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DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA)

SENIOR FUND SPECIALIST

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Closing DateC2025/07/02
Reference Number DBS250618-1
Job Title Senior Fund Specialist
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Midrand
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Senior Fund Specialist_IF Job Profile June 2025 002.docx (002) (1).pdf (493.99 kb) - 6/18/2025 10:54:28 AM

Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance - combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.
The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.
The Senior: Fund Specialist (IF) is responsible for supporting the execution of the asset management and treasury functions, which include physical asset management, monitoring and evaluation of financing instruments, facilitating the mobilisation and crowding-in of capital through the structuring, distribution, and syndication of financial instruments in
both primary and secondary capital markets.

Key Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:
Strategic Outputs

Support the the Infrastructure Fund’s (IF) strategic intent and progressively contribute a robust portfolio of
projects, leading to improved funding and implementation opportunities.
Support the monitoring and evaluation activities of physical infrastructure assets and financing instruments.
Develop infrastructure investment model, strategies, tools, and products focused on core, stable cash-flow
generating infrastructure assets.
Monitor and provide recommendations to maintain and improve the financial sustainability, stability, and
operational effectiveness of the Infrastructure Fund.
Manage treasury operations including payments, liquidity, and cash management for the Infrastructure Fund.

Investment and Portfolio Management

Implement, monitor, and evaluate infrastructure projects and associated assets to ensure effective execution
and performance tracking.
Manage the implementation and ongoing management of asset portfolios in line with IF’s strategic mandate.
Support governance oversight for financing instruments and physical infrastructure assets executed through the
Infrastructure Fund.
Prepare investment memoranda and summaries including analysis of returns, investment case development,
and sensitivity/scenario analysis.
Perform asset valuation in line with market-standard valuation frameworks and guidelines.
Develop and utilise financial models, including capital market instrument tranching and scenario modelling.
Conduct post-execution monitoring of investments, including quarterly portfolio performance reporting.
Review and negotiate legal financing documents with working knowledge of inter-creditor arrangements.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks including Capital Market Listing Rules, MFMA, PFMA,
Companies Act, and King III/IV.
Manage the monitoring of the projects' implementation to ensure compliance with facility agreements and
contractual obligations by conducting technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential
project execution issues.
Engage project sponsors, advisors, and stakeholders to ensure project implementation aligns with transaction
documentation execution plans.
Prepare and submit project approval reports in line with internal governance and business plan eligibility criteria.
Develop and implement procurement plans for projects and provide procurement support to project owners as
required.
Support the management of a portfolio of investment instruments, including but not limited to debt, equities,
bonds, debentures, preference shares, and subordinated instruments.
Oversee the management of IF assets and liabilities to ensure adequate capital and liquidity for business
operations.
Prepare and present reports, memoranda, and strategic documents for executive committees, boards, and key
stakeholders.

Key Measurements of Outputs:
1. Effective monitoring, evaluation and portfolio management.
2. Adequate controls and implementation of the accounting and treasury function.
3. Effective syndication and distribution of IF assets.
4. Value of infrastructure catalysed.
5. Value of private & public sector partnerships and funding.
6. Crowding in of capital.
7. Effective liquidity and investment management.
8. Issuance of capital market instruments
9. Clean Audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements
1. A Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Mathematic/ Statistics/Business Science/Actuarial or
equivalent.
2. A postgraduate qualification CA(SA), CFA, MBA Engineer, Actuary.
3. A minimum of 8 years’ experience including in portfolio management of project finance/listed and/or unlisted
capital market instruments.
4. Proven track record in managing finance, investments or assets on a portfolio basis.
5. Demonstrated excellence in the field of finance and structuring of financing instruments.
6. In-depth understanding and knowledge of finance and accounting, asset management, risk management and
portfolio strategy knowledge and skills including understanding of systems such as SAP

Key Internal Liaison Relationships:
1. Chief Investment Officer: IF
2. Office of the CIO
3. DBSA Board & Committees
4. DBSA Divisions

