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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
TRANSACTION PRINCIPAL: INFRASTRUCTURE & LOGISTICS
Job number IDC00761
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 17 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
Lead structuring and execution of transactions outside South Africa in target markets and sectors (80%). This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Origination of bankable transactions which advance the IDCs mandate across the continent (20%)
Evaluation of applications for funding.
Job Description
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
- Origination & Market Development – proactively originate suitable transactions in target countries/sectors
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
- Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
- Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
- Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
- Account management function up to first draw – manage transaction lifecycle from early screening, DD, presentation to relevant committees, approval, signing, first disbursement
- Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
- Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines- competent across all 3 disciplines i.e. financial, marketing and technical
- Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
- Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
- Unlock concessional / technical assistance for supported transactions
- Crowd in funding through syndication/co financing with other funders
- Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to generate new business and to observe industry trends/opportunities.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
- To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
- Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
- Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
- Manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Coaching and mentoring team members
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
- Demonstrable track record of successfully originating, structuring and closing
- Infrastructure & Logistics transactions across the African the continent.
- Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial).
- Grounded in all three disciplines.
- Transaction leadership (complex deals).
- Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
- Experience in peer review.
- Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements.
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape.
- Knowledge of financing instruments.
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures.
- Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.
- Demonstrable ability to conclude deals on continent and an understanding of the investment / operating environment in African countries and of the factors affecting this environment.
- Flexibility, ability and willingness to travel throughout the African continent on a regular basis.
- A passion for the continent and development finance.
- French/Portuguese advantage.
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Investment/Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Planning and organising
- Report writing skills
- Business development
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leading and Co-ordinating
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals
and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from
underrepresented designated groups.
TRANSACTION PRINCIPAL: MANUFACTURING
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00762
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 17 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
Lead structuring and execution of transactions outside South Africa in target markets and sectors (80%). This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Origination of bankable transactions which advance the IDCs mandate across the continent (20%)
Evaluation of applications for funding.
Job Description
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
- Origination & Market Development – proactively originate suitable transactions in target countries/sectors
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
- Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
- Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
- Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
- Account management function up to first draw – manage transaction lifecycle from early screening, DD, presentation to relevant committees, approval, signing, first disbursement
- Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
- Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines- competent across all 3 disciplines i.e. financial, marketing and technical
- Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
- Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
- Unlock concessional / technical assistance for supported transactions
- Crowd in funding through syndication/co financing with other funders
- Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to generate new business and to observe industry trends/opportunities.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
- To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
- Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
- Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
- Manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Coaching and mentoring team members
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
- Demonstrable track record of successfully originating, structuring and closing Manufacturing transactions across the African the continent
- Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
- Grounded in all three disciplines
- Transaction leadership (complex deals)
- Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
- Experience in peer review
- Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
- Knowledge of financing instruments
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
- Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members
- Demonstrable ability to conclude deals on continent and an understanding of the investment/ operating environment in African countries and of the factors affecting this environment
- Flexibility, ability and willingness to travel throughout the African continent on a regular basis
- A passion for the continent and development finance
- French/Portuguese advantage
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Investment/Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Planning and organising
- Report writing skills
- Business development
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leading and Co-ordinating
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals
and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from
underrepresented designated groups.
TRANSACTION PRINCIPAL: AGRICULTURE & AGRO PROCESSING
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00763
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 16 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
Lead structuring and execution of transactions outside South Africa in target markets and sectors (80%). This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Origination of bankable transactions which advance the IDCs mandate across the continent (20%)
Evaluation of applications for funding.
Job Description
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
- Internal / Operational Processes
- Origination & Market Development – proactively originate suitable transactions in target countries/sectors
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
- Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
- Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
- Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
- Account management function up to first draw – manage transaction lifecycle from early screening, DD, presentation to relevant committees, approval, signing, first disbursement
- Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
- Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines- competent across all 3 disciplines i.e. financial, marketing and technical
- Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
- Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
- Unlock concessional / technical assistance for supported transactions
- Crowd in funding through syndication/co financing with other funders
- Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to generate new business and to observe industry trends/opportunities.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
- To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
- Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
- Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
- Manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Coaching and mentoring team members
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or
- equivalent qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
- Demonstrable track record of successfully originating, structuring and closing Agriculture & Agro Processing transactions across the African the continent
- Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
- Grounded in all three disciplines
- Transaction leadership (complex deals)
- Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
- Experience in peer review
- Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
- Knowledge of financing instruments
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
- Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members
- Demonstrable ability to conclude deals on continent and an understanding of the investment/ operating environment in African countries and of the factors affecting this environment
- Flexibility, ability and willingness to travel throughout the African continent on a regular basis
- A passion for the continent and development finance
- French/Portuguese advantage.
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Investment/Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Planning and organising
- Report writing skills
- Business development
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals
and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from
underrepresented designated groups.
TRANSACTION PRINCIPAL: CRITICAL MINERALS
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00764
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 16 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
Lead structuring and execution of transactions outside South Africa in target markets and sectors (80%). This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Origination of bankable transactions which advance the IDCs mandate across the continent (20%)
Evaluation of applications for funding.
Job Description
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
- Origination & Market Development – proactively originate suitable transactions in target countries/sectors
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
- Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
- Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
- Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
- Account management function up to first draw – manage transaction lifecycle from early screening, DD, presentation to relevant committees, approval, signing, first disbursement
- Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
- Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines- competent across all 3 disciplines i.e. financial, marketing and technical
- Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
- Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
- Unlock concessional / technical assistance for supported transactions
- Crowd in funding through syndication/co financing with other funders
- Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to generate new business and to observe industry trends/opportunities.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
- To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
- Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
- Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
- Manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Coaching and mentoring team member
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
- Demonstrable track record of successfully originating, structuring and closing mining and critical minerals transactions across the African the continent
- Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
- Grounded in all three disciplines
- Transaction leadership (complex deals)
- Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
- Experience in peer review
- Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
- Knowledge of financing instruments
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
- Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members
- Demonstrable ability to conclude deals on continent and an understanding of the investment/ operating environment in African countries and of the factors affecting this environment
- Flexibility, ability and willingness to travel throughout the African continent on a regular basis
- A passion for the continent and development finance
- French/Portuguese advantage
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Investment/Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Planning and organising
- Report writing skills
- Business development
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leading and Co-ordinating
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals
and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from
underrepresented designated groups.
SENIOR DEALMAKER
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00766
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 13 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Qualification and Experience
•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
•8-10 years’ related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
•Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, and Financial)
•Grounded in all three disciplines
•Transaction leadership (complex deals)
•Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
•Experience in peer review
•Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
•Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
•Knowledge of financing instruments
•Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
•Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial / Shareholder Returns
•Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
•Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
•Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
•Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable).
•Risk identification and mitigation
•Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
•Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
•Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
•Account management function up to first draw
•Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
•Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
•Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
•Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
•To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
•Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
•Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline
•Proactively drive new business growth in line with specific initiatives that are aligned to the SBU strategy including plan of action in respect of cold calling, presentations, travel plan, entertaining potential clients to extend the reach of the Regional Office resulting in new applications pitched and/or approved by the IDC
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
•Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
•Manage own development to enhance own competencies
•Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
•Coaching and mentoring team members
MONITORING & EVALUATIONS REPORTING LEAD
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00759
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Posting End Date 13 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
The Monitoring & Evaluations Reporting Lead (MER Lead) is responsible for shaping and driving SEF impact measurement strategy — ensuring that data is not only credible and timely, but genuinely drives learning, decision-making, and value creation.
This role provides both strategic direction and technical leadership. It oversees the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose indicators, data collection tools, and impact frameworks that capture SEF contribution across programmes.
Working closely with the SEF Account Managers and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) the MER Lead ensures that monitoring and reporting are integrated into daily operations, while adding team capacity. The role also ensures alignment with the IDC’s overall ESG standards, and SEF overall strategy. Beyond monitoring programme performance, the role serves as the programme's socio-economic intelligence function.
The incumbent is responsible for interpreting quantitative and qualitative evidence to generate economic insights on programme outcomes, local market dynamics, livelihoods, community resilience, and broader development impacts. The role analyses how programme interventions influence household welfare, local economic activity, enterprise development, and community prosperity, translating evidence into strategic recommendations for programme design, resource allocation, and policy engagement.
Job Description
Economic Analysis, Research & Strategic Insights
- Analyse programme data to identify socio-economic trends, economic multipliers, market effects, and community-level development outcomes.
- Translate quantitative and qualitative findings into evidence-based economic narratives and strategic insights.
- Assess the effect of programme interventions on household income, local consumption patterns, enterprise development, labour market participation, and economic resilience.
- Conduct economic commentary and contextual analysis to explain observed programme outcomes within broader local, provincial, and national economic conditions.
- Develop methodologies to estimate catalytic impacts, spillover effects, and indirect economic benefits generated by programme activities.
- Produce analytical papers, learning briefs, policy notes, and executive reports that support strategic decision-making.
- Support scenario modelling and forecasting exercises to evaluate potential programme interventions and investment decisions.
- Advise management on emerging economic risks, opportunities, and trends affecting programme performance and sustainability.
Strategy, Frameworks & Governance
- Lead the consolidation, implementation, and continuous evolution of SEF Impact
- Creating a Measurement Management (IMM) Framework across all SIP work programmes
- Define and institutionalize metrics, methodologies, and data standards.
- Ensure alignment with international standards and IDCs internal reporting priorities.
- Establish governance protocols that guarantee data consistency, traceability, and auditability, ensuring compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and manage measurement-related risks and ensure responsible data use and protection in line with ethical and legal standards.
Data Architecture & Systems Management
- Lead the design, governance, and optimization of a single source of truth for all SEF data —spanning CRM, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Partner with Operations and Project Management team to integrate data capture into delivery workflows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance at the point of collection
Insights, Reporting s Learning
- Produce high-quality quarterly, annual, and ad hoc impact reports, donor submissions, and investor-facing insights.
- Translate performance data into actionable insights for leadership, funders, and delivery teams — supporting decision-making, strategy refinement, and resource allocation.
Technical Leadership Capacity Building
- Provide technical guidance to SEF Account Managers teams and partners on measurement methodologies, data tools, and performance reporting.
- Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement across all SEF functions.
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Postgraduate degree (Honours or Master's preferred) in Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Formal training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Impact Measurement, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, or Development Research desirable.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in development economics, socio-economic impact assessment, public employment programmes, labour market analysis, or economic policy research.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Results-Based Management, Impact Evaluation, Lean Data, Power BI, or other analytics/MCE credentials) are advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- 8–10 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation Learning (MEL), Impact Measurement
- Demonstrated experience interpreting complex socio-economic datasets and converting findings into meaningful economic insights for strategic decision-makers.
- Experience conducting development economics analysis, socio-economic research, impact studies, labour market analysis, or public policy evaluations.
- Ability to analyse relationships between programme interventions and broader economic outcomes including household welfare, local markets, business development, and community resilience.
- Management (IMM), or data-driven programme management.
- Proven record of designing and implementing impact frameworks, indicator hierarchies, theories of change, and data collection methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability managing data systems (CRM/ERP platforms, databases, analytics dashboards, and reporting workflows).
- Strong background in quantitative and qualitative analysis, including survey design, sampling methodologies, and results validation.
- Proven experience producing high-quality reports and presentations for donors, investors, or ecosystem partners.
- Experience managing or mentoring, with a focus on technical quality and delivery discipline.
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and at least one analytics tool (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised and systems-oriented, with a meticulous approach to data integrity and quality assurance.
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Advanced monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.
- Development economics and applied economic analysis.
- Socio-economic impact assessment and evaluation.
- Familiarity with M&E performance metrics, job creation modelling, and catalytic capital effectiveness measurement.
- Knowledge of Southern African civil society ecosystems and related impact measurement approaches.
- Passion for inclusive economic growth and impact-driven programmes in the region.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Collaborative and communicative, building trust and understanding across technical and non- technical audiences.
- Analytical and rigorous, maintaining high standards of accuracy, traceability, and data ethics.
- Outcome-focused, consistently translating data into insight, learning, and performance improvement.
- Integrity-driven, upholding transparency, accountability, and respect in all measurement and reporting practices
- Adaptive and resourceful, thriving in dynamic, multi-country and multi-stakeholder environments.
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals
and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
SENIOR DEALMAKER
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00765
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 12 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Qualification and Experience
•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
•8-10 years’ related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
•Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, and Financial)
•Grounded in all three disciplines
•Transaction leadership (complex deals)
•Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
•Experience in peer review
•Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
•Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
•Knowledge of financing instruments
•Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
•Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial / Shareholder Returns
•Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
•Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
•Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
•Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable).
•Risk identification and mitigation
•Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
•Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
•Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
•Account management function up to first draw
•Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
•Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
•Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
•Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
•To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
•Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
•Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline
•Proactively drive new business growth in line with specific initiatives that are aligned to the SBU strategy including plan of action in respect of cold calling, presentations, travel plan, entertaining potential clients to extend the reach of the Regional Office resulting in new applications pitched and/or approved by the IDC
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
•Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
•Manage own development to enhance own competencies
•Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
•Coaching and mentoring team members