M&A Associate Director / Director

Warner Scott Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is offering a senior position focused on M&A advisory. The role involves managing end-to-end deal processes, supporting clients in strategic transactions, and developing junior team members. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in M&A, excellent client-handling skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. This opportunity emphasizes execution over client acquisition.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in M&A advisory, preferably in a boutique environment.
• Solid track record in transaction execution, ideally in the TMT sector.
• Commercially astute with excellent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Manage day-to-day deal processes including valuations and due diligence.
• Support clients through strategic decisions and milestones.

Skills

M&A advisory experience

Client relationship management

Financial modelling skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior position without the pressure to bring an existing book of business - ideal for candidates who want to focus on executing deals, managing clients, and leading project teams in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions (sell-side and buy-side)
• Manage day-to-day deal processes including valuations, financial modelling, due diligence and negotiations
• Support clients through strategic decisions and transaction milestones
• Build strong, trusted relationships with entrepreneurial clients, investors, and counterparties
• Supervise and develop junior team members
• Contribute to thought leadership, pitch development, and wider business growth initiatives
• Strong experience in M&A advisory (sell-side preferred), ideally gained within a boutique environment
• Solid track record of transaction execution, ideally within the TMT space or adjacent sectors
• Commercially astute, with excellent judgement and client-handling skills
• Able to confidently take ownership of deal engagements