Key External Liaison Relationships:
1. Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
2. Government Departments and SOCs
3. DBSA Treasury and Finance
4. Infrastructure South Africa
5. National Treasury
6. Capital Market Investors
7. External Service Providers
8. Development Finance Institutions & Capital Markets
9. Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
10. Pension Funds and Asset Allocators
11. Institutional Investors

Technical Competencies:

a) Detail Orientation

Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
Pays close attention to details that are important to others to make sure they are right.
Verifies that work has been completed according to the standards and procedures.

b) Planning and Organising

Uses time management procedures effectively.
Can exercise independent judgement regarding all planning and organising issues.
Uses specialised software to plan and manage own time.
Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

c) Adaptability

Is able to operate in a rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable environment.
Gives thought to scenarios impacting the world of work and the world of business.

d) Written Communication

Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs in clear
concise language.
Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others in order to
achieve organisational goals.
Coaches’ others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.

e) Asset Management

Exceptional understanding of monitoring and evaluation, finance, structuring and innovation.
Ability to function under pressure within a “start-up” environment handling multiple priorities.
Accuracy and high attention to detail.

f) Commercial Business Acumen

A good understanding of business and commercial drivers impacting operations.
An understanding of general commercial strategy and the role of departmental strategy in the broader
context of organisational objectives.
Is comfortable with commercial discussions notwithstanding the absence of a readily identifiable legal
component.
Has the ability to structure or provide advice on legal instruments (e.g., contracts), based on strategic
requirements.

g) Legal and Regulatory Policy Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable legislation and the legal policies and procedures pertaining to relevant laws.
Knowledge of topics such as procurement laws, claims, financing agreements, financial laws, etc.
Knowledge and ability to enforce conditions and provisions of contracts, grants, agreements and leases.
Ability to understand legal rights and responsibilities and the possession of authority to make legal
decisions.
Protects the organisation’s legal rights, utilizing a broad knowledge base of all major legal disciplines.

h) 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.

i) Procurement Services

Articulates and prepares required 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.
Develops relationships by effective resolution of complaints and concerns.
Prepares effective correspondence, questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.

j) Risk Identification & Assessments

Diagnoses significant and emerging risks to which the business is exposed.
Advises on applicable aspects of legal risk identification and assessment.

k) Solution Focused

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.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies
needed changes.

Knowledge of Contracts

Identify contractual issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
Has an in-depth knowledge of the legal framework and appropriate regulation. Ability to apply this to
develop appropriate contractual terms, conditions and documentation.
Identifies and resolves risk and liability.

m) 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 IF.

n) 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 on resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as
appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.

o) 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.
Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others in order 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 in order 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.

Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:
Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of sponsors and matches these needs within the project risk
framework
Utilises the feedback received by sponsors, in order to manage new and/or improve existing services/
products that relate to their on-going 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
Discipline and Rigor to ensure highest standards of governance are maintained

c) Teamwork and cooperation

Promotes 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.

d) 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.

e) Decisiveness

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

f) Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business
Monitors progress and adapts plans if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the programme
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of inputs and outputs and makes explicit
considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature

g) Goal Oriented and Solution Driven

Has an understanding of how immediate tasks contributed towards broader goals and structures activities
accordingly.
Focuses on solutions and goes beyond merely recognising a problem.

h) Systems Thinking

Views legal matters as an integral part of broader operations and avoids addressing matters in isolation.
Is able to recognise patterns and interconnectivity between various matters which are seemingly
disconnected.

i) Decisiveness

Acts promptly to address urgent needs, quickly taking those decisions which need to be taken.
Assesses available information to reach a clear view of key options and select the best option at the time.
Thinks on their feet when necessary.
Changes his/her perception, ideas or alters normal procedures to fit a specific situation to get a job done and/or meet company goals.

j) Impact and Influence

Includes careful preparation of data for presentation.
Makes two or more different arguments or points in a presentation or a discussion.

k) Achievement Orientation

Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.
Makes specific changes to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.
Formulates own objectives and action plans in order to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.

