Investment Officer, Houghton

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gauteng seeks an experienced Investment Officer for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom Degree and have over 2 years in business investment, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. The role involves marketing, conducting viability studies, and structuring investment projects. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate. Applications via email only.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of Financial Accounting II or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in business investment or structuring.
• Experience in auditing, banking, or sales and marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Marketing the brand and building networks.
• Conducting viability studies on targeted companies.
• Financial modeling and compiling investment reports.
• Negotiating and structuring investment projects.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Persuasion and influencing

Commercial thinking

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Investment Officer for a permanent role based in Houghton, Gauteng.

Requirements

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or another business-related field with a minimum level of Financial Accounting II or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in business investment / business investment structuring
• Experience in auditing, banking and / or sales and marketing will be advantageous
• Must have the ability to build & maintain relationships, have strong negotiation skills and be results focused
• Must be able to network with people, with persuasion / influencing skills
• Must have commercial / entrepreneurial thinking

Responsibilities

• Marketing the brand and building networks
• Undertaking viability studies on targeted companies
• Financial modelling and compiling investment reports
• Negotiating and structuring investment projects on the targeted entities

Salary

Salary: Negotiable for the ideal candidate

How to apply

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Investment Officer Houghton” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.