Universities South Africa is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Officer: Student Success to provide administrative and operational support within the HELM division. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Student Success, the successful candidate will assist with programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, financial administration, reporting, and the successful delivery of student success initiatives, workshops, and learning programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Administration, Office Management, Public Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ relevant administrative experience.
• Experience within a higher education, training, skills development, or learning environment will be advantageous.
• Experience supporting workshops, training programmes, seminars, or learning initiatives is beneficial.
• Exposure to procurement and financial administration processes will be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Service-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
• Integrity, accountability, reliability, and discretion when handling confidential information.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and data management.
• Experience using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Experience with databases, student information systems, or learning management systems will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Operational Administration

• Provide administrative support for short learning programmes, workshops, seminars, and related activities.
• Coordinate participant registrations and programme logistics.
• Arrange venues, catering, travel, and online learning platforms.
• Prepare and distribute programme documentation and learning materials.
• Maintain attendance registers, programme records, and participant databases.

Executive and Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and secretariat support to the Senior Manager: Student Success.
• Manage calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
• Assist with correspondence, presentations, reports, and briefing documents.

Procurement and Financial Administration

• Support procurement processes in line with organisational policies.
• Obtain quotations and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers.
• Assist with contract administration and record management.
• Process invoices, monitor programme expenditure, and maintain financial records.

Data Management and Reporting

• Capture, update, and maintain programme and stakeholder information.
• Support programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
• Compile statistical and administrative reports.
• Maintain effective electronic and manual filing systems.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as a first point of contact for programme participants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate participant communication and feedback processes.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and communication initiatives.
• Ensure timely follow-up on stakeholder enquiries and programme-related matters.

General Organisational Support

• Contribute to general office administration and HELM division activities.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional administrative duties as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV
• A Motivational Letter
• Contact details of at least three traceable references

Applications must be submitted by 26 June 2026.

Email Applications To: recruitment@usaf.ac.za

If you do not receive feedback within a reasonable period after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Overview

Universities South Africa is seeking two experienced Project Administrators to provide administrative support for donor-funded projects within its Operations and Sector Support Directorate. The successful candidates will assist with project coordination, learner administration, stakeholder engagement, compliance management, reporting, and financial administration support related to bursary programme initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field.
• 5–6 years’ administrative experience.
• Experience providing administrative support within a project management or office environment.
• Strong record-keeping, filing, and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel).
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholder enquiries effectively.

Advantageous

• Experience working within a SETA environment.
• Knowledge of project management software.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Administration

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of bursary programmes.
• Maintain project schedules, trackers, and milestone reports.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action reports.

Learner and Beneficiary Administration

• Assist with learner recruitment, onboarding, and registration processes.
• Maintain accurate learner records and databases.
• Track student attendance, progress, and performance.
• Provide administrative support and respond to learner queries.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure project documentation complies with SETA policies and funding requirements.
• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems.
• Assist with the preparation of reports for SETA, funders, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with funding agreements.

Financial Administration Support

• Assist with processing learner stipends, invoices, and payments.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support reconciliation of project-related financial records.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with learners, training providers, SETA representatives, academic institutions, and internal departments.
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries and provide timely communication.
• Support collaboration between project teams and external partners.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
• Maintain accurate performance and evaluation data.
• Assist with audit preparation and project close-out reporting.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV
• A motivational letter
• Contact details of at least three traceable references

Applications must be submitted by 06 July 2026.

Email Applications To: recruitment@usaf.ac.za

If you do not receive feedback within a reasonable period after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Principal Investment Officer is responsible for driving the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Head, ensuring the generation of quality deal flow and the development of a strong pipeline of bankable projects for development financing. The role leads the identification, assessment, and advancement of investment opportunities, while supporting the establishment and operationalisation of the DBSA’s Trade Finance function through the development of systems, procedures, and governance processes that enable effective execution and compliance.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Outputs

• Collaborate with the team to formulate and implement the Trade Finance strategy and plan in line with the vision, strategy, and goals of the Transacting division and the Bank.
• Evaluate the feasibility of diversifying DBSA’s offering to include the trade finance product offerings, targeting new products, clients, geographies and markets.
• Provide strategic direction on the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of the Trade Finance business unit.
• Formulate a comprehensive market deployment and approach strategy, outlining product positioning, target markets, and value propositions for structured and non-structured trade finance products.
• Establish systems, procedures, and governance processes required for the effective implementation of trade finance products.

