INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION-SYSTEMS CONSULTANT

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 IDC00724

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Posting End Date 26 Jul 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

The purpose of this appointment is to support the co-development, formalisation and initial implementation of a bespoke construction management systems toolkit for Tirisano Construction Fund’s (TCF) Enterprise Development Programme (EDP). The framework and toolkit will be co-developed in collaboration with the consultant appointed through this process, drawing on the consultant’s existing experience-based construction project management and contractor development systems, while integrating the objectives, outcomes and operational requirements of the TCF EDP.

The toolkit will enable structured diagnosis of contractor system maturity, development of performance improvement plans, and strengthening of financial, operational, governance and leadership systems required for sustainable contractor growth.

Implementation will occur through structured engagements with participating contractors, supported by ongoing monitoring, cost reporting and risk identification processes, within a hybrid team structure alongside TCF’s programme management team.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, refinement and standardisation of the contractor development toolkit.
• Design and document diagnostic tools, interview guides and systems‑needs analysis templates.
• Translate diagnostic findings into structured risk assessment profiles.
• Develop Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) with measurable milestones.
• Create contractual, statutory and regulatory compliance frameworks and templates.
• Develop monthly construction monitoring tools including:
• o Actual vs allowable cost analysis
• o Cash flow and margin risk indicators
• o Early-warning risk triggers
• Establish risk identification and escalation mechanisms.
• Develop structured business development tools across financial, operational, governance and project management domains.
• Define measurable KPIs for Tirisano consultants.
• Identify key design elements for the programme impact‑assessment framework.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• BTech/BEng Civil Engineering, construction management, quantity surveying
• Postgraduate Qualification in Construction Project Management or similar will be an advantage.
• Professional Registration with a relevant built‑environment body (e.g., SACPCMP, ECSA, SACQSP)

Knowledge and Experience

• 8 to 10 years’ work experience within the construction project management environment, or substantial practical experience in contractor systems or contractor development.
• Extensive experience working for a contractor in the civils or building industries, using site control systems for labour, costs, material, plant and scheduling.
• Conducting business diagnostics and identifying systemic weaknesses.
• Designing and implementing structured performance improvement interventions for construction companies.
• Reviewing and interpreting contractor financial, operational and project performance data.
• Developing and managing monitoring tools and reporting formats.
• Delivering structured mentorship/technical assistance for emerging construction companies.
• Working within defined team structures, budgets and reporting lines.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong construction commercial and financial management expertise including:
• o Cost‑to‑completion modelling
• o Cashflow forecasting
• o Margin management and cost control
• o Interpretation of financial and project performance data
• In‑depth understanding of forms of construction contracts, including:
• o JBCC
• o GCC
• o NEC
• Associated construction risk allocation principles.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and leadership accountability systems within the construction environment.
• Deep expertise in construction projects and commercial management systems.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong systems thinking and analytical capability.
• High professional integrity and governance ethics.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work in a high‑structure environment with defined deliverables.
• Commitment to contractor development and sector transformation.
• Independent, disciplined and delivery‑focused.

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

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SENIOR ER &TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST

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 IDC00773

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 24 Jul 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

The purpose of this role can be defined into the following distinct functions:

• To provide thought leadership in relation to the development and implementation of the company’s transformation strategy in order to create a diverse, capable workforce and achieve the company’s BBBEE transformation goals and enhance business success.

• To support the development of an ER strategy that ensures a sound labour relations environment and enable an environment of high engagement and proactive management of Employee Relations that drive an environment of corrective action and accountability

Qualification and Experience

Postgraduate degree (Legal, Human Resources, Industrial relations, Labour Relations)

At least 7-10 years’ HR experience, with focus on Transformation and Employee Relations strategies

Working knowledge of Employee Relations application (design and development methodologies and principles)

Working knowledge of HC Transformation application (design and development methodologies and principles)

Working knowledge of Transformation and ER performance and risk mitigation strategies

Knowledge of relevant legislation impacting the HC function

Knowledge of talent management strategies

Job-Related Skills

Managing in a diverse environment

Building Culture that entrenches company values

Strategic business partnering

Managing and mitigating risk

Strong analytical skills/ measures and analytics capability

Communication skills (Verbal and Written)

Project Management skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Budget management and cost control skills

