Join Fetola and Make a Difference as a Senior Investment Analyst

Apply now for a full-time role based in Cape Town 

Salary: R47 640 – R53 956 per month (negotiable based on experience) with benefits

Hybrid set-up 

Vacancies: 1  

Closing date: 12 November 2025

Our purpose is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses.

Who are we?

Fetola is a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable SME development as a means to tackle unemployment, inequality, and poverty. With a strong track record in business growth support and acceleration, we help entrepreneurs build thriving, environmentally sound businesses that drive economic growth and job creation. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, impact funds, and strategic partnerships position us at the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.  

Agile, inclusive, and results-driven, we foster a collaborative culture where every voice matters. With 87% of our accelerator alumni still in business after ten years, this is nine times the national average as we are committed to creating deep, lasting impact. True to our name, which means “change” in Sesotho, we believe that together, we can Fetola the world!  

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to People, Planet and Profitability ensuring a future where businesses thrive while making a meaningful difference.  

Who are we looking for?

Were looking for a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven investment professional who:

• Combines financial acumen with purpose sees beyond numbers to drive real SME growth and sustainability.
• Is commercially astute and data-savvy, confident with financial models, risk analysis, and investment structuring.
• Has a problem-solving mindset connects the dots between opportunity, financing, and impact.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders.
• Thrives in a dynamic, mission-led environment where agility and collaboration matter.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit curious, forward-thinking, and passionate about innovation.
• Shares Fetolas vision for inclusive, sustainable development and business growth.

What will you do: This role cuts across Fetolas impact investment portfolio and SME financing operations, including the pre-investment, investment and post-investment process from: assessing investment opportunities, performing due diligence and risks analyses, successful positioning and execution of SME financing transactions, and coordination of post investment risk management processes. 

• Deal Origination: Identifying investment opportunities, assessing their viability, and contributing to the funds pipeline. 
  
• Due Diligence: Conducting thorough research on potential investments, including analyzing financial statements, market trends, and risk factors. 
• Transaction Execution: Collaborating with senior team members to structure and execute debt transactions. 
  
• Portfolio Monitoring: Tracking existing investments, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with covenants. 
  
• Relationship Management: Interacting with borrowers, investors, and other stakeholders. 
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• University Degree (Business analytics, Economics, Finance, or similar) CFA, CA(SA) advantageous
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role
• Demonstrated numeric literacy, understanding & use of data analytics is essential.
• Experience in the investment field
• Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication.
• Confident, agile, ambitious, and forward thinking.
• Comfort with technology and innovation is essential
• Ability to analyse and work with data, including creation and interpretation of visual content
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Access to extensive network in the sector (advantageous)
• Multilingual more than one African language (advantageous)

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• Medical aid and Vitality
• Group life cover and access to a financial advisor
• Study support
• Extra leave perks
• A competitive salary
• Wellness programme
• The chance to make a real difference
• Collaborate with an amazing skilled and passionate team