National Empowerment Fund (NEF) Third Party Funds and Treasury Coordinator Vacancy 2026
National Empowerment Fund (NEF)
General / Other
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
02 Sept 2026
3 days left
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- BANKSETA
- Posted
- 27 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is offering a 24-month Fixed-Term Contract position for a Third-Party Funds and Treasury Coordinator. This role is based in Sandton within the Financial Services industry, specifically focusing on Asset and Fund Management.
This opportunity involves providing essential administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Third-Party Funds Manager and the Head of Treasury. The coordinator will be key in managing Third-Party Fund activities, assisting with Treasury operations, facilitating stakeholder engagements, and ensuring effective administration, governance, and compliance for both functions.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, and/or Commerce.
- Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in Fund Administration, Treasury Operations, Corporate Finance, Banking, Investment Administration, or Financial Services.
- Experience supporting Treasury or Finance functions.
- Experience in stakeholder coordination and project administration.
- Experience preparing management reports and Executive Committee packs.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of cash management, liquidity monitoring, and investment administration.
- Financial analysis
- Treasury administration
- Financial reporting
- Project coordination
- Advanced Excel skills
- Governance and compliance understanding
- Report writing
- Minute taking
- Stakeholder management
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:
- Third-Party Funds Coordination:
- Monitoring contractual obligations and key milestones for Third-Party Funds partnerships.
- Assisting with the preparation of funding proposals and partnership documentation.
- Maintaining an up-to-date register of all Third-Party Fund agreements and commitments.
- Preparing Committee documents for approval and tracking progress on partnerships.
- Coordinating stakeholder meetings with funders and strategic partners.
- Assisting with monitoring fund utilisation and expenditure against approved budgets.
- Supporting due diligence processes for prospective funding partners.
- Coordinating the submission of reports to funders within agreed timelines.
- Treasury Support:
- Providing administrative and coordination support to the Head of Treasury.
- Assisting in coordinating Treasury Committee meetings and preparing meeting packs.
- Supporting the monitoring of cash flow information and liquidity reporting.
- Assisting with the administration of banking relationships and Treasury documentation.
- Coordinating Treasury reporting requirements for EXCO and Board Committees.
- Maintaining Treasury records, registers, and filing systems.
- Assisting with investment portfolio administration and reporting.
- Supporting the implementation of Treasury policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Governance and Reporting:
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Monitoring reporting deadlines and ensuring timely submission of reports.
- Maintaining action registers arising from Executive and Committee meetings.
- Coordinating audit requests relating to Third-Party Funds and Treasury.
- Assisting with the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Research and Analysis:
- Conducting research on funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Monitoring industry trends relating to Development Finance Institutions and Treasury.
- Preparing briefing notes for Executive Management.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Coordinating engagements with Funders, Banks, Government Departments, and strategic partners.
- Maintaining stakeholder databases.
- Facilitating communication between internal business units and external stakeholders.
- Financial Administration:
- Assisting in tracking budgets for Third-Party Funds.
- Monitoring invoices and payments relating to Third-Party Fund projects.
- Coordinating procurement requests relating to Treasury and Third-Party Funds.
- Assisting with reconciliations and financial reporting where required.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online by 2 September 2026.
To apply, please visit the official NEF careers portal: https://nefcareers.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Listings&method=view&listingid=627a9c7f-c5c5-48ef-a8a7-68c2fdd0d335
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How the selection usually runs
- The screening and interview process mirrors a permanent post, and the minimum requirements are applied just as strictly.
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What you leave with
Directly relevant experience at the level you want, and internal standing when a permanent post at that level is eventually advertised.
Where this leads next
Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
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