style and sense of responsibility • Entrepreneurial and business-oriented mind-set, and the ability to process information in a comprehensive and conclusive manner With the PIC having topped the R2 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: 20 September 2022 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 “ESGAU050822” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from C3-C4 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements
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: ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE ANALYST (Ref: ESGAL50822) Job Grade: *C3-C4 Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: • B Degree in Commerce, Social, Developmental studies, Economics and any other relevant degree • At least 2 years’ experience in a ESG role • Understanding of Investments/ Investment policy and active ownership will be advantageous Preferred Qualifications: • Post Graduate Degree • Understanding of Environmental, and/or social legislative framework • Understanding of Corporate governance and its principles Preferred Body / Association: • Institute of Directors • Chartered Institute of Secretaries Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement • Relevant ESGT experience is preferred and a strong passion for and knowledge of ESG issues and topics is required • Background in research, analysis and writing • ESG due diligence experience • Working knowledge of BBBEE issues • Good Understanding of ESG principles • MS Office proficiency GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Environment, Social, Governance and Transformation (ESGT) Research, and Engagement • To ensure that ESGT principles, plans and issues are adopted in the investment decision-making process and to enforce compliance in line with the approved ESGT governance framework. • Environment, Social, Governance and Transformation (ESGT) Research, and Engagement • Analysis of Listed Companies, State Owned Entities/ Fixed Income and External Asset Managers on their ESGT disclosure, performance, and the management of their respective ESGT risks and opportunities • Conducting proxy voting analysis and engagements with companies on ESGT issues and report writing thereof • Supporting and developing tools and frameworks for the effective integration of ESGT analysis into the investment process • Contributing to PIC ESGT thought leadership research analysis and integration • Compile quarterly client’s performance reports • Effectively manage multiple on-going projects, coordinate processes and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment. • Contributing to the long-term goal of improved stewardship and sustainability of investee Companies • ESGT due diligence on transactions – pre and post investment • Portfolio monitoring of ESGT plans and issues • Reporting on ESGT performance, plans and issues as required by business and stakeholders • ESGT Research activities BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: • Problem solver with ability to meet tight deadlines • Works well under pressure • Proven analytical and valuation skills • Effective communication skills – written and oral • Numerate and analytical thinker • Ability to conduct research and analysis • Self-starter and ability to take initiative • Good presentation skills With the PIC having topped the R2 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 September 2022 PIC is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV quoting “ESGAL50822” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from C3-C4 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.
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 MANAGER: MARKET RISK Job Grade: E2 – E4 (Ref: SMMARR001) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Risk, Pretoria Requirements: • Grade 12 & Degree in Commerce or Risk Management • Post graduate qualifications / Financial Risk Management and/or CFA, PRM and/or equivalent • At least 5 – 8 years financial risk management experience in financial services industry • Sound understanding both in terms of depth and breadth of financial risk management principles • FAIS RE 05 certification or must be obtained within 6 months of employment • Advanced knowledge of investment risk management systems • 1 – 2 years’ experience in team leadership and people management Preferred: • Financial Risk Management and/or CFA and/or equivalent • Professional Risk management related bodies membership Duties: • Develop and maintain a financial risk management framework, encompassing the market and liquidity risk frameworks, including processes and procedures for a structured approach to risk identification, assessment, measurement, reporting and monitoring in the corporation • Monitor market and liquidity risk compliance with mandates, deal agreements, policies, processes and procedures, in relation to investment risk Internal Use Only • Monitor and report portfolio Investment Risk periodically (daily, monthly, quarterly, annually) • Review risk reports compiled by the Market Risk Analysts and Senior Analysts • Report periodically to various committees within the corporation • Responsible for ensuring the corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines for market risk are reviewed periodically, ensuring that they remain relevant to the environment and aligned to best practice • Oversight of investment risk systems, ensuring the corporation adopts best practice solutions to manage market risk • Valuation of financial instruments and derivatives • Regular review of pricing models • Oversight of market data and instruments pricing • Formulate and manage the department budget • Periodic portfolio analysis (including stress-testing, and scenario analysis) as required • Responsible for ensuring internal controls for Market Risk department remain robust and introduce and implement additional controls where required • Represent the Risk department in various committees of the corporation and in client engagement meetings • Support the CRO and GM: Investment Risk on