Dealmaker

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for the position of Dealmaker based in Mpumalanga within the Small Business Finance and Regions division, reporting to the Regional Manager.

POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE

The Dealmaker is responsible for evaluating and presenting funding applications, structuring viable transactions, and ensuring that approved deals contribute to business unit objectives and broader industry development goals. The role includes conducting financial, technical and/or marketing due diligence, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing transactions through to first disbursement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial or technical Honours degree (minimum requirement).

Knowledge & Experience

• 5–8 years’ related experience, including 2–3 years in transaction assessment and deal closing (managing approved deals through to first drawdown).
• Competency declared in at least two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial).
• Strong grounding in at least one due diligence discipline.
• Experience in interpreting financial statements.
• Sector-specific knowledge advantageous.
• Knowledge of development finance or structured financial products advantageous.

TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment and portfolio management
• Stakeholder management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organisational skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Strong negotiation capability
• Relationship building and networking skills
• Persuasion and influencing ability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Transaction Management

• Evaluate and structure transactions using appropriate financing instruments.
• Conduct financial, technical and/or marketing due diligence and investigations.
• Design and negotiate financial, legal, EHS and other relevant transaction terms with clients.
• Identify, assess and mitigate transaction risks.
• Optimise deals to ensure alignment with strategic and industry development objectives.
• Manage approved deals through to first disbursement, including oversight of legal agreements.
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals in line with funding requirements.
• Ensure accurate and compliant client data management.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional departments to meet transaction process requirements.
• Maintain high levels of service delivery and clear communication to ensure client service excellence.
• Represent and promote the unit externally where required.

Learning, Leadership & Growth

• Drive personal development to enhance professional competencies.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and across functions.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to Business Analysts.

Gijima Staffing Solutions is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you have not heard from us by 15 March 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

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