Policy
The Development Bank of Southern Africa will endeavor to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Applications from suitably qualified designated groups, especially people with disabilities, are encouraged.
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.
The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.
All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website (www.dbsa.org) under Careers.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE SPECIALIST (IF)

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Closing Date 2025/07/02
Reference Number DBS250617-1
Job Title Infrastructure Finance Specialist (IF)
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Midrand
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable)
Infrastructure Finance Specialist IF_Job Profile June 2025.docx.pdf (484.97 kb) - 6/17/2025 2:48:09 PM

Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance - combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.
The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.

The role of the Infrastructure Finance Specialist is to provide financing and advisory solutions for infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Strategic Outputs

Support the expansion of IF’s project pipeline, especially in infrastructure that is being targeted to mobilise public and private sector financing.
Ensure long-term financial planning and modelling in collaboration with the Treasury and Finance teams.
Support public sector in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and in financing of large infrastructure projects in order to assist government’s efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Prepare various documents and management reports for Executive Committees, Boards and Stakeholders.

2. Infrastructure Financing

Prepare a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules. The project finance model should be suitable for investment analysis, debt structuring and operational scenario evaluation.
Utilise project finance models to conduct financial and sensitivity testing which are critical in determining the effects and changes in input variables on key financial outputs.
Advise clients internally and externally on the development and effective implementation of public / private investments for sustainable development in infrastructure with a specific focus on financing solutions.
Support Leads during preparation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of transactions of investment and policy operations.
Conduct the financial analysis and modelling tasks within project teams working on guarantees operations and other financial structures to mobilise commercial capital for development purposes.
Work as an integral part of the project / programme team, to conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations with a special focus on structuring financial solutions for raising new funding and debt restructurings.
Develop and deliver sustainable financing structures, models and solutions for IF clients through various products which include (amongst others) blended finance structures Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, B-BBEE funding structures, local currency funding, guarantees and derivative hedges.
Develop and implement various innovative financing instruments to unlock and accelerate infrastructure delivery. These instruments include (amongst others) blended finance instruments, working capital facilities, bridging finance facilities, project bonds, CPI-linked debt, green bonds, project preparation facilities, construction performance bonds, price risk management and hedging products, customised vendor financing solutions.
Develop and implement financial advisory solutions for the IF including (amongst others) technical, financial, environmental, insurance bank services.
Access financial markets to fund IF investments and operations to foster sustainable economic development, create wealth and improve infrastructure in South Africa by investing in infrastructure and other productive sectors.
Ensure that all investment projects are taken to bankability through amongst others, evaluation of the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view of ensuring that they are commercially sound for financing. This must be performed in alignment with the agreed strategy and mandate, due diligence process, deal structuring, facility agreements with clients, risk mitigation, etc.
Assist with the execution of transactions and the credit approval process to facilitate the structure and negotiate the detailed terms of the deal / transaction in liaison with Treasury, Legal, Portfolio Management teams to ensure the approval of transactions through the various approval committees.

3. Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers (in government entities, development banks, private companies and commercial banks) to contribute to economic and infrastructure development.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project operators
Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the mandate of the IF.

Perform other strategic and operational duties as assigned.

Key Measurements of Outputs:
1. Quality financial models and solutions
2. Value and number of project approvals, commitments and disbursements.
3. Value of infrastructure catalysed
4. Value of Private & Public Sector partnerships and funding
5. Clean audit

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS
1. Head: Infrastructure Finance
2. Chief Investment Officer: IF
3. CEO & Exco
4. DBSA Board & Committees
5. Relevant DBSA Divisions
6. IF Team

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS
1. Infrastructure South Africa
2. National Treasury
3. Government Departments and SOCs
4. Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
5. External Service Providers
6. Development Finance Institutions
7. Capital Markets

