PIC Vacancies

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The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm, whose
mandate is to make investments in various sectors of the economy on behalf of public sector
entities. Amongst our clients are the Government Employees Pension Fund, the
Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Over the years, we have grown
to be amongst the top, large investment managers in South Africa and the rest of the African
continent, with current assets under management at just over R2.6 trillion. At the centre of
our growth is a team of self-driven professionals who are results-focused.

We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position:

Position: Associate Principal Energy x1

• Position: Associate Principal Energy x1
• *Job Grade: E1 – E4
• Ref:APL002
• Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
• Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria

Purpose of the role:

• To assist the Fund Principal in providing leadership and strategic vision for the fund
  investment business.

Requirements:

• Degree (finance and engineering) and relevant commerce degree
• Postgraduate qualification MBA/ M.Com/ MFI/MSc/CA/CFA/Engineering and/or any relevant
  Master’s degree or professional qualifications
• Postgraduate qualification in tax law/company law
• 5 to 8 years of Investment Experience
• FAIS Representative
• Negotiation and deal structuring
• Industry and sectoral research
• Advanced financial modelling skills
• Valuations

Duties:

• Maximize funds committed for investment
• Implement investment strategy and philosophy
• Proactively identify investment partners and opportunities
• Implement portfolio diversification strategy
• Lead and manage the whole investment process • Deal Screening
• Deal screening
• Preliminary appraisal of deal
• Deal structuring, pricing and negotiation of term sheet
• Due diligence scoping, execution and review
• Industry and sectoral research analysis
• Motivation of investment thesis;
• Facilitation of contracting;
• Disbursement;
• Manage portfolio prudently and enforce ESG discipline;
• Develop and implement value enhancement strategies at investee company level;
• Negotiating exit of investment
• Risk management, compliance and reporting

Competencies and skills:

• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good investment and people judgment
• Project Planning and implementation
• Time Management and prioritization

Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all
operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to
be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your
application for this position.

Closing Date: 02 August 2024

• Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from E1 – E4, commensurate with applicable
  minimum requirements.

The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment
Equity plan.

Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae to: Recruitment1@pic.gov.za

Junior Data Analyst

• Position: Junior Data Analyst
• *Job Grade: C3 – C5
• Ref: JDA00
• Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
• Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria

Purpose of the role:
The Junior Data Analyst is responsible for assisting the Data Analyst in conducting full lifecycle
technical data analysis (including requirements, design, modelling, data mining, visualisation and
optimisation). This role provides data analytics which can be used by the organisation to achieve
business objectives through reporting trends, predictive modelling, as well as analysing business
processes and opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Information Technology, Management Information
  Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related
• Microsoft Excel, Database or Power BI Certification
• Data Analytics or related certifications
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a data-related role
• Knowledge of the financial industry
• Knowledge of data analytics processes and methodologies
• Understanding of databases/data warehousing concepts, architectures and processes
• Experience in working with all levels of users in Business and IT
• Experience with databases, data warehouse design or implementations,
• Experience with conducting analytics, data transformation, and visualization using tools
  such as SQL, T-SQL, Python, Java, JavaScript, MatLab, Microsoft R, Microsoft HD Insight,
  Visual Studio, vData, SSRS, SSAS, Azure Analysis Services, IBM Cognos and/or Microsoft
  PowerBI.

Duties:

• Conduct analysis and mining of PIC business data (including operational and performance)
  to identify opportunities for business improvement, and answer specific business questions
  through the identification of patterns and correlations among the various data points.
• Mapping and tracing data from system to system to solve a given business or system
  problem.
• Documenting technical specifications for data solutions that specify pertinent information
  such as data sources-to-target maps, types, structure (logical and physical models), flows,
  data dictionary transformations, storage and reports.
• Conduct data solution design, evaluate viable solutions, and implement them in line with
  PIC data governance practices.
• Ensure integrity, reusability, maintainability, reliability and scalability in the design and
  development of data solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather business requirements and
  translate these into specifications whilst enriching business understanding of their data.
• Analyse and resolve problems in existing data/ extracts/reports/ queries, and then
  implement corrective actions.

ESG Associate (Unlisted)

• Position: ESG Associate (Unlisted)
• *Job Grade: D4-D5
• Ref: ESGAU260724
• Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
• Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria

Purpose of the role:
To ensure that ESG principles, plans and issues are adopted in the investment decision-making process
and to enforce compliance in line with the approved ESG governance framework. Contributing to the longterm goal of improved stewardship and sustainability of investee Companies.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• ESG-related (Environmental, Governance or Social) Honours degree
• 5-7 years’ experience in an ESG role
• Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA/ MBL or ESG related Masters qualification (advantageous)

Preferred Body / Association:

• Institute of Directors
• South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries

Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement

• Corporate governance
• Understanding of Environmental, and/or social legislative framework
• Understanding of Corporate governance and its principles
• Social impact assessment (summative and formative)
• Portfolio monitoring
• ESG due diligence experience
• Working knowledge of BBBEE issues
• Good Understanding of ESG principles
• Good understanding of capital markets and the investment management industry

Duties:

• Input to the development of the ESG strategy
• Implementation of ESG Strategy
• ESG due diligence on transactions – pre and post
• Portfolio monitoring of ESG plans and issues
• Reporting on ESG performance, plans and issues as required by business and stakeholders
• Training of PIC staff and companies on compliance with ESG issues
• Periodic impact analysis
• ESG Research activities
• Manage resources and staff
• Analysis of Companies on their ESGT performance and the management of their respective
  ESG risks and opportunities
• Conducting engagements with companies on ESGT issues
• Supporting and developing tools and frameworks for the effective integration of ESGT
  analysis into the investment process
• Contributing to PIC ESG thought leadership research analysis and integration.
• Inputs into Client Reporting
• Inputs into ESG Stewardship Reporting

Competencies and skills:

• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Ability to communicate complex issues in both spoken and written form.
• Numerate and analytical thinkerCompetencies and skills:
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Ability to communicate complex issues in both spoken and written form.
• Numerate and analytical thinker

Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all
operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to
be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your
application for this position.

Receptionist

• Position: Receptionist
• *Job Grade: C1 – C3
• Ref: RCPN001
• Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
• Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria

Purpose of the role:

• To provide reception and switchboard services to the PIC

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Diploma / Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years relevant of experience

Duties:

• Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.
• Receive and direct calls from various stakeholders
• Prepare boardrooms and training rooms.
• Assist with boardroom bookings and assist clients in finding their way around the
  boardrooms/office.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Respond to all customer inquiries in a polite and timely manner.

• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks including capturing requisitions
• Maintain the reception area

Competencies and skills:

• Communication, and interpersonal skills
• Reception and switchboard experience
• Effective communication skills
• Good personal presentation skills

Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all
operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to
be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your
application for this position.

Closing Date: 01 August 2024

Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from C1 – C3, commensurate with applicable
minimum requirements.

The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment
Equity plan.

Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae to: Recruitment1@pic.gov.za

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All the best with your applications.