DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) VACANCIES - 30 APRIL 2026

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA)

ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/08

Reference Number

DBS260414-1

Job Title

Assistant Company Secretary

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Assistant Company Secretary_Job Profile March 2026.docx.pdf (247.95 kb) - 4/14/2026 4:07:02 PM

Job Description

The Assistant Company Secretary is responsible for the effective implementation of the Bank’s corporate governance framework for the management and Board committees. Monitoring that the compliance, governance roles and responsibilities of management and the Board are aligned and within the statutory / governance frameworks, ethical standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Governance Advisory and Compliance

Implement effective corporate governance practices in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across the Bank.
Provide governance guidance and advisory support to Board and Management Committee members to enable the discharge of fiduciary duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Companies Act, King V Code, ethical standards and the Bank’s overall corporate governance framework.
Map the end-to-end company secretariat processes and implement the standardised workflows across all company secretarial functions to ensure standardisation, efficiency, and audibility.
Monitor and refine workflows to improve efficiency, minimise errors, and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
Advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters impacting the Bank, Board, and governance structures.
Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks, and ethical standards, and escalate any instances of non-compliance to the Company Secretary.
Track and interpret regulatory and legislative developments and communicate their impact on the organisation.
Identify training needs for Directors and recommend a training programme, including updating the Board on issues of policies and practices of all DBSA divisions and agencies.
Facilitate Director training and ongoing governance awareness initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks and practices within the Bank.

2. Company Secretariat Function

Coordinate and facilitate the effective functioning of allocated Board and Committee meetings, including the AGM, ensuring proper governance protocols are followed.
Engage business units and action owners to ensure quality and compliance of submissions to governance structures.
Perform quality assurance reviews of submissions and provide feedback to improve governance standards.
Monitor the implementation of decisions of the Board of Directors, liaise with action owners and report on challenges in implementation.
Facilitate the completion and updating of corporate disclosures.
Coordinate and compile the governance section of the Bank’s Integrated Report, ensuring alignment with applicable governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s governance practices.
Draft reports to the Company Secretary on all matters relating to the designated areas of responsibility and assigned committees, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with governance requirements.
Support the preparation of the Board Strategy sessions by coordinating and consolidating inputs from management and Board Committees, contributing to the development of content, and assisting with the structuring of strategy discussions and materials for Board deliberations.
Compile and draft reports in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements and as requested by the Company Secretary and Directors.
Provide guidance and support to Committee Secretaries and the Board Coordinator to ensure consistency in the application of governance standards, practices, processes, and documentation across Board Committees.

3. Committee Support and Administration

Draft, review, and maintain accurate minutes, resolutions, and action logs for Board and Committee meetings.
Responsible for obtaining approval and circulation of Board and Committee minutes, together with the action list where assigned.
Facilitate the review and periodic update of the Board and Committees' Charters and Terms of Reference to ensure alignment with mandates, governance best practice and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the flow of information and submissions from Management Committees to Exco and Board Committees to ensure timely escalation and alignment with governance standards.
Develop and implement procedural and administrative systems to support the effective functioning of the Secretariat and Board governance process.
Maintain consistency in the ways of work across Committee Secretaries, promoting standardised processes, templates, and timelines across management and Board committees.
Compile and circulate documents for the Board and sub-committees as per the terms of reference and agreed timelines.
Draft and distribute written resolutions for the action owners as requested.
Maintain the meeting registers and ensure all filing requirements are completed on time and meet legal requirements, including safeguarding confidential documents.
Consider and implement appropriate best practice tools, systems and digital platforms to improve the efficiency and functioning of the Secretariat operations.
Oversee and coordinate administrative processes relating to Director remuneration and meeting attendance records, including the submission and processing of Director fee payments in accordance with approved policies and budgets.
Safeguard confidential information and ensure proper record-keeping and document management practices.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key liaison between Board members, Committees, management, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and information flow.
Provide guidance and training to employees on corporate governance requirements, processes and communicate changes or updates that impact the organisation.
Engage and guide action owners and business on requirements for the Board and sub-committees, and templates to be utilised.
Review submissions, provide quality assurance and liaise with owners on the submission requirements and any queries on the submissions.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Prevention of material governance breaches or regulatory penalties attributable to secretariat failures. Compliance with the Companies Act, King V Code, regulatory requirements, and the Bank’s governance frameworks and evolving governance best practices.
Annual governance work plan implemented within agreed timelines.
Effective and seamless coordination between Management Committees and Board Committees, including monitoring the escalation of matters, alignment of submissions, and the timely flow of information.
Quality, accuracy, and timely advice and guidance to Board Committee members on statutory responsibilities, governance frameworks, and strategic decision-making inputs.
Effective onboarding, orientation, and ongoing support of Board Committee members to strengthen their understanding of roles, responsibilities, and governance frameworks.
Accurate management, monitoring, and reporting of conflicts of interest and disclosures in accordance with policies, ethical standards, and statutory requirements.
Timely monitoring and follow-up of Board and Committee decisions, actions, and resolutions, and report on progress, challenges, and risks to the Company Secretary.
Delivery of timeous and high-quality secretariat administration, including meeting preparation, meeting packs, minute-taking, document circulation, and safeguarding confidential records.
Accurate processing of Director remuneration, fees, and attendance records in accordance with approved policies and budgets.
Accurate reflection of Board and Committee activities in the integrated report.
Clean audit outcomes related to Secretariat, governance, and compliance processes.
Consistent application of governance standards, practices, processes, and documentation across Board Committees, supported through guidance and assistance provided to Committee Secretaries and the Board Coordinator.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

a) Business Acumen

Develop annual work plans that take into account longer-term activities, issues, problems, or opportunities.
Develops and establishes broad-scale, longer term objectives, goals, or projects (e.g., affecting a business, department, or organisation).
Takes actions to fit business strategy.

b) Written communication

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
Write effective correspondence, prepare questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction, etc.

c) Presentation skills

Can reinforce key presentation points with examples.
Is able to translate technical terminology into language understandable to the audience.
Has insight into the audience’s behaviour and motivation and responds appropriately and professionally, adapting communication style as appropriate.

d) Reporting

Designs / customizes reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

e) Planning and Organising

Is relied on to help others plan and organise their workload.
Uses effective time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.

f) Policies and Procedures

Has detailed knowledge of policy and procedure relating to a specific area of work.
Is capable of implementing procedure, highlighting issues as appropriate.

g) Stakeholder Management

Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict.
Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust, and respect.

h) Legal Knowledge

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of DBSA.
Wide-ranging knowledge of industry best practice, and keeps abreast of, interprets and informs on developments in the area of new laws and regulations relevant to DBSA.

i) Company Secretarial Competencies

Deep knowledge of the laws governing companies and codes of best practice (e.g., Companies Act, King V, IFRS) and applies them in DBSA’s context.
Ability to provide legal advice and best practice guidance to the Board and management.
Knows, understands and is capable of interpreting board procedures.
To be able to strike a balance between swamping the directors with papers and providing enough information for them to make a balanced judgement.

