138 Investment Management jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the role:

The position’s primary role is to lead the division and provide strategic direction in fulfilling the mandate as an Investment Manager.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications :

• Honours degree (finance, engineering, legal) and relevant commerce or science degree
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience of which at least 5 years must be in management
• Corporate finance, Private Equity, Management Consulting/Corporate Advisory and Investment experience is essential
• Extensive portfolio management experience and proven track record in driving value creation within private market investments
• FAIS Representativ

Preferred Qualifications :

• Post graduate qualification CFA Chart holder / MBA (Finance) / M.Com/ MFI/ MSc / CA / Engineering and/or any relevant Master’s degree or professional qualifications

Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement

• Investment management experience
• Corporate Advisory
• Corporate finance and transaction structuring
• Extensive Portfolio Management and Value Creation experience
• Deal making experience
• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Duties:

• To provide strategic vision, leadership and management of the Investment Management division
• Strategy formulation, implementation, review and adaptation
• Lead and coordinate portfolio management and value creation activities of all Unlisted Investments to maximise shareholder or client’s value.
• Develop and implement functional relationships with other investors and stakeholders
• Develop and implement value creation strategy for the business unit and portfolio companies including exit planning.
• Provide team leadership to manage investments in efficient manner (i.e. quick turnaround, staff productivity)
• Stakeholder management
• Risk Management (manage enterprise risks), compliance and reporting.
• Lead and coordinate investment operations to ensure .processes are efficient and effective
• Lead a dynamic team of professionals

Competencies and skills:

• Leading and Supervising
• Negotiating
• Complex Problem solving
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Persuading and Influencing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Expectations
• Business acumen
• Presenting and Communicating Information (verbal and written)
• Emotional Intelligence

An opportunity exists for a seasoned investment professional to take on a senior leadership role as Head of Investment Management . This is a strategic and operational position that requires a sharp commercial mind, a deep understanding of private market investments, and proven experience in value creation across diverse portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership across the Investment Management division
• Lead portfolio management and value creation strategies for unlisted investments
• Develop exit plans and value strategies for portfolio companies
• Coordinate investment operations and ensure process efficiency
• Oversee corporate finance, transaction structuring, and deal-making activities
• Manage stakeholder engagement, enterprise risk, compliance, and reporting
• Inspire and lead a high-performing team of professionals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with co-investors, partners, and other stakeholders

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours degree in Finance, Engineering, Legal, or related commerce/science fields
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive experience in corporate finance, private equity, management consulting, or corporate advisory
• Proven track record in portfolio management and private market value creation
• FAIS Representative accreditation

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Job Title : Senior Lecturer in Investment Management Location : Department of Business Management, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch University The Department of Business Management at Stellenbosch University, a research-intensive institution, offers a vibrant environment with excellent students and talented staff.

Our values include excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability.

We focus on research and teaching in financial management, investment management, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management.

Responsibilities : Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management, including property investment.

Supervising postgraduate students at honours, master's, and PhD levels (if holding a PhD).

Participating in departmental, faculty, and university activities.

Engaging in research towards completing a PhD (if applicable).

Qualifications : PhD in finance, investment management, or a related field, OR a master's degree in investment management or similar (e.g., MBA / MCom) with CFA qualification.

Proven knowledge and ability to teach modules in areas such as property investment, equity analysis, derivatives, fixed income securities, portfolio theory, behavioral finance, or investment ethics.

Experience lecturing in investment management at undergraduate level.

Ability to teach in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

At least one publication in an accredited journal.

Additional Requirements : Industry experience in an investment-related environment.

Selection Process : Short-listed candidates will present a lecture on a designated topic and provide course materials used previously.

Application Process : Submit a CV with referees via the university's online portal before the closing date.

Only South African citizens from designated groups will be considered, in line with employment equity policies.

Contact : Prof Gert Human at or

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Senior Lecturer • Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Business Management

Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

Ref. EBW05/140/0625

The Department of Business Management is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the research-intensive Stellenbosch University (SU), where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management (including property investment).
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours, master's and PhD levels (if the incumbent has a PhD).
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
• Self-initiated research towards the completion of a PhD (if applicable).

• PhD in finance, investment management or a related field, OR a master's degree in investment management (or similar, for example, MBA/MCom) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Proven knowledge, understanding, and the ability to teach modules in at least two of the following areas: property investment, equity analysis, derivative instruments, fixed income securities, portfolio theory, portfolio management, behavioural finance, or investment ethics.
• Lecturing experience in investment management modules at undergraduate level.
• The ability to teach in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least one scholarly publication in an accredited subject journal.
  
  
  

• Practical industry experience in an investment-related environment.

Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

• Senior Lecturer in Investment Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Business Management

Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

Ref. EBW05/140/0625

The Department of Business Management is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the research-intensive Stellenbosch University (SU) where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Stellenbosch University (SU) where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management (including property investment).
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours, master’s and PhD levels (if the incumbent has a PhD).
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
• Self-initiated research towards the completion of a PhD (if applicable).

Requirements:

• PhD in finance, investment management or a related field, OR a master’s degree in investment management (or similar, for example, MBA/MCom) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Proven knowledge, understanding, and the ability to teach modules in at least two of the following areas: property investment, equity analysis, derivative instruments, fixed income securities, portfolio theory, portfolio management, behavioural finance, or investment ethics.
• Lecturing experience in investment management modules at undergraduate level.
• The ability to teach in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least one scholarly publication in an accredited subject journal

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of the course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses must be presented after the lecture.

