27 Private Equity jobs in South Africa

Overview

Allocator is a software and data-as-a-service company, that provides integrated data management solutions to the alternative investments industry. We champion the pursuit of clarity, opportunity, and efficiency for capital allocators around the world and are fast becoming the innovation partner of choice for the world’s leading investment offices. We help private markets investors transform their investment operations and research processes by providing a world-class data and analytics platform to support their investment decision support systems.

At Allocator our people and culture are at the heart of our success and are driven by excellence, inclusion, and fun. We strive for excellence through innovation in a collaborative, diligent, and agile environment and are always looking for great people to work with us to build the next generation of data management and software solutions for the alternative investment management industry.

As a Private Equity Fund Data Analyst at Allocator, you are in charge of managing Allocator's data across global markets. The data team is the backbone of our business and collaborates with all other teams to ensure that we deliver the best quality data to our customers. As a Private Equity Fund Data Analyst in the Data Division, you will need to work closely with the customer success, product, and technology teams, taking responsibility for data coverage, quality, and timeliness to ensure our data is delivered to our clients at the highest standards. As a Senior Analyst you will play a crucial role in the final data sign-off stage and you will mentor and train other analysts, working your path towards becoming Team Leader.

• Determine, monitor, and report the quality of client data
• Ensure data is in a consistent format and in line with onboarding arrangements
• Coordinate with the Customer Success Team to focus on joint issues arising between Client success and Data
• Liaise with the internal data, product, and technology teams to ensure client deadlines and needs are met
• Support the data team on other functions as needed (e.g. update of funds, mappings, client reports, etc.)
• Help Fund managers to navigate and utilise the Allocator platform
• Opportunities to work on other initiatives across the company
• Work closely with an international team building out the next generation of data technology systems for private markets investors

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong understanding of the alternatives investment management industry
• 3 to 5 years of experience dealing with private markets data, is a must
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail, with proficiency in Excel
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment but the candidate should also be able to work well independently
• Structured, organised, and meticulous with the ability to work under pressure
• Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Undergraduate degree (Bcomm) specialising in Investment Management, Accounting, Business Management, or Finance

• Flexible working
• Participation in the company equity scheme
• Professional development budget (eg. CFA/CAIA)
• Private medical cover
• Pension Plan Contributions
• Monthly socials, snacks, weekly team drinks, etc.

Allocator is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – from how we build our products to how we build our workforce.

Job description

Senior Private Equity Deal Exec, SANDTON, CTC circa 2.6

Overview

Located in Sandton, our client is a highly regarded Private Equity firm. They are seeking to expand their team and wish to engage with top tier talent in this regard. You may come from a Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Investment Banking background, a team player who is technically solid and someone who thinks about an investment case rather than just a deal. This is a an excellent opportunity with a very experienced and successful team.

Role Description:

Has overall responsibility to participate in all aspects of deal making, execution and strategic planning related to deal sourcing and negotiates transactions as a member of a team. Consistently plays a senior role in transactions from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring of investments and finally exit thereof. Plays a key role in the transaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management of resources both internally and externally

· Represent the firm and its clients on Boards of portfolio organisations and ensure continuous formulations and implementation of value-adding initiatives.

· Gives guidance to the strategic direction of each investee organisation.

· Monitors portfolio organization performance, value-adding initiatives and execution.

· Implements corporate governance disciplines in investee organisations.

· Participates fully in the governance of the firm.

· Negotiates realisations in chosen areas of investment preference.

· Substantial contact and network base.

· Development of team.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications with:

• 10 + years experience in an established corporate finance and investment management, or private equity environment

• 5 +
years
experience in corporate finance transactions.

· Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions.

· Good knowledge of key investment sector.

· Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulation (Tax, Companies Act).

Remuneration:

CTC circa 2.6

Interested and meet the criteria? Please email your CV to

T R A F A L G A R R E C R U I T M E N T

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Specification
The candidate will part of and assisting the team which is maintaining and performing the investment Management Oversight due diligence according to the CSSF circular 18/698 on the delegated investment managers and advisors, which among others consists of:

Outline of main duties and responsibilities
:

• Initiate specific controls which are part of the initial, on-going and thematic due
• diligence for both traditional UCITS and alternative investment fund managers (i.e. hedge funds, private equity funds, etc.).
• Prepare the operational controls and oversight on derivatives transactions (EMIR).
• Prepare the operational controls and oversight on securities financing transactions (SFTR).
• Prepare Management Company reports.
• Prepare objective reasons for the on-boarding of new sub-funds, and managers.
• Prepare the financial counterparts/broker reviews.
• Prepare prospectus reviews having an impact of the oversight of the managers.
• Maintain specific delegate data and information in the operational dashboards.
• Update information in the scorecards applying RBAs (risk-based approach profiles).

