NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF) VACANCIES

Published on: October 6, 2026

NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND (NEF)

REGIONAL MANAGER: NORTHERN CAPE

Listing reference: nef_000195

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Kimberley

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Regional Manager will serve as a senior investment professional responsible for leading the implementation of NEF’s mandate in the province. To manage the regional office operations while directly originating, assessing, structuring, and implementing investment transactions. In addition, this role requires a strong dealmaker with sound financial modelling and investment analysis capabilities, coupled with the ability to represent the NEF in stakeholder forums, build strategic partnerships, and drive business development to achieve NEF’s developmental and investment KPIs. Lastly, this position is suited for an experienced Investment Associate or Senior Investment Associate who can operate independently, manage the end-to-end investment process and provide leadership to a small regional team without necessarily having prior formal management experience.

Job description

A. Deal Origination and Investment Execution

Identify, originate, and structure commercially viable deals aligned with NEF’s mandate in the Northern Cape.
Assess new applications for commercial viability and eligibility against NEF’s investment criteria.
Prepare investment proposals, including financial models, risk analysis, and investment motivations.
Present deals to NEF Committees (Investment and Credit) for approval.
Ensure timeous implementation and disbursement of approved transactions within set turnaround times.
Address Credit Risk queries and Legal structuring matters collaboratively with head office teams.
Oversee post-approval implementation and handover to Post Investment for monitoring.

B. Pipeline Development and Business Growth

Drive active deal flow generation within the province through stakeholder engagement, outreach, and business development.
Work with municipalities, provincial departments, DFIs, and business chambers to source viable projects.
Identify investment opportunities that contribute to job creation and provincial economic growth.
Maintain a strong and quality pipeline that aligns with NEF’s annual investment and empowerment targets.

C. Financial Analysis and Modelling

Develop robust financial models to evaluate project feasibility, profitability, and repayment capacity.
Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to support decision-making.
Support valuations, pricing, and structuring of funding packages (debt, equity, or blended instruments).
Provide quantitative and qualitative inputs for investment reports and presentations.

D. Regional Leadership and Office Management

Oversee daily operations of the Eastern Cape Regional Office and ensure compliance with NEF policies.
Provide guidance and mentorship to the regional analyst and administrator.
Ensure high-quality deal screening, timely reporting, and effective client communication.
Manage resources and workflows to meet turnaround time targets and organisational KPIs.
Foster a results-oriented, collaborative regional team culture aligned with NEF’s core values.

E. Stakeholder Management and Representation

Represent the NEF in provincial stakeholder meetings, investment forums, and development partnerships.
Coordinate with provincial government, business associations, and local enterprises to promote NEF offerings.
Ensure alignment of provincial initiatives with NEF’s strategic priorities and transformation objectives.
Promote NEF’s visibility through outreach programmes, SME workshops, and public engagements.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment analysis, deal structuring, or corporate finance.
Proven experience in SME funding, venture capital, or development finance.
Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation, and credit risk analysis.
Exposure to legal and transaction documentation (Shareholders Agreements, SPAs, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to originate and close transactions independently.
Experience engaging with government and development stakeholders preferred.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Investment Management or related field.
Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Honours, CFA Level 1, MBA) advantageous.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Key Competencies:

Strong deal-making and analytical skills.
Advanced financial modelling and Excel proficiency.
Excellent business writing and presentation ability.
Ability to balance developmental and commercial imperatives.
Sound judgment, integrity, and decision-making ability.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead and inspire a small team.
Professional maturity and self-motivation

Attitudes and Behaviour

Integrity and ethical conduct.
Results-oriented and deadline-driven.
Strategic and proactive thinker.
Client-focused with a developmental mindset.
Collaborative and adaptable.
Professional representation of NEF at all times.

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FINANCE MANAGER

Listing reference: nef_000194

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Financial Management

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To oversee and be responsible for all aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as manage the day-to-day work of the finance department.

Job description

Financial management:

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the NEF, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Oversee financial department staff
Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Provide insightful information and expectations to managers as input in decision making
Manage the preparation of the NEF’s budget
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Liaise with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Improvement of the overall control environment of the finance function
Effective budgeting for the organisation to ultimately inform the MTEF and ENE processes
General ledger review and ensure that all recons are completed and signed before management accounts finalization
Timely and accurate creditor payments
Keep up to date with IFRS, GRAP and relevant legislation, regulations and instructions to inform policies and procedures within the department
Effective annual planning and coordination of year-end audit
Timeous completion of year-end audit within approved timelines and within approved budget
Secure an unmodified audit report with minimal significant Report to Management findings

Statutory/ regulatory management:

Submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting
Ensure appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the audit process
Assist in a successful conclusion of an annual audit with an unqualified opinion.
Compile the respective sections of the NEF’s integrated annual report and ensure submission thereof on time with a satisfactory quality and accuracy
Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

Internal processes and general management:

Finance policies and procedures to be up to date and approved
Compliance with NEF policies and procedures
Timeous resolution of audit findings by agreed implementation dates
Operate within departmental cost budgets

Reporting:

Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
Ensure Monthly Management Accounts to be finalised on time and provides useful strategic information to users
Ensure that Compliance to PFMA, National Treasury (NT) Regulations and the dtic reporting requirements is adhered to
Ad hoc reporting to the dtic and the NT
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of compliant AFS and NT packs

Portfolio Management:

Ensure timely and accurate investment disbursements
Ensure timely and accurate collections and debit orders
Ensure timely and accurate impairments and write-offs
Manage portfolio analysis that provides strategic input to the business

Cash Management:

Ensure that there is a weekly and monthly review of bank recons as per the Finance Standard Operating Standards
Cash management to maximize returns
Maintain banking relationships

Risk Management:

Seek and implement methods for minimising financial risk to the company
Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

Committees:

Actively participate in internal committees in order to provide strategic finance input

People Management:

Develop work plans and allocation of work, ensure outputs from team are of an acceptable standard
Manage staff performance continuously to ensure maximum productivity, projects delivery and high staff morale.
Provide Mentorship/Training and manage development

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

Minimum 8 years in progressively responsible financial management roles that includes the following:
✓ Staff management
✓ Preparation of monthly reporting to management
✓ Preparation of annual financial statements
✓ Managing both internal and external audit
✓ Thorough understanding of GRAP and IFRS
✓ Understanding of PFMA and NT regulations
✓ Computer literacy – Excel proficiency, knowledge of accounting systems / programmes
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Experience in the preparation and finalisation of accounts in accordance with current statutory regulations
Experience in budget preparation and reporting
Highly numerate and able to analyse statistical information and interpret financial data to produce reports which can be understood by non-financial colleagues
IFRS 9 practical experience.

Qualification Requirements

Essential: