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Government Employees Pension Fund
Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is a defined benefit plan established in 1996 in South Africa. It manages pensions and benefits for government...
Government Employees Pension Fund
Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is a defined benefit plan established in 1996 in South Africa. It manages pensions and benefits for government employees. It outsources administration and investment activities to the Government Pensions Administrative Agency and Public Investment Corporation.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Pretoria
Corporate office
34 Hamilton Street Arcadia, Pretoria
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Government Employees Pension Fund?
The Public Investment Corporation serves as primary asset manager under a mandate that began in 1996. The Minister of Finance appoints the Board of Trustees.
Does Government Employees Pension Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund executes both direct investments and commitments through the Public Investment Corporation. Direct holdings include Pareto Limited and joint ventures in retail properties.
What investment stages does Government Employees Pension Fund typically target?
The fund targets growth capital, expansion, and late-stage opportunities through its private-equity allocation. It also maintains listed-equity positions and real-asset investments.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Contributions come from South African government employees and the state as employer. The fund is a defined-benefit plan established by statute.
How is Government Employees Pension Fund related to the Public Investment Corporation?
The Public Investment Corporation acts as the sole investment manager for the fund's portfolio under a long-standing mandate.
Does Government Employees Pension Fund maintain philanthropic structures?
The fund operates the GEPF Thought Leadership initiative focused on pension-industry research and dialogue since 2018.
What is Government Employees Pension Fund's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The fund co-invests through joint ventures such as the V&A Waterfront with Growthpoint Properties and holds minority stakes via the Isibaya Fund.
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