Market Strategy and Approach

• Perform comprehensive market research to understand trade finance trends, client needs, competitor offerings, and implement relevant trade finance solutions to respond to clients’ needs.
• Identify and implement the technologies, systems and tools required to support the trade finance function, including transaction management, risk assessment, and reporting systems in alignment with the ICT policies.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to craft marketing content and strategies.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, such as exporters, suppliers, commercial banks and development banks, and agencies involved in trade and trade finance to enhance market penetrations
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for trade financing arrangements.
• Prepare detailed proposals and business cases for new product introductions and market expansions.
• Collaborate with analytics, finance, and treasury teams to develop a pricing methodology for trade finance-funded transactions.
• Develop templates for trade finance-funded transactions to standardise documentation and processes.

Execution of Trade Finance Transactions

• Lead the due diligence of trade finance transactions through the approval processes.
• Conduct thorough due diligence in line with AML, KYC and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams such as credit risk, treasury, and legal compliance to facilitate a seamless trade finance transaction execution process.
• Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
• Oversee the deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional, and legal structuring.
• Track the performance of trade finance transactions to ensure alignment with DBSA’s strategic objectives.
• Assess and mitigate key risks facing trade finance transactions and the portfolio and implementation of mitigating strategies/policies.

Risk Management and Governance

• Establish and maintain the DBSA’s trade finance governance framework, ensuring that all transactions align with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform due diligence and risk assessments for all trade finance transactions to safeguard DBSA’s financial and operational integrity.
• Design and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead the identification and acquisition of the appropriate risk rating tools for trade transactions.
• Prepare and provide documentation/ reports for EXCO and Board(s) decision-making.
• Present reports at Investment Committees and other applicable committees.

Stakeholder Relations and Management

• Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to further develop specific investment opportunities.
• Engage key stakeholders to position the DBSA as a preferred trade financier.
• Build and manage relationships with key internal and external clients to increase the Bank’s reach on trade finance transactions.
• Cultivate relationships with trade finance partners, clients, and industry networks to build the unit’s presence and credibility in the market.
• Engage with clients to understand their trade finance needs and propose tailored solutions aligned with the DBSA strategy.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
• Quality of trade finance transactions.
• % of trade finance book in priority geographies and sectors.
• Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to SMMEs and black-owned.
• Approval of the Trace Finance strategy and plan.
• Implementation of the strategy and successful implementation of the strategic initiatives.
• Clients and Stakeholders’ service rating.
• Demonstration of thought leadership and a recognised expert in the area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification

• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics (e.g., CA, CFA, MBA, MSc).

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience at a senior level in Trade Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Structured Trade or Commodity Finance (DFI, Banking or Investment environment).
• Demonstrable experience in assessing transaction opportunities and projects from an early stage to an advanced implementation stage.
• Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
• In-depth skills to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within the relevant sector and/or geography.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets, and the macro landscape.
• Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
• Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Desirable Experience

• Business development and stakeholder management in the trade finance or similar environment.

Technical Competencies:

Project Management

• Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
• Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
• Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
• Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Solution Focus

• Identifies broad, highly complex problems based on a multitude of factors, many of which are complex and sweeping in nature, difficult to define and often contradictory.
• Creates procedures to articulate the nature of problems and to identify and weigh alternate solutions.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of solutions using approaches tailored to the situation.

Financial Analysis

• Serves as subject matter expert.
• Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
• Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.

Risk Management

• Drives integration and standardisation of risk management processes across the organisation.
• Advises on the application of the organisation’s risk management policies, industry best practices and constructs organisation guidelines.
• Analyses trends in risk management and internal control, evaluates implications, defines, and implements organisation-wide response.

Attention to detail

• Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
• Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
• Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
• Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
• Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.

Negotiation

• Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
• Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
• Can take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
• Can place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.

Commercial Awareness

• Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
• Deep understanding of DBSA economic priorities and how they can be implemented to meet DBSA’s strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of DBSA’s core sector role in achieving DBSA’s strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, the private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.

