Senior ESD & Third-Party Funds Specialist

Listing reference: nef_

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 21 April 2026 Position summary

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes Introduction

To lead the mobilisation, structuring and oversight of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and third‑party funding initiatives. The role focuses on building co‑funding partnerships, securing capital, and ensuring effective deployment of funds to support black‑owned SMEs in line with the NEF mandate and B‑BBEE Codes of Good Practice. The incumbent will play a key role in driving transformational empowerment outcomes across priority sectors and groups, including women, youth, rural and township enterprises.

Capital Raising & Fund Structuring Conceptualise and design fund mandates and ESD Programmes tailored to specific sector requirements (e.g. Tourism, Green Economy, Agriculture) Develop, execute and mainta...