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Director: Issuer Services

Listing reference: jse_000707

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Directors and Chief Executives

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

WHY JOIN THE JSE?  The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

Introduction

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is seeking a strategic, commercially driven Director: Issuer Services to lead listings growth, drive primary market revenue, and strengthen the JSE’s position as Africa’s premier capital‑raising destination. This executive role oversees a portfolio influencing nearly R900 million in revenue, guiding origination, new product development, stakeholder engagement, and the JSE’s M&A strategy. The Director will shape and execute ambitious growth plans across public and private markets while ensuring the JSE remains innovative, competitive, and globally relevant.

Job description

Business and Financial Results Management

• Develop the Issuer Services divisional budget and allocate departmental budgets to meet profit and cost targets.
• Ensure divisional profit and cost targets are achieved without compromising service delivery, long‑term sustainability, or growth.
• Oversee development and implementation of the annual divisional strategic vision and business plans by:
  • Assessing market needs
  • Benchmarking against global competitors
  • Ensuring innovative, value‑enhancing products and services
  • Engaging regularly with executives to track progress and challenges
• Lead JSE relationship management with clients and oversee all commercial matters.
• Drive divisional strategy execution through:
  • Goal setting
  • Effective performance management
  • Proactive identification of revenue drivers and leading indicators
  • Monthly reconciliation of revenue drivers to actual P&L results
• Review trading statistics and billing information daily and collaborate with MANCO to analyse monthly departmental performance (actuals and forecast).
• Define quality indicators for product and service delivery, allocate responsibilities based on skills, and ensure appropriate technology support.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting through strong Business Intelligence practices, KPI structures, and maker/checker controls.
• Conduct weekly MANCO meetings to cascade Executive Committee information and address strategic and tactical priorities.
• Chair monthly divisional Town Halls to discuss financial performance, achievements, and strategy alignment.
• Facilitate bi‑weekly Market Shout‑Outs to review market trends, anticipate activity, and embed a market‑led culture.
• Represent the JSE through presentations, panels, and media engagements to elevate brand awareness and attract new business.
• Monitor market structure, quality, growth, and liquidity; craft strategic responses in collaboration with industry stakeholders.
• Focus on product and revenue diversification to ensure sustainable growth.
• Direct and support the JSE Group’s inorganic and deals strategy with a focus on growth, integration, partnerships, and emerging opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction on new, disruptive, or shifting capital market opportunities (e.g., private markets, digital marketplaces, alternative venues).

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Interact with peers, department members, managers, and executives in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence.
• Build strong, sustainable relationships with the CEO, executives, Boards, peers, direct reports, and employees through consistent engagement, delivery on commitments, and thorough preparation.
• Ensure divisional performance‑enhancing initiatives are supported through cross‑divisional communication and effective presentation strategies (e.g., town halls).
• Build productive, mutually rewarding relationships with clients and external stakeholders through structured engagement plans and follow‑ups.
• Strengthen public‑private relationships to support South Africa’s investment growth, enhance the appeal of capital markets, and stimulate capital formation and trade on the JSE.

Development of Strategic Direction and Execution of the M&A Strategy

• Develop strategies and plans to achieve growth in listings, cross‑listings, and new product development.
• Create strategies to cross‑sell, grow offerings, and expand business lines with listed clients at value‑enhancing price points.
• Support organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including developing commercial business cases.
• Collaborate with the CFO to shape and execute the inorganic and commercial strategy.
• Work with EXCO to develop and drive growth strategies focused on profitable expansion.
• Provide strategic direction, guidance, and oversight to the M&A teams.