Minimum Qualification

A postgraduate degree in Law, Finance, Audit, Accounting, Risk Management or a relevant field.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Corporate Secretariat or corporate governance function.
Proven experience in guiding and advising Board members and high-level dignitaries.
Practical experience in providing corporate secretariat support, including preparation of packs, minute-taking, and action tracking.
Demonstrated experience in advising Board members and executives on governance, regulatory obligations, and best practices.
Experience in statutory compliance and regulatory filings.
Experience in the legal, commercial and business environment.
Experience in working with external auditors, legal advisers, and bankers.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Companies Act and King V Code, Financial Services Regulations Act (FSRA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Familiarity with governance systems and document management platforms.

Desirable Requirements

A professional qualification in company secretariat practice, such as membership with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA).
Experience in carrying out the duties of an Assistant Company Secretary.
Exposure to governance frameworks and compliance practices in a banking and or financial sector.

Required Personal Attributes

a) Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and match these needs to available or customised products and services.
Adapt processes and procedures to meet ongoing customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

b) Self-awareness and Self Control

Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
May apply special techniques or plan ahead of time to manage emotions or stress.

c) Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

d) Driving delivery of results

Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk.

e) Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

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

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/07

Reference Number

DBS260422-1

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Construction Project Manager_IDD_ Job Profile Final_.docx (1).pdf (277.88 kb) - 4/22/2026 2:36:04 PM

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The incumbent ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with best practice project management methodologies, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, and developmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:

1. Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

Develop Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and related project documentation aligned with approved scope, objectives, and institutional requirements.
Develop, review, and update project schedules, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured.
Coordinate and manage inputs from key stakeholders, including professional service providers (PSPs), consultants, contractors, and clients.
Lead the implementation of project management methodologies, ensuring effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects.
Identify and implement corrective and expediting measures to mitigate risks and prevent project delays.

2. Project Coordination and Team Leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between the Programme Manager, project teams, and client representatives.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless collaboration among PSPs, contractors, and subcontractors.
Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability by setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimise productivity and project performance.
Implement the office framework, defining team objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables.

3.Cost, Time, and Quality Management

Implement and monitor cost, time, and quality control systems to ensure project delivery aligns with approved baselines.
Conduct regular project and site progress reviews, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and payment processes, including validation of contractor and PSP claims before submission to the Programme Manager.
Adhere to budgetary, quality, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

4. Contract Management

Administer project contracts in line with approved contractual frameworks (JBCC, NEC, GCC, etc.) and institutional guidelines.
Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract timelines and obligations.
Identify and address contractual issues in collaboration with legal, technical, and finance teams.
Issue contractual instructions and manage variations in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.

5. Communication and Reporting

Establish and maintain effective project communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and key stakeholders.
Record and circulate site meeting minutes, action plans, and decisions.
Compile and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports, including risk registers and mitigation updates.
Conduct project close-out reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring knowledge transfer.

6. Commissioning and Handover

Oversee the commissioning and handover of completed projects to clients or end-users.
Verify availability of all closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties.
Verify all project deliverables meet contractual and operational requirements prior to sign-off.

7. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and institutional HSE policies.
Monitor implementation of Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and ensure ongoing compliance.
Promote a culture of proactive safety management through regular audits, inspections, and training.
Investigate and follow up on incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

8. Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan identifying critical stakeholders, their interests, and communication needs.
Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and development outcomes.
Balance stakeholder expectations and promote transparency through effective governance and structured communication.
Support social facilitation processes to encourage community participation and project ownership.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Effective cost, time, and quality control measures implemented and monitored.
Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and institutional protocols.
Robust project governance and adherence to established project management methodologies.
Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports, presentations, and documentation.
Achievement of clean audits and positive stakeholder feedback.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in the Built Environment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
Professional certification in project management, such as Pr.CPM through the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner or any other professional project management certification.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in infrastructure project management, advisory services, or consulting, within a project or programme management environment.
Demonstrated track record in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects in high-value, performance-driven settings.
Proven knowledge and practical application of contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, GCC, and other relevant industry-standard contracts.
In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and related project governance methodologies.
Sound knowledge of infrastructure development legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Good understanding of infrastructure markets, delivery mechanisms, and procurement processes.
Knowledge of government priorities, systems, and processes at national and provincial levels, particularly in relation to public infrastructure delivery.

Desirable Requirements

A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management will be an added advantage.
A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related disciplines will be advantageous.
Professional registration with one of the following Built Environment Councils:
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects

Technical Competencies:

Project Management

Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Detailed Oriented

Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.

Planning & Organising

Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interface with the function’s budget.

Reporting & Communication

Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level audiences.

Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Written communication

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

Verbal communication

Able to present a theme in writing in an ordered, intelligible manner with well-structured and relevant supporting detail.
Able to understand topic switches and use vocabulary of attitude.
Reasonably fluent in speaking.

Required Personal Attributes

Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:

Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their team/department and learn from their experience.

Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image).
Monitors progress and adapts the plan, if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals based on inputs and outputs, making explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of an entrepreneurial risk nature.

Achievement orientation

Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals based on calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aim at exceptional performance, setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyse outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems, aiming to achieve better outcomes.

Customer Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and match these needs to available or customized products and services.
Adapt processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received from customers, in order to develop new and / or improving existing services / products that relates to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offering with future customer needs.

Integrity

Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practices.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.

Self-awareness & self-control

Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
May apply special techniques or plan ahead of time to manage emotions or stress.

Policy

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

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST (LOAN BOOK)

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/08

Reference Number

DBS260423-2

Job Title

Sustainability Specialist (Loan Book)

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Sustainability Specialist (Loan Book)_Job Profile April2026.pdf (313.73 kb) - 4/23/2026 4:09:38 PM

Job Description

Lead the integration and implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the Bank’s investment activities by applying robust safeguard policies and procedures. The role is responsible for appraising, structuring, and monitoring transactions to ensure alignment with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Standards (ESSS) and international best practice.

It further supports the Bank and its partners in delivering sustainable infrastructure and financing solutions that drive longterm developmental impact, strengthen institutional governance, and contribute to inclusive and resilient economic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory, Transaction Support and Oversight
Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies, strategies, financing instruments, and products aligned with international best practice, sustainable infrastructure delivery, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ensure consistent application of the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Standards (ESSS) across the project lifecycle, from origination to exit.
Lead ESG due diligence for investment transactions, including identification of environmental, social, governance, and climate-related risks and opportunities; define mitigation measures and value-creation actions.
Present ESG findings and recommendations to internal decision-making structures (e.g., Investment Committees and Board Credit Committees), ensuring ESG considerations are embedded in investment decisions.
Integrate cross-cutting priorities such as gender, climate resilience, biodiversity, and social inclusion into project appraisal through tools such as the Gender Marker System and climate risk screening methodologies.
Provide ongoing portfolio monitoring of ESG compliance and performance, including tracking of covenants, action plans, and development outcomes; recommend corrective actions where required.
Support clients and investees with ESG advisory services to strengthen environmental and social performance, institutional governance, and sustainable infrastructure delivery.
Contribute to the structuring of sustainable finance solutions (e.g., green, social, sustainability-linked instruments) to enhance development impact and crowd in private capital.
Conduct research and apply global best practices and emerging trends (e.g., climate finance, just transition, nature-based solutions) to continuously strengthen ESG integration.
Mentor and support junior staff and graduates, building institutional ESG capability and technical depth.

Impact Measurement, Reporting & Portfolio Analytics

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bank’s Impact Framework, including indicators, methodologies, and tools to measure development effectiveness.
Assess and track environmental, social, institutional, and governance outcomes of investments to evaluate overall development impact.
Produce high-quality ESG and impact reports for internal governance structures and external stakeholders, including development partners and platforms such as the International Development Finance Club (IDFC).
Monitor portfolio-level ESG risks, trends, and performance metrics; generate insights to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio optimisation.
Ensure alignment of reporting with international frameworks and standards (e.g., impact measurement, climate disclosure, and sustainable finance taxonomies where applicable).
Strengthen data quality, integrity, and consistency in ESG and impact reporting systems.
Provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance sustainability integration in strategic and investment planning.

Bank-wide Capacity Building and Integration

Design and deliver ESG and sustainability training programmes tailored to investment teams and operational units.
Promote awareness and consistent application of ESG principles, safeguard standards, and sustainability frameworks across the Bank.
Embed sustainability considerations into processes, tools, and decision-making frameworks to support a culture of responsible investing.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing and learning initiatives to drive continuous improvement in ESG practices.
Stay abreast of global developments in sustainability, climate finance, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring institutional relevance and thought leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement and Thought Leadership

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with investors, lenders, development partners, and technical experts to strengthen ESG integration and co-financing opportunities.
Represent the Bank in technical forums, industry platforms, and sustainability networks to promote thought leadership and collaboration.
Support engagement with clients, regulators, and industry bodies on ESG-related matters, including policy alignment and best practice adoption.
Contribute to positioning the Bank as a leader in sustainable infrastructure and development impact.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Number of policies, financing products and services developed and applied to promote sustainable financing and GIIP.
Quality and effectiveness of ESG due diligence including risk identification, mitigation, design and influence on investment decisions.
Contribution to structuring bankable, sustainable transactions, including integration of climate, gender and impact considerations.
Proportion of portfolio compliant with ESSS, effectiveness of monitoring, and resolution of ESG non-compliance issues.
Measurable environmental, social, and institutional outcomes achieved across the portfolio, aligned with strategic targets.
Number and quality of sustainability-linked products, instruments, or frameworks developed and implemented.
Timeliness, accuracy, and credibility of ESG and impact reports aligned with international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Quality of ESG data management, analysis, and insights generated to inform decision-making.
Effectiveness in building strategic partnerships and contributing to co-financing and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Reach and effectiveness of training programmes and evidence of ESG integration across business units.
Contribution to research, policy development, and positioning the Bank in sustainability and development finance discourse.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Minimum Qualification

A relevant postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in preparing and appraising projects for investment, quantifying development outcomes, identifying and mitigating environmental, social/governance risks.
The experience must include a minimum of 4 years’ experience in assessing climate-related risks at a transaction/investment level.
Extensive experience in the development and/or infrastructure sectors (sustainable infrastructure, social infrastructure, biodiversity, water, energy, transport or similar).
Demonstrate experience/ understanding in the application of good international industry practice principles in ESG, such as but not limited to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and relevant national legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
Demonstrate knowledge of the rule of law, justice, applicable environmental and social legislative requirements, and their application to investment processes in Africa.
Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and its principles (particularly within a public sector, municipal and utilities context), ESG, and responsible investing.
Working knowledge of BBBEE and gender considerations.
Innovative approaches/experience on how to improve sustainability within development finance institutions and the financial services sector.
Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the development finance, financial services, and investment sector.
Proven ability to undertake research, analyse, and synthesise diverse ESG-related data (especially climate-related) and information to deliver independent, high-quality professional reports.
Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and present ideas to clients and industry partners.
Must be able to travel for business purposes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Understanding of ESG reporting requirements and frameworks such as TCFD, Sustainability frameworks/assessments, Green House Gas Protocol, etc.
Basic knowledge of carbon footprinting, carbon footprinting tools and the ability to apply the tools
Understanding of gender mainstreaming and grievance redress mechanisms.

Desirable Requirements

Professional registration with a relevant professional body.
Professional certifications in sustainability or ESG (e.g., ESG investing, environmental and social risk management, climate finance).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Presentation Skills

Can reinforce key presentation points with examples.
Is able to translate technical terminology into language understandable to the audience.
Has insight into the audience’s behaviour and motivation and responds appropriately and professionally, adapting communication style as appropriate.

Reporting

Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Problem Solving

Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Implements solutions to complex problems, then evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and identifies needed changes.

Planning and Organising

Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
Organises, prioritises, and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising, and re-planning
Can model a range of scenarios covering all potential business circumstances and highlight potential risks/opportunities.

Environmental, social & governance expertise

Has an in-depth understanding of environmental and social science and law and can analyse reliable, relevant, and verifiable information, test hypotheses, and conclude.
Knowledge on how to approach socio-institutional risk at the transactional/ investment level
Ability to apply environmental, social and governance risk analysis to an investment scenario and propose mitigants to close investment deals.
Knowledge of relevant environmental, social and governance tools and operating models applicable to the infrastructure sector and uses that knowledge to identify best practices.
Able to draw on environmental, social and governance knowledge to identify unique opportunities to enhance business performance for potential DBSA clients.
Has some knowledge around the Task Force for Climate Related Disclosures and/ or the Green House Gas Protocol/ Carbon accounting/ carbon footprinting
Understands the application of GIIP with the infrastructure sector and can communicate this to clients and position the DBSA as a leader in green infrastructure financing.
Ability to analyse and interpret financial information and unpack the ESG implications for transactions.

