Job Openings at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

• Provide comprehensive financial analysis through the use of approved financial modelling for existing portfolio companies; 
• Analyse, compile and report on market information on a deal by deal basis; 
• Contribute to the development of a business development strategy when required for the portfolio companies; 
• Develop a broad knowledge (of corporate finance / private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues for portfolio companies; 
• For additional funding and or restructure, partake in due diligence exercises at the request of the team member, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope; 
• Provide commentary on 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; 
• Analysing financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine the commercial viability of portfolio companies; 
• Consider the economic implications which might affect the performance of portfolio companies; 
• Analysing equity valuations of portfolio companies semi-annually; 
• Annual site visits to investee portfolio companies; 
• Early identification / flagging of potential areas of defaulting clients.

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Graduate degree – minimum B.Com. (Business and Finance, Accounting).

Experience / Skills Required

• A generalist in area of corporate finance with some experience in private equity 
• PC Literacy is essential and use and knowledge of Excel is important as this role often involve financial modelling and projection work Strong Project Management and Corporate Finance and/or Venture Capital experience (minimum of 5 years). 
• 2 – 5 years Financial Analysis experience

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Job description

The Key Individual will manage and oversee the financial services of the Fund which includes: 

• The liaising with the investment committee to explore the investment preferences and appetite for risk, 
• Review reports from deal makers or Representatives on meetings with candidate investees to discuss business operations/structure, and the rigorous research on the viability of the investment, 
• Ensure financial briefings (often written by investment analysts) are conducted, 
• Ensuring the fund is up-to-date about the SA economy, current financial news and financial markets, 
• Assessing and interpreting complicated financial information and keeping detailed records and reports 
• Submitting detailed reports on the Fund to the Regulator (FSCA) 
• Overseeing overall compliance of the Fund with the FAIS Act.

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Matric and Diploma or degree (NQF Level 7) 
• RE 1 and RE3 Certifications 
• Class of Business training – Investments 
• Operations ability (loaded as KI on 1 or 2 FSP licences)

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum 3-years’ experience overseeing shares and debentures & securitised debt financial products on a discretionary basis 
• JSE Certifications / Experience preferable

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Job description

Attending to visitors

• Attend to all visitors and clients in positive and friendly manner 
• Meet the Client’s expectations by respectfully requesting them to be patient whilst redirecting a telephone call appropriately and attend to them immediately thereafter
• Treat all clients with courtesy and be able to calmly deal with conflict management
• Ensure that staff members are timeously informed when their clients and guests have arrived

Answering and screening calls

• Answer all telephone calls promptly and professionally 
• Direct / transfer callers to appropriate staff members and departments or to their voicemail in the case they are not in the office 
• Ensure that messages are thoroughly, correctly taken and are passed to the relevant person in a prompt and efficient manner

Booking of meeting rooms

• Manage meeting room bookings through the digital diary and walk-ins/ad hoc requests 
• Ensure that the meeting rooms are properly organised and cleaned accordingly before every meeting commences 
• Facilitate that the refreshment station is properly set up according to the required standards
• Book and record the meeting the rooms and print the meeting schedules daily, hand it to the Kitchen Assistants for refreshments’ requirements

Administration and co-ordination for the department

• Keep the telephone list updated and circulate to the organisation on an ongoing basis for ease of reference 
• Deal with couriers and deliveries arriving to the Head Office and distribute them accordingly
• Maintenance of the reception area ensuring that there is no accumulation of parcels
• Ensure the Reception area is always clean, tidy and stocked with periodicals and company literature

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric is essential 
• Secretarial Certificate/Diploma 
• Tertiary qualification (Business Administration or relevant field) would be an advantage

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum of 3 years proven work experience as a receptionist in financial services, development finance or similar industry 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a switchboard operator in a customer services environment. 
• Ability to remain confidential and treat sensitive information with the highest level of diplomacy 
• Must have a professional and confident telephone etiquette 
• Ability to always maintain a high level of customer service 
• Must be dependable, friendly and have a personable demeanour 
• Meticulous organizational skills, ensuring the front desk always operates smoothly 
• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures will be advantageous 
• Well-spoken, professional appearance and attitude 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Great attention to detail 
• Problem-solving abilities 
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Projects, Excel