DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) LEAD PRODUCT SPECIALIST Details Lead Product Specialist (DBS230913-1) Closing Date 2024/04/10 Reference Number DBS230913-1 Job Title Lead Product Specialist Job Grade 17 Job Type Classification Permanent Location - Town / City Midrand Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Job Profile (Downloadable) Lead_Product_Specialist_AUG2023_(Signed).pdf (458.88 kb) - 9/13/2023 8:22:41 AM Job Description The purpose of this role is to conceptualise, structure and then support design and implementation of new structured products and solutions, working with the rest of the Product Innovation Unit, the Infrastructure, Coverage and Transacting Teams. These products and solutions should address real client needs, be in accordance with DBSA’s business strategy and ultimately contribute to the DBSA’s financial sustainability and development impact objectives. Key Responsibilities
Key Measurements of Outputs 1. Job Category KPIs: a. Number of structured product ideas produced b. Number of structured product proposals approved by the Deal Screening Committee and Investment Committee c. Number of projects approvals, commitments and disbursements 2. Unit KPIs: a. Value of infrastructure funding catalysed b. Number of new structured products developed and implemented by clients c. Financial closure (commitment) of structured products 3. Team Behavioral KPIs: a. Effective and productive relationships with Product innovation and Infrastructure team members Expertise & Technical Competencies
TECHNICAL 2.1 Solution Focus 2.2 Financial Acumen 2.3 Financial Analysis 2.4 Deal Syndication 2.5 Deal Structuring 2.6 Deal Origination 2.7 Risk Management 2.8 Attention to detail 2.9 Negotiation 2.10 Commercial Awareness 2.11 Research 2.12 Project Management 2.13 Communication and Reporting 2.14 Innovation (Please see attached job profile for more details) Required Personal Attributes LEADERSHIP 1.1 Achievement Orientation a. Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets. b. Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues. c. Makes specific changes to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. d. Formulates own objectives and action plans in order to achieve a measurable improvement in the future. 1.2 Analytical Thinking a. Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them. b. Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each 1.3 Conceptual thinking a. Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others and not learned from previous education or experience to explain situations or resolve problems. b. Looks at things in a significantly novel way - breakthrough thinking 1.4 Strategic and Innovative thinking a. Recognizes opportunities or problems emerging in patterns and trends, and their impact on the business and profitability drivers. b. Applies learning from previous situations and experiences. c. Sees underlying causality in current situation. Applies business acumen to make sound decisions d. Recognizes opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA. e. Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand. 1.5 Commercial Business Acumen a. Understands business fundamentals. b. Analyses and comprehends organisational goals and strategies. c. Understands tactical business fundamentals in the public sector environment and incorporates them into decision-making. 1.6 Team work a. Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale, and resolves conflicts. b. Creates opportunities for cross-functional working. c. Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience. Policy The Development Bank of Southern Africa will endeavor to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Applications from suitably qualified designated groups, especially people with disabilities, are encouraged. The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements. All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website (www.dbsa.org) under Careers. PLEASE APPLY HERE SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS ANALYST Details Supply Chain Business Analyst (DBS230829-2) Closing Date 2024/04/09 Reference Number DBS230829-2 Job Title Supply Chain Business Analyst Job Grade 15 Job Type Classification Permanent Location - Town / City Midrand Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Job Profile (Downloadable) Supply Chain Business Analyst (002).docx.pdf (485.37 kb) - 8/29/2023 2:20:57 PM Job Description Analyse data and assess SCM business requirements and challenges with a view to recommend improvements in business processes, systems and provide new solutions that are innovative and create efficiencies in SCM operations. Develop the demand management plan and implement a supplier performance management system. Key Responsibilities Data Collection and Analysis
Business Analysis and Optimisation
Demand and Performance Management
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Key measurements of outputs
Expertise & Technical Competencies Minimum Requirements
Desirable Requirements Strong understanding of SCM regulations and laws and other regulatory requirements including in PFMA, PPPFA, SIPDM, CIDB etc. Technical Competencies Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Reporting
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management
Planning and Organising
Business Acumen
Policies and Procedures
Solution Focus
IT Business Analysis
Required Personal Attributes Behavioural Competencies Customer Service Orientation
Self-awareness and Self Control
Strategic and Innovative Thinking
Driving delivery of results
Teamwork & Cooperation
Policy The Development Bank of Southern Africa will endeavour to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Applications from suitably qualified designated groups, especially people with disabilities, are encouraged. The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements. All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website (www.dbsa.org) under Careers. PLEASE APPLY HERE
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