Chief of Staff

An established and growing investment firm is seeking a highly capable Chief of Staff to work directly with its leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategy, operations, investor engagement, marketing, people processes, and project execution.

About the Opportunity

The firm invests in high-growth businesses across Africa and has built a strong track record of supporting entrepreneurial ventures through various stages of growth. With assets under management continuing to expand and operations becoming increasingly sophisticated, the leadership team is looking for a Chief of Staff to ensure key initiatives, communications, and operational priorities are executed effectively.

Working closely with the Partners, you will play a central role in keeping the business running smoothly, coordinating important projects, supporting investor engagement, and enabling the team to operate at its best.

Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations & Capital Raising Support

• Coordinate investor presentations, reports, newsletters, and communication cycles
• Maintain investor records and CRM systems
• Support the administration of periodic capital calls
• Coordinate investor events and engagement activities
• Work closely with finance and external stakeholders to ensure information flows efficiently

Marketing & Communications

• Manage social media channels and digital presence
• Maintain and update the company website
• Draft and coordinate announcements, articles, and PR initiatives
• Develop presentations, company profiles, and marketing collateral
• Support event planning and promotional activities

HR & Office Operations

• Coordinate recruitment processes from job advertising through candidate management
• Manage onboarding activities for new team members
• Organise team events, meetings, and calendars
• Oversee office administration and day-to-day operational requirements
• Support a productive, high-performing workplace culture

Project Management & Executive Support

• Drive strategic initiatives on behalf of leadership
• Track and coordinate projects through to completion
• Prepare meeting packs, presentations, and board materials
• Anticipate needs, remove obstacles, and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate activities across multiple functions and stakeholders

Experience required:

• 5-8 years of professional experience in operations, consulting, project management, executive support, or a similar generalist role
• Experience within financial services, venture capital, private equity, or investment environments is advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, investors, and executives
• Strong commercial and numerical literacy

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Willing to be hands-on and adaptable
• Strong proficiency with modern business software, systems, and AI-enabled tools
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Eligible to work in South Africa