an ad-hoc basis to represent Risk in various forums and committees, on an ad-hoc basis. • Support the SM: Credit Risk on an ad-hoc basis where required • Reporting as appropriate to senior management, Board/Board committees and clients • Lead, mentor and develop a dynamic team of professionals Competencies: • Strong analytical skills • Strategic thinking • Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment • Strong financial modelling capabilities (build, maintain and validate models) • Project management skills • Creativity/innovation • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Thorough knowledge of risk management principles and practices • Knowledge of asset management industry • Knowledge of financial markets - capital, money, equity, foreign exchange and financial derivatives • IRFS hierarchy of valuation techniques • PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation • Knowledge of Corporate Governance, Law, Company Law • Knowledge of Ethics • Valuation methods and techniques • Compliance Management • Financial Management • Operational Risk Management With the PIC having excess of the R2,4 trillion 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. PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the PIC Employment Equity plan Closing Date: 15 September 2022 Please email a copy of your comprehensive CV to Recruitment4@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from E2 – E4 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
(Closing date extended to 12 September 2022) The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organization is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: EXECUTIVE HEAD: UNLISTED INVESTMENTS (Ref: EHUI/22) (Grade: F2) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • Honours degree (finance, legal, and commerce) or equivalent • Relevant Master’s degree preferred • Professional qualifications (CFA, CA) • 10 to 15 years relevant experience of which 5 years must at least be in senior management • Relevant experience in team leadership and People management • Knowledge of risk management • FAIS RE5, RE1 and RE3 (or to be obtained within 6 months) Duties: • To provide strategic vision, leadership and management of the Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Structured Products, Debts and Structuring Investment Pillars and Impact Investment pillars • Do strategic formulation, implementation, review, and adaptation • Contribute to and assist in implementation of deal origination strategy of all other Unlisted Funds (Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Structured Products, Debt, Social Infrastructure, Environmental Infrastructure, SME & Priority Sectors etc.) • Develop and implement functional relationships with other local and international asset holders/DFIs/government departments (e.g., Conclude and implement MOUs) • Develop and implement portfolio diversification strategy • Team leadership to make investments in efficient manner (i.e., quick turnaround, staff productivity) • Stakeholder management • Lead a dynamic team of professionals Competencies and skills: • Conceptual & strategic Thinking • Analysis and attention to details • Business and financial acumen • Judgement and Problem solving • Drives continuous improvement • Drives consistent results • Build collaborative relationships • Interpersonal agility • Influences with impact • Inspires shared vision and purpose • Plans, organizes and monitor work • Lead change • Build capability • Interpretation of client mandates • Tactical asset and sector allocation • Research on investment information 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: 12 September 2022 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 Pumla.Ngwenya@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from F2-F3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements.
(Closing date extended to 12 September 2022) The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organization is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: EXECUTIVE HEAD: LISTED INVESTMENTS (Ref: EHLI/22) (Grade: F2) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: • Honours degree (finance, legal, and commerce) or equivalent • Relevant Master’s degree preferred • Professional qualifications (CFA, CA) • 10 to 15 years relevant experience of which 5 years must at least be in senior management • Relevant experience in team leadership and People management • Knowledge of risk management • FAIS RE5, RE1 and RE3 (or to be obtained within 6 months) Duties: • To provide strategic vision, leadership, and management of the Listed Investments • Manage and coordinate all equity investment functions of the PIC to ensure that the listed investments deliver on its mandated objective of outperformance. • Drive PIC’s strategic vision in the Listed Equity space • Development of strategies and policies for the listed investments (listed equities, fixed income and externally managed) • Management of the equities, multi-management, and fixed income investment process • Development and maintenance of the asset allocation strategy • Manage the incorporation of ESG principles into investment process • Lead a dynamic team of professionals Competencies and skills: • Conceptual & strategic Thinking • Analysis and attention to details • Business and financial acumen • Judgement and Problem solving • Drives continuous improvement • Drives consistent results • Build collaborative relationships • Interpersonal agility • Influences with impact • Inspires shared vision and purpose • Plans, organises and monitor work • Lead change • Build capability • Interpretation of client mandates • Tactical asset and sector allocation • Research on investment information 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: 12 September 2022 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 Pumla.Ngwenya@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from F2-F3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements.
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