Deal Origination, Sourcing and Due Diligence

• Identify and source new opportunities locally and internationally aligned to JSE strategy.
• Collaborate and/or competitively position JSE products with peer exchanges and providers to respond to evolving capital‑raising ecosystems.
• Oversee M&A teams conducting desktop analysis of pipeline opportunities.
• Lead deal analysis, valuation modelling, and due diligence across acquisition targets.
• Manage external M&A advisors and internal teams.
• Drive listings origination and new product development sales efforts across issuers and potential clients.
• Focus on generating markets‑related revenue across public and private markets.
• Build strong networks to identify capital‑raising opportunities and position the JSE as a partner of choice.
• Work collaboratively across teams to deliver strong client relationships and sales mobilisation with targeted sales plans.
• Stay abreast of local and global market changes, competition, and innovation to ensure a relevant, forward‑looking offering.
• Monitor regulatory and market structure changes and recommend strategic responses.
• Cross‑sell JSE offerings across divisions to strengthen the value proposition for listed entities.
• Explore listing, cross‑listing, and product development opportunities aligned with JSE group strategy.
• Facilitate dialogues between issuers, investors, and advisors to shape best‑in‑class offerings.
• Lead targeted roadshows to position South Africa as a strong investment destination.
• Represent the JSE across media, conferences, and industry platforms to grow listings and business development.
• Oversee JPP sales and operations, including team management.
• Conduct deal assessments, valuations, and indicative analyses for JSE investment initiatives.
• Provide strategic sourcing support for new M&A opportunities across the group.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Economics/Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree would be advantageous

Experience 

• 8 – 12 years’ experience, of which 5 must have been at an Executive level in a Listed entity  
• Experience in originating, negotiating, structuring, and monitoring investments 
• Significant experience performing complex financial analysis, modelling, and valuations 
• Experience in dealing with and presenting to analysts and shareholders  
• Appropriate experience in established corporate finance and investment management 
• Familiarity with unique disciplines of negotiation, closing and monitoring transactions. 
• Good understanding of capital markets 
• Experience in managing a team 

Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities  

• JSE culture, values, vision, strategy, policies and procedures
• JSE products, divisional service offerings, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Strategic planning, divisional strategy development, and execution monitoring
• Capital markets, business principles, business metrics, and managerial accounting
• Project management, change management, and capacity planning
• Risk management, operational risk, business continuity, and managing business risks
• Sales, client service management, managing customer expectations, and stakeholder management
• Mergers and acquisitions, deal execution, financial modelling, and valuation analysis
• Budgeting, resource allocation, and Profit and Loss responsibility
• Talent management, succession planning, performance management, and developing others
• Coaching, leadership development, and building a community of leaders
• Workforce relations, diversity management, ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
• Decision‑making, problem solving, dispute resolution, and disciplinary processes
• Communication strategies, business writing, drafting reports, and presenting to senior leaders
• Networking, external strategic alliances, and relationship management
• Trend identification, market awareness, and predicting future market changes

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Director: Capital Markets

Listing reference: jse_000706

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Stock Exchange

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

WHY JOIN THE JSE?  The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

Introduction

To strategically lead the Capital Markets portfolio and drive the markets related revenue generating activity under through primary and secondary markets and other portfolios to position the JSE as the investment destination of choice for the Capital Markets clients.

Job description

Business and Financial Results Management

• Develop the Capital Markets divisional budget and allocate departmental budgets to meet profit and cost targets
• Ensure divisional profit and cost targets are met without compromising service delivery or long-term growth / sustainability
• Oversee and direct the development and implementation of the annual divisional strategic vision and business plans by leading the polling of the market for business needs and bench marking against global competitors to ensure innovative and value-enhancing products and services and then engaging with responsible executives regularly to keep abreast of progress and challenges Chair all Trading advisory committees across all asset classes
• Lead JSE relationship management with all clients and lead manage all commercial matters with clients
• Ensure that the divisional strategy implementation process is on track through goal setting and effective performance management processes for the departmental head and employees as well  pro-active identification of the main drivers for success/revenue and tracking of leading indicators on a continuous basis to pro-actively measure the drivers of the revenue in order to reconcile those with the actual profit and lost (P&L) numbers of the month
• Review trading statistics and billing information on a daily basis and together with the Management Committee (MANCO) review the financial performance, both actuals and full year forecast, of all departments on a monthly basis to ensure progress against divisional strategy
• Ensure delivery of products and services in ways that contribute to making JSE successful by establishing the delivery quality indicators that define/represent success and assign to senior managers accordingly as well as through effective resource management to ensure that the members are allocated  responsibilities in line with their skills set and that the appropriate technology is available to assist resources in delivering agreed outputs
• Ensure accurate, timeous and compliant reporting though applying Business Intelligence, including statistics to structure informal reporting to ensure appropriate standards of goals setting and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and recognition of deadline adherence as well through encouragement of a maker/checker process for critical data to ensure continuous reviewing of standards and quality
• Conduct weekly Management Committee (MANCO) meetings to convey key information as obtained from Executive Committee and discuss/address pre-defined strategic and tactical issues as per set agenda in order to ensure that operations remain in line with the divisional strategy
• Chair the monthly Town Hall for the entire Capital Market division to discuss financial performance against budget, achievements versus strategy objectives as well as important business highlights to ensure strategic alignment across all personnel to the divisional strategy
• Facilitate bi-weekly Market Shout-Outs for the entire Capital Markets division to review market trends and anticipate trading and listing activities in order to contribute to on-the-job-training and to embed a markets culture in the Capital Markets division which will contribute to overall insight into market activities
• Represent the JSE though presentations to various constituents, participating panels and the media on a wide range of topics relating to the JSE in order to raise brand awareness of the JSE, further the understanding of the business proposition and importance of the JSE to the economy  as well as to market the JSE for new business
• Ensure market structure, market quality, growth and liquidity is closely reviewed and help craft strategies and appropriate responses, in collaboration with industry participants, to enhance JSE value proposition
• Focus on growth and diversification of product and revenue lines to ensure and contribute sustainable growth of the business
• Direct and critically support the trajectory of JSE group inorganic and deals strategy, with key focus on business growth, integration and development in new lines of acquisition and partnership
• Focus and give direction to new/disruptive/innovative/shifting areas of opportunity within capital markets that emerge as the financial market landscape changes and evolves viz private markets; digital marketplace; new/alternate venues

    Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Interact with peers, department members, direct reports and manager/s  in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions
• Ensure that client needs are met and understood through establishing and resourcing a Key Client Management Unit to ensure the JSE is focused on the needs and Service Levels Agreements (SLA’s) to the JSE’s most critical listed companies and member firms
• Identify client engagement as a key strategic pillar and segment the target market clients in order to measure performance against set Key Performances Indicators (KPI’s) for client engagement as allocated to team members
• Participate actively and champion the JSE Client Satisfaction Survey process by assuming responsibility as the representative of the Executive Committee to follow up on action items in order to determine client satisfaction
• Build strong sustainable relationship with the Chief Executive Officer, other executives, Boards, peers, direct reports and JSE employees through consistent engagement;  adhering to committed deliverables within the agreed timeframe and quality expectation; tracking and adhering to agreed follow-ups; consistency of actions and words; as well as through thorough preparation prior to engagement in order to be equipped with value–adding content for discussion and action  
• Ensure that Capital Market’s business performance enhancing ideas are signed off by engaging in interdivisional communication and collaboration and utilising communication strategies to present new strategies and major projects, for example at town hall meetings with market participants
• Build mutually rewarding relationships with clients and external stakeholders through regular and consistent engagement according to a formalised calling plan based on identified key stakeholders to determine a JSE understanding of the stakeholder needs and perspectives and consult with the relevant internal constituents to identify appropriate actions to position the relevant stakeholder relationship at a more mutually rewarding level
• Build, deepen and expand on key public-private relationships to drive national initiatives to support the growth of investment into SA, enhance the appeal of SA capital markets and channel growth into capital formation and trade activity on the JSE.          