Research & Analysis

Ability to propose investment solutions through analysis and solutioning.
Proactively identifies the need for, initiates, plans and manages research projects as necessary.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as GHG screening, resource utilisation and quantification) and highlighting potential risks/opportunities.
Translates research reports into lucid and valid summaries and gives effective presentations of the findings.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders and important meetings.
Advises on the formulation and revision of policy in the light of research findings.

Business Acumen

Uses a methodical problem-solving approach to support effective decision-making, considering importance, urgency, and risk.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to relate these to operational circumstances.
Monitors the environment and continuously seeks opportunities to align DBSA operations with national, regional, and international GIIP and standards environment.
Understands South African public and private stakeholder community issues/challenges and can build win-win relationships with them.
Envisions, creates, and facilitates connections to develop and enhance partnerships, alliances and networks that advance shared interests.

Project Management

Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
Assembles and leads diverse and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets, required SCM processes and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Risk Identification & Assessment skills

Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessment.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document are not exhaustive, and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.

Required Personal Attributes

LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Achievement Orientation

Ability to act on feedback and take/ use constructive criticism to revise the course of a deliverable or action, should this be required.
Flexibility and the ability to identify and work with different views and perspectives
Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals on the basis of calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aims at exceptional performance; setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyses outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems, aiming to achieve better outcomes.

Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customised products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet ongoing customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/products that relate to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

Integrity

Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practices.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.

Leading and Empowering Others

Creates the conditions that enable the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear direction, providing appropriate structure, getting the right people, obtain needed resources).
Monitors performance against clear standards, addresses performance issues promptly and takes action to get performance back to desired levels.
Proactively asks for feedback on own performance from team members, aiming to become more effective.
Ensures tasks are delegated so that team members are empowered to deliver results and develop their capabilities.

Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.
Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Policy

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

SPECIALIST ENGINEER (IPP OFFICE)

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/08

Reference Number

DBS260424-3

Job Title

Specialist Engineer (IPP Office)

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Contract

Location - Town / City

Centurion

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Specialist Engineer FINAL.pdf (504.55 kb) - 4/24/2026 4:46:20 PM

Job Description

The Specialist Engineer role is an electrical engineering technical function located within the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO).

Working for the IPP Office (IPPO) in South Africa puts you at the centre of the country’s energy transition as The IPPO is a specialized unit created by a Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Electricity and Energy, National Treasury, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The IPPO's skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.

A Specialist Engineer at the IPPO provides critical technical oversight in the design of IPP Programmes, the procurement management, and contract monitoring for the nation's multi-billion rand renewable energy programs.

The Specialist Engineer will effectively align policy and regulation, as well as develop local industry capacity for the connection and grid integration of IPP generation projects by assisting Eskom, municipalities and all relevant spheres of government in utility and generation planning and designs, providing grid connection and code analysis services and related technical advise and support.

These will involve different power producing projects that will include Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power and Hybrid energy facilities as well as ITP. For current program priorities – experience within the gas sector/industry is preferred.

The role will report to the Head of Technical and will collaborate effectively with all other departments within the IPPO to deliver timeously on the IPPO's mandates and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

1. Optimised integration of the IPP Programmes and technical dependencies

Advise the IPP Office legal team on the technical risks that need to be considered in the design of IPP programmes and the drafting of legal volumes.

Advise on bid evaluation criteria to ensure that technical dependencies (e.g. grid and water) are considered in a transparent and equitable manner.

Identify and implement opportunities to reduce dependencies and timelines on service providers e.g. timelines for grid connection assessments and cost estimates

2. Enhanced utility planning.

Assist Eskom and municipalities in identifying the likely spatial locations for future generation as associated with the IRP.

Assist Eskom and municipalities in enhancing planning and design practices so that the grid and water connection dependencies of the IPP programmes are adequately reflected in utility plans.

Work with Eskom, national and provincial departments and municipalities to determine the grid and water connection funding requirements associated with the IRP and the IPP programmes

3. Optimised grid connection capacity for IPPs

Perform grid connection analysis to assess capacity constraints.

Work with Eskom and the municipalities on the analysis of grid capacity for IPP connection

Provide a service for the independent assessment of grid constraints and grid connection studies.

Assist the IPP office in the procurement, maintenance and management of software tools and systems required for grid connection studies

Align policy and regulation for the grid connection of IPPs.

Review and influence Eskom and municipal grid connection charges to ensure reasonable cost recovery and equitable treatment of grid costs for IPP programmes. Perform benchmark studies to assess how different regulatory models and electrical market design facilitate IPP connection and reduce costs. Develop local industry capacity in the grid connection of IPPs. Standardise best practice in the grid connection of IPPs. Determine and share the best practice approaches of Technical Advisors working in the different IPP programmes to minimise unnecessary duplication.

4. Enhanced and accessible grid codes

Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure equitable access for all generators to the grid

Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure fair and transparent criteria for all generation technologies associated with the IPP programmes

Participate in the relevant Grid Code Industry Expert Team (IET) meetings, and where applicable the Grid Code Advisory Committee (GCAC).

5. Specialist technology guidance and support provided

Advise on the technical dependencies and requirements for the various IPP programmes.

Provide a specialist technical service to support the IPP programmes e.g. review of grid connection studies, technical evaluation criteria

Monitor international technical developments and trends that may impact IPP programme design, costs or risks.

Act in a customer centric manner.

Identify and initiate specific projects required for efficiency improvements, risk mitigation, cost reduction, information dissemination, skills development and integration

6. Successfully led teams.

Source and manage scarce specialist technical skills and resources

Establish, implement and maintain a program of work.

Establish and monitor performance standards with direct reports.

Utilise all resources, optimally, effectively and efficiently.

7. Effectively maintained stakeholder relationships and engagements

Facilitate discussions with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that technically linked dependencies between the IPP programmes and stakeholders are identified and managed. Develop relationships with international agencies and support initiatives so that the benefit of these organisations can be leveraged e.g. the German GIZ and Danish Low Carbon Transition Unit. Represent the IPP Office on relevant national forums. Present the IPP Office’s position on current issues and influence the industry accordingly

Expertise & Technical Competencies

The successful incumbent should have:

BScEng Electrical or Equivalent with at least 8 years’ Experience. However MScEng Electrical or Equivalent / Legal Qualification/ Post Graduate Business Degree will be advantageous.

A professional registration with ECSA PrEng or Equivalent.

