Private Equity Associate — Hybrid, Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Investment exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Associate to join our Stellenbosch-based team. You will engage in evaluating, executing, and managing private equity investments, performing rigorous due diligence, and building sophisticated financial models to support portfolio companies.

You will collaborate with the investment team to monitor performance, prepare committee materials, and assist in fundraising efforts, gaining exposure to a dynamic private equity environment in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities across sectors.
• Perform comprehensive due diligence (financial, commercial, operational).
• Build detailed financial models and investment memorandums.
• Support portfolio companies in value creation and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor investments and prepare reports for the investment committee.
• Assist in fundraising and investor relations activities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Market research

Due diligence

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Associate to join our Stellenbosch-based team. You will engage in evaluating, executing, and managing private equity investments, performing rigorous due diligence, and building sophisticated financial models to support portfolio companies.

You will collaborate with the investment team to monitor performance, prepare committee materials, and assist in fundraising efforts, gaining exposure to a dynamic private equity environment in the