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Assistant Director

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POST
To provide administration support in the Office of the Director-General.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1) Administrative support: 

• Assist in doing quality assurance in submissions.
• Processing and duplication of approved submissions.
• Distribute approved submissions and letters to relevant programmes.
• Drafting of letters, memoranda and submissions as requested.
• Providing feedback to officials on status of submissions.
• Submitting copies of the submissions signed by the acting DG during the DG’s absence.

2) Workflow processes in the ODG:

• Assist with quality control on all DG memoranda drafted.
• Sending out preliminary memos to programmes on the same day of receipt.
• Ensure that all draft memoranda have been signoff and distributed to programmes.
• Assist in doing follow-ups of outstanding ministers and the DGs draft replies, briefing notes and speeches.
• Assist with coordination and finalization of reports to be presented at Opco and Exco.

3) Document and information management:

• Capture all incoming and outgoing documents and information into manageable and retrievable system.
• Manually filing of DG memoranda after sending to programmes.
• File approved submissions.
• Keep database of status of submissions including signed ones.
• Record classified documents in a register.
• Shredding of documents

4) Office Suppliers and Equipment management:

• Order office suppliers.
• Ensure that office equipment is operational and inform appropriate person something is not working.
• Assist with procurement of equipment and payment processes as required.

5) Financial management of the office budget:

• Annual consolidation of unit’s financial needs.
• Assist crafting of budget projections.
• Prepare necessary documentation required for the movement or transfer of funds.
• Completion of all SCM and financial documents such as BAS payment advices, petty cash and Log 1 forms.
• Monthly spending patterns discussed with D:ODG.
• Keep record of all transfer payments.
• Assist with programme follow-ups of reports for projects funded from the transfer payment account.

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in Office Administration.

Qualification:

• Three years National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6) in Office Management or Public Administration / Office Technology / Business Administration / Business Management.

Knowledge Competency:

• Excellent knowledge of Government and Parliamentary processes
• Knowledge of Departmental policies, processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of organizing, planning, and monitoring of projects
• Good knowledge and understanding of PFMA & PSR

Skills:

• Organization and administration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Financial management
• Report writing
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Project management

Personal attributes:

• Able to work under pressure
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Be able to work under pressure
• Work independently whist being consultative
• Pay attention to detail
• Client focus and result orientated
• Ability to work with diverse people

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Fund Manager

Job Description

A  company based in Sadton  has  a position  for  a Fund Manager
Salary is  negotiable

To oversee and provide guidance on all aspects of deal making, execution and strategic planning related to deal
sourcing and negotiates transactions as a member of a team. In addition, consistently lead transactions from
identification, negotiations, closing and monitoring of investments. The Fund Manager will take final responsibility
for the transactions as well as manage departmental budgets and targets, the team performance and be the
custodian of external stakeholder relationships.

Business development including customer and stakeholder relationship management
• Develop Business Development strategies and plans for uMnotho Fund by proactively identifying new
opportunities and needs using market and customer intelligence.
• Lead the implementation of the Business Development plan and Strategy.
• Cultivate extensive networks within and outside NEF aimed at growing the reputation of NEF within the
• BEE financing, private equity, Development Finance Institution (“DFI’), commercial bank, financial
intermediary arenas.
• Develop appropriate customer relationship strategies to deliver the uMnotho Fund products and services.
• Identify key role players and uses a variety of techniques to influence and guide towards intended goals.
• Produce the UMnotho Fund annual Business Plan adhering to the overall direction and guidance
provided in the Divisional Strategic plan.
• Lead ongoing road shows / engagements with potential clients/intermediaries aimed at stimulating market
awareness of the NEF’s products and services.
• Champion and contribute to the development of new products and services.
• Regularly lead NEF participation at conferences promoting NEF products, services and interventions to
BEE market and other stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for generating new business in accordance with targets set in performance
contract.
Development of operational strategies, policies, procedures and tactics

• Manage, monitor and report regularly to Divisional Executive: Venture Capital & Corporate Finance, Exco
and other stakeholders on progress made against the KPA’s and KPIs’ set in the annual Business Plan.
• Develop Operating Manual for uMnotho Fund covering the uMnotho Fund investment process as well as
due diligence guidelines, Investment Screening Report templates, Investment Paper templates.
• Annually review Operating Manual and operating procedures and implement required changes in
consultation with Divisional Executive: Venture Capital & Corporate Finance and Exco.
• Develop and maintain standard financial models used by investment professionals in performance of the
transaction appraisals.
• Contribute to the development of divisional strategy, policy, procedures and protocols.
• Proactively align cross-functional policies, procedures and protocols within the Fund Management
Division by exploring dependencies and soliciting input.

Knowledge Management
• Facilitate own staff knowledge management by empowering staff to share knowledge and experiences.
• Coordinate training programs at Unit level aimed at ensuring staff members are trained on core
competencies e.g. due diligence, financial modelling, term sheets etc
• Champion knowledge sharing at a Divisional level by leading / facilitating workshops on topical issues
involving internal and / or external experts on relevant topics.
• Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring and support to investment professionals with regards to the
execution of investment proposals and transactions.
• Contribute to the establishment of NEF research database.

Portfolio Management
• Lead the development / growth of the uMnotho Fund investment portfolio on a sustainable basis by
adopting sound investment discipline.
• Manage the optimal growth of the uMnotho Fund investment portfolio in line with performance targets.
• Manage the quality of the uMnotho Fund portfolio within impairment levels acceptable to the NEF
stakeholders.
• Ensure that due diligence files are complete and reviewed either personally or by senior leadership within
uMnotho Fund before submission outside the Unit.
• Ensure that Investment Papers and Financial models are complete and accurate and are reviewed by
senior leadership within uMnotho Fund before submission outside the Unit.
• Oversee project management of multiple investment teams ensuring that investment
professionals/investment teams adhere to agreed execution time frames and submission deadlines.
• Ensure that transactions are appropriately structured and that investment structures mitigate NEF
investment risk as far as possible.
• Provide mentorship and support in relation to the negotiation of complex transactions.
• Provide leadership in the finalization of transaction documents, especially transactions with above
average complexity.
• Influence investment decisions at a Divisional level through active participation at Divisional Investment

Committee (“FMD”) and Portfolio Management Committee.
• Lead the presentation of uMnotho Fund transactions at NEF Executive Investment Committee (“NEF
Exco IC”), at NEF Board Investment Committee level and at NEF Board of Trustees (where applicable).
• Assume the role of custodian in relation to disbursement of new uMnotho Fund deals by ensuring that the
disbursement processes and controls are adhered to in order to facilitate timeous disbursement of
investments whilst mitigating investment risk to NEF.
• Perform the duties of non-executive director on the Boards of selected investee companies.

People and General Management
• Manage performance feedback and implement consequence management.
• Develop work plans and allocation of work, ensure outputs from team are of an acceptable standard
• Manage staff performance continuously to ensure maximum productivity, projects delivery and high staff
morale.
• Identify skills gaps and provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate as and when required
• Prepare budget for the department based on strategy and manages the execution of the budget.
• Participate in various committee structures to add value to the achievement of the mandate of the company
• Monitor adherence to systems and internal controls of the company within the department.

Essential
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the BEE financing/private equity/structured finance and/or DFI
arenas.
• At least 3 years in a senior level or leadership capacity.
• Have a working knowledge of SA Corporate law including the Companies Act, Income Tax Act
• Proven track record of leading the execution and closing of BEE and/or private equity transactions.
• Strong technical and industry knowledge of the BEE financing market including understanding of
evolution of BEE financing and BEE Codes of Good Practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of BEE financing structures, equity investments and mezzanine financing
structures.
• Strong technical knowledge in corporate finance disciplines such as valuation techniques.
• Deep understanding of financing documents such as sale and purchase agreements, shareholders
agreements, funding documents etc
• Experience in negotiating complex investment structures and related investment agreements.
• Well developed business networks within the BEE investment community and SA financial markets.
• Proven ability to generate deal flow.
• Strong credit and risk analysis skills.
• Previous experience in managing people / professional teams.
• Well developed presentation, written and verbal communication skills

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Senior Financial Specialist

Job Description

The organization is recruiting a Senior Technical Finance Specialist to strengthen its capacity to originate, structure, appraise, and oversee innovative, employment‑generating projects that leverage public finance to unlock private investment. This is a senior specialist role suited to an experienced finance professional with strong private‑sector exposure and a deep understanding of development, impact, and transition finance.

ROLE PURPOSE: The role provides senior‑level technical finance and investment expertise across the full project lifecycle from deal origination and financial structuring to due diligence, risk management, and portfolio oversight. The incumbent will assess complex financial structures, ensure the catalytic use of grant funding, support pipeline development, and contribute to applied research on job creation, value chains, and the green and informal economy, including the Just Energy Transition.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: You are a senior technical finance professional who combines strong analytical rigour with practical deal‑making experience. You are comfortable working between public and private sectors, interrogating complex financial structures, and applying an investment lens to real‑world job creation challenges. You bring independence of thought, strong judgment, and a commitment to using public resources catalytically for inclusive growth.