   Process Management

• Craft and execute the Capital Markets divisional business plan in collaboration with senior managers and delegate responsibilities accordingly for annual strategy implementation
• Develop and allocate divisional budgets to enable division to deliver against targets
• Accept responsibility for the commercial strategy behind all of the JSE markets, including the billing model as well as the philosophy behind the pricing of all the JSE market activity
• Craft daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning of own activities, business engagements and deliverables as well as own performance management process in line with the divisional objectives as outlined in the JSE and Capital Markets’ divisional strategy and the Key Performance Indicators in order to ensure that own and divisional deliverables are met
• Ensure that divisional capability improves year after year by ensuring that strategic outcomes and Key Performance Indicators are clearly defined and that accountability for these measures is determined, delegated, reviewed and met accordingly
• Ensure service excellence and productivity improvements by continual review  of internal processes and quality, including business processes and resource allocation in order to determine consolidation and streamlining opportunities
• Participate and provide perspective on topics that are outside of direct area of management and make decisions on own area of responsibility with regards to  resource allocation, pricing and commercial decisions that optimise the interest of the JSE and not the interest of Capital Markets
• Ensure that quality and timeous decisions are made, problems are solved and that corrective actions are taken to divisional results by means of a transparent and formalised Performance Process Management process to ensure that all executive processes, procedures, activities and deliverables are in the best interest of the JSE
• Ensure that that JSE policy, brand, regulatory governance compliance and other standards are met though Key Performance Indicators, goal settings and tracking of values and adherence to those as well as through 360 feedback process for all staff in the JSE
• Ensure that regular improvements to policies, processes and practices are implemented through continual tracking of adherence to the formal Capital Markets Business Process Structure in which items are addressed
• Ensure that the JSE remains relevant to issuers and investors through its product offering and value-based pricing through continuous trend and needs analyses of clients as well as an understanding of competitors and their field of expertise in order to determine areas of improvement
• Overcome the challenge of the pace and the extend of regulatory change that the economy is faced with within the financial industry as a whole through adapting strategy and business model  as and when required in order to ensure compliance
• Overcome skills gap challenges around knowledge of markets, trading and business origination though continuous training of staff on an ad-hoc as well as formal basis in order to ensure appropriate skills to deliver timeously as per expected quality
• Overcome challenges of the business environment as well as down size risks accommodated therewith by ensuring that the JSE offers an adequate variety of products sponsored in terms of innovation as well as through appropriate pricing of products and constant review of revenue to expense ratio
• Deal with identified and/or escalated challenges regarding client, commercial and service issues through root cause analyses and thorough analyses of the situations and risks involved in order to decide on corrective course of action and recovering processes to be implemented by appropriately appointed resources
• Ensure economic developments are identified, interpreted and market trends forecasted to assess and mitigate the impact on business and revenue
• Ensure expert guidance regarding the exchange environment and changes that will impact and drive business decisions to influence JSE strategy and implement public policy standards is provided
• Oversee and provide guidance to divisional focus on priorities, assisting and giving input to business cases, and working across the organisation in the allocation of resource and capex to group wide initiatives
• Serving with accountability as project sponsor on divisional initiatives

    Divisional Team Management

• Ensure all managers and team members understand and support JSE vision, divisional strategy and the alignment between them
• Ensure that the division has the right leader in the right job by holding managers  of managers accountable for developing leaders and themselves
• Lead senior recruitment processes to ensure selection contributing to success of division
• Utilise talent management practices to identify and develop future leaders and retain current talent to ensure a pipeline of future leaders and ensure business sustainability
• Raise the standard and skill level of divisional staff  self and direct reports by assessing gaps and development areas and creating development plans
• Ensure each direct report have a job profile that profiles job with a view of full performance in the job
• Engage and empower direct reports and hold them accountable for business and people management results
• Create performance agreement for direct report with measurable goals and objectives so that they understand how their performance will be viewed, recognised and rewarded
• Conduct performance review sessions with team members to review performance and progress against targets and agree on appropriate action required to meet targets or standards
• Hold direct reports accountable for performance management in their areas
• Engaged with reports in such a way that they feel motivated to achieve better performance and respect for diversity  in their areas
• Epitomise living the JSE values and keep managers accountable for displaying the values in their behaviour and in their teams
• Energise organisation through communicating the leadership agenda and delivering on it through direct reports

    Transformation and Innovation Management

• Introduce and ensure implementation of global best practice in support of divisional and JSE goals
• Visibly lead the culture change to ensure a more collaborative culture and integrated way of doing things, aligned to the JSE values
• Champion a differentiated culture in division that enables accelerated transformation
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in division as business demands change by encouraging and recognising appropriate ideas etc.
• Set and meet divisional EE/BEE targets through appropriate recruitment selection decisions

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Economics/Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree would be advantageous

Experience

• 10 – 15 years in Capital Markets and/or Equity Capital Markets experience with at least 5 years’ experience trading in multiple asset classes, including 6 years’ experience in managing a function/division

Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities

• JSE culture, values, vision, strategy, policies, procedures, and modelling desired behaviours
• JSE products, divisional service offerings, and relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning, divisional strategy development, implementation monitoring, and execution tracking
• Business principles, business terms, business metrics, and managerial accounting principles
• Project management principles, change management, capacity planning, and overcoming barriers to change
• Risk management frameworks, operational risk management, business continuity standards, and managing business risks
• Client service management, customer expectations, stakeholder management, and service delivery planning
• Budget development, resource allocation principles, and Profit and Loss responsibility
• Talent management, succession planning, performance management, coaching principles, and developing others
• Workforce relations, diversity management, ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and disciplinary processes
• Decision‑making processes, needs analysis, problem solving, and dispute resolution
• Communication strategies, business writing, drafting reports, communicating complex information, and presenting to senior leaders
• Networking, relationship building, and development of external strategic alliances
• Trend identification, market awareness, and predicting future market changes
• Managing a division, managing multiple functions, interacting across management levels, and assuming a key leadership role
• Building a community of leaders and identifying and selecting talent