Skills Required

• ownership if manager, escalation
• Candidate should be fluent in German (Reading, Writing and Speaking)
• Degree in Finance or Economics – certification such as CFA or CAIA would be an asset
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken
• Proven MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Well-structured and well organized
• Responsible team player, accountable and reliable self-starter
• Show integrity with a willingness to learn
• Experience in regulatory compliance or previous experience from similar oversight functions, is a plus.
• An interest in investment strategies, financial instruments and the overall
• organization of the delegates' fund structures from a legal, operational but also from a compliance aspect, is a plus.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Are you a skilled
Commercial Attorney
with a strong background in
negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex commercial contracts
? Do you have e
xperience supporting investment transactions
and advising high-growth companies?

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you

LOCATION:
Observatory,
Cape Town

TITLE: Venture Capital & Mergers & Acquisitions - Attorney

LEVEL:
Associate | Senior Associate

JOB TYPE:
Full Time (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking a
Commercial Attorney
with proven expertise in
commercial contracting
and
investment transactions
,
private equity
and
venture capita
l experience is a strong advantage. You will play a key role in
drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements
and
providing strategic legal advice to support our clients' growth and success
.

Minimum Criteria:

• Legal degree and admitted attorney
  with solid commercial contracting experience
• Minimum of
  3 years PQE in corporate
  ,
  commercial
  ,
  investment
  , or
  venture capital
  environments
• Based in Cape Town
  or willing to relocate within a month of securing the role
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  , including venture capital and investment agreements
• High
  attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in
  Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate governance
  , and
  cap table analysis
  is a plus
• Mature team player with strong relationship-building skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts such as equity purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and investor rights agreements
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements, company/client policies, and industry standards
• Identify and assess legal risks in contracts and provide strategic risk mitigation advice
• Support investment structures, commercial agreements, and cross-border transactions with risk analysis and legal insight
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Apply strong problem-solving and strategic thinking to legal and business challenges
• Collaborate effectively within the legal team
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and simply for business stakeholders
• Adapt and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Please note that Morae Global Corporation does not engage the services of recruitment agencies, as we are supported by a highly skilled internal global talent team.

This is a golden opportunity for a JUNIOR DEVELOPER (0 – 2 years' experience) to join a global WEALTH-TECH Firm who build systems that underpins serious investment and asset management decisions.

This company's systems handle scale, security, and speed - and they're looking for a JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER who's ready to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.

Offering REMOTE WORK - however you MUST be living in SOUTH AFRICA - this JUNIOR DEVELOPER role offers a salary of R500K – R650K.

THE COMPANY:

With a 30 year track record of success, this is one of the world's most powerful WEALTH-TECH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Firm. Alongside their prowess in Investment & Asset Management, their technology systems are used by brokers, traders, and financial intermediaries, and global stock markets.

THE ROLE:

This isn't just another grad/junior Software Developer role where you fix bugs and disappear into a corner. At this firm, you'll work on live systems that move money, data, and markets - with the guidance of senior developers and solution architects who've built systems for some of the most demanding financial environments in the world.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics (or similar technical/numerical discipline) is essential.

Demonstrated coding ability - whether in C#, .NET, C++, Python, or any other strong programming language.

A genuine passion for technology and problem-solving (show us your GitHub, projects, or research).

Curiosity about cloud services and modern development practices.

WHY THIS ROLE IS A BIG DEAL:

Learn from the best: This senior team has delivered mission-critical systems to blue-chip clients and financial institutions. You'll get hands-on mentorship, not just a training manual.

Build things that matter: Your work won't sit in a drawer. You'll help build scalable, secure systems that power real financial services used by thousands of people.

Accelerated career path: We're not hiring you to stay "junior" for long. Prove yourself, and you'll grow into a mid-level developer role quickly.

Work with modern tech: While the firm uses Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, Azure), they value strong fundamentals more, so if you've got a background in C++ or Python, you'll adapt fast.

Impact and ownership: You'll be trusted to take ownership of components, contribute ideas, and see your work in production early.

Exposure to cutting-edge projects in fintech, asset management, and cloud-based systems is on offer from day 1.

A culture that rewards curiosity, experimentation, and initiative.

This is a golden opportunity for a Junior BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / SQL DEVELOPER to kick start your career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT and gain expertise in global Financial Markets Technology (Wealth-Tech).