A working history that displays:

Knowledge of the South African power landscape and energy/electricity regulations and policies

Knowledge and understanding of financial business case management

Knowledge and understanding of Project Management disciplines & methodologies

Knowledge and understanding of the Eskom, other public sector bodies and relevant power sector stakeholders

Knowledge of engineering practises and principles

Knowledge of various legislations related to the IPP Office

As well as a working history displaying exhibition of:

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Analytical skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Problem Solving skills

Decision making skills

Required Personal Attributes

Analysis and Judgement

Numerical Reasoning

Assertiveness

Excellence Orientation

Investigative Orientation

Customer Responsiveness

Business Acumen

Planning and Prioritising Ability to Influence

Motivational

Strategic leadership

Policy

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

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST (LOAN BOOK)

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/08

Reference Number

DBS260423-2

Job Title

Sustainability Specialist (Loan Book)

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Sustainability Specialist (Loan Book)_Job Profile April2026.pdf (313.73 kb) - 4/23/2026 4:09:38 PM

Job Description

It further supports the Bank and its partners in delivering sustainable infrastructure and financing solutions that drive long-term developmental impact, strengthen institutional governance, and contribute to inclusive and resilient economic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory, Transaction Support and Oversight
Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies, strategies, financing instruments, and products aligned with international best practice, sustainable infrastructure delivery, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ensure consistent application of the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Standards (ESSS) across the project lifecycle, from origination to exit.
Lead ESG due diligence for investment transactions, including identification of environmental, social, governance, and climate-related risks and opportunities; define mitigation measures and value-creation actions.
Present ESG findings and recommendations to internal decision-making structures (e.g., Investment Committees and Board Credit Committees), ensuring ESG considerations are embedded in investment decisions.
Integrate cross-cutting priorities such as gender, climate resilience, biodiversity, and social inclusion into project appraisal through tools such as the Gender Marker System and climate risk screening methodologies.
Provide ongoing portfolio monitoring of ESG compliance and performance, including tracking of covenants, action plans, and development outcomes; recommend corrective actions where required.
Support clients and investees with ESG advisory services to strengthen environmental and social performance, institutional governance, and sustainable infrastructure delivery.
Contribute to the structuring of sustainable finance solutions (e.g., green, social, sustainability-linked instruments) to enhance development impact and crowd in private capital.
Conduct research and apply global best practices and emerging trends (e.g., climate finance, just transition, nature-based solutions) to continuously strengthen ESG integration.
Mentor and support junior staff and graduates, building institutional ESG capability and technical depth.

Impact Measurement, Reporting & Portfolio Analytics

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bank’s Impact Framework, including indicators, methodologies, and tools to measure development effectiveness.
Assess and track environmental, social, institutional, and governance outcomes of investments to evaluate overall development impact.
Produce high-quality ESG and impact reports for internal governance structures and external stakeholders, including development partners and platforms such as the International Development Finance Club (IDFC).
Monitor portfolio-level ESG risks, trends, and performance metrics; generate insights to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio optimisation.
Ensure alignment of reporting with international frameworks and standards (e.g., impact measurement, climate disclosure, and sustainable finance taxonomies where applicable).
Strengthen data quality, integrity, and consistency in ESG and impact reporting systems.
Provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance sustainability integration in strategic and investment planning.

Bank-wide Capacity Building and Integration

Design and deliver ESG and sustainability training programmes tailored to investment teams and operational units.
Promote awareness and consistent application of ESG principles, safeguard standards, and sustainability frameworks across the Bank.
Embed sustainability considerations into processes, tools, and decision-making frameworks to support a culture of responsible investing.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing and learning initiatives to drive continuous improvement in ESG practices.
Stay abreast of global developments in sustainability, climate finance, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring institutional relevance and thought leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement and Thought Leadership

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with investors, lenders, development partners, and technical experts to strengthen ESG integration and co-financing opportunities.
Represent the Bank in technical forums, industry platforms, and sustainability networks to promote thought leadership and collaboration.
Support engagement with clients, regulators, and industry bodies on ESG-related matters, including policy alignment and best practice adoption.
Contribute to positioning the Bank as a leader in sustainable infrastructure and development impact.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Number of policies, financing products and services developed and applied to promote sustainable financing and GIIP.
Quality and effectiveness of ESG due diligence including risk identification, mitigation, design and influence on investment decisions.
Contribution to structuring bankable, sustainable transactions, including integration of climate, gender and impact considerations.
Proportion of portfolio compliant with ESSS, effectiveness of monitoring, and resolution of ESG non-compliance issues.
Measurable environmental, social, and institutional outcomes achieved across the portfolio, aligned with strategic targets.
Number and quality of sustainability-linked products, instruments, or frameworks developed and implemented.
Timeliness, accuracy, and credibility of ESG and impact reports aligned with international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Quality of ESG data management, analysis, and insights generated to inform decision-making.
Effectiveness in building strategic partnerships and contributing to co-financing and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Reach and effectiveness of training programmes and evidence of ESG integration across business units.
Contribution to research, policy development, and positioning the Bank in sustainability and development finance discourse.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Minimum Qualification

A relevant postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in preparing and appraising projects for investment, quantifying development outcomes, identifying and mitigating environmental, social/governance risks.
The experience must include a minimum of 4 years’ experience in assessing climate-related risks at a transaction/investment level.
Extensive experience in the development and/or infrastructure sectors (sustainable infrastructure, social infrastructure, biodiversity, water, energy, transport or similar).
Demonstrate experience/ understanding in the application of good international industry practice principles in ESG, such as but not limited to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and relevant national legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
Demonstrate knowledge of the rule of law, justice, applicable environmental and social legislative requirements, and their application to investment processes in Africa.
Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and its principles (particularly within a public sector, municipal and utilities context), ESG, and responsible investing.
Working knowledge of BBBEE and gender considerations.
Innovative approaches/experience on how to improve sustainability within development finance institutions and the financial services sector.
Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the development finance, financial services, and investment sector.
Proven ability to undertake research, analyse, and synthesise diverse ESG-related data (especially climate-related) and information to deliver independent, high-quality professional reports.
Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and present ideas to clients and industry partners.
Must be able to travel for business purposes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Understanding of ESG reporting requirements and frameworks such as TCFD, Sustainability frameworks/assessments, Green House Gas Protocol, etc.
Basic knowledge of carbon footprinting, carbon footprinting tools and the ability to apply the tools
Understanding of gender mainstreaming and grievance redress mechanisms.

Desirable Requirements

Professional registration with a relevant professional body.
Professional certifications in sustainability or ESG (e.g., ESG investing, environmental and social risk management, climate finance).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Presentation Skills

Can reinforce key presentation points with examples.
Is able to translate technical terminology into language understandable to the audience.
Has insight into the audience’s behaviour and motivation and responds appropriately and professionally, adapting communication style as appropriate.

Reporting

Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Problem Solving

Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Implements solutions to complex problems, then evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and identifies needed changes.

Planning and Organising

Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
Organises, prioritises, and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising, and re-planning
Can model a range of scenarios covering all potential business circumstances and highlight potential risks/opportunities.

Environmental, social & governance expertise

Has an in-depth understanding of environmental and social science and law and can analyse reliable, relevant, and verifiable information, test hypotheses, and conclude.
Knowledge on how to approach socio-institutional risk at the transactional/ investment level
Ability to apply environmental, social and governance risk analysis to an investment scenario and propose mitigants to close investment deals.
Knowledge of relevant environmental, social and governance tools and operating models applicable to the infrastructure sector and uses that knowledge to identify best practices.
Able to draw on environmental, social and governance knowledge to identify unique opportunities to enhance business performance for potential DBSA clients.
Has some knowledge around the Task Force for Climate Related Disclosures and/ or the Green House Gas Protocol/ Carbon accounting/ carbon footprinting
Understands the application of GIIP with the infrastructure sector and can communicate this to clients and position the DBSA as a leader in green infrastructure financing.
Ability to analyse and interpret financial information and unpack the ESG implications for transactions.

Research & Analysis

Ability to propose investment solutions through analysis and solutioning.
Proactively identifies the need for, initiates, plans and manages research projects as necessary.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as GHG screening, resource utilisation and quantification) and highlighting potential risks/opportunities.
Translates research reports into lucid and valid summaries and gives effective presentations of the findings.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders and important meetings.
Advises on the formulation and revision of policy in the light of research findings.

Business Acumen

Uses a methodical problem-solving approach to support effective decision-making, considering importance, urgency, and risk.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to relate these to operational circumstances.
Monitors the environment and continuously seeks opportunities to align DBSA operations with national, regional, and international GIIP and standards environment.
Understands South African public and private stakeholder community issues/challenges and can build win-win relationships with them.
Envisions, creates, and facilitates connections to develop and enhance partnerships, alliances and networks that advance shared interests.

Project Management

Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
Assembles and leads diverse and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets, required SCM processes and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Risk Identification & Assessment skills

Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessment.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

Required Personal Attributes

LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Achievement Orientation

Ability to act on feedback and take/ use constructive criticism to revise the course of a deliverable or action, should this be required.
Flexibility and the ability to identify and work with different views and perspectives
Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals on the basis of calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aims at exceptional performance; setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyses outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems, aiming to achieve better outcomes.

Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customised products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet ongoing customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/products that relate to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

Integrity

Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practices.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.

Leading and Empowering Others

Creates the conditions that enable the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear direction, providing appropriate structure, getting the right people, obtain needed resources).
Monitors performance against clear standards, addresses performance issues promptly and takes action to get performance back to desired levels.
Proactively asks for feedback on own performance from team members, aiming to become more effective.
Ensures tasks are delegated so that team members are empowered to deliver results and develop their capabilities.

Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.
Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Policy

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

TEAM LEAD: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PROCUREMENT PLANNING

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/07

Reference Number

DBS260416-1

Job Title

Team Lead: Contract Management and Procurement Planning

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

Team Lead Contract Management and Procurement Planning_Job Profile.pdf (1.10 Mb) - 4/16/2026 4:46:21 PM

Job Description

The Team Lead: Contract Management and Procurement Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the procurement planning and contract management processes within the Infrastructure Delivery Division. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The incumbent plays a crucial role in optimising procurement operations and ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Procurement Strategy and Planning

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals and infrastructure delivery timelines.
Prepare a broad scope of work for procurement, determine contracting, pricing and targeting strategy and procurement procedure for all required goods or services or any combination in respect of each project, including professional services.
Oversee and or prepare procurement documentation (including bid/tender documents, specifications, and terms of reference) in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate and coordinate the submission of procurement documentation to Supply Chain Management (SCM) and relevant committees for review and approval.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and strategic sourcing, and provide input to the overall procurement planning of the division.
Monitor procurement performance through metrics such as cost savings, contract cycle time, and renewal rates.
Align procurement plans with budget forecasts and compliance requirements.

2. Contract Lifecycle Management

Collaborate with legal and risk teams in managing contracts from initiation, drafting, and negotiation to execution, performance monitoring, and renewal or termination of supplier contracts.
Coordinate the approval process of contracts with internal stakeholders, including SCM and adjudication committees.
Liaise with legal services to finalise contract terms, ensure legal compliance, and facilitate the issuing and execution of contracts.
Facilitate the approval of contracts, tracking contract cycle time against benchmarks.
Maintain a central repository of contracts and ensure documentation integrity.
Collaborate with legal and risk teams in resolving contractual disputes and ensuring compliance.

3. Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to support long-term partnerships.
Evaluate supplier performance using metrics such as delivery times, defect rates, and service levels.
Address supplier-related issues and ensure resolution within defined timeframes.
Monitor vendor compliance with contractual obligations, enforce quality standards and ensure cost efficiencies.

4. Compliance and Risk Management

Verify procurement and contract management processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to verify accuracy and integrity.
Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Track contract renewal rates and ensure proactive planning to avoid service disruptions.

5. Reporting

Collect and validate procurement and contract data from various sources.
Present reports in a clear and organised format to support decision-making.
Compile reports, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), cost analysis, and compliance status.
Maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
Use appropriate tools to enhance reporting efficiency and safeguard sensitive information.
Maintain audit trails and documentation for governance and regulatory reporting.
Analyse trends to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions.

6. Operational Execution and Planning

Monitor that team operations are conducted effectively and efficiently, optimising the use of resources to achieve organisational goals.
Analyse workflows and implement changes that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Prioritise tasks and allocate resources strategically to support service delivery.
Monitor operational performance through key metrics and adjust strategies to maintain output quality.

7. Communication and Coordination

Maintain effective communication and seamless coordination within the team and across departments.
Clearly convey information, expectations, and updates to team members, ensuring they are well-informed and aligned with organisational objectives.
Communicate operational updates, changes, and performance metrics clearly and regularly to maintain transparency and trust.
Build strong relationships with external service providers and partners to enhance service quality and reliability
Promote an open and inclusive communication environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns.
Coordinate activities with other teams or departments, facilitating collaboration to achieve shared goals.
Act as a liaison and foster strong interpersonal relationships.
Utilise appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow.

