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About the Role

We are seeking a legally qualified professional to join our Corporate Advisory team at Baker Tilly Greenwoods Advisory Services. This role focuses on structuring, drafting and executing M&A, restructurings and tax-efficient transactions under the South African Companies Act and Tax Law. You will work closely with finance and tax specialists to deliver robust and commercially sound solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documentation including MOIs, shareholder agreements, NDAs, trust deeds, sale agreements, restructuring agreements (s42–s47), resolutions and compliance filings.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with the Companies Act, Tax Act and Competition Law requirements.
• Manage regulatory submissions with CIPC, BizPortal and the Master's Office (including CC conversions).
• Conduct legal research, track legislative changes, and update governance frameworks.
• Advise clients on legal structuring and negotiate terms with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB or BCom Law (Master's in Tax Law advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate law, with a focus on M&A and restructurings.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and South African Tax Law.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Precision in legal drafting with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, complex transactions.
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with finance, tax, modelling teams and external counsel.
• Problem-solving mindset, able to deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

At Baker Tilly Greenwoods, you'll be part of a dynamic advisory team working on high-impact corporate transactions. We offer exposure to complex deals, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to grow your expertise at the intersection of law, tax and corporate finance.

Job Purpose
We're looking to hire a Principal to be based at head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, and to participate in a senior position in the corporate finance business in Africa. The position will report into the Head Corporate Finance Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa and the purpose is to help scale Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) corporate finance business in Africa, drive strategic initiatives, and execute high-value transactions in Africa.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transactions, collaborate with top-tier clients, and gain exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

*Job Responsibilities *

• In collaboration with other senior team members to build client relationships, originate and execute deal opportunities.
• Lead and support on the execution of M&A transactions, including client management, valuations, financial modelling, and deal structuring.
• Conduct in-depth industry research and market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic targets.
• Prepare and present client presentations, investment memorandums, and board-level materials.
• Perform due diligence on potential targets, analyzing financial, operational, and strategic aspects of the business.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including term sheets and sale agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, advisors, and other stakeholders involved in the transaction process.
• Cross-sell other NCIB products to clients in conjunction with the relevant Client Service Teams (CSTs).
• Support the business objectives of the Nedbank CIB in driving the Africa growth strategy.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

Minimum Experience Level
8-12 years experience in Corporate Finance

*Technical / Professional Knowledge *

• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Understanding Corporate Regulations

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Customer Loyalty
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Work Standards
• Becoming a Business Advisor
• Advancing Sales Discussions
• Sales Negotiation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Job Purpose
The purpose is to help scale Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) corporate finance business in Africa, drive strategic initiatives, and execute high-value transactions in Africa.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transactions, collaborate with top-tier clients, and gain exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

*Job Responsibilities *

• Build and maintain professional relationships with external clients by understanding their needs through the analysis and research process and responding to their queries promptly.
• Establish and maintain trusting working relationships with Cluster and team to enable smooth flow of work through being active member of the team (eg: providing any information as may be required).
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with vendors eg: Bloomberg; INET etc through interaction with them on an ad hoc basis.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (eg: staff surveys etc).
• Ensure continuous improvement of service delivery by keeping abreast of latest trends and developments in the market.
• Support corporate responsibility by participating in corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (eg: . Green Strategy).Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Contribute to making Nedbank a great place to work by living the Deep Green values.
• Ensure that work is completed according to plan and expectations by executing duties / tasks / instructions / responsibilities within internal and external guidelines and regulatory / compliance / governance requirements.
• Ensure that resources (eg: own time) are utilised effectively to produce balanced output by effective time management and communication.
• Manage reputational risks by complying with industry regulations; other legislation ( in particular FICA sanctions screening; NDA processes) and acting professionally at all times.
• Solve various problems (eg: client and Nedbank problems) by providing quality advice and recommendations; documenting them into internal and external reports and requisite documentation pertaining to proposals; transactions and implementations.Implement/co-implement transactions or components of transactions by coordinating legal input and requisite transaction administration; and by diligently following due processes and procedures.
• Provide support activities to the team to generate revenue by designing; developing; testing; updating and maintaining financial valuation models of varying degrees and conducting research and analysis into market trends; targeted clients and sector analysis; as well as latest tax; JSE regulation and other legislation.
• Ensure that delivery timeframes are met through being proactive; effective communication and proper time management.
• Ensure that mandates; assignments and pitches are implemented and that feedback is obtained from principals and clients by assisting in the implementation thereof.
• Achieve financial results in line with that of the Corporate Finance team by through performance of daily tasks.
• Ensure Nedbank gets its dues by collecting outstanding debtors
• Ensure that business results are met by assisting in the development of proposals and implementation of transactions.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction to contribute to intellectual capital development in the team.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification
Post Graduate Qualification / CA (SA) / CFA / Bcomm. LLB. / BSc. Engineering / Actuarial Science

Minimum Experience Level
3-5 years relevant experience in Corporate Finance or Business Development

Additional Requirement
Requirement to travel into Africa and abroad depending on business needs (Having a valid passport is mandatory and if not in possession, then if successful, application should be submitted in first two weeks of employment)

*Technical / Professional Knowledge *

• Business terms and definitions
• Business writing
• Communication Strategies
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Decision-making process

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Stress Tolerance
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

We have a
Legal Corporate Finance

position available for a qualified attorney (3 – 5 years post-articles / sponsor experience) in the Cape Town/Somerset West area.

Job description - Legal Corporate Finance Associate / Senior Associate

The position is a rare role for a talented commercially minded attorney to join a premier corporate finance team based in Cape Town/Somerset West. As a member of our corporate finance team, you join a team that provides bespoke advice on listings, delistings, B-BBEE transactions, capital raisings, secondary placements, rights offers, M&A transactions, schemes of arrangements, section 112 disposals and other corporate finance transactions, in both the listed and unlisted space. The role will require leading and project management of transactions, drafting and reviewing transactional and corporate finance documentation, including legal agreements, circulars and announcements. 

Requirements / Preferences

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Admitted attorney - essential;

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Articles at corporate / commercial firm – essential;

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Knowledge and experience with the JSE Listings Requirements – essential;

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Knowledge and experience with the Takeover Regulations – essential

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Commercial law experience – essential;

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Knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act – essential;

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Experience in a JSE sponsor / designated advisory role – preferred; and

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Knowledge and understanding of the Competition Act – preferred.

Competencies

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Ability to work independently;

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Ability to lead and project manage corporate finance transactions;

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

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Strong attention to detail;

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Excellent legal drafting skills;

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Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task;

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Confidence to interact and liaise with CEOs, FDs and regulators;

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Commercially minded, proactive and problem solving; and  

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Hard working and resilient, with the ability to operate in a high
-paced and time-
sensitive environment.

Applications

Should you meet the above requirements and want to be part of a dynamic and growing team of professionals, please forward your comprehensive CV, academic transcripts and copies of your qualifications

to

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 10 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary expectations

Market Related and dependent on experience.

Job Title:
Corporate Finance Specialist

Location:
Cape Town or Johannesburg

As a Corporate Financial Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the financial evaluation, analysis and risk assessment of new projects and opportunities for the company. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial modeling, assessing project feasibility and supporting the financing of projects from inception to completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Master's degree and professional certifications (CA(SA), CFA or similar
• More than 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis and financial reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

In summary, the key responsibilities will include:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Modelling
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Risk Management
• Credit Evaluation
• Asset Management
• Reporting

Want to find out more? Drop us a message or email your CV to

We are looking for a Corporate Finance Specialist to join our client in Cape Town on a 5 to 6 month contract.

Key requirements:

• CA(SA)
• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in transactions, due diligence and financial modelling
• Immediately available or able to start within two weeks

If you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Client Summary:
Our client is a leading player in the FMCG sector, committed to driving financial excellence and strategic growth. They are known for their innovative approach and dedication to fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is integral to the company's financial strategy and future success.

Job Description:
Ignite your career with an exceptional opportunity to shape the financial future of a prominent organization. As our Corporate Finance Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategic financial planning, analysis, and capital management. This role offers a unique platform to engage in high-impact mergers and acquisitions, drive balance sheet optimization, and contribute to key financial decisions that influence the broader business landscape. You'll have the chance to partner with senior leadership, develop sophisticated financial models, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of robust financial models for analysis, valuations, and risk management.
• Provide expert advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financial due diligence processes.
• Drive balance sheet optimization through strategic asset management, liability control, and working capital efficiency.
• Business partner with key departments (e.g., Supply Chain & Logistics, IT) to support financial objectives.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders for M&A activities.
• Prepare and present financial information and strategic recommendations to investment committees.
• Oversee post-merger integration processes to ensure successful transitions and achievement of strategic goals.
• Monitor the performance of acquired entities and recommend/implement improvement strategies.
• Draft and review corporate finance policies and treasury procedures.
• Influence the group's hedging strategy and participate in various finance initiatives.
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance corporate finance compliance.
• Support the evaluation of the company's capital structure and optimal gearing.
• Provide technical support for share scheme valuations (IFRS 2) and year-end reporting.
• Analyze and propose leverage strategies to maximize shareholder value, determining optimal debt/equity financing.
• Support investor relations through competitor analysis, benchmarking, and market-facing report creation.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Strong commercial experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Corporate Finance.
• Professional Finance qualifications (e.g., CA(SA)).
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Finance roles.
• Proven ability in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to align financial objectives with organizational goals.
• Strong financial and commercial competency, including interpreting financial statements and using M&A and financial analysis metrics (ROI, NPV, IRR, DCF).
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed structures.
• Proven ability to work with complexity and maintain accuracy.

Nice-to-Haves:

• In-depth understanding of the Insurance industry.
• Experience with the management of broker relationships.
• A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style focused on solution-finding and continuous improvement.

We appreciate your application and ask that you continue to view our socials for potential opportunities. Please note that if you have not heard from us in 10 days, that your application was unsuccessful.

