Job Vacancies at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Objectives of Role

• Implement a comprehensive investment strategyencompassing pre-seed, venture capital, growth equity, and buy-out opportunities, aligned with E Squared Investments' overall mission and objectives.
• Lead the deal sourcing and originationprocesses, actively identifying and evaluating high-potential investment opportunities across the entire investment spectrum (pre-seed to Series C+, MBOs/MBIs, mezzanine finance, and M&A).
• Oversee a rigorous investment due diligenceprocess, ensuring comprehensive financial, legal, and market analysis of potential investee companies, with a specific focus on uncovering potential risks and opportunities in complex transactions.
• Lead the preparation of investment proposalsand spearhead presentations to the Investment Committee, clearly articulating the investment thesis and potential value creation for each deal, including those with complex structures.
• Champion successful deal negotiation and structuringof investment terms, demonstrating expertise in structuring complex transactions like MBOs/MBIs, mezzanine finance, and M&A.
• Manage a team of Investment Managers, Associates, Analysts, and Interns, fostering a high-performing and collaborativework environment.
• Provide coaching and mentorshipto investment team members, supporting their professional development and expertise across diverse deal types.
• Track portfolio performance and measure impactagainst established metrics, ensuring alignment with E Squared Investments' social and economic development goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders within the South African investment landscape.

Leadership and Strategy

• Translate E Squared Investments' strategic vision into actionable investment plans encompassing pre-seed, venture capital, growth equity, and buyout opportunities.
• Set clear performance goals and objectives for the investment team, ensuring alignment with the overall investment strategy and expertise development across deal structures.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the investment function, emphasising best practices in deal evaluation and execution across various stages and structures.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degreein Finance, Business Administration, or a relevant field (MBA, CFA, CA(SA) preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experiencein private equity, venture capital, or a related field, with a proven track record of success across various deal stages (pre-seed to Series C+) and deal structures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and execute successful investmentsacross pre-seed, venture capital, growth equity, and buyout opportunities.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment instruments(including special purpose vehicles, venture debt, convertible notes, etc.) and the ability to structure complex transactions (MBOs/MBIs, mezzanine finance, and M&A).
• Expertise in financial modeling and valuationmethodologies applicable to different stages and structures of investment.
• Demonstrated leadershipcapabilities with a proven ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team in executing complex transactions effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, and deal advisors.
• Passion for entrepreneurship and a strong commitment to E Squared Investments' mission.

Competencies

• Passionfor contributing to making a positive difference in South Africa. Interest and understanding of E Squareds vision, mission and values
• Team playerwith strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work successfully with entrepreneurs and build relations with stakeholders
• Results-orientedwith a strong work ethic and a drive to achieve excellence.
• Excellent decision-makingskills with the ability to think strategically.
• Emotional intelligenceand the ability to manage pressure effectively with maturity and professionalism.
• Discretionand the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter that is highly reliable, organised, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage operations and logistics for the Jasiri Talent Investor
• Manage requirements in establishing the first roll out of the Talent Investor including the identification and oversight of the relevant venue, ensuring it is fit for purpose and use.
• Prepare facilities and coordinate all logistics for residential programs and events.
• Strategize cost-cutting initiatives and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Engage and manage procurement, contracting, payment and relationships with service providers and partners.
• Manage communications and operational requirements with the entrepreneurs accepted into and exited from the Talent Investor program.
• Coordinate non-programmatic interventions and represent AGGP at stakeholder events.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in Operations, Business Administration, Events Management, or Logistics.
• Proven track record in project or business operations management.

Education:

• Relevant 3-year Diploma/Degree.

Competencies

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An analytical thinker with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with tools like Asana.
• A proactive problem solver with a service excellence mindset.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and lead the program team, collaborate with marketing, monitoring and evaluation, and program design teams.
• Recruitment & Selection: Spearhead the recruitment and selection processes for exceptional candidates for our Talent Investor and follow on acceleration programs, ensuring decisions are well-informed and data-driven. Our model depends on exceptional talent moving through a process that takes them from pre-idea, to finding a co-founder and launching a venture.
• Program Execution: Manage the online Jasiri JumpStart and the in person Residential Intensive program to prepare and propel entrepreneurs towards venture creation. Ensure all logistics are perfectly aligned for optimal learning and community building. Take on the delivery of program sessions where relevant.
• Venture Creation: Lead teams through the venture creation phase, focusing on pursuing product-market fit and attracting investment.
• Reporting: Report to a range of stakeholders on program execution and venture progress leveraging existing systems and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison for entrepreneurs, manage a talented pool of facilitators, coaches, and service providers, ensuring everyone is perfectly synchronized for peak program performance.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 - 8 years proven experience in program management, specifically in entrepreneurship development.
• A proven track record of motivating entrepreneurs and enhancing their capacities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Social Studies, or related fields.

Competencies

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• An analytical thinker with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Must embody AGGP's values and demonstrate them in daily interactions.