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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
PROJECT DEVELOPER – MANUFACTURING, AGRO-INDUSTRIES, SERVICES
Job number IDC00774
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 24 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
Synopsis
To participate in the identification and development of projects through the Project Development Life Cycle to achieve the IDC’s strategic objectives and contribute to industry development goals.
This role requires a candidate with formal Agricultural/Engineering/Financial related qualifications and experience in the Agro-Industries and Manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop projects across sectors.
The role requires experience in project development and not project management per se. The role is to originate, assess, structure and progress strategic industrial development projects through the Project Development Life Cycle, from concept and scoping to feasibility, funding approval and pre-implementation, in support of IDC’s developmental, financial and industrialisation objectives. The role requires strong techno-economic, commercial and stakeholder management capability, with a focus on developing bankable projects across Manufacturing, Agro-Industries and Services.
In addition to the relevant technical/business qualifications, candidates will be required to have conducted techno-economic assessments and evaluations of projects, as opposed to experience being limited to a technical nature.
Job Description
Project Development:
- Techno-economic assessments.
- Feasibility study development and review.
- Financial modelling interpretation.
- Business case preparation.
- Project finance and funding structures.
- Strategic equity partner identification.
- Development impact assessment.
- Industrial sector knowledge.
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Optimal structuring of projects utilizing project finance principles and IDC's financing instruments.
- Ensure that all projects are developed and structured in such a way to facilitate inclusive development and maximize IDC developmental and financial outcomes.
Internal / Operational Processes
- To participate in specific projects during the different phases of Project Development (idea generation, project scoping, pre-feasibility study, bankable feasibility study, financing and pre-implementation)
- To participate in the evaluation of projects at every Decision Gate of the Project Development Life Cycle
- Proactive identification of project opportunities to build the pipeline
- Assessment of external project applications
- Ensure that projects are aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting the Unit’s objectives and project milestones
- Identify risks (including during implementation) and defining mitigation plans to minimise these risks
- Monitor and manage project development to ensure it is implemented correctly, according to plan and within budgetQuality control of projects, implemented correctly to contribute to SBU’s strategic objectives and ensure clients meet financial obligations to IDC etc.
- Provide inputs and prepare comprehensive funding reports to internal committees for decision making during the project development phases.
- Account Management functions relating to projects such as disbursements, clearing of conditions precedent, etc.
- Review and provide inputs to project development legal agreements.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
- Building influential and sustainable relationships with strategic partners to assist the unit in achieving strategic objectives.
- Participating in project-specific steering committees
- Establishing and maintaining effective networks to source business, build industry links and build IDC brand awareness.
- Effectively interacting with different internal Strategic Business Units and departments to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific project.
- Managing and enhancing the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
- Driving and managing own development to enhance own competencies
- Participating in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functionally
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualification:
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Development Finance, Business, Commerce or a related technical/commercial field.
- An Honours degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Finance, Development Finance, Business Administration, Project Finance or related field would be advantageous.
- Additional commercial, financial modelling, project finance or sector-specific qualifications would be beneficial.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5-8 years related experience of which 3-4 years should be in Project development.
- Previous experience managing project scope, execution and scheduling for multiple development projects.
- Understanding and application of corporate management and structuring processes.
- Understanding and application of project development, project management and project finance.
- Experience in interpretation of financial statements.
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape.
- Knowledge of financing instruments.
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
- Demonstrated experience in developing or assessing feasibility studies, business cases and investment proposals.
- Ability to interpret technical studies, market assessments, financial models and risk registers.
- Experience in structuring development-stage projects for funding readiness.
- Understanding of project finance principles, blended finance, grants and development funding instruments.
- Ability to assess commercial viability, developmental impact, implementation readiness and bankability.
- Experience engaging with sponsors, technical advisors, strategic equity partners, government stakeholders and co-funders.
- Exposure to Manufacturing, Agro-Industries, Services, infrastructure, industrialisation or beneficiation-related projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Project development skills
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Stakeholder management and customer focus
- Report writing skills
- Sector specific technical knowledge
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
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
RECORDS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Job number IDC00775
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 22 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade A Band
Synopsis
The Records Administrative Officer is responsible for performing day-to-day records administration functions, including the receipt, classification, indexing, storage, retrieval, maintenance and disposal support of organisational records in accordance with approved records management policies, procedures, file plans and retention requirements. The role supports the effective management of records throughout their life cycle by ensuring records are accurate, accessible, properly maintained and securely managed across physical and electronic formats.