Job Description

Hello Future Executive Assistant,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are You Someone Who Can: do the following:

• Stakeholder relationship management:

• Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels

• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements

• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions

• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences

• Find opportunities to leverage relationships and promote knowledge sharing, ideas and insights

Identification, planning, co-ordination and/or execution of strategic projects / initiatives:

• Assist with the development and roll-out of strategy and business plans

• Specific responsibility for CFD digitisation strategy

• Prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategies

• Action items and key issues requiring resolution; monitor to ensure actions are completed by the right people at the right time

• Assist the business to address strategic problems and answer strategic questions

• Monitor and adjust strategic frameworks as required

• Take responsibility for the end-to-end management of projects, setting out the scope of work, developing a project plan, project-managing internal and external resources and driving the initiative to completion

• Providing decision support through data gathering, information analysing and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders

• Liaise with internal and external advisors and stakeholders on strategic projects; stakeholders include the CFD Exco and team leaders, IBD co-heads, IBD exco members CCG, ICG and SCG heads and relevant sector heads

• As required by specific projects, create governance structures and dashboard metrics to monitor progress against strategy and highlight initiatives / risks

Research, analysis and integration of proposed solutions:

• Conduct local and international research on corporate finance developments e.g. competitor analysis, sector research, etc.

• Benchmark research against peers and global best practice

• Cut to the core of a vast volume of information and prioritize what is relevant to understanding specific issues and trends in the broader environment; know who to contact for specific information

Administrative:

• Work with the PA's in CFD to schedule CFD Exco and other relevant meetings

• Project managing CFD Exco meeting preparation and creation of relevant meeting materials; capturing key output / next steps and tracking the completion of these

• Coordinating calendars

• Planning and executing CFD's business forum, strategy sessions and offsites

• Working with CFD PA's and other team members to plan weekends away and social events for CFD

• Coordination of CFD's contribution to the annual Conference including award nominations

• Assume overall responsibility for managing CFD's workbench data, working with the relevant team members in CFD

Co-ordination / execution of relevant reports, presentations, speeches and other written material:

• Handle documentation that requires the attention of the co-heads of CFD and prepare reports on various matters

• Write / co-ordinate strategy documents, presentation material, speeches, briefing documents, minutes of meetings, business emails, award submissions to various publications and other relevant documentation as required

• Monitor CFD market share in M&A, general corporate finance and equity capital markets with various providers

Operational and technical support:

• Keep the co-heads of CFD informed of various activities within and outside the Group

• Analyse, review and/or assist with issues of an operational or technical nature

• Follow-up on assignments / tasks delegated by the Head of IBD

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• Relevant post-graduate degree with 3 -5 years' financial services, preferably banking experience

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate Challenging Working Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

30/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Description
Hello Future Executive Assistant,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are You Someone Who Can: do the following:

• Stakeholder relationship management:

• Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels

• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements
• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Find opportunities to leverage relationships and promote knowledge sharing, ideas and insights

Identification, planning, co-ordination and/or execution of strategic projects / initiatives:

• Assist with the development and roll-out of strategy and business plans
• Specific responsibility for CFD digitisation strategy
• Prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategies
• Action items and key issues requiring resolution; monitor to ensure actions are completed by the right people at the right time
• Assist the business to address strategic problems and answer strategic questions
• Monitor and adjust strategic frameworks as required
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end management of projects, setting out the scope of work, developing a project plan, project-managing internal and external resources and driving the initiative to completion
• Providing decision support through data gathering, information analysing and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with internal and external advisors and stakeholders on strategic projects; stakeholders include the CFD Exco and team leaders, IBD co-heads, IBD exco members CCG, ICG and SCG heads and relevant sector heads
• As required by specific projects, create governance structures and dashboard metrics to monitor progress against strategy and highlight initiatives / risks

Research, Analysis And Integration Of Proposed Solutions

• Conduct local and international research on corporate finance developments e.g. competitor analysis, sector research, etc.
• Benchmark research against peers and global best practice
• Cut to the core of a vast volume of information and prioritize what is relevant to understanding specific issues and trends in the broader environment; know who to contact for specific information

Administrative

• Work with the PA's in CFD to schedule CFD Exco and other relevant meetings
• Project managing CFD Exco meeting preparation and creation of relevant meeting materials; capturing key output / next steps and tracking the completion of these
• Coordinating calendars
• Planning and executing CFD's business forum, strategy sessions and offsites
• Working with CFD PA's and other team members to plan weekends away and social events for CFD
• Coordination of CFD's contribution to the annual Conference including award nominations
• Assume overall responsibility for managing CFD's workbench data, working with the relevant team members in CFD

Co-ordination / execution of relevant reports, presentations, speeches and other written material:

• Handle documentation that requires the attention of the co-heads of CFD and prepare reports on various matters
• Write / co-ordinate strategy documents, presentation material, speeches, briefing documents, minutes of meetings, business emails, award submissions to various publications and other relevant documentation as required
• Monitor CFD market share in M&A, general corporate finance and equity capital markets with various providers

Operational And Technical Support

• Keep the co-heads of CFD informed of various activities within and outside the Group
• Analyse, review and/or assist with issues of an operational or technical nature
• Follow-up on assignments / tasks delegated by the Head of IBD

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Relevant post-graduate degree with 3 -5 years' financial services, preferably banking experience

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate Challenging Working Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
30/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.