Chief Investment and Development Officer (CIDO) at Gauteng Partnership Fund

Key Performance Areas

• Investment Structuring & Capital Mobilisation: Secure co-investment through blended finance models, SPVs, and strategic partnerships with DFIs, banks, and private sector players.
• Capital Raising: Develop and execute capital raising strategies including roadshows, investor engagement, and regulatory due diligence.
• Project Development & Implementation: Oversee the entire project lifecycle from feasibility, procurement, and construction to handover.
• Property & Asset Management: Manage leases, acquisitions, and urban regeneration projects.
• Financial Management & Compliance: Ensure alignment with PFMA, budgeting protocols, and effective cost control.
• People & Performance Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering talent development, equity, and skills growth.
• Risk & Stakeholder Management: Lead risk mitigation, intergovernmental coordination, and public-private collaboration.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, the Built Environment, or Project Management.
• Professional registration and good standing with a recognised statutory or professional body (e.g., ECSA, SACPCMP, or similar).
• FAIS RE1 certification preferred – demonstrating readiness to operate as a Key Individual in the financial services’ regulatory environment.
• A Master’s degree or MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10–15 years’ experience in investment and development
• 7–8 years in a Senior/Executive role such as CIDO or CIO
• Experience in urban development, financial structuring, public-private partnerships (PPP), and large-scale project implementation
• Proven track record of managing projects in public and private sector partnerships