Hospitality

Investment Manager

Network Recruitment·Pretoria, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
HospitalitymanagerFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 27, 2026

Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Conducting market research to identify potential investment opportunities, clients and strategic partnerships. Building and expanding business networks through industry events, conferences and networking opportunities. Assessing the financial position, viability and risk profile of prospective investment opportunities through detailed due diligence. Developing financial models covering revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessments and expected returns to support investment decisions. Preparing comprehensive investment reports outlining findings, associated risks and potential returns for stakeholders. Structuring and negotiating financing solutions that balance client needs with risk considerations and investment return objectives. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the SME market. Monitoring and evaluating client portfolio performance. Staying informed of relevant industry regulations, market developments and economic trends to support effective investment strategies. Qualifications BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or another business-related field. A minimum of Financial Accounting 2 or an equivalent subject. Experience and Requirements At least 4 years of experience in business investment or a business finance-related role. Experience in auditing, banking, financial accounting, and/or sales and marketing will be advantageous. Strong financial and analytical capabilities. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strong negotiation and influencing abilities. A results-driven approach with sound commercial and entrepreneurial thinking. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: /> If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance! For more information, contact: Angelique Jardim Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 27, 2026

Created

October 28, 2026

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