Impact Investment Lead

Impactalpha Inc.; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent governmental agency in Pretoria seeks an Impact Investment Lead to drive strategic engagement with South African bodies and manage investment programmes. The ideal candidate should possess an undergraduate qualification in economics or a related field, alongside strong interpersonal and project coordination skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence economic collaborations and outcomes in South Africa while engaging in high-profile development initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth within the FCDO frameworks

Flexibility for remote work

Access to extensive learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Understanding of SME investment in South Africa.
• Experience in managing large projects or programmes.
• Experience in procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a new impact investment programme in collaboration with Anglo American.
• Provide oversight of the commercial agriculture programme for job creation.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to support high-growth firms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate qualification in economics, business, public policy or related field

Job description

About Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is a department of His Majesty's Government responsible for protecting and promoting British interests worldwide.

The department was formed in September following the merger of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.

This places the FCDO at the heart of how the UK engages in global issues, from foreign policy to international development, trade, and diplomacy.

The FCDO's mission is to build a safer, healthier, more prosperous world for the UK and global community, combining passionate diplomacy with transformative and sustainable development.

About this Role

The British High Commission in South Africa plays a pivotal role in promoting economic development through a select array of activities and partnerships aimed at fostering inclusive growth and reducing poverty.

As the Impact Investment Lead, the primary focus will be on driving and managing the British High Commission's strategic engagement with South African governmental bodies, businesses, and regulators on pertinent investment issues.

The role is key in steering the UK's objectives in SME investment and economic collaboration with South Africa, overseeing crucial programmes such as the SME investment programme and the Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) programme.

This position is a unique opportunity to enhance the UK's foreign relations and partake in cross‑sectoral collaborations for sustainable economic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a new impact investment programme in collaboration with Anglo American.
• Provide oversight of the commercial agriculture programme for job creation.
• Act as the communication focal point for programme activities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to support high‑growth firms.
• Standardise results measurement for job creation and investment impact.
• Coordinate SME investment activities within the British High Commission.
• Develop and promote UK support narratives for SME and job creation.

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in economics, business, public policy, or a related field.
• Understanding of SME investment in South Africa.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in managing large projects or programmes.
• Proficient in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Team player driven by values.

Benefits

• Engaging in high‑profile development programmes and international relations.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the FCDO frameworks.
• Flexibility for remote work and office work in Pretoria.
• Participate in broad activities within the British High Commission.
• Exposure to cross‑departmental initiatives and collaborations.
• Access to extensive learning and development programmes.
• Contribute to significant policy and economic reform efforts in South Africa.