DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) VACANCIES

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA)

DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/28

Reference Number
DBS251113-1

Job Title
Development Facilitator

Job Grade
15

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Development Facilitator_IDD_Final & Signed 20251111.pdf (1.55 Mb) - 11/13/2025 10:12:15 AM

Job Description
The role of the Development Facilitator is to promote sustainability within the programmes of the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD) and to foster strategic partnerships that support inclusive development. A key aspect of this role is to ensure meaningful community participation and ownership in all development initiatives, programmes, and projects, thereby enhancing long-term impact and accountability.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. Stakeholder Engagement

Identify and map all relevant stakeholders associated with the projects/ programmes.
Facilitate strategic partnerships with Non-Governmental Organisation’s (NGOs) and Community Based Organisation’s (CBOs) to help communities to maximise the social impact and ensure the sustainability of assets delivered by the DBSA.
Organise and conduct stakeholder workshops to secure buy-in, promote collaboration, and foster a sense of ownership throughout the development process.
Establish and manage stakeholder committees with clear representation, defined roles responsibilities and mechanisms for engagement and communication.
Oversee the development and signing of stakeholders or development charters to formalise commitments and accountability.
Drive ongoing engagement of stakeholder committees throughout all project phases, maintaining regular communication with the Project Steering Committee (PSC).
Facilitating stakeholder participation during the handover of assets to ensure smooth transition and sustainable utilisation.

2. Social Facilitation

Engage directly with community members to understand their needs, expectations and concerns.
Facilitate inclusive community meetings and participatory workshops to encourage active involvement in planning and implementation.
Promote community ownership of infrastructure projects to enhance sustainability and long-term socio-economic benefits.

3. Conflict Resolution

Proactively identify potential sources of conflict between communities, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Mediate and resolve disputes effectively to minimise project delays and protect community and project interests.
Implement early warning mechanisms to detect and address tensions before escalation.

4. Governance and Reporting

Participate in Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings (bi-weekly or monthly, depending on project requirements).
Prepare and submit written reports to the PSC and the Programme.
Participate in Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings (biweekly or monthly, depending on project requirements).
Prepare and submit written reports to the PSC and the Programme Manager on progress, risks, and social impact outcomes.
Identify, assess, and manage risks related to social facilitation, stakeholder relations, and community dynamics on progress, risks, and social impact outcomes.
Identify, assess, and manage risks related to social facilitation, stakeholder relations, and community dynamics.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Number of stakeholder engagement sessions conducted for new projects.
Number of community meetings held during the initial stages of projects.
Number of new Project Steering Committee (PSCs) established and frequency of their functional meetings.
Number of PSCs charters developed and signed for new projects.
Number of PSC meetings held across new and existing projects.
Response turnaround time in addressing community or business forum disruptions/ disputes.
Percentage of project reports incorporating updated development output indicators (e.g. social impact, local job creation and SMME participation.
Percentage of Social Facilitation Closeout Reports completed at project closeout stage.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Group Executive: IDD
Head: Infrastructure Delivery
Programme Manager
Construction Programme Manager
All DBSA Divisions
Overall DBSA management

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

External Service Providers
External stakeholders
External Client(s)
Communities

Expertise & Technical Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualification:

A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent field.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in people-centred development and community-driven programmes.
In-depth understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development, including social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Proven experience in the design, coordination, and management of development and stakeholder engagement processes.
Demonstrated capability to build and nurture strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, including government entities, NGOs, CBOs, and private sector partners.
Demonstrated leadership ability in directing and guiding the formulation and implementation of Development Charters or similar participatory frameworks.
Sound knowledge of national development policies, frameworks, and sustainable development approaches relevant to infrastructure delivery.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences including community members, executive management, and high-level stakeholders.
A valid Code 08 driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable Requirements:

A Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent field will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
a) Written Communication

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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) Negotiations

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioral /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.

e) Data Collection and Analysis

Based on knowledge of the reasons behind the analysis, is able to define the most appropriate means of data collection.
Is able to develop formats for data collection.
Is able to define the most appropriate internal and external data/information sources.
Identifies key facts in an array of data, recognises when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification.
Breaks down data into component parts to understand the nature and relationship of the parts.
Has a broad knowledge of statistical data-handling techniques.
Can undertake more comprehensive analysis of data/information but is not required to draw conclusions.

Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) Teamwork and cooperation

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

f) 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

g) 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.

h) Teamwork and cooperation

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

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

LEAD INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/28

Reference Number
DBS250922-2

Job Title
Lead Infrastructure Finance

Job Grade
19

Job Type Classification
Contract

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Lead Infrastructure Finance Specialist_Job Profile September 2025_.docx.pdf (285.78 kb) - 9/22/2025 4:09:27 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 Lead Infrastructure Finance is responsible for providing financing and advisory solutions for
infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Strategic Outputs
• Support the IF’s strategic intent and progressively contribute a robust portfolio of projects, leading to improved
funding and implementation opportunities.
• Participate in the processes of leveraging local, international and regional partners to provide capital for new
business investments.
• Develop infrastructure finance strategies, tools, and products focused on core, stable cash-flow generating
infrastructure assets.

Infrastructure Financing and Advisory
• Advise internal and external clients on structuring and implementing public/private investments in sustainable
infrastructure, with emphasis on financing solutions.
• Support the expansion of the IF project pipeline by mobilising public and private sector financing for priority
infrastructure projects.
• Support senior specialists in preparing, structuring, negotiating, and closing investment and policy operations.
• Conduct financial analysis and modelling to design credit enhancement products that mobilise commercial capital
for development.
• Perform due diligence within project teams, focusing on structuring financial solutions for new funding and debt
restructurings.
• Develop sustainable financing structures and solutions for IF clients, including blended finance, Public Private
Partnerships (PPP) structures, B-BBEE funding, local currency funding, guarantees, and derivative hedges.
• Develop and implement 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, and customised vendor financing solutions.
• Develop and implement financial advisory solutions, including (amongst others)-mandated lead arranger (“MLA”)
technical, financial, environmental, insurance bank services.
• Access financial markets to fund IF investments and operations, fostering sustainable economic development
and infrastructure growth.
• Conduct long-term financial planning and modelling in collaboration with the Treasury and Finance teams.
• Support the public sector in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and in the financing of large
infrastructure projects to assist the government’s efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• 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.
• Prepare various documents and management reports for Executive Committees, Boards and Stakeholders.
Transaction Execution
• Lead the team to ensure that all investment projects are taken to bankability through, amongst others, evaluation
of the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view to ensuring that they are commercially sound prospects
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.
• Lead 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, and Portfolio Management teams to ensure
the approval of transactions through the various approval committees.
Perform other strategic 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 and number of projects prepared and committed for approval.
4. Value and number of funds under management secured
5. Value of infrastructure catalysed
6. Quality of asset/loan book (e.g. NPL ratio).
7. Value of Private & Public Sector partnerships and funding
8. Clean audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
1. A Postgraduate Degree in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics or related field.
2. A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance environment
at a senior professional level.
3. Demonstrated experience in infrastructure finance and development.
4. Deal/Financial structuring and financial modelling of infrastructure projects for investment purposes.
5. Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of
infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.).
6. Experience with working on new or innovative projects and programmes, and proven ability to bring ideas from
conception to completion.
7. Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
8. In-depth knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
9. Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA.
10. Good understanding of infrastructure investments.
11. Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to
bankable debt financing deals.
12. Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
13. Proven ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject,
innovation and lateral thinking.
14. Sound experience in private and public sector investments.
15. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the
infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

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

f) Business Development
• Takes lead for proactive business development at the national and international level.
• Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and takes actions accordingly.
• Formulates and modifies market approaches based on competitor analyses.
• Leads the formulation, development and implementation of the business development strategy to generate
new business opportunities in the public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
• Identifies and develops new markets, products and clients.
• Leads the participation and presentation of an organisation at investment conferences and roundtable
discussions.
• Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE
strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
• Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the
organisation of investment and development interventions.
• Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation
of the plan.
• Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

g) Business Acumen
• Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of
alternatives concerning complex business situations.
• Deep understanding of the economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be
implemented to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, the private sector,
community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.

Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:
a) Customer 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 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
• Discipline and Rigour to ensure the 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 an entrepreneurial risk nature.

g) Goal-Oriented and Solution-Driven
• Has an understanding of how immediate tasks contribute 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

Identify and map all relevant stakeholders associated with the projects/ programmes.
Facilitate strategic partnerships with Non-Governmental Organisation’s (NGOs) and Community Based Organisation’s (CBOs) to help communities to maximise the social impact and ensure the sustainability of assets delivered by the DBSA.
Organise and conduct stakeholder workshops to secure buy-in, promote collaboration, and foster a sense of ownership throughout the development process.
Establish and manage stakeholder committees with clear representation, defined roles responsibilities and mechanisms for engagement and communication.
Oversee the development and signing of stakeholders or development charters to formalise commitments and accountability.
Drive ongoing engagement of stakeholder committees throughout all project phases, maintaining regular communication with the Project Steering Committee (PSC).
Facilitating stakeholder participation during the handover of assets to ensure smooth transition and sustainable utilisation.

2. Social Facilitation

Engage directly with community members to understