Private Equity Manager for Africa at International Development Finance Institution
Network Finance · Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Overview
An international development finance institution in Johannesburg North is looking for an investment professional to originate and execute private equity transactions across Africa. You will work on fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine deals throughout the full investment lifecycle. This role combines commercial acumen with developmental impact, offering exposure to diverse African markets and strategic relationship building.
About the role
Join a highly respected international development finance institution with a strong track record of supporting private sector growth across developing and emerging economies. The Johannesburg office serves as a key hub for investment activities in the SADC region, working closely with regional and international stakeholders.
As part of the Private Equity Africa team, you will originate, assess, structure, execute, and manage private equity fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine transactions across the continent. You will play a key role throughout the full investment lifecycle while building strategic relationships within the African investment ecosystem.
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Johannesburg North, offering the opportunity to combine commercial acumen with developmental impact in a multicultural, international environment.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Relevant experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, development finance, or a similar investment environment
- Exposure to African markets is highly advantageous
- Proven track record in structuring, executing, and managing private equity fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine transactions
- Strong transaction execution experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary deal teams
- Advanced analytical, financial modelling, valuation, and project management skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management capabilities
- Willingness to travel across Africa and operate within an international, multicultural environment
Responsibilities
- Originate, assess, and execute private equity fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine transactions across Africa
- Lead and contribute to transaction teams throughout the entire investment lifecycle, including screening, due diligence, structuring, approvals, legal documentation, closing, and portfolio management
- Manage and monitor existing investments while ensuring compliance, sound governance, value creation initiatives, and exit execution
- Identify and develop new investment opportunities and strategic relationships with fund managers, sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants
- Provide market intelligence and regional expertise to support investment and business development initiatives
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple regions and functional teams to deliver successful investment outcomes
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg North, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- mphahla@networkfinance.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
If you are an investment professional with a passion for Africa's growth story, this role offers a rare blend of commercial deal making and developmental impact. Network Finance is recruiting on behalf of an international development finance institution, so your application should highlight both your transaction track record and your understanding of African markets.
Tailor your CV to emphasise specific private equity transactions you have led or supported, especially those involving fund investments, co-investments, or mezzanine debt. Quantify your deal experience where possible, such as deal sizes, sectors, and countries. A cover letter explaining why you are drawn to development finance and how you have worked across African markets will set you apart.
You can email your application to Mandisa Phahla at mphahla@networkfinance.co.za. If you have not heard back within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful, but your profile will be kept on their database for future roles. Good luck!
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