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Chief Investment Officer – June 2026

KZN Growth Fund AgencyRef: https://www.kzngrowthfund.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CIO-job-advert.pdf

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What this means

This document is a recruitment advertisement by the KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) for the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It describes the CIO’s responsibilities for leading investment origination, structuring, evaluation, portfolio performance, and capital mobilisation to advance the Agency’s developmental and financial objectives. It lists minimum requirements (including a Master’s degree and at least 10 years senior development/corporate finance or investment banking experience), key attributes, and application instructions, with a closing date of 7 July 2026.

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Apply for the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) position

The KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is recruiting an experienced Chief Investment Officer to lead the investment function, including deal originating, structuring, evaluating investment projects, portfolio performance, and capital mobilisation. The role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and the advertisement sets out minimum qualifications and experience, and states that late applications will not be considered.

Who it is for
applicants seeking appointment as Chief Investment Officer at the KZN Growth Fund Agency
How to act on it
Email your application to recruitment1@kzngf.co.za and set the delivery option on both “return receipt” and “confirm delivery”.
Closes
7 July 2026
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Late applications will not be considered.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://www.kzngrowthfund.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CIO-job-advert.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Position: Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
  • Salary: Market related
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Reporting line: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
  • Agency: KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA)
  • Responsibilities: investment strategy, full investment lifecycle, due diligence, socio-economic impact, third-party capital mobilisation, portfolio performance
  • Minimum requirements: Master’s Degree (NQF 9) and minimum 10 years senior experience in development finance/corporate finance/investment banking; 5–10 years executive-level experience
  • Application email: recruitment1@kzngf.co.za
  • Closing date: 7 July 2026
  • Employment Equity Act: designated group candidates encouraged; late applications not considered
  • KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA)
  • Kwa-Zulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environment Affairs (EDTEA)
  • Mr. J.W. Khanyile
  • Dr. U. Roopnarain
  • Mr. B.M. Mhlongo
  • Dr. S.K. Mpungose
  • Ms. L. Ngcobo
  • Dr. S. Ndlovu
  • Mr. L.M. Sidaki
  • Ms. B. Ikaneng (Acting CEO)
  • Mrs. L. Meyer (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Ms. T.P. Nxumalo (Company Secretary)

Dates

Closing Date

7 July 2026