Expertise & Technical Competencies

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirements
1. Post-graduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics.
2. A minimum of 8 years demonstrable experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance arena at a mid-tier professional level.
3. Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.).
4. Exposure to working on new or innovative projects and programmes.
5. In-depth experience in working with deal teams private and public sector investments.
6. Demonstrated experience in infrastructure finance and development.
7. Proven ability to build a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules for investment purposes.
8. Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
9. Knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
10. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA.
11. Good understanding of infrastructure investments.
12. Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to bankable debt financing deals.
13. Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking.
14. Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
a) 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.

b) Business Development

Initiates, reviews and interprets competitor environment reviews.
Formulates and modify market approaches based on competitor analyses.
Generates new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products and clients.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

c) Business Acumen

Good understanding of commercial drivers and is able to take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
Good understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be implemented to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Good understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Takes actions to fit business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

d) Deal Origination

Identify, conceptualize and structure projects and opportunities and develop new and alternative financing mechanisms.
Formulate and develop new and alternative financing mechanisms and concepts that can be replicated elsewhere within and outside SA.
Conceptualise and develop innovative funding instruments (equity, venture capital, mezzanine, debt, securitisation of projects, etc.) to finance infrastructure that would otherwise not be possible relying on the market only to develop and propose these investment opportunities.
Proactively develop impact concepts to take to the market.
Formulate new products.

e) Deal Structuring

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has a good and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
Builds and interrogates financial models, including those with a high degree of complexity, to develop an optimal structure.
Identifies complex structural issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate bankable structures.
Demonstrates knowledge on advanced structuring including the use of derivatives, syndicated loans, synthetic loans, securitisations, Inflation linked debt, credit default swaps and subordinated debt.
Prepares specialised or tailored reports relating to new innovative instruments, gather information from a variety of sources, analyse and include in a report to new products approval committees.
Compiles comprehensive specialist reports as required for inclusion into credit committee submissions.

f) Negotiation Skills

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Can take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Can 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 the IF.

g) 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.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

h) Planning & Organizing

Demonstrates advanced planning and organising skills.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function’s budget.

i) 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 on resource and asset availability.
Can interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.

j) Reporting & Communication

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.
Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Assists with the 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.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience in order 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.

k) 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.

l) Written & Verbal 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.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.

m) Problem Solving

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.

Required Personal Attributes

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
a) Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align the IF’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.

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

IT MANAGER

Details

Closing Date 2025/07/01
Reference Number DBS250617-2
Job Title IT Manager
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Centurion
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) IT Manager -- New Role Profile.pdf (240.68 kb) - 6/17/2025 2:48:13 PM

Job Description
The IT Manager role is a strategic ICT managerial function located within the ICT Unit of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO).
The IPP Office was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa’s severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA. The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.
The IT Manager role is a vital managerial and strategic function.
Reporting to the Head ITC, the IT Manager, will be responsible for leading our infrastructure and support team, developing and implementing our IT strategy, and ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our systems. The IT Manager will be a key player in driving The IPPO’s technological advancements and ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for teamwork and innovation. If you are a results-oriented and passionate IT leader, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a contract position until 31 March 2028.

Key Responsibilities
The Key Responsibilities of the IT Manager role include but are not limited to:

Strategic IT Planning:

Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their implementation to support business objectives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology needs and drive innovation across the organisation.

IT Operations Management:

Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring all systems are running efficiently and securely.
Manage system administration, network management, and server infrastructure maintenance.
Ensure timely resolution of IT-related incidents and issues, providing technical expertise when needed.
Manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Implement project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand IT needs and deliver tailored technology solutions.
Ensure effective communication between IT and non-technical departments to foster understanding and support for IT initiatives.

IT Security & Compliance:

Ensure that IT systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations, such as data protection and cybersecurity standards.
Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures to safeguard organisational data.
Implement and monitor disaster recovery plans, backup solutions, and business continuity strategies.

