Investment Analyst (Indirect Property Investments)

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position:

Position: Investment Analyst (Indirect Property Investments)
Grade: C3 – D3
(Ref: IAIPI)

Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
Centre: PIC Properties

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies, Investment Management, Finance, Economics or
  equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2 – 4 years’ experience within the Commercial Property Investment Industry.
• RE 05 Certificate or must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of Property Management and Property Market
• Knowledge of Investment Risk Assessment
• Knowledge of Financial Analysis and Interpretation
• Knowledge of Valuation Techniques
• Knowledge of ESG Trends

Duties:

• Assist in maximising the value of the portfolio to meet and exceed benchmark returns on
  the portfolio
• Develop financial models and perform the relevant investment analysis, run related
  scenarios as well as sensitivity testing to determine the viability of investments.
• Assisting Fund Manager with decision-making processes by providing strategic
  recommendations and supporting data analysis
• Analyse existing and new investment opportunities, legal information, and financial data to
  make recommendations
• Assist in the compilation and review of annual client asset valuations
• Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial
  statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment
  strategies
• Monitor closely and keep track of financial and market trends, opportunities, risks and new
  related investment products
• Complete market research, risk assessments, analysis, and other projects
• Create or assist in the creation of applicable investment reports, summaries, and updates
• Working closely with team on special projects as needed
• General support as well as related administrative duties

Core Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Numeric Skills
• Good qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Time management
• Performance and Result oriented
• Ability to deal with pressure/stress
• Stay abreast of the latest property trends
• Stay abreast of the latest property law
• Problem-solving
• Customer service orientated
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Independent and dependable
• Interpersonal skills

With the PIC having topped the R2,5 trillion mark in assets under management and in the process
of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional
would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve
South Africa.

Closing Date: 15 December 2023

PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the PIC
Employment Equity plan.

Please forward copies of your comprehensive CV’s to Recruitment4@pic.gov.za

Grade range is from C3 – D3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements.

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