Research

• Demonstrates expert skill levels in strategic and operational research techniques, including process analysis, modelling, and forecasting.
• Adapts, creates, and designs new research techniques to meet the organisation’s requirements.
• Provides specialist coaching and guidance to researchers and other organisation employees.
• Promotes the professional reputation of the organisation by maintaining a respected profile with relevant external organisations and the research community in general.

Communication and Reporting

• Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
• Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
• Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level audiences.
• Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
• Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
• Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Innovation

• Develops innovative business solutions that shape industry practices.

Presentation Skills

• Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter, etc.).
• Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Achievement Orientation

• Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
• Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.
• Makes specific changes to systems and processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Formulates own objectives and action plans to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.

Analytical Thinking

• Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
• Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each.

Conceptual thinking

• Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others and not learned from previous education or experience to explain situations or resolve problems.
• Looks at things in a significantly novel way, breakthrough thinking.

Strategic and Innovative thinking

• Recognises opportunities or problems emerging in patterns and trends, and their impact on the business and profitability drivers.
• Applies learning from previous situations and experiences.
• Sees underlying causality in the current situation. Applies business acumen to make sound decisions.
• Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
• Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.

Commercial Business Acumen

• Understands business fundamentals.
• Analyses and comprehends organisational goals and strategies.
• Understands tactical business fundamentals in the public sector environment and incorporates them into decision-making.

Teamwork

• Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
• Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.

Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Citi’s Markets division is one of the world’s leading global trading franchises, delivering comprehensive sales and trading capabilities across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities to institutional clients in nearly 80 countries. Within Equities, Citi’s Delta One platform provides clients with access to synthetic financing, single stock and index derivatives, and equity swap solutions, serving hedge funds, asset managers, and corporate clients through a fully integrated front office capability spanning trading, sales, and prime brokerage.

This is a junior front office opportunity within Citi’s MENA Corporate Events Flow Trading (CEFT) and Single Stock Flow (SSF) team, embedded within the Delta One desk in Johannesburg. The role sits at the intersection of derivatives trading, risk management, and inventory optimisation, with a specific focus on dividend and corporate action dynamics across single stock positions. It offers a genuine platform to develop deep expertise in equity derivatives markets while contributing directly to P&L and the broader Delta One and Prime Finance franchise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and mitigate trading book risk across SSF and CEFT positions, ensuring precision in daily P&L reporting, reconciliation, and attribution with full ownership of book accuracy.
• Execute OTC and listed single stock derivative trades with counterparties and inter-dealer brokers, managing firm inventory in compliance with transaction terms, internal approvals, and regulatory restrictions.
• Collaborate with stock loan and funding desks to construct and optimise synthetic short coverage, enhancing balance sheet efficiency across delta one and wider equities financing businesses.
• Service single stock futures clients in conjunction with derivatives and delta one sales teams, responding to pricing requests and supporting client growth strategies through precise and competitive execution.
• Provide expert dividend and corporate action pricing to prime sales trading, offering critical insight into liquidity considerations, corporate action complexities, and election optimisation across all firm positions.
• Partner with technology teams to drive enhancements to trading infrastructure, improving desk efficiency, automating processes, and reinforcing operational controls.

What We Need From You

• Analytical and quantitative foundation — a tertiary degree from a reputable university in Finance or numerical discipline is strongly preferred, with demonstrable ability to apply quantitative reasoning to real-time trading and risk decisions.  Completed JSE RPE and Trader Examination modules will be an advantage.
• Understanding of single stock derivatives and delta one products — direct exposure to equity swaps, single stock futures, total return swaps, or listed options within a front office or closely aligned function is highly valued.
• Knowledge of corporate actions and dividend mechanics — familiarity with the lifecycle of corporate events (mandatory and voluntary), dividend forecasting, and their impact on derivative pricing and risk is a clear advantage.
• Programming proficiency — practical experience with Python, SQL, or VBA to support data analysis, workflow automation, and system enhancement within a trading environment.
• Relationship and communication skills — the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders across sales, prime brokerage, stock loan, funding, and technology, as well as external counterparties and clients.
• Attention to detail and composure under pressure — capacity to operate accurately and decisively in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment where precision in risk management and execution is paramount.