 KEY RESPONSILITIES: Originate and develop a pipeline of high‑impact, employment‑focused investment opportunities in partnership with private sector firms, intermediaries, developers, and ecosystem partners. Analyze, structure, and assess complex financial instruments and funding models, including blended finance, debt structures, outcome‑based financing, and performance‑linked grants. Conduct rigorous financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on project applications, including assessment of financial additionality, sustainability, and execution risk. Identify and analyze financial, market, governance, and performance risks arising from different project structures, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead and quality‑assure appraisal reports and funding recommendations submitted to Technical Evaluation and Investment Committees. Provide technical oversight of high‑risk or complex projects within the department’s portfolio and support remedial action where performance challenges arise. Conduct independent applied research on job creation opportunities, priority value chains, the informal economy, and green and Just Energy Transition–related sectors, translating insights into funding and strategy inputs. Present financial, risk, and research findings clearly to internal decision‑makers and external stakeholders. Coach, mentor, and technically support junior staff, building institutional capability in financial appraisal, risk analysis, and innovative finance. Represent the Jobs Fund in relevant stakeholder engagements, market forums, and learning platforms.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Development Finance, or a related field. Formal training or qualification in project or programme management.
• 10–15 years’ experience in project finance, corporate finance, structured finance, or investment analysis, including appraisal and closing of complex transactions. Demonstrated experience assessing innovative or non‑standard financial structures and grant‑based funding mechanisms. Strong understanding of private‑sector financing, incentives, and risk dynamics. Proven ability to conduct due diligence, analyze financial statements and models, and exercise sound investment judgment.
• 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level.

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Senior Auditor: Mining

Job Description
Job Purpose

To conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Job Outputs:

Process

Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Analyse complex data / evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks which may relate to the entity being audited, across tax types, across related entities etc.
Analyse transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Be involved in research to identify complex tax risks that may not have been addressed effectively through audit or other interventions. These risks will be referred to Case Selection which may lead to the identification of new audit focus areas e.g. industry, tax specific risks etc.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Conduct advanced audits of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Engagement with Litigation and Dispute management during and post the audit process to address issues relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation e.g., tax, legislation relating to companies etc. This engagement will take cognizance of the outcomes of similar matters, tax court cases and civil court outcomes. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court on matters of a complex nature.
Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. Auditors are also requested to provide inputs to draft policies and procedures to the product areas e.g., different Tax Types product areas, Process Design and Engineering, etc.
Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
Identify new and additional complex risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating to other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Prepare and issue detailed and relevant communication / reports as required to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that communication is coordinated and aligned between related audits be it tax types or at an entity level.
Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant Committee. Highlight treatment of audits of similar nature to the relevant Committee to ensure consistent treatment. i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
Provide inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
Where large data files are required to be downloaded, engage Electronic Forensic Services (EFS) to assist. Detail the data required and the risks, to contribute to the identification of required data files and/or additional data.

Governance

Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization.

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Commitment to Continuous Learning

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Senior Human Resources Officer

Job Description

1. Labour relations and related activities: Investigate and answer grievances within the framework of the contract. 
2. Advise managers on how to handle specific situations (e.g., discipline, work practice changes) and their implications in terms of labour agreements. 
3. Serve as communication link with bargaining unit representatives (stewards/committees) and individual employees to anticipate potential problems and improve understanding of the organization’s position. 
4. Interpret the labour organisation’s viewpoint for management. 
5. Identify chronic labour relations problem areas and recommend solutions. 
6. Participate in wage negotiations. 
7. Ensure SAST notice boards are compliant with South African legislation 
8. Oversee the development and implementation of a SAST-wide performance appraisal program and provides advice and recommendations to 
9. SAST management and staff. 
10. Ensure well written and up to date position descriptions and performance agreements for all staff. 
11. Oversee the development and implementation of SASR core competencies, core values, and key performance measures into performance 
12. Provide ongoing oversight and support to ensure that performance measures are being used to effectively manage operations, identify and manage risks, and effect organisational change. 
13. Develop and conduct presentations and training to SAST management and staff on the performance appraisal system. 
14. Provide training to staff on performance management and systems. 
15. Assist with developing and implementing agency performance improvement plans. 
16. Work closely with the Senior Manager Human 
17. Resources in the management on the EE annual 
18. plan. 
19. Arrange Employment Equity Committee meetings 
20. Take minutes and distributing to the committee 
21. Collate information on new appointments and terminationsandanyother EErelated information 
22. Ensure notice boards are updated with EE information. 
23. Prepare monthly /quarterly /annual EE Report. 

Interpret and implement provisions of labour legislation and agreements to resolve problems and assure compliance by both parties by: 

1. Performance Management and related activities: 

appraisal system. 

1. Employment Equity and related activities 
2. Conduct employee induction programme. 
3. Co-ordinate the medical-aid related activities. 
4. Assist the Senior Manager Human Resources in the supervision of the HR department. 
5. Keep record of all the transactions. 
6. Audit Files periodically for completeness 

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