Investment Manager - Agribusiness & Manufacturing

Norfund; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A Norwegian investment organization in Johannesburg is looking for an Investment Manager for Agribusiness & Manufacturing. The successful candidate will lead investment projects, source proposals, and manage portfolios while working within a collaborative team. Qualifications include over 7 years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree in finance or a related field. This full-time position requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with travel expected to various Southern African regions.

Benefits

Unique opportunity in sustainable investment

International work environment

Exposure through travel and experiences

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience within agribusiness, manufacturing or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of managing project teams and coaching junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment projects independently from origination to execution.
• Source, identify, and conduct detailed appraisals of investment proposals.
• Prepare and present investment documentation to the committee.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Education

Master's in finance, economics, business or equivalent

Job description

Investment Manager – Agribusiness & Manufacturing

Norfund Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Are you eager to work with private equity and debt investments in Southern Africa, driving meaningful change in some of the world's most challenging markets?

We are seeking a commercially savvy, results-driven and collaborative professional with a strong interest in impact investing and active ownership to join our Agribusiness & Manufacturing team within Scalable Enterprises in South Africa.

Our Agribusiness & Manufacturing team invests in manufacturing businesses and companies in the food and agriculture value chain.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of working both in teams and independently and be a value-additive resource for others in our investment departments.

You will be included in the project teams on a range of investments and will report to the Regional Director for Southern Africa.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Lead investment projects, independently managing all stages from deal origination, due diligence, transaction execution, portfolio management and exit for projects in our core countries in Southern Africa
• Independently manage own portfolio and direct team members involved in its execution
• Source, identify and conduct detailed appraisals of investment proposals, focusing on valuation, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment
• Prepare and evaluate internal investment documentation and presentation of these materials to the investment committee and board
• Oversee project support resources, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines
• Structure and negotiate deals, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk management
• Serve as the main point of contact for high‑level stakeholders such as project partners and co‑investors
• Monitor market trends to identify and develop new investment opportunities across core countries in Southern Africa within the Agribusiness & Manufacturing space
• Update the portfolio management system, including tracking portfolio performance and managing the preparation of investment and portfolio reviews

Qualifications and personal qualities

• 7+ years of relevant experience within agribusiness, manufacturing or similar
• Master's in finance, economics, business or equivalent with a strong academic record
• Full proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of managing project teams and coaching junior colleagues
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey investment strategies and analysis to the investment committee and external stakeholders
• Result oriented and with a structured, proactive and efficient work style
• A team player with strong analytical skills, great attention to detail and good interpersonal skills

We offer

A unique and meaningful opportunity to be at the forefront of building a sustainable future in emerging markets

A highly competent, international, inclusive and supportive work environment

A key role in small and focused project teams in a flat management structure

Exposure to our markets through travel and on-the-ground experiences

The position is based in Johannesburg.

Travelling is required.

We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Please submit your CV, cover letter and academic certificates and transcripts before the application deadline January 23, .

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Business Development, and Project Management

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Norfund, invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero.

Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norfund invests in renewable energy, financial inclusion, green infrastructure, scalable enterprises within agribusiness and manufacturing, and funds.

Norfund also manages the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and a Ukraine Fund.

Norfund has offices in Oslo, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, San José, and Bangkok.

Its portfolio comprises NOK 43.2 billion across companies.

The organization employs about staff of 33 nationalities.