Designation: Equity Analyst | Waterfall, Johannesburg | Permanent
Category: Administration and Operations
Job Level: Skilled technical and academically qualified workers, junior management, supervisors, foremen and superintendents
Posted by: PSG Financial Services
Posted on: 15 Oct 2026
Reference Number: POS37590
Closing date: 30-Oct-2026
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Waterfall Magwa Crescent
Overview:
VACANCY | EQUITY ANALYST | WATERFALL, JOHANNESBURG | PERMANENT
PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.
Job Description:
The Equity Analyst conducts in-depth research and financial analysis of listed companies to support informed investment decisions. The role includes evaluating financial statements, analysing industry trends, building valuation models, and preparing investment recommendations to assist the investment team in identifying opportunities and managing portfolio risk.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain financial models to forecast company performance, valuation, and cash flows
- Build and maintain detailed financial models to forecast company performance, valuation, and cash flows
- Conduct fundamental and quantitative research on companies and sectors
- Prepare research reports, investment notes, and presentations summarizing views and recommendations
- Deliver presentations of research findings, investment recommendations, and market insights to the investment team, committees, advisers, and clients
- Support the investment team in identifying, selecting, and monitoring equity investments
- Participate in company meetings, earnings calls, and analyst briefings to validate investment theses
- Monitor macroeconomic trends, sector dynamics, and market developments affecting portfolio performance
- Maintain comprehensive databases and research records to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Minimum requirements:
- A relevant university degree
- CFA level 2 passed
- 3 years’ minimum relevant experience
- Advanced in MS Excel
- Proficiency in FactSet will be an advantage
- RE1, RE3 and RE5 will be an advantage
Competencies:
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Solid understanding of valuation techniques (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and form clear investment opinions
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
How to apply:
Candidates interested must apply on the PSG Careers website https://www.psg.co.za OR browse vacancies https://bit.ly/3bD2iAk by no later than 30 October 2026. By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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