Senior Investment Officer, Umhlanga, KZN

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL003262/Glyni

Date posted:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Senior Investment Officer for a permanent role based in Umhlanga, KZN.

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or another business-related field
Minimum level of Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent
4+ years’ experience in business investment / business finance related role
Experience in auditing, banking, financial accounting and/or sales and marketing will be advantageous
Must have the ability to build & maintain relationships, have strong negotiation skills and be results focused
Must be able to network with people, with persuasion / influencing skills
Must have commercial / entrepreneurial thinking

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Conducting market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships
Organizing and participating in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks.
Assessing the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence.
Creating detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessment, and return calculations to guide investment decisions.
Drafting comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders.
Structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns based on the associated risk.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market.
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of client portfolios.
Keeping abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and economic trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly

Salary: Negotiable

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with “Snr Investment Officer Umhlanga” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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