8. Team Leadership and Management

Lead and manage the team to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
Set clear goals and expectations, providing guidance and support.
Monitor individual and team performance, provide feedback, and recognise achievements.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
Identify training needs, support professional development and career growth initiatives to ensure staff are equipped to meet evolving demands.
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the agency to support strategic agility.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Value of cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and procurement planning
Ensure procurement documentation is completed within agreed turnaround times.
Maintain =95% on-time submission of procurement documents to SCM and committees, with =90% approval success rate and =10% deferrals/rejections.Contract cycle time vs. benchmarks
Contract renewal rate
% alignment of procurement plans with budget forecasts and compliance requirements
Number and quality of supplier contracts created, reviewed, and renewed
Resolution rate and turnaround time for contractual disputes
Supplier performance metrics (e.g., delivery times, defect rates, service levels)
Vendor compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards
Number of audits and risk assessments conducted
Accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of procurement and contract reports
Achievement of team goals and service delivery targets
Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance management system.

INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

Executives
All Business Units and Relevant Divisions
DBSA Committees

EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

Governance Entities – National Treasury / Sector Departments / SOEs / Municipalities
Third Party / Service Providers
Industry Partners
Regulatory Bodies

Expertise & Technical Competencies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment, Project Management or Legal.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role within a development finance institute, banking, construction/building sector or financial services industry.
At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
Demonstrated Experience in procurement, contracts management, and supplier relationship management. Must include developing procurement strategies and plans for large scale infrastructure projects, preparing and managing bid/tender documentation (RFQs, RFPs and TORs) and end to end contract management lifecycle management.
Proven experience working with SCM committees and governance structures.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, and public sector procurement frameworks.
Strong understanding of procurement principles and contract lifecycle processes.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the banking sector.
Experience in terms of budget management and cost optimisation.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in contract compliance and risk management.
Exposure to infrastructure project delivery environments.
Knowledge of industry trends and procurement best practices.
Experience implementing procurement systems and performance tracking tools.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) or Oracle.
Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Procurement,
Certification in Contract Management, Project Management, or Procurement (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply [CIPS]).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

a) Procurement Services

Based upon a thorough understanding of user requirements, can research alternative sources that will fulfil internal customer needs with favourable commercial terms.
Identifies the needs of the user departments and advises on appropriate sourcing and selection approaches and processes.
Articulates and prepares requirement documents and related elements of the procurement request, including terms and conditions for the sourcing, selection, and award process.
Receives, safeguards, opens, records, tracks, assesses compliance with terms, and summarises bids/quotations.
Evaluates bids, including identifying and resolving mistakes, and awarding contracts.
Develops relationships by effectively resolving complaints and concerns.

b) Knowledge of Contracts

Through a broad and deep understanding of contracting best practice, can define DBSA contracting policy.
Develops contract award documents, ensuring DBSA's interests are protected.
Drafts, monitors, and ensures performance of special terms of contract. Ability to apply remedy to protect DBSA’s rights. Ability to enforce compliance.
Monitors contractor compliance to identify, document, and resolve potential or actual problems. Determine which contractual remedy, if any, applies and employ that remedy.
Conducts post-award orientation, monitors contract performance, and takes necessary action related to delays in contract performance.
Analyses and negotiates modification and termination of contracts.
Evaluates the impact of selected issues to determine the need for top management involvement.

c) Reporting

Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses, and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

d) Financial Acumen

Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximise revenues and control costs.

e) Planning and Organising

Is relied on to help others plan and organise their workload.
Uses effective advanced time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising, and re-planning.

f) Data Collection and Analysis

Skilled in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques.
Can use judgment to decide upon the most appropriate analytical techniques according to the situation.
Recognises underlying principles, patterns, or themes in an array of related information, and determines whether additional information would be useful or necessary.
Through an in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify anomalies and concludes, relating these to operational circumstances.
Can model a range of scenarios covering all potential business circumstances and highlight potential risks/opportunities.

g) Continuous Improvement in Technical Processes

The capability to identify, implement, and monitor process and technology enhancements that improve design quality, efficiency, and value for money in
infrastructure delivery.

h) Risk Identification and Assessments

Participates in risk assessment and identification efforts.
Identifies and assesses the impact and likelihood of risks to achieving business objectives, and monitors changes in the risk environment.

Required Personal Attributes

LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Leading and Empowering Others

Supports the team publicly by demonstrating confidence in the team to others; recognises and rewards superior individual effort and does not take personal credit for the team’s success.
Celebrates team efforts and accomplishments with the team and publicly credits others for superior performance.
Admits when things go wrong and learns from past experiences and mistakes.
Provides feedback to team members on demonstrated skills and behaviours, allowing team members to learn from mistakes.
Delegates challenging work that will motivate team members.

b) Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions, and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

c) Teamwork and Cooperation

Openly praises others who have made contributions to the group’s efforts.
Empowers others, making them feel valued, strong, and important.
Encourages others after a setback.

d) Decisiveness

Considers the impact of one's own decisions on the business as a whole.
Knows when they have enough information to make a decision - and makes it.
Considers the consequences of a decision and assesses the options before concluding.

e) Developing Others

Gives directions or demonstrations with reasons or rationale as a training strategy.
Gives practical support or assistance to make the job easier for the other individual.
Asks questions, gives tests, or uses other methods to verify that others have understood the explanation or directions.

f) Driving Delivery of Results

Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk.

g) Analytical Thinking

Analyses and interprets multiple complex causal links: several potential causes of events, several consequences of actions, or multiple-part chains of events to prioritise and develop a plan of action.

Policy

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.

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EQUITY VALUATIONS AND REPORTING SPECIALIST

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/06

Reference Number

DBS260410-1

Job Title

Equity Valuations and Reporting Specialist

Job Grade

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)

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Job Description

The Equity Valuations and Reporting Specialist is responsible for performing valuation, monitoring, and reporting of the

organisation’s equity and equity-related investment portfolio. The role monitors portfolio performance and provides

analytical insights and reporting to support financial decision-making, governance oversight, and compliance with applicable

accounting and valuation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:

Equity Valuation and Financial Modelling

Perform periodic valuations of equity and equity-related investments using appropriate valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and other market-based techniques.
Develop, maintain, and update financial models used to assess equity investment portfolio.
Review financial statements, forecasts, and market data to support valuation assumptions and investment assessments.
Validate that equity valuations are performed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, valuation guidelines, and internal policies.
Identify potential financial and valuation risks within the equity portfolio and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Recommend process improvements to maintain robust internal controls over portfolio valuation and reporting.

Portfolio Monitoring

Monitor the financial and operational performance of equity investments within the portfolio, including direct equity, equity-related instruments, and private equity fund investments.
Analyse trends, risks, and performance indicators affecting the value of investments.
Support the identification of potential impairment indicators and valuation adjustments where required.
Conduct periodic assessments of portfolio companies to ensure compliance with investment agreements.