Recommendations:

• Practical industry experience in an investment-related environment.

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

21 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Gert Human on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of the course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses must be presented after the lecture.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

• Senior Lecturer in Investment Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Business Management

Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

Ref. EBW05/140/0625

The Department of Business Management is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the research-intensive Stellenbosch University (SU) where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Stellenbosch University (SU) where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management (including property investment).
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours, master’s and PhD levels (if the incumbent has a PhD).
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
• Self-initiated research towards the completion of a PhD (if applicable).

Requirements:

• PhD in finance, investment management or a related field, OR a master’s degree in investment management (or similar, for example, MBA/MCom) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Proven knowledge, understanding, and the ability to teach modules in at least two of the following areas: property investment, equity analysis, derivative instruments, fixed income securities, portfolio theory, portfolio management, behavioural finance, or investment ethics.
• Lecturing experience in investment management modules at undergraduate level.
• The ability to teach in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least one scholarly publication in an accredited subject journal

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of the course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses must be presented after the lecture.

Recommendations:

• Practical industry experience in an investment-related environment.

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

21 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Gert Human on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of the course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses must be presented after the lecture.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.

Our client in the Banking and Investment Sector has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Strategy Analyst to oversee and action the creation and compilation of management and strategic reports that are aligned to strategic intent through qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, recommending insights that enable sound business decisions through others, as per the company’s business strategy.

Within the Strategy & Insights team, we conceptualise and drive business strategy through an analytical, insights-driven approach to problem identification and solution. Furthermore, we continue to add downstream value to the organisation through the execution of complex projects and programmes.

The team is constantly seeking out new methods of work through evaluating current practices and challenging conventional wisdom. Within the team, there are multiple opportunities for learning, exposure to new ideas, and work experience in diverse fields of inquiry. The team culture, albeit firmly rooted in achievement, is also fun and collaborative.

• Built sound professional relationships and understood and consistently met client needs.
• Developed trusting/professional internal relationships to smooth the flow of work.
• Developed collaborative relationships with contractors/consultants/suppliers which met business needs.
• Consistently ensured work was completed to plan; progress reviewed and corrective action taken.
• Resource utilisation produced balanced output in terms of quality, cost, business expectations, and compliance.
• Complied with risk standards; monitored and took corrective action.
• Identified and resolved work obstacles and problems effectively with contingency options to deliver required output.
• Contributed to the crafting of policies, procedures, standards, processes, etc.
• Delivered systems, products, and projects which contributed to improved client service.
• Delivered project results cost-effectively on time and within risk parameters.
• Advice given on systems, processes, and equipment accepted and implemented, leading to improved results.
• Supported team efforts to achieve transformation goals and established a culture conducive to achieving those goals.
• Supported and participated in corporate citizenship initiatives; improvements to work methods, processes, and systems were implemented successfully.
• Analysed, researched, developed, and implemented innovative ideas and solutions adding value to the company’s systems, processes, services, and solutions aligned to business strategy, objectives, and values.
• Continuously developed professional knowledge relating to the field of expertise.
• Shared knowledge with team and other professionals.
• Successfully obtained “buy-in” for value-adding projects, systems, and products/processes.

• 3-5 years’ experience in an Analytical and Strategic environment.
• SAS Enterprise Miner and SQL experience would be advantageous.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI skills.
• Business writing and creating effective storyboard exposure is a must.

• Advanced Diploma/National 1st Degree.
• Master’s in Business Administration.

• Data analysis.
• Governance, Risk, and Controls.
• Industry trends.
• Microsoft Office.
• Principles of financial management.
• Principles of project management.
• Relevant regulatory knowledge.
• Relevant software and systems knowledge.
• Decision-making process.
• Business Acumen.

• Aligning Performance for Success.
• Building Partnerships.
• Decision Making.
• Business Acumen.
• Guiding Team Success.
• Planning and Organizing.

Our client, a leading Asset Management Firm, is looking for a qualified Data Operations Analyst. As a Data Operations Analyst, you will:

1. Maintain relationships with Portfolio Managers, Dealers, and Performance & Risk, Client Operations and Reporting teams. Understand their queries and the impact a data issue has on their function/process, manage their expectations, and consider changes to avoid a recurrence.
2. Have a key relationship with Investment Operations and assist in data queries which arise in that team.
3. Maintain relationship with Data team as well as assist in the oversight of that team.
4. Maintain relationship with other data providers (Benchmark Data Provider) and assist in oversight of that team, ensuring quality of benchmark data.
5. Create securities required for trading.
6. Maintain security static data.
7. Perform daily system and data reconciliations.
8. Review NAV reconciliations, investigate breaks and communicate to impacted business users of the data.
9. Assist with the implementation of new products and new instruments from a data operations perspective.
10. Continually review and update processes and procedures to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• BCom / BBus Sci or other similar degrees.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years relevant industry and operational experience.
• Experience of liaising with individuals at all levels and across business.
• Bloomberg experience.
• Basic SQL experience.
• Strong Excel knowledge.

Attributes:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.