Investment Officer

# Investment Officer - Midrand This job is published by an external platform.|  |  || --- | --- || Location | Johannesburg, South Africa || Contract | Full time || Closing | in 2 months |## Role Purpose The Investment Officer is responsible for developing and executing the Group’s capital allocation strategy to maximise distributable income per share, growth in net asset value per share, and total shareholder returns.

The role provides strategic leadership across capital deployment, investment performance, balance sheet optimisation, transaction execution, investor relations, governance, and investment management activities. The incumbent will work closely with the CEO, Executive Committee, Board, and key stakeholders to ensure that investment decisions support long-term business objectives while maintaining a strong balance sheet and sustainable growth.##

Key Responsibilities ### Balance Sheet & Capital Management
* Develop and execute capital allocation strategies aligned with shareholder return objectives.
* Optimise the Group’s capital structure, liquidity position, and funding strategy.
* Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and financial modelling to support investment decisions.
* Evaluate the impact of acquisitions, developments, disposals, and funding transactions.
* Monitor portfolio performance and benchmark against industry peers.
* Review asset allocation across operating assets and development projects.
* Present annual asset performance reviews and recommendations.### Investment Management
* Evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, developments, and strategic transactions.
* Prepare investment recommendations and supporting business cases.
* Monitor performance of existing investments and identify opportunities for value enhancement.
* Manage investee company relationships and governance requirements.
* Attend investee company board meetings where required.
* Oversee shareholder communication, reporting obligations, and voting processes.
* Coordinate approvals and reporting requirements with relevant regulatory authorities.### Financial Analysis & Performance Management
* Develop and maintain financial models, valuation models, and forecasting tools.
* Analyse asset, portfolio, and Group performance.
* Identify underperforming assets and recommend corrective strategies.
* Support debt structuring and capital optimisation initiatives.
* Develop predictive models using market, economic, and operational indicators.
* Contribute to long-term strategic planning and business forecasting.### Transaction Execution
* Support the execution of acquisitions, disposals, developments, and strategic transactions.
* Assist with transaction structuring and financial evaluation.
* Prepare and present Investment Committee submissions.
* Coordinate activities between internal departments and external advisors.
* Facilitate transaction approvals through internal governance processes.
* Support transaction implementation and post-deal integration activities.### Investment Committee Administration
* Coordinate Investment Committee meetings and governance processes.
* Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes, and supporting documentation.
* Ensure all investment proposals are complete and submitted within required timelines.
* Support presenters and stakeholders throughout the approval process.### Investor Relations
* Develop and implement investor relations strategies.
* Build and maintain relationships with shareholders, analysts, investors, and other stakeholders.
* Respond to investor enquiries and requests.
* Contribute to investor presentations, annual and integrated reports, results announcements, and market communications.
* Provide regular market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry analysis reports to Executive Management.### Strategic Support
* Provide strategic support and investment insights to the CEO and Executive Committee.
* Participate in Executive Committee, Investment Committee, Board strategy sessions, and other governance forums.
* Conduct market research, economic analysis, and scenario modelling.
* Develop recommendations regarding acquisition, retention, or disposal of investments.
* Support…