Budgeting & Resource Allocation:

Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources to meet departmental and organisational goals.
Track IT expenditures, allocate resources efficiently, and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising service quality.
Oversee IT asset management, ensuring that hardware, software, and licensing are properly tracked and managed.

User Support & Helpdesk Management:

Oversee IT support and helpdesk functions, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of user issues.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring the IT team delivers excellent service to end-users.
Identify and address recurring issues by implementing long-term solutions and improving helpdesk processes.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and manage the IT team, ensuring they are productive and aligned with the department's objectives.
Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and training opportunities for staff.
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the IT team.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Minimum Qualification:
Essential:
•A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Desired:
•ITIL, Project Management, or other relevant certifications are an added advantage.
Minimum Experience:
•A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management.
• Proven track record of managing IT operations, infrastructure, and support functions.
Required Skills:
•Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop IT staff.
•Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
•Problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle complex technical challenges.
•Budget management and resource allocation skills to optimise IT spending.
•Project management and organisational skills to handle multiple IT initiatives concurrently.

Required Personal Attributes
•Analysis and Judgement
•Numerical Reasoning
•Assertiveness
•Excellence Orientation
•Investigative Orientation
•Customer Responsiveness
•Business Acumen
•Planning and Prioritising
•Influencing and Negotiation
•Motivational
•Strategic leadership
•Inspirational leadership

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.
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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT OFFICER: TRADE FINANCE (FIXED TERM CONTRACT 36 MONTHS)

Details
Closing Date 2025/06/26
Reference Number DBS250610-1
Job Title Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance (Fixed Term Contract 36 months)
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Midrand
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Job Profile - Principal Investment Officer - Trade Finance.pdf (476.35 kb) - 6/11/2025 11:42:33 AM

Job Description
To lead the establishment and operationalisation of the DBSA's Trade Finance function by developing systems, procedures, governance processes, and strategies. The role is responsible for leading the execution of trade finance transactions, covering both structured and non-structured funded trade finance products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Outputs

Collaborate with the Group Executive: Transacting to formulate and implement the “Trade Finance” strategy and plan in line with the vision, strategy, and goals of the Transacting division and the Bank.
Evaluate the feasibility of diversifying DBSA’s offering to include the trade finance product offerings, targeting new products, clients, geographies and markets.
Provide strategic direction on the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of the Trade Finance business unit.
Formulate a comprehensive market deployment and approach strategy, outlining product positioning, target markets, and value propositions for structured and non-structured trade finance products.
Establish systems, procedures, and governance processes required for the effective implementation of trade finance products

2. Market Strategy and Approach

Perform comprehensive market research to understand trade finance trends, client needs, competitor offerings and implement relevant trade finance solutions to respond to client’s needs.
Identify and implement the technologies, systems and tools required to support the trade finance function, including transaction management, risk assessment, and reporting systems in alignment with the ICT policies.
Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to craft marketing content and strategies.
Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, such as exporters, suppliers, commercial banks and development banks, and agencies, involved in trade and trade finance to enhance market penetrations
Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for trade financing arrangements.
Prepare detailed proposals and business cases for new product introductions and market expansions.
Collaborate with analytics, finance, and treasury teams to develop a pricing methodology for trade finance-funded transactions.
Develop templates for trade finance-funded transactions to standardise documentation and processes.

3. Execution of Trade Finance Transactions

Lead the due diligence of trade finance transactions through the approval processes,.
Conduct thorough due diligence in line with AML, KYC and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with internal teams such as credit risk, treasury, legal compliance to facilitate a seamless trade finance transactions execution process.
Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
Oversee the deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional, and legal structuring.
Track the performance of trade finance transactions to ensure alignment with DBSA’s strategic objectives.
Identify. assess and mitigate key risks facing trade finance transactions and the portfolio and implementation of mitigating strategies/policies.

4. Risk Management and Governance

Establish and maintain the DBSA’s trade finance governance framework, ensuring that all transactions align with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Perform due diligence and risk assessments for all trade finance transactions to safeguard DBSA’s financial and operational integrity.
Design and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Lead the identification and acquisition of the appropriate risk rating tools for trade transactions.