Financial and Portfolio Reporting

Prepare regular monitoring and valuation reports for management and relevant governance committees.
Produce portfolio performance reports, dashboards, and analysis to support decision-making.
Provide inputs into quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
Present valuation outcomes and portfolio analysis to internal stakeholders where required.
Maintain appropriate documentation supporting valuation assumptions, methodologies, and calculations.
Support internal and external audit processes relating to equity valuation and portfolio reporting.

Stakeholder Management and Finance Partnerships

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including National Treasury, rating agencies, investors, and funders, to support equity portfolio oversight.
Work closely with Treasury, Risk and Investment teams to ensure alignment on valuation assumptions and reporting outputs.
Collaborate with investment teams and fund managers to obtain relevant financial and operational information for valuation and monitoring purposes.

Reporting and Analytics

Provide comprehensive analytics and high-quality reporting that support strategic decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
Analyse complex data and deliver accurate, stakeholder-focused reports with clear, actionable insights and visualisations.
Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.
Produce accurate, insightful reports and continuously monitor key metrics to assess progress against objectives.
Analyse data to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable information that supports ongoing performance improvement and accountability.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing

Requirements.

Accurate and reliable equity valuation models and outputs.
Timely and high-quality portfolio monitoring and valuation reports.
Effective monitoring of equity and equity-related investment performance.
Compliance with accounting standards and valuation governance frameworks.
Contribution to effective management of the organisation’s equity investment portfolio.
High-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in equity valuation, portfolio monitoring and financial reporting in a banking environment.
Working knowledge of financial modelling and equity valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and other market-based valuation approaches.
Demonstrated experience in preparing, analysing, and presenting financial reports to support organisational decision-making and governance oversight.
In-depth experience in compiling periodic financial statements, analysing financial performance and variances, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, and producing management reports for internal stakeholders and oversight committees.
Experience in a treasury role in a complex banking environment.
Demonstrated experience in IFRS 9 & 13, among other standards.
Financial instruments valuation experience.
Working knowledge and understanding of key financial markets, both locally and globally and knowledge of market risk dynamics, knowledge of management of distressed assets, restructuring of assets and non-performing loans.
Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint presentation skills
Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS, PFMA and King IV and other applicable regulations and codes of good practice.
Proven understanding of internal control systems and the operations of front, middle, and back-office Treasury functions.

Desirable Requirements

Proven track record in equity deal structuring.
Postgraduate qualification such as MBA, CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent.
Exposure to African and global financial markets.

Technical Competencies:

Financial Analysis

Interprets, analyses and/or evaluates compliance with applicable legislation, sound regulatory practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and other such rules and regulations.
Analyses or interprets financial records and develops program procedures, financial models, and databases.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations, rules, entity/company practices, concepts, and industry issues.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge or experience working with legal and regulatory issues in their subject area.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, government officials, administrators, and civic leaders.
Demonstrates strong understanding of accounting standards and IFRS standards.

Business Acumen

Understanding of DBSA mandate and economic priorities of South Africa and Africa, and how they can be implemented to meet the organisation’s
strategic objectives. Takes actions to fit business strategy and assesses and links short-term tasks n the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives and understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
Actively develop short and long-term strategies and think and plan in future-oriented terms.
Uses methodical problem-solving approach as foundation for effective decision making, considering importance, urgency & risk and can obtain essential information, focus on key objectives and be able to recognise options available for solving strategic and operational problems.
Be able to select the right approach to overcome those obstacles and be able to set in motion the plan that gets things done.
Focus, understanding consequences and affinity for problem solving and making sound decisions by combining a lot of factors whilst balancing the various stakeholder needs and building relationships by doing the right thing.
Prepares annual business plans that consider longer-term activities, issues, problems, or opportunities.
Develops and establishes broad-scale, longerterm objectives, goals, or projects (e.g., affecting a business, department, or organisation).

Strategic Planning

Ability to analyse business trends, implications, and options to devise holistic and long-term strategic plans, as well as execute the required change, is essential to meet an organisation's objectives and future goals.
Looks to the future with a broad perspective.
Develops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.

Financial Acumen

Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximise sustainable development outcomes, revenues, and control costs

Reporting and Communication

Designs, reviews, and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Manages report preparation, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level audiences.

IFRS and tax knowledge application

Review and analyse funding instruments and ensure they are correctly accounted for.
Assess IFRS implications of the various treasury transactions
Is able to review and understand, and engage in specialist reports in making approval/decline decisions for transactions.
Is able to review, understand the full implications of new products and be able to approve new products

Negotiation Skills

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding
ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.
Understands and can apply basic negotiating skills and techniques, e.g. obtaining a full understanding of the other party's agenda and needs before disclosing own perspectives.
Possesses an understanding of various unspoken communications from other parties and can decipher hidden agendas.
Is able to successfully conclude negotiations which require the development of an emotional as well as factual argument.
Is able to develop mutually beneficial potential solutions.

Project Management

Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity.
Assembles multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Planning & Organising

Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties.

Required Personal Attributes

Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:

Empowering Others

Sets a good example by personally exercising desired behaviour; acts on values and beliefs.
Inspiring teams to achieve results based on integrity, accountability, empathy, and humility.
Motivate and inspire others to work towards a common goal.

Managing Change

Re-engineers processes and practices to support and sustain the desired change.
Generates and implements new and innovative ideas/approaches to improve business outcomes.
Embraces manages change, providing guidance and support to teams during implementation.

Strategic & Innovative Thinking

Understands connections and trade-offs of strategic choices
Develops innovative business and/or customer solutions.
Ability to come up with new and novel approaches to problems
Problem solver to make the world a better place and inspire teams to get unstuck.

Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.
Communicates ideas, information, and business objectives effectively and persuasively, resulting in desired actions/ outcomes.
Promotes collaboration, information sharing and learning within and across business boundaries.
Focuses on ensuring stakeholder satisfaction by building mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders. These include the Board, Executive team, Management team, staff, and other key stakeholders.
Inspiring teams to continue to perform at the highest level.

Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image).
Monitor progress and adapt the plan if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals based on inputs and outputs, and makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, make decisions of an entrepreneurial risk nature.
Acts consistently with honesty and integrity and in accordance with the standards for right conduct
Works through teams to be able to deliver the required results consistently and efficiently. Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised & organised action plans, ensuring plans are safely & successfully implemented. Makes effective use of resources when executing, ensuring processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned to operational excellence standards.

Decisiveness (High Performance, Service Orientation)

Makes timely decisions about complex issues even when some information is missing.
Makes decisions and stands by them even when they are controversial or unpopular. Grasps critical business opportunities when they arise by making timely decisions.

Policy

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.

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