Office Manager

Norfund; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Johannesburg is looking for an Office Manager to handle administrative and financial operations. Responsibilities include office management, HR support, and ensuring financial control. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 2–5 years of experience, excellent English skills, and strong organisational abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and is rooted in Norfund's values of courage and impact.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic, international workplace

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of HR administration, basic accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in procurement and vendor management is an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing administrative, financial, and operational functions.
• Handling office budgets, payments, and banking relationships.
• Managing office administration and support to investment teams.
• Ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Proactive disposition

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Norfund will relocate its Southern Africa Regional office to Johannesburg in early 2026. Related to the relocation, we are seeking a dedicated Office Manager to join our new Johannesburg office, supporting our transition and helping establish a strong administrative foundation.

The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative, financial, and operational functions of Norfund’s Southern Africa Regional Office. This role ensures effective office management, financial control, and support for HR functions, contributing to a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment. The Office Manager plays a key role in facilitating communication and alignment with Norfund’s organisational standards and objectives. The position reports to the Regional Director, Southern Africa.

Key areas of responsibility

• Day-to-day office administration, including reception, correspondence, manage archives, contact lists and office guidelines
• General support to investment teams, including travel and visa support
• Monthly handling of basic accounting in the ERP-system, reporting to head office in Oslo and ensuring financial control in alignment with Norfund’s standards
• Managing office budgets, payments and oversee banking relationships
• Arrange meetings, coordinate events and trainings
• Handle procurement, vendor and facility management, and office supplies/IT-equipment
• Human resources support; payroll and benefits administration (outsourced), onboarding, employee queries, and compliance with HR policies
• Oversee and maintain office health, safety, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of HR administration, basic accounting and financial reporting, benefits and payroll processing
• Experience in procurement, vendor management, and facility oversight is an added advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Personal qualities

• Strong organisational, multi-tasking, and analytical skills; basic financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise across departments and with external partners
• Proactive disposition, with the ability to take initiative and responsibility
• Cooperative work style and structured, efficient approach
• Demonstrated alignment with Norfund’s core values; be kind, be courageous, walk the talk, make a difference, and serve the mandate

We offer

• A dynamic, international, and supportive workplace guided by Norfund’s values
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact in developing countries
• Competitive salary and benefits, and exposure to cross-departmental collaboration and high professional standards

This position is based in Johannesburg on a South African local contract.

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 3 November 2025.

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, Cape Town, Accra, San José, and Bangkok. Its portfolio comprises NOK 43,2 billion across 230 companies. The organization employs about 150 staff of 32 nationalities.