This Junior BI DEVELOPER / SQL DEVELOPER offers 100% REMOTE WORK (South Africa) and offers a salary of R500K – R600K.

THE COMPANY:

A global FINANCIAL MARKETS TECHNOLOGY and INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT firm headquartered in London, with operations in South Africa and several other international markets. The company delivers investment services to private clients, financial intermediaries, and institutions worldwide, while also developing advanced Financial Market Trading Applications used by brokers, traders, and global stock exchanges.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a Computer Science or BCom graduate (ideally Microsoft Certified, but that's not essential) with a keen interest in Financial Markets / Investment Management. You must be truly passionate about tech and open to a steep learning curve.

THE ROLE:

Joining a skilled Business Intelligence / SQL Development Team, you will receive extensive training in SSRS (Report Building), SQL Server, SSAS, Power BI (Dashboard and MI reporting), and Python.

You will also learn SQL application development, Integration development, and Data mapping.

Alongside this you will be taught Modern distributed architectures and design patterns, and a wide range of financial services enterprise systems and providers: Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), FIX Engines, Client System of Record (CSR), CRM, Portfolio Accounting, Market Data Providers (Bloomberg etc), Bank and Custodian integrations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Degree in Computer Science or BCom, or equivalent qualifications.

Ideally Microsoft Certified (but not essential).

Some programming proficiency in SQL or Python or C#

This is a rare opportunity for a Junior Developer (0–2 years' experience) to join a global wealth-tech and investment management firm whose systems underpin real-world financial trading and asset-management decisions.

This Junior Software Developer role is fully remote (South Africa–based only) and offers a salary of R500K–R650K.

THE COMPANY:

A global independent wealth-tech and investment management firm headquartered in London, with operations in South Africa and several other international markets. The company delivers investment services to private clients, financial intermediaries, and institutions worldwide while also developing advanced Financial Market Trading Applications used by brokers, traders, and global stock exchanges.

You'll join a skilled team working on live systems that move money, data, and markets. This role suits someone passionate about technology, problem-solving, and financial markets.

THE ROLE:

As a Junior Software Developer, you'll work with experienced engineers to design and build systems that power large-scale financial operations and trading platforms. You'll gain real-world experience developing technology that moves money, data, and markets, learning from developers who've built global-scale financial systems for some of the most demanding environments in the world.

From day one, you'll contribute to feature development, automation initiatives, and performance enhancements that shape how global financial data is processed and managed. You'll write clean, efficient code, test and deploy solutions, and gain exposure to modern technologies and cloud-based systems.

You'll also explore AI-driven development, including exposure to LLMs and agentic systems that are transforming how financial technology operates. Working alongside skilled engineers, you'll apply modern tools and frameworks and develop the depth of experience needed to advance quickly in your software career.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a similar technical/numerical discipline.

Demonstrated coding ability (C#, .NET, Python, C++, etc.).

Genuine passion for technology and financial markets.

Eagerness to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Seasoned Investment Banker to provide strategic financial advisory and transaction execution services to clients navigating distressed and special situations for the Corporate & Investment Bank (Investment Banking Division including Commercial Property Finance, Markets and Transactional Banking).

The role is suited to a seasoned Investment Banker with specialist knowledge in the management of CIB clients facing financial distress and with experience of distressed asset management strategies and restructuring, coupled with excellent verbal reasoning and negotiation skills, to effectively navigate situations and operate under pressure. Candidates with experience in distress and or corporate finance, M&A and or debt advisory experience, holding a CA/LLB or similar with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Depth of knowledge of CIB lending, trade products, corporate finance and capital raising requirements (debt and equity) is essential

Job Description

This role involves working closely with distressed companies, their Board's and Executive Committees, creditors, investors, and other stakeholders to formulate and execute restructuring and turnaround strategies. The Specialist Investment Banker is responsible for solutioning, negotiating and delivering complex financial restructures that optimize outcomes for all parties involved while minimizing risk and seeking commercial outcomes to better align the returns with the risk profile

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Investment Banker to join Investment Banking Special Asset Management team to provide strategic financial advisory and transaction execution services to clients navigating distressed and special situations for the Corporate & Investment Bank.

The successful candidate be able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, conduct in-depth financial analysis and modeling to assess market conditions and risks whilst collaborating with senior bankers to develop innovative solutions for clients. Experience in restructuring, distressed lending and asset management strategies will be advantageous. Candidates with experience in corporate finance, M&A, leverage finance and or debt advisory experience, holding a CA/LLB or similar with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Job Description

Education

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised