National Empowerment Fund (NEF): Trainee Programme (LLB or Compliance Graduates)

About the National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is a South African government-owned development finance institution that supports black economic empowerment and inclusive growth. The NEF provides funding and business support to black-owned enterprises, helping promote entrepreneurship, job creation, and increased participation in the economy.

About the Trainee Programme (LLB or Compliance Graduates)

As a Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and developing the essential skills to launch a successful career in the Development Finance industry.

Responsibilities

• Administration and support;
• Provide support in the collating of information for external reporting purposes;
• Coordinating of internal and external meetings;
• Scheduling meetings with clients;
• Recording meetings and draft minutes;
• Calling potential partners for possible meetings;
• Conduct research on potential partners’ profiles.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably LLB and/or Compliance

Experience / Skills Required

• Basic administration work experience
• Adapting behaviour to meet major changes at work,
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with peers / subordinates / managers,
• Identifying business risks,
• Effective report writing skills,
• Advanced MS Suite,
• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult customers,
• Problem solving skills.

Personal Attributes / Behaviours / Attitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving