Nazeem Hendricks is senior finance specialist and team leader within the National Treasury’s R9-billion Jobs Fund, launched in 2011. The Jobs Fund champions a challenge fund model where public funds are strategically leveraged to co-finance a wide array of projects in partnership with entities from the public, private, and non-governmental sectors, streamlined through a competitive grant process. Nazeem ensures the meticulous management of the fund’s disbursements to its contracted partners, guaranteeing the effective and impactful allocation of resources. He plays an integral role in driving

forward the objectives of the Jobs Fund and contributing significantly to its success in stimulating job creation and inclusive economic development.