• Market the FMD business, including but not limited to FX trading, fixed income trading and money market products, to clients and counterparties.
• Conduct daily FX trading and other client-related trading activities
• Support other responsibilities within the Trade and Business Development Team.
• Prepare client marketing reports, business reports and any other duties assigned by the Team Head or General Manager.
• Maintain strong knowledge of financial markets, with particular emphasis on the South African financial market.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and relevant marketing experience in a sales role.
• Apply previous FX trading and/or sales experience gained within a banking environment.
• Produce clear and professional reports in English.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field, awarded by one of South Africa’s top five universities or a recognised top 300 international university
• RE5 certificate
• Minimum of 1 years’ general financial markets experience within a bank, or at least 1 years’ FX trading and/or sales experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in trading book
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of financial markets business
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements

Note that candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Hold an Honours or Masters degree in Economics (by January 2027) with macroeconomics as a subject at a post-graduate level
• Be fluent in English
• Possess excellent communication and writing skills

For those interested in the Data Science specific part of the Economist internship:

• Quantitative/programming subjects and/or github profiles are required

Interviews will take place in July and August. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessments, an appropriate reference check, and security clearance as part of the selection process. Suitable candidates will be selected based on the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce.

For any queries, contact bakaqana@sun.ac.za.

View job post: SARB_BER Recruitment Brochure 2027

Description
To generate income and maximise profit from the sales and services by providing excellent customer service.

Key Duties

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• 7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

Competencies

• Team work
• Self-Motivation/Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sales and prospecting processes
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within all categories
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,4 trillion* of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 31 December 2025

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

About the team:

The Company Secretarial team is a global team with responsibility for maintaining the integrity of Ninety One’s corporate governance framework. We thrive on exceptional organisational prowess and attention to detail, strengths that are paramount in navigating a complex mix of legal and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for an individual with exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a robust understanding of legal and regulatory environments. This role requires a proactive approach to handling a broad range of responsibilities, from organising board and committee meetings and minute-taking to statutory filings, as well as being involved in a number of governance projects.

The Assistant Company Secretary role is highly demanding, requiring exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal and governance advice, including minute writing, and ensuring the organisation’s compliance with corporate governance regulations, statutory obligations, and best practices.

In this role you will:

Corporate governance & compliance

• Provide expert advice on corporate governance best practices, directors’ duties, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the South African Companies Act, King IV principles, and other relevant governance frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and oversee corporate governance policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor and assess regulatory updates, advising senior leadership on governance-related legislative changes.
• Advise on and support the refinement of Ninety One’s global governance framework.

Board & committee support

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of committee and/or board meetings, including their administration.
• Manage a range of day-to-day support functions, working closely with team members to maintain an efficient and professional company secretariat function across Ninety One.
• Support and facilitate board and committee meetings, including agenda setting, board pack preparation, and minute-taking.
• Ensure effective management of board resolutions, governance records, and compliance reporting.
• Provide governance training and advisory support to subsidiary company board members, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting, maintaining, and reviewing board and committee charters, governance manuals, and policies.

Legal & risk advisory

• Advise on legal and compliance risks impacting the organisation’s governance and regulatory obligations.
• Support contract negotiations and reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Assist with due diligence, risk mitigation strategies, and entity structuring from a governance perspective.
• Provide legal guidance on commercial and corporate transactions, ensuring alignment with governance standards, where required.

Technology & process automation

• Implement and oversee the automation of governance and compliance processes using technology tools.
• Leverage board portal software (e.g. Diligent) and entity management platforms to improve efficiency.
• Support digitalisation initiatives to enhance reporting, governance compliance tracking, and regulatory submissions.
• Train internal teams on the adoption of technology-driven governance solutions.

Stakeholder & regulatory engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior managers, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, regulators, and governance stakeholders.
• Engage with industry bodies, legal advisors, and corporate governance networks to stay abreast of best practices.
• Support internal leadership with strategic governance and compliance decision-making.