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Chief of Staff

Listing reference: jse_000705

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

WHY JOIN THE JSE?  The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

Introduction

The purpose of this role is to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the CEO’s Office by providing high-level strategic guidance, market insight, and macroeconomic analysis to support informed executive decision-making. The Chief of Staff acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO, ensuring that the strategic vision and priorities of the CEO and EXCO are clearly communicated, aligned across the organisation, and effectively implemented. The role is responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of the CEO’s Office, strengthening key internal and external stakeholder relationships, and identifying strategic engagement opportunities that advance the Group’s long term objectives. Additionally, the Chief of Staff plays a critical role in supporting major executive decisions and leading strategic projects and business administration initiatives on behalf of the CEO and EXCO. The role also provides strategic leadership during periods of uncertainty, offering a 360-degree view of financial markets, economic conditions and political developments to guide executive decision making

Job description

Strategic Alignment & Execution

• Support the CEO in driving the JSE’s medium and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate strategic projects across multiple divisions.
• Ensure alignment between strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.
• Assist the CEO in evaluating key macroeconomic and financial market developments.
• Lead the CEO’s special projects and programmes in partnership with divisional Directors.
• Guide and direct divisions in their strategic projects to ensure alignment with the Office of the CEO.
• Provide guidance to the CEO and EXCO during difficult periods and times of uncertainty.

Strategic Communications

• Develop and manage strategic communications from the CEO’s Office.
• Prepare briefing notes, executive communications, and Board‑level documentation.
• Support communication to internal and external stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging aligned to organisational strategy.
• Anticipate and manage critical communication and consider reputational impact of sensitive and key narratives.
• Manage experts to develop briefing notes and coordinate external engagements as needed.
• Oversee the editing and review of SENS submissions and announcements to ensure communication aligns with the CEO narrative.
• Anticipate shareholder responses to announcements and provide guidance on messaging, narrative and positioning.
• Anticipate and prepare for media engagement on critical and potentially reputationally sensitive matters.
• Produce Board‑level documentation and analysis in partnership with the Governance and Assurance division as required.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and coordinate the CEO’s engagements with key external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and institutional collaboration.
• Liaise with regulators, industry bodies, exchanges, and government stakeholders.
• Engage with global institutions such as the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), United Nations (UN), and World Economic Forum (WEF) on matters of national and industry importance.
• Coordinate engagements at conferences, forums, and industry events.
• Lead and drive Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with peer exchanges, including negotiation of terms and management of cross‑divisional engagement.
• Provide the CEO with feedback from workstreams led across the business, highlighting risks, progress, and decisions required.
• Proactively identify potential risks and partner with the CEO and EXCO to mitigate them.

Office of the CEO Management

• Support the operational effectiveness of the CEO’s Office; coordinate priorities and ensure timely preparation of executive documentation and briefing materials.
• Oversee the CEO’s PA in managing operational plans for the Office, including quality control of documentation and calendar optimisation.
• Manage and resolve issues raised by employees, clients, and other stakeholders, follow up to ensure successful resolution, and keep the CEO updated on progress.
• Represent the CEO in forums where decision‑making is required, ensuring alignment with strategic intent.

Strategic Research & Insights

• Conduct research and analysis to support executive decision‑making; provide insights on macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and industry developments.
• Identify research required for execution of the JSE strategy and the Office of the CEO.
• Manage and direct economists and market commentators to provide up‑to‑date economic forecasts and political analysis to executives.
• Provide research on industry best practice for investor relations to inform executive engagement and messaging.
• Consider the evolving needs of various market participants, particularly in the context of sustainability and changing technology.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Commerce, Business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Sustainable Development, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field would be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic or senior management roles
• Proven experience organising and directing multiple teams and departments
• Proven experience planning, leading strategic initiatives and change programmes
• Experience working closely with senior executives or executive leadership teams
• Exposure to financial markets or financial services environments

Key knowledge, skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the Companies Act
• Knowledge of the JSE Listings Requirements
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning
• Strong understanding of financial markets and macroeconomic trends
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability
• Business insight and commercial acumen
• Ability to influence and engage across all organisational levels
• Strong project management capability
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality

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