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Legal and Compliance Officer (Permanent, Intermediate )

Our client, based in Johannesburg, is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

Purpose of this position:

- To assist the Head of Legal to provide legal and compliance advice to all business units and to ensure best legal practice and manage and mitigate legal risks on behalf of the company.

- This position is responsible for providing proactive, in-depth legal and compliance-focused tasks and analysing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all the business transactions within area of responsibility.

- The position is also tasked with keeping the Head of Legal informed of any new legislation/regulations that potentially affects the business of the Company and generally coordinating all legal and/or compliance matters requiring internal and/or external assistance.

- Assist the Head of Legal with regard to the promotion of good governance to achieve ethical and effective leadership outcomes aimed at meeting the objectives of the organisation.

Finance Officer (Permanent, Senior)

Our client, based in Johannesburg, is a key player in the automotive component industry. They are a member driven organisation at the forefront of industry leadership, representation and stakeholder engagement for automotive component manufacturers.

This role is responsible for ensuring that financial management and compliance requirements are fulfilled. Minimising financial risks to an acceptable level and pro-actively supporting their mitigation as well as providing support and guidance to project staff to allow them to implement projects efficiently and effectively.

Office Administrator (Permanent, Junior)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

This role acts as the first point of contact for stakeholders and provides support in carrying out the daily administrative tasks that are necessary for the efficient functioning of the organisation.

Financial Manager (Permanent, Senior)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

This role is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure and cost recoveries of the organisation to ensure that expenditure is spent according to budget and that the variance accounting is produced monthly. In addition, the role also assists in the operational management of outsourced functions such as HR, IT, payroll etc. as well as financial modelling to support due diligence.

Capacity Development Manager (Permanent, Senior)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

This role is responsible for managing incubators and other developmental partners / service providers. In addition, this role is responsible for beneficiary skill and business development as well as steering, managing and monitoring post-investment activities on all transactions.

Account Executive (Permanent, Executive)

Our client based in Johannesburg is hiring an Account Executive. 

The role requires a bachelor's degree in the area of specialty and at least 5 years experience in the field or in a related area. Familiarity with a variety of software concepts, practices and procedures. Reliance on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Lead and direct the delivery and implementation teams to ensure customer expectations are met. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Chief Investment Officer (Permanent, Executive)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

This role seeks to promote the growth and sustainability of the organisation through a viable and sustainable investment portfolio. It further focuses on the identification and management of value adding investment opportunities ensuring alignment to the organisation’s strategy.

• Support in identifying strategic investment opportunities to expand and create additional value for the organisation, both locally and globally, in line with the SAAM 2035 and the EEIP business case.
• Lead the prioritisation of investment opportunities.
• Oversee the company’s investments which includes the management of investment strategies (including alternative investments) to ensure alignment with the organisation objectives.

Chief Financial Officer (Permanent, Executive)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing sound and sustainable finance and operational management strategies which support the organisation’s goal of transforming the automotive industry. In addition, this position will oversee all finance, operations, accounting and tax related functions.

• Accountable for the setting of finance strategy, the management of company finances, capital budgeting, treasury, investments and cash flow.

• Contributes insights to the finance team to assist in responsible internal and external statutory reporting, cash flow management and implementation of appropriate financial and accounting tools and controls.
• The incumbent must liaise with the industry relevant regulatory bodies and other appropriate finance bodies as required.
• Understand and engrain the organisational objective to ensure sustainability and transformation in South Africa’s Automotive Industry in all functions and policies.

Head of Planning and Investment (Permanent, Senior)

Our client is a company that contributes towards transformation in the automotive value chain through providing development finance, capacity building & creating market access. In addition, the company also increases the sector’s local content through developing local suppliers and commercialising local R&D opportunities.

This job is responsible for the scanning and articulation of macro trends for both the local and global automotive sector, with the intention of identifying and supporting fundraising initiatives. In addition, this role is responsible for developing, managing, and performing due diligence with regards to opportunities and associated beneficiaries in alignment with the organisation’s strategy.

Company Secretary (Permanent, Senior)

Responsible for the promotion of good governance to achieve ethical and effective leadership outcomes aimed at meeting the objectives of the AITF.  To secure this progressive role, you will need strong leadership and entrepreneurial qualities, over and above the legal experience.  The ideal candidate must be able to balance their experience with entrepreneurial energy, be able to think outside the box and have a passion and drive for transformation.