Senior Investment Analyst – Group Capital Allocation & M&A

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 27 Oct 2026

Job Overview

iOCO, one of South Africa’s largest technology and software solutions groups, is appointing a permanent Senior Investment Analyst in Johannesburg (Careers24 2395660; reference iOCOOO180; apply before 25 December 2026). The role supports the Group Chief Financial Officer in driving the Group’s capital allocation strategy through rigorous investment evaluation, portfolio monitoring and strategic decision support – identifying, assessing and monitoring investment opportunities, optimising capital deployment and providing insights that enhance shareholder value.

The ideal candidate brings strong private equity, corporate finance and investment analysis experience and can translate complex financial information into clear strategic recommendations for executive decision-making. The mandate spans acquisitions and strategic investments, due diligence and transaction structuring, post-acquisition performance tracking, portfolio dashboards, ROIC and value-creation reporting, and board, Exco and investment committee papers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Group’s capital allocation strategy

• Evaluate acquisitions, strategic investments, expansion initiatives and portfolio optimisation opportunities

• Conduct detailed financial modelling, valuation and scenario analysis; assess risk-adjusted returns across business units

• Develop and maintain investment appraisal frameworks and governance processes

• Conduct commercial, financial and strategic due diligence; assist with transaction structuring and valuation negotiations

• Evaluate post-acquisition performance against approved investment cases

• Monitor portfolio company performance; build investment dashboards and executive reports

• Prepare board, Exco and investment committee papers; report on ROIC, value creation and investment performance

• Analyse industry developments and identify emerging growth sectors and investment opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Strong private equity, corporate finance and/or investment analysis experience

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and scenario-analysis capability

• M&A due diligence and transaction-structuring exposure

• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic recommendations for executives

• Experience preparing board and investment committee papers

Skills & Requirements

Capital AllocationInvestment AnalysisFinancial ModellingValuationMergers & AcquisitionsDue DiligencePrivate EquityCorporate FinancePortfolio MonitoringROIC AnalysisBoard ReportingScenario Analysis