Investment Manager Agribusiness & Manufacturing Johannesburg

Norfund; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment fund is seeking an Investment Manager for Agribusiness & Manufacturing in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead and manage investment projects, while also overseeing project teams and conducting thorough investment appraisals. Candidates must possess at least 7 years of relevant experience, a master's degree, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful investments in emerging markets.

Benefits

International work environment

Exposure to various markets through travel

Supportive team structure

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience within agribusiness or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through managing project teams.
• Full proficiency in English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment projects from deal origination to exit.
• Independently manage portfolio and guide team members.
• Source and conduct appraisals of investment proposals.
• Prepare and present internal investment documentation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

Management Experience

Manufacturing & Controls

5S

Manufacturing Management

Kaizen

Chemistry

Manufacturing

Education

Masters in finance, economics, business, or equivalent

Job description

About the position

Are you eager to work with private equity and debt investments in Southern Africa driving meaningful change in some of the worlds 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 will be included in the project teams on a range of investments and will report to the Regional Director for Southern Africa.

Key information

• Application deadline : 23.01.2026
• Employer : Norfund
• Town / city : Johannesburg
• Title : Investment Manager - Agribusiness & Manufacturing
• Positions : Full-time / part-time : Full-time
• Employment type : Permanent position
• Percentage of full-time : 100
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Responsibilities and task

• 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 negotiating 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
• Masters 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 2026.

Address : 15 Alica Lane Sandton 2196 Johannesburg South Africa

Contacts

Verashna Singh

Recruitment Manager Intrepid HR

About the employer

Th e 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 i n renewable energy financial i n clusion green infrastructure sc alable 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 432 billion across 245 companies. The organization employs about 160 staff of 33 nationalities.

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• ISO 9001
• Lean Six Sigma
• Management Experience
• Manufacturing & Controls
• 5S
• Manufacturing Management
• Kaizen
• Chemistry
• Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1