{"id":71545,"date":"2022-03-02T08:20:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T06:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=71545"},"modified":"2022-03-02T15:14:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T13:14:59","slug":"kzn-growth-fund-trust-ongoing-job-vacancy-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/kzn-growth-fund-trust-ongoing-job-vacancy-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"KZN Growth Fund Trust Ongoing Job Vacancy – Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

KZN Growth Fund is a private equity and private debt Fund based in Durban reporting to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). The Fund seeks to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Principal: Debt Officer.<\/p>\n

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Job Title: Principal Debt Officer<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> PDO001
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n

Job Summary:<\/strong>
\nThe ideal candidate will be responsible for the origination, execution and closing of prospective mid-market debt investments to achieve KZN Growth Fund\u2019 developmental targets and investment returns. In addition, he\/she must be able to effectively lead and direct junior members of the investment team and also assist management in formulating, planning, developing and implementing the Fund\u2019s investment strategy<\/p>\n

The ideal individual will be responsible for:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Support the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in crafting and executing the Fund\u2019s business and action plan
\n\u2022Lead the identification, selection, origination and execution of debt and quasi-debt transactions, including screening of prospective investments, assessing project risks and advising on appropriate risk mitigation actions;
\n\u2022 Develop creative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions, assessing and structuring transactions to improve the potential for co-financing and catalyzing of additional sources of capital;
\n\u2022 Coordinate with experts\/specialists in areas like environmental, social and governance, technical, legal, and risk functions as it relates to project structuring and closing of deals;
\n\u2022 Lead and coordinate the preparation and presentation of investment reports to the various decision making committees of the Fund
\n\u2022 Lead industry and market research to guide the business origination and execution effort, aligned with the Fund\u2019s investment criteria and mandate;
\n\u2022 Maintain knowledge of the debt portfolio, including leading preparation of lessons learned from projects and disseminating information to investment teams;
\n\u2022 Play a significant role in representing and promoting KZN Growth Fund through developing key relationships in the private sector and the development communities by liaising with industry authorities, potential clients, potential partners and stakeholders, while seeking to build new relationships to generate new investment opportunities;
\n\u2022 Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and support to junior team members;
\n\u2022 Perform any other duty assigned by the CIO or CEO.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong>
\nThe following minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position:
\n\u2022B Com Honours, Post Graduate Diploma, CFA, MBA or similar CA, CFA, MBA or similar equivalent qualification;
\n\u2022Minimum of 10 years\u2019 experience in lending environment, development finance, management consulting, corporate finance or similar field;
\n\u2022Strong credit skills, due diligence, financial modelling & structuring capabilities;
\n\u2022Understanding of corporate finance principles;
\n\u2022Strategic thinking;
\n\u2022Familiarity with regulations in the industry and
\n\u2022Demonstrable value-add through operational or strategic oversight in investee companies.<\/p>\n

To Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Application Deadline:<\/strong> 16\/03\/2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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