You should consider applying if you have:

• A law degree
• Experience using entity management platforms and board portals (e.g. Diligent, GEMS, or similar tools) is advantageous.
• Qualification as a company secretary
• Strong working knowledge of the South African Companies Act, King IV, and applicable governance legislation.
• Experience in statutory filings with CIPC and corporate compliance matters.
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership and boards on corporate governance and legal matters

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• A strong belief in doing the right thing
• Driven by results
• Ability to recognise and embrace change
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,4 trillion* of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 30 June 2025

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

About the team:

To act as a Product Specialist of Ninety One IP and to be responsible for the delivery of key strategic initiatives with a particular emphasis on the Ninety-One offshore product range. As the Product Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting the Ninety-One Advanced Advisor Solutions proposition, driving growth and success in a dynamic and exciting market.

In this role you will:

• Identify, develop, and manage offshore opportunities with the independent financial advisory space
• Specialised sales activity (particularly related to offshore), assisting the sales team to achieve their sales targets through targeted value-add meetings
• Advanced knowledge of the Ninety-One offshore fund range, with the ability to assist advisors in utilising our offshore funds within our offshore product set
• Assisting advisors and sales teams with complex client scenarios by providing bespoke proposals, ensuring sales opportunity is maximized and that this assistance is converted to deal flow into our products
• Continually upskill oneself on both competitors and the offshore regulatory and tax landscape, create content related to this and assist in upskilling the Sales team on this material
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the national IFA market
• Present to our advisor base via a mix of one-to-one meetings, webinars and face to face events
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including sales managers, the product team, servicing teams, and senior management, to drive the proposition forward
• Production of articles and content for presentations
• Broadening revenue sources for Ninety-One IP by identifying the customer, regulatory and technology changes that will define the industry in years to come and ensuring we are well placed to capitalize on them
• Exploring new commercial opportunities to increase revenue and driving key strategic product development initiatives within our local and offshore product sets
• Interrogating new business partnership opportunities such as offshore trust companies
• Assist Head of Sales in driving key sales focus areas of the business
• Collaboration with channel heads in key areas such as Product, Sales, Marketing, Advisor Services & SAUT to help establish and drive major initiatives

You should consider applying if you have:

• B Com or CFP/CFA
• 5 years offshore platform or investment sales experience
• Shows creativity in interpreting data and financial planning angles and can convert into clientfriendly
  material
• Proficient in excel
• Ability to leverage existing networks and relationships
• Good knowledge of offshore Unit Trusts and Platform Products
• An understanding of the legal & fiduciary aspects of the Ninety One offshore range
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to develop firm ties with clients, partners and teams of staff
• Confident to present
• The role will require travel
• Project management, market research, sales and marketing expertise
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to convey complex ideas
• Strong strategic/business instincts

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• Driven by results
• A client focused and collaborative approach

Ninety-One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,4 trillion* of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety-One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as of 31 December 2025

Ninety-One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

Global mindset. Local opportunity:

Whether you’re a recent graduate or a career-changer with a fresh perspective, the Investment Acceleration Programme is your gateway into global investing with the exposure, structure, and support to launch a new career.

The Ninety-One Investment Acceleration Programme (IAP) is a full-time, two-year development programme designed to attract exceptional talent into global investing.

Created for high-performing individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, the IAP provides structured exposure across investment teams, CFA support, and deep immersion in Ninety One’s long-term investment culture.

What you can expect:

• Two-year investment acceleration programme with global exposure
• Learn about our global business and diverse approaches to investing
• Comprehensive investment training, with a focus on credit modelling and support for CFA qualification
• Experience our distinctive culture and shared values

You should consider applying if you have:

The Investment Acceleration Programme attracts high-performing professionals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including:

• Recently qualified chartered accountants (CAs) with zero to two years of post-qualification experience
• Professionals with technical degrees (e.g. medicine, engineering) who have an additional finance qualification (MBA, CFA, or master’s in finance)
• Professionals with non-technical degrees (e.g., law, political science, or arts) who have an additional finance qualification (MBA, CFA, or master’s in finance)
• Recent graduates (honours) with zero to four years of experience

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• Strong academic record
• Intellectual curiosity
• A genuine passion for investment and global markets
• The ability to think independently and long-term
• Values aligned with ownership, integrity and growth