Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Research Analyst - Rest of Africa Vacancy 2026
Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Banking & Micro Finance (BANKSETA)
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
01 Sept 2026
2 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- SETA
- BANKSETA
- Posted
- 27 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is a prominent asset management firm in South Africa, responsible for investing funds on behalf of public sector entities such as the Government Employees Pension Fund, the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and the Compensation Fund. With assets under management exceeding R3.7 trillion, the PIC is a significant player in the investment landscape across South Africa and the African continent.
The PIC is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Research Analyst - Rest of Africa. This role is crucial for carrying out in-house research, providing listed security buy and sell recommendations for the Rest of Africa portfolio, and enabling the PIC to achieve its investment targets. The successful candidate will also contribute to maintaining the organisation's house view specifically related to the Rest of Africa portfolio.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A B Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Science.
- At least 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within financial markets.
- FAIS RE 5 certification, or a commitment to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
- A strong understanding of macro-economics.
- The ability to travel within the Rest of Africa as part of the research process.
- Proficiency in maintaining, developing, and updating fundamental equity models.
While not strictly mandatory, the following qualifications and experience are preferred:
- A Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, or Science.
- A Masters (MBA, MCom, MSc) degree.
- CFA or CA qualifications would be advantageous.
- Experience in investment banking, private equity, or investment management research.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Analyst - Rest of Africa will be responsible for a range of duties, including:
- Tracking and highlighting key macro-economic events that impact the investment portfolio.
- Contributing to the formulation of the Rest of Africa house view alongside the dedicated team.
- Providing security trade recommendations supported by a detailed investment thesis.
- Presenting these recommendations in detail to both the Portfolio Manager and the Internal Listed Equities team.
- Designing and maintaining accurate valuation models.
- Maintaining awareness of portfolio exposures.
- Ensuring the timely maintenance of valuation models to incorporate new market information.
- Providing comprehensive investment theses, valuations, industry, and company information.
- Delivering timely commentary and disseminating real-time news-flow relevant to the portfolio.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by following the official link provided below. Please complete the application form as instructed.
Application Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XrL9BoynGEijBFYgB_12Gxlff2oYRUVOhT7hR68mGYJUMldXM1lBMldPRk1BSTZZMjNHMDg2TTNIUy4u
The closing date for applications is 01 September 2026.
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15% of the 136 live permanent posts we hold ask for Postgraduate (NQF 8+). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 24%.
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- Certified copies of any qualifications
What this kind of post involves
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How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
About BANKSETA & this sector
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