The incumbent also supports records and information management initiatives, including the implementation and integration of information management practices, to improve compliance, operational efficiency and reliable decision-making within the Organisation.
Qualification and Experience
- Matric
- Relevant post-matric administrative qualification (Diploma)
- Preferably 2 to 5 years relevant working experience within a records management environment
- Knowledge of SharePoint and SAP is a necessity.
- The following computer skills and knowledge of office software packages are essential: MS Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook; MS Teams;
- Knowledge of an EDRM systems will be an added advantage.
- Organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
- Effective, versatile and action-oriented
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the business in the implementation of the various information and records management disciplines (i.e. information and records classification, quality management, metadata management, records retention etc.)
- Compiling inventories of records received and maintained (in all formats – paper, electronic, graphic etc.)
- Classifies, indexes and stores all received business records according to the approved File Plan and the Records Procedure Manual
- Accurately store and maintain records in the Department's electronic records management system.
- Assist with the appraisal and disposition of records.
- Assist the Records Manager in the Retention and Disposal Schedules
- Assist in the implementation of the various file plans.
- Scans and imports physical records into the electronic records management system using correct metadata.
- Performs regular inspections of physical client correspondence records to ensure correct filling and condition of the records in line with approved procedures.
- Maintain an effective and up to date record of new client correspondence received.
- Attends to all queries and responds to requests for the retrieval of records from internal clients.
- Participation in any records management related initiatives or projects undertaken by the department.
Job Requirements
- Exceptional administrative, organising and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ensure confidentiality given the nature of the work
- Good ethics, integrity and high level of professionalism.
LEGAL ADVISOR
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 IDC00772
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 19 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
Synopsis
Key functions of the position include:
•To provide legal advice.
•To ensure compliance with internal legal and other IDC procedures and policies.
•To identify and minimize potential legal risks.
•To draft, review and negotiate agreements and other legal documentation ensure client satisfaction by providing speedy delivery of agreements and advice.
•Conducting due diligence investigations.
•Instruct and liaise with external legal counsel.
Qualification and Experience
•Law degree and Admission as an Attorney essential
•A minimum of two years’ post-article experience in the commercial sector
•Banking and Finance experience will be an added advantage
Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide general legal advice, including legal research
• Structure, restructure, negotiate and re-negotiate corporate and commercial transactions including project finance and cross-border financing transactions
• Identify, evaluate and structure import and export finance transactions
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other IDC procedures and policies
• Identify and minimize potential legal risks
• Draft, review, negotiate and re-negotiate/restructure financing agreements and other legal documentation
• Make presentations and opine on legal and regulatory developments
• Conducting legal due diligence investigations
• Ensure efficiencies aimed at improving client satisfaction by providing efficient legal services
• Developing and maintaining relationships with providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, business rescue practitioners and other key stakeholders)
• Develop and maintain client and institutional relationships, internally, locally and internationally
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Analytical and problem-solving
Negotiation and Influencing
Attention to detail
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism and discretionary
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results Oriented.
Ethical Commitment
Balanced Judgment and accountable leadership
Relationship Building & Networking
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Collaboration and Influence
Legally Sound Judgment
Good Communication Skills
Change agent and strategic thinker
ECONOMIST
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 IDC00768
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 18 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
Synopsis
The Industrial Development Corporation’s Research and Information department (R&I) is responsible for undertaking economic and industrial research and analysis that is aligned with the development objectives and strategic requirements of the Corporation. It also renders a centralised, relevant, and reliable information provision service on economic, socioeconomic, sectoral and industry related matters to the Corporation at large, including the board as well as to specific external stakeholders. R&I’s strategic research and analysis encompasses the following key areas: sectoral, industrial, value chain research and analysis; macroeconomic analysis and reporting; macroeconomic and sectoral forecasting and scenario building; external trade analysis; economic, political; sectoral and trade data management; economic impact assessments; support to policymakers, particularly national government departments and more specifically the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), including the management of the Industrial Policy Support Fund on its behalf.
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to conduct macro-economic and sectoral analysis and forecasting. This includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
Qualification and Experience
- Honours degree in economics, econometrics (or equivalent qualification)
- Masters degree (e.g. M. Commerce (Economics/Econometrics) or M. Science (Economics/Econometrics)) will be an added advantage.
- 5 to 8 years relevant experience, preferably within an economic research and analysis environment.
- Experience and knowledge in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information (e.g. national accounts, international trade etc), for use in quantitative analyses.
- Understanding, knowledge and experience of the historical and current economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
- Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the finance environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand, integrate and analyse complex information.
- Good understanding, knowledge and experience of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.
Roles and Responsibilities
The main duties of this role will include, but will not be limited to: -
- Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity.
- Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
- Assist in planning portfolio priorities and objectives from macro-economic and sectoral perspectives, contributing to market risk analysis.
- Participate in various strategic research projects, particularly from a macro-economic analysis perspective.
- Participate in specific fora and liaise with various external institutions.
- Provide information on economic matters to IDC at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the IDC group.
- Lead and/or coordinate research projects undertaken with other economists within the department.
- Undertake technical analysis of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
- Forecasting of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Statistical software packages (e.g. EViews, R, Python etc)
- Report writing skills
- Analytical and diagnostic skills
- Problem solving
- Business/commercial acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Technical analysis
- Project management skills
- Teamwork
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Negotiating and influencing
- Presentation and communication skills
- Deciding and initiating.
- Planning and organizing
- Operating within a multi-cultural environment
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
LEAD ECONOMIST
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 IDC00770
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 18 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M1 Band
Synopsis
The Industrial Development Corporation’s Research and Information department (R&I) is responsible for undertaking economic and industrial research and analysis that is aligned with the development objectives and strategic requirements of the Corporation. It also renders a centralised, relevant, and reliable information provision service on economic, socioeconomic, sectoral and industry related matters to the Corporation at large, including the board as well as to specific external stakeholders. R&I’s strategic research and analysis encompasses the following key areas: sectoral, industrial, value chain research and analysis; macroeconomic analysis and reporting; macroeconomic and sectoral forecasting and scenario building; external trade analysis; economic, political; sectoral and trade data management; economic impact assessments; support to policymakers, particularly national government departments and more specifically the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), including the management of the Industrial Policy Support Fund on its behalf.
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to lead a team of economists undertaking macro-economic and sectoral analysis and forecasting. This includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
Qualification and Experience
- Honours degree in economics, econometrics (or equivalent qualification)
- Masters degree (e.g. M. Commerce (Economics/Econometrics) or M. Science (Economics/Econometrics)) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, preferably within an economic research and analysis environment.
- Experience in leading research teams and/or projects.
- Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the finance environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand, integrate and analyse complex information.
- Understanding, knowledge and experience of the historical and current economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
- Substantial Experience and knowledge in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information (e.g. national accounts, international trade etc), for use in quantitative analyses.
- Good understanding, knowledge and experience of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.
Roles and Responsibilities
The main duties of this role will include, but will not be limited to:
- Lead a team of economists undertaking macroeconomic and sectoral research and analysis, driving a high-performance culture.
- Continuously improve the analytical capability of the macroeconomic team to provide insightful and relevant contributions and recommendations to the strategic planning processes at the corporate and operational levels.
- Exercise effective quality assurance and oversight and ensure consistency and coherence across the macroeconomic research and analysis outputs.
- Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive databases of economic and sectoral/industrial data.
- Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity.
- Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
- Assist in planning portfolio priorities and objectives from macro-economic and sectoral perspectives, contributing to market risk analysis.
- Lead various strategic research projects, particularly from a macro-economic analysis perspective.
- Participate in specific fora and liaise with various external institutions.
- Provide information on economic matters to IDC at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the IDC group
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Report writing skills
- Analytical and diagnostic skills
- Problem solving
- People engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (e.g. EViews, R, Python etc)
- Business/commercial acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Technical analysis
- Project management skills
- Teamwork
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Negotiating and influencing
- Presentation and communication skills
- Deciding and initiating.
