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Investment Associate

National Empowerment Fund·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
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-Closes Nov 6, 2026

Introduction

  • To source and execute deals, support business development as well as maintain client relationships.

Job Description

  • Business development/ transaction origination
  • Support business development initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain clients network and relationships;
  • Develop and maintain client portfolio to source transactions;
  • Consult with BEE groups, intermediaries, lending institutions and other stakeholders;
  • Explore opportunities for new investments through networking;
  • Actively participate in business development initiatives;
  • Contribute to the development of a business development strategy;
  • Start to build networks within BEE market;
  • On deal flow start to build reputation as an acknowledged/successful deal maker.
  • Transaction execution
  • Applies standard project management skills of resource utilization, process management independently but still needs advice / assistance on deal structuring techniques and negotiation skills:
  • Mobilize, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise project/deals;
  • Manage and influence internal decision making and project processes to obtain investment approval;
  • Develop a broad knowledge of (of corporate finance/private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues;
  • Partake in due diligence exercises, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope;
  • With assistance recommend, develop, negotiate innovative/optimum/appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability/ viability of the project to the
  • benefit of the client and the NEF;
  • With assistance utilize knowledge of project deal structuring in compiling paralegal documents such as term sheets;
  • With assistance support negotiate with clients/co-financiers on an acceptable deal / project structure financial term, security to ensure successful deal closure;
  • With support oversee the finalization of legal agreements pertaining to the transaction/project.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in dealmaking,
  • Deal structuring experience
  • Solid Project management experience
  • A generalist in area in corporate finance with some experience in private equity

Qualification Requirements

  • Graduate degree, preferably a BCom Accounting, CA, CFA or equivalent

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Cognitive Competencies

  • Analysis and Attention to Detail
  • Conceptual / Big Picture Thinking
  • Creative / Innovation
  • Focus & Sustained Attention
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Problem Solving & Learning Agility

Intrapersonal Competencies

  • Assertiveness
  • Drive and Result Orientation
  • Decisiveness & Action Orientation
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Excellent / Quality Orientation
  • Resilience and Stress Management
  • Rule Orientation
  • Time and Self- Management
  • Objectivity

Interpersonal Competencies

  • Building Relationships
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Engaging Diversity
  • Interpersonal Agility
  • Teamwork

Deadline:6th November,2026

Key skills

Bachelors
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At a glance

Company

National Empowerment Fund

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 6, 2026

Created

October 30, 2026

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