Manager: Mergers and Acquisitions

OutsideCapital; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in South Africa is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the M&A lifecycle. In this influential role, you will proactively identify acquisition opportunities, manage comprehensive market analyses, and drive transaction execution. The ideal candidate will possess a CA (SA) or equivalent, alongside 10–12 years of experience in M&A or corporate finance. You will work closely with executive teams, enhancing communication of strategic recommendations and ensuring successful integration post-acquisition.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or Investment Banking.
• Demonstrated track record in leading M&A processes end-to-end.
• Proven ability to convey complex financial concepts to executives.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and assess acquisition opportunities.
• Drive end-to-end transaction execution and financial modeling.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary due diligence efforts.

Skills

M&A processes

Financial modelling

Valuation expertise

Post-merger integration

Strategic communication

Education

CA (SA) qualification or equivalent

Job description

This is a strategically influential role offering unparalleled exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to directly shape the Group’s inorganic growth agenda. You will own the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, spanning finance, commercial assessment, operational integration, and governance. This position is ideal for a seasoned transaction professional looking to transition from advisory or investment banking into a role with true strategic ownership, driving value creation from initial identification through final integration. You will be instrumental in translating high‑level strategy into tangible transactions, working closely with the Board of Directors and executive teams.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition, partnership, and disposal opportunities actively aligned with the Group’s long‑term strategy.
• Lead comprehensive market, sector, and competitor analyses to continually inform and refine the Group’s growth pipeline.
• Drive end‑to‑end transaction execution, including leading valuation, complex financial modelling, scenario testing, and rigorous return assessments.
• Integrate critical cross‑functional insights—financial, commercial, operational, legal, and risk—to construct compelling, board‑ready investment cases.
• Oversee and coordinate multi‑disciplinary due diligence streams, identifying key risks, value levers, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute integration strategies for newly acquired entities, ensuring alignment with Group reporting, operational frameworks, and control standards.
• Build and nurture robust relationships with external partners, including investment banks, advisors, and regulators, while fostering strong internal alignment with business unit leaders and the Executive Committee.
• Enhance and maintain M&A methodologies, tools, and modelling standards to ensure consistency and best‑practice decision‑making across all transactions.

Requirements:

• CA (SA) qualification or equivalent professional accounting/finance designation.
• 10‑12 years of dedicated experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Demonstrated track record leading the full spectrum of M&A processes: sourcing, advanced financial modelling, due diligence coordination, deal structuring, and integration oversight.
• Proven expertise in valuation, scenario analysis, and complex commercial assessments.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial and strategic recommendations clearly to Executive and Board levels.
• Direct exposure to post‑merger integration planning and tracking value realization/synergy realization.