5. Stakeholder Relations and Management

Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to further develop specific investment opportunities.
Engage key stakeholders to position the DBSA as a preferred trade financier.
Build and manage relationships with key internal and external clients to increase the Bank’s reach on trade finance transactions.
Cultivate relationships with trade finance partners, clients, and industry networks to build the unit's presence and credibility in the market.
Engage with clients to understand their trade finance needs and propose tailored solutions aligned with the DBSA strategy.
Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs
1.     Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
2.     Quality of trade finance transactions.
3.     % of trade finance book in priority geographies and sectors.
4.     Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to SMMEs and black-owned.
5.     Approval of the Trace Finance strategy and plan.
6.     Implementation of the strategy and successful implementation of the strategic initiatives.
7.     Clients and Stakeholders service rating.
8. Demonstration of thought leadership and a recognised expert in area of responsibility.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a)     Negotiation Skills

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.

b) Business Acumen

Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
Deep understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and the Rest of Africa and how they can be implemented to meet an organisation’s strategic objectives.
Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Takes actions to fit the business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term implications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

c) 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 objective and future goals.
Establishes challenging, attainable goals and objectives based on a customer focus perspective.
Looks to the future with a broad perspective.
Ensures performances measures are in place to monitor progress and assess accomplishments and achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
Develops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
Articulates the vision and plans to others.

d) 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.

e) 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 on resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.

f) Solutions Focused

Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
While remaining guided by organizational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies needed changes.

g) 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 interfaces with the function’s budget.

h) 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

f) 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.

Minimum Requirements
1.     A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics (e.g., CA,CFA, MBA, MSc).
2.     A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience at a senior level in Trade Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Structured Trade or Commodity Finance (DFI, Banking or Investment environment).
3.     Demonstrable experience in assessing transaction opportunities and projects from an early stage to an advanced implementation stage.
4.     Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
5.     Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
6.     Comprehensive knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within relevant sector and/or geography.
7.     In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets, and the macro landscape.
8.     Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
9.     Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
10. Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Desired Requirements
1. Business development and stakeholder management in the trade finance or similar environment.
2. Financial Modelling knowledge and application experience.

Required Personal Attributes
a)     Leading & Empowering Others

Identifies long-term goals for the team and communicates them to team members, ensuring their buy in.
Sets a good example by personally exercising desired behaviour; acts on values and beliefs.
Communicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
After assessing others’ competence, delegates authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
Ensures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.

b) Leading & Managing Change

Anticipates the need for change when not obvious and influences others to gain support. Builds sustainable business and organisational capacity to embrace and thrive on change.
Re-engineers and aligns structures, processes and practices to support and sustain the desired change.

c) Strategic & Innovative Thinking

Understands connections and trade-offs of strategic choices to evaluate which ideas are practical and possible by considering business and/or scientific implications.
Develops innovative business and/or customer solutions that shape industry practices.

d) 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.

e) Developing Others

Gives specific positive or mixed feedback for developmental purposes.
Gives negative feedback in behavioural rather than personal terms.
Reassures and/or expresses positive expectations for future performance when giving corrective feedback.
Gives individualised suggestions to individuals for their improvement.

f) 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: makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature.

g) 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.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Details
Closing Date 2025/06/24
Reference Number DBS241114-2
Job Title Senior Project Manager
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Midrand
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Job_Profile_Senior_Project_Manager_July_2024_PPD.pdf (0.57 Mb) - 11/14/2024 4:39:29 PM

Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide infrastructure planning expertise and support services to the planning teams and clients involved in the development of infrastructure plans in the DBSA priority sectors. This requires the provision of technical expertise, project management, advisory and monitoring services to a defined and targeted set of clients. The main objective is to catalyse funds for infrastructure development and to create a balanced pipeline of sustainable projects that are ready for implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Planning

