Commercial Fund Manager

Macdonald & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property investment sector seeks a strategic Fund Manager with extensive transactional experience. This role involves steering operations, identifying investment opportunities, and leveraging resources to maximize fund potential. The ideal candidate should have an Honours Degree in Finance, Economics, or Property and at least 10 years of experience in the South Africa property industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in South Africa.
• Proven track record in identifying investment opportunities.
• Experience in creating growth opportunities for investors.

Responsibilities

• Steer operations and identify investment opportunities across a broad portfolio.
• Report to multiple boards and optimize entry and exit strategies.
• Leverage market conditions and industry partnerships.

Skills

Transactional experience

Communication

Financial analysis

Networking

Education

Honours Degree in Finance

Honours Degree in Economics

Honours Degree in Property

Tools

Excel

Job description

Strategic thinker with extensive transactional experience required.

Our client, a major shareholder in various property and other funds, is seeking a Fund Manager capable of steering operations and identifying investment opportunities across a broad portfolio. Supported by group entities for capital raising, treasury, development, and property management, this role aims to maximize the potential of both in-house and outsourced professional services to unlock value.

The Fund Manager will report to multiple boards and ensure that the retail, commercial, and industrial funds leverage market conditions, sales and acquisition opportunities, funding options, and industry partnerships to optimize entry and exit strategies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, dynamic professional with at least an Honours Degree in Finance, Economics, or Property, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in South Africa. They should have a proven track record of creating growth opportunities for investors, identifying value-adding initiatives in real estate, and maintaining a stable career trajectory. An extensive network within the South African property industry and proficiency in Excel are essential. Only those capable of persuasive and effective communication at the highest investment levels should apply.