- Planning and organizing
- Operating within a multi-cultural environment
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
SENIOR ECONOMIST
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 IDC00769
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 18 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
The Industrial Development Corporation’s Research and Information department (R&I) is responsible for undertaking economic and industrial research and analysis that is aligned with the development objectives and strategic requirements of the Corporation. It also renders a centralised, relevant, and reliable information provision service on economic, socioeconomic, sectoral and industry related matters to the Corporation at large, including the board as well as to specific external stakeholders. R&I’s strategic research and analysis encompasses the following key areas: sectoral, industrial, value chain research and analysis; macroeconomic analysis and reporting; macroeconomic and sectoral forecasting and scenario building; external trade analysis; economic, political; sectoral and trade data management; economic impact assessments; support to policymakers, particularly national government departments and more specifically the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), including the management of the Industrial Policy Support Fund on its behalf.
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to conduct macro-economic and sectoral analysis and forecasting. This includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
Qualification and Experience
- Honours degree in economics, econometrics (or equivalent qualification)
- Masters degree (e.g. M. Commerce (Economics/Econometrics) or M. Science (Economics/Econometrics)) will be an added advantage.
- 8 to 10 years relevant experience, preferably within an economic research and analysis environment.
- Substantial experience and knowledge in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information (e.g. national accounts, international trade etc), for use in quantitative analyses.
- Understanding, knowledge and experience of the historical and current economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
- Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the finance environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand, integrate and analyse complex information.
- Good understanding, knowledge and experience of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity.
- Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
- Assist in planning portfolio priorities and objectives from macro-economic and sectoral perspectives, contributing to market risk analysis.
- Participate in various strategic research projects, particularly from a macro-economic analysis perspective.
- Participate in specific fora and liaise with various external institutions.
- Provide information on economic matters to IDC at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the IDC group.
- Lead and/or coordinate research projects undertaken with other economists within the department.
- Undertake technical analysis of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
- Forecasting of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Statistical software packages (e.g. EViews, R, Python etc)
- Report writing skills
- Strong Analytical and diagnostic skills
- Problem solving
- Business/commercial acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Technical analysis
- Project management skills
- Teamwork
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Negotiating and influencing
- Presentation and communication skills
- Deciding and initiating.
- Planning and organizing
- Operating within a multi-cultural environment
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Problem-solving skills
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR
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 IDC00767
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 18 Jul 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
Synopsis
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 Description
To provide sound, clear and accurate legal advice to mitigate the legal risks that the IDC is exposed to in its daily activities.
Qualification and Experience
•Law degree and Admission as an Attorney essential
•Master’s degree such as LLM desirable
•A minimum of 5 years’ post-article experience in in a banking and finance/corporate finance/project finance environment.
•8-10 years working experience in the banking and finance/SoE/DFI (restructuring, turnaround & business rescue) space is essential.
•Experience in the drafting, review, negotiation and re-negotiation of cross-border, project finance, corporate, commercial, structured and re-structured finance transactions.
Roles and Responsibilities
•Deliver sound and commercially focused legal counsel, underpinned by thorough legal research and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations.
•Structure, restructure, negotiate and re-negotiate corporate and commercial transactions including project finance and cross-border financing transactions
•Identify, evaluate and structure import and export finance transactions
•Ensure compliance with internal legal and other IDC procedures and policies
•Identify and minimize potential legal risks
•Draft, review, negotiate and re-negotiate financing agreements and other legal documentation
•Make presentations and opine on legal and regulatory developments
•Conducting legal due diligence investigations
•Ensure efficiencies aimed at improving client satisfaction by providing efficient legal services
•Developing and maintaining relationships with providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, business rescue practitioners and other key stakeholders)
•Develop and maintain client and institutional relationships, internally, locally and
internationally Provided oversight of external counsel engagements, fostering
collaborative partnerships and implementing cost-management practices that
supported efficient legal service delivery and prudent budget utilization.
Job Requirements
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCES
Resilience
Decisiveness in Execution
People Engagement
Communication and Engagement
Diverse Stakeholder Management
Teamwork
Innovation
Change leadership
Strategic Thinking
Business Mind Set
TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Sound corporate and commercial legal knowledge
Ability to work independently and within a team
Draft and negotiate loan agreements and other legal documentation
Transactional negotiations at senior level
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Independent judgement and good analytical skills
Capable of working in a high-pressured environment and can exercise independent judgement
Ability to prioritize and plan
Ability to independently provide guidance and timeous delivery on highly complex projects
Ability to coach and mentor juniors on areas of specialization
Good knowledge and understanding of international and local financing instruments
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Collaboration and Influence: The successful candidate is a senior person who will be highly visible and credible with key internal and external stakeholders and proactive in aligning risk strategies to address the business.