Lead the DBSA pre-financing support services to DBSA Clients (governments, government departments, public entities and municipalities) with the Development of Sector and Infrastructure Master Plans across the key sectors in Water, Sanitation, Energy, Roads and Storm Water and Waste Management.
Lead the DBSA support services regarding the development of medium and long-term infrastructure and asset management plans and associated operations and maintenance plans together with or on behalf of clients and potential clients of DBSA.
Lead the provision of infrastructure planning support to DBSA clients and potential clients to develop supply and demand plans (i.e., assessment of client’s infrastructure expansion needs, growth plans and their impact on infrastructure needs); and to undertake detailed assessments of existing condition of key infrastructure assets and networks (per infrastructure category).
Lead the provision of project management support services regarding projects that are aimed at supporting DBSA clients and potential clients to effectively align and integrate their infrastructure plans across sectors, and across spheres of government (s) for proper decision-making regarding priority infrastructure projects.

Project Advisory Support

Provide planning advice to governments, metros and other clients to develop strategic medium-term and longterm infrastructure plans for specific growth points, existing key economic infrastructure assets (e.g., key transport nodes, regional bulk infrastructure, etc.), approved economic development zones / development corridors, in alignment with clients’ urban development plans and/ or long-term urban development visions.
Provide technical advice on identifying national and international strategic partnerships to support South African cities to implement the integrated urban development framework.
Support DBSA clients to identify priority projects from DBSA-sponsored infrastructure plans to be prioritised for preparation, financing, funds catalysing and implementation.
Facilitate the catalysing of funds from third parties for infrastructure development for the benefit of the supported clients’ communities.
Facilitate the integration of DBSA value proposition by referring projects identified from DBSA supported infrastructure plans to project preparation unit and to Coverage Division.
Support DBSA Clients to address legal / regulatory / institutional / other issues required for project success.
Provide advice in the development of appraisal documentation required for DBSA internal Committee approvals for specific infrastructure planning support to DBSA Clients.
Provide technical expertise in the development of specifications and associated documentation for the procurement of third-party service providers / specialist consultants required to provide services as part of the infrastructure planning support to DBSA clients.

Project Management

Lead the management of third-party service providers/ specialist consultants that are appointed to handle the various specialist aspects of the development process, e.g., technical, legal and etc.
Coordinate and actively facilitate the infrastructure planning process.
Lead the management and mitigation of risks associated with the entire infrastructure planning life cycle.
Provide the leading role regarding the provision of regular status and progress reports on infrastructure planning support activities.
Lead the reviewing and updating systems and procedures for managing the planning and preparation of Bank/Government sponsored projects.
Monitor and manage the progress of project components to ensure that the overall goals, milestone schedules and budgets are achieved.
Implement a project management discipline to ensure repeatable and consistent delivery of projects.
Implement a suitable methodology and process to achieve the required level of project management maturity.
Ensure that programme execution staff have the necessary certification or alignment as applicable.
Establish and maintain of appropriate systems to support portfolio management processes.
Facilitate and ensure proper project close out process requirements are met.

Project communication and stakeholder engagement

Monitoring and reporting on project/programme portfolio to various committees and other identified management structures.
Build client portfolio in order to leverage business needs of the Bank.
Leverage the involvement of both private and public sector in projects implementation.
Ensure timely and consistent communication on projects status to stakeholders.
Oversee the development and implementation of a stakeholder visibility plan and stakeholder map.
Monitor the maintenance of the documentation management system.
Create a centre point for accessing all project information.
Compile programme management reports and submit them to various stakeholders.

Project contract management

Implement adopted contract management policy, practices, procedures and system.
Oversee the conclusion of consultancy/ contractor agreements for projects according to the requirements and agreements.
Determine the appropriate execution and contract strategies with known facts of the programme and the maturity level of the projects in the programme ensuring minimum risks to the programme.
Follow up and ensure the resolution of contractual breaches / non-compliance.

Risk and Opportunity Management

Identify, categorise and rank the project / portfolio risks and opportunities according to impact (environmental, social, financial, market risks etc. - depending on the nature of the project).
Manage and mitigate operational and strategic project/portfolio/ programme risks.
Develop a short-term strategy for the execution of risk assessments and categorization, and mitigation measures thereof.
Conduct project performance assessments and report on progress, material risks and considerations.

Project team management and capacity building

Influence project teams in respect of the prevailing institutional climate and culture to effect high productivity with regards to key projects.
Drive project teams’ effectiveness through leadership both internally and externally with key focus on attraction and retention of project resources.
Coach/ mentor staff at client level, providing strong and accountable practices in respect of project/programme management.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Delivery on agreed Operations Mandate which includes:
- Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals of the non-lending Development Subsidy allocation
- Number of infrastructure plans completed
- Amount of funds catalysed for infrastructure development.
Management of client relationships and key stakeholders: Minimum rating of 3 on client satisfaction survey.
Implementation of effective project management governance and compliance structures.
Quality of presentations and reports.
Clean audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or in the Built Environment (Development Planning, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying) or Project Management.
A minimum of 10 - 12 years’ experience, of which 5 years must be as a senior project manager in the built environment relating to infrastructure planning support to local government such as development of Master and sector plans for municipalities in Water, Sanitation, Energy, Roads and Storm Water, and Waste Management. Furthermore, an experience in managing the development of municipal infrastructure master and sectoral infrastructure plans and/or on advisory basis or consulting experience in the same environment is highly recommended for this position.
The candidate’s orientation and ability in guiding the development and implementation of infrastructure master plans that address the impacts of climate change in the municipal sector will be an added advantage.
Ability to collaborating with stakeholders to identify and prioritize infrastructure projects that address climate related risks and opportunities is desirable.
Demonstrable track record in applying low-carbon technologies, such as renewable energy, energy-efficient systems, and green building standards, to municipal infrastructure planning is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with international entities to achieve global sustainability objectives is desirable.
Project Management professional with one of the following qualifications: Project Management Institute (PMI), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
Experience in dealing with development finance in diverse sectors, and at the various levels of governments and business.
Demonstrable track record of originating and delivering on project development advisory tasks/ assignments.
Must be knowledgeable of relevant legislation, regulations, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development environment.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant post graduate qualification: Master’s degree either Development Finance, MBA and or equivalent
An Engineering qualification
Demonstrable experience in the technical planning, demand and growth estimations, and planning aspects relating to infrastructure projects.
Experience and understanding of spatial, geographic and demographic dynamics which impacts on infrastructure planning.
Knowledge and understanding of infrastructure status quo assessments, demand projections, costing, conceptual design etc.
Demonstrable experience in the specific aspects relating to the planning of infrastructure in the DBSA priority sectors (water, sanitation, transport, energy and ICT sectors)
Regional experience in the planning of infrastructure (water, transport, energy & ICT) 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.

Business Acumen

Takes actions to fit business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

Business Development

Identifies lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analyses, including market structure, supply and demand aspects, competitor environment, gap analysis.
Actively participates in formulating, developing and implementing the business development strategy/ies to generate new investment opportunities in public and private sector (delivery of infrastructure services).
Constructs business plan of bankable multi-dimensional projects, using standard and/or customised templates and processes.
Assesses Project/ Programme Feasibility through interrogation of resource requirements (including financing, capacity, capability and related issues).
Coordinates, controls and manages the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.

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 & Organizing

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 interfaces 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.

Negotiation

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.

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.

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 organizational 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.

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

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 own team/department and learn from their experience.

Leading and empowering others

Creates the conditions that enables the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear directions, providing appropriate structure, getting the right people, obtain needed resources).
Monitors performance against clear standards, and 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.

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: makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature.

Achievement orientation

Undertakes challenging assignment 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 analysis outcomes to ensure the achievements of business goal.
Identifies short-term opportunity 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 service.
Adapts 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 practice.
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.

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