Senior Manager, Investor Facilitation & Partnerships

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Manager: Invest SA to champion investment facilitation and stakeholder engagement across Gauteng. You will lead the setup of a one-stop interface between clients and regulatory departments, and drive collaboration with government, private sector and international partners.

The role requires strategic execution, people leadership and budget oversight to support inclusive growth and an investor-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or NQF Level 8 in commerce, investments or enterprise-related discipline.
• At least five years of management experience in a commerce, investment or enterprise-related environment.
• Knowledge of the business environment, stakeholders and expected outcomes.
• Understanding of foreign and local economic development.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and governance requirements.
• Ability to define, scope, plan and execute projects using recognised project management methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management and cross-organisational collaboration.
• Ability to manage operational processes, budgets, team performance and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational processes for a one-stop-shop interface between clients and regulatory departments.
• Negotiate MOUs, manage SLAs, and establish protocols with government bodies, municipalities and private sector partners.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and automation of client/partner processes.
• Oversee digital client interfaces and ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with economic development agencies and trade organizations.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement plans and quarterly engagement sessions.
• Align Invest SA activities with national investment priorities and expand investor service delivery.
• Lead budgeting processes and contribute to divisional financial reporting.
• Coach and supervise team members and support recruitment and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional units and special economic zones to improve coordination.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree or NQF Level 8 in commerce/investments

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Manager: Invest SA to champion investment facilitation and stakeholder engagement across Gauteng. You will lead the setup of a one-stop interface between clients and regulatory departments, and drive collaboration with government, private sector and international partners.

The role requires strategic execution, people leadership and budget oversight to support inclusive growth and an investor-friendly environment.