Holding difficult conversations

Report writing skills

Working knowledge of budget forecasting & cost control (Finance for HC)

Computer skills (MS Office with Advanced Excel & PowerPoint)

MS Teams

Roles and Responsibilities

People Transformation Strategy Implementation (Diversity and Inclusion)

To drive the implementation of the Transformation strategy and all related projects for the company, providing guidance on all initiatives relating to Transformation:

•Engage business to understand the People Transformation requirements, challenges and gaps

•Drive the implementation of the transformation strategy and all related projects for the company

•Provide guidance and direction on all initiatives relating to transformation

•Identify continuous improvement and sustainability of transformation and diversity practices.

•Ensure compilation and timeous submission of relevant reports

•Ensure that all compliance related issues within the businesses are pro-actively managed.

Implementation of Employee Relations Policy and Reporting

To drive the implementation of IDC Employee Relations (ER) policy across the company and provide guidance on all initiatives relating to ER processes

•Oversee management of a sound organisation-wide employee relations platform

•Conduct research to implement best ER practices

•Oversee and advise management and employees on ER processes

•Update the IDC’s ER Policies and procedures to ensure alignment with statutory and legislative changes

•Facilitate regular ER climate surveys to ensure proactive management of the ER function

•Ensure effective and efficient implementation of all internal ER processes

•Ensure effective and efficient management of external dispute resolution processes

•Compile monthly ER reports

Stakeholder Management

To establish and maintain effective relations, engage, consult and involve stakeholders (IDC Leadership, forums, committees, relevant external parties) in all delivery elements of the Transformation and ER imperatives to ensure achievement of goals and objectives as well as consistency and uniformity in the execution of their roles and responsibilities:

• Engage, consult and involve Leadership in all delivery elements of the Transformation and ER imperatives to ensure achievement of goals and objectives

• Oversee all activities of stakeholders (forums, committees, etc.) driving the implementation of the Transformation and ER Strategy and ensure consistency and uniformity in the execution of their roles and responsibilities

• Develop and conduct presentations to the IDC’s Leadership and staff on all initiatives relating to Transformation and ER Management

• Build and maintain sound relationships with relevant external parties

• Liaise with key stakeholders (viz. Department of Employment and Labour; IDC Legal Panel, CCMA, Labour Court) and other statutory and non-statutory bodies on behalf of the IDC

• To engage and appoint relevant Legal Firm from the approved Legal Panel for ER matters

EE Target Setting, Management and Reporting

To effectively manage and monitor Employment Equity (EE) targets and reporting processes. (Includes statistical status and reports for the EE forum, Exco and Board):

• In consultation with IDC Leadership, set, get approval and submit the corporate EE plan

• Support and guide the cascading of EE targets to the SBUs/Units

• Develop measurement tools to enable required change of behaviour within the business

• Monitor and report on the implementation of the EE plan

• Agree and monitor implementation of appropriate affirmative actions (includes risk mitigants) in consultation with IDC Leadership

• Compile quarterly EE reports

Good Governance

• Compile and ensure adherence to Systems and Procedures (S&P) document

• Ensure IDC adheres to ER and EE policies and Transformation strategy

Financial Management

• Provide input into budgeting process

• Monitor and maintain costs within agreed budget

• Verify invoices against service rendered

Job Requirements

UCF COMPETENCY PROFILE (BEHAVIOURAL)

Deciding and Initiating Action

Leading and Supervising

Working with People

Adhering to Principles and Values

Persuading and Influencing

Presenting and Communicating Information

Applying Expertise and Technology

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Relating and Networking

Writing and Reporting

Analysing

Planning and Organising

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY PROFILE

Resilience

Decisiveness in Execution

People Engagement

Communication and Engagement

Diverse Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Innovation

Change Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Mindset

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DEALMAKER – INFRASTRUCTURE

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 IDC00776

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 22 Jul 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade P-Band

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)

Internal / Operational Processes

• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through due diligence investigations
• Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Participate in due diligence teams
• Deal Optimisation - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Account management function up to first draw
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the IDC funding requirements.
• Ensuring accurate client data management

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC.
• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfill the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
• Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial honours degree, preferably CA (SA) or CFA.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in 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 two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
• Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements
• Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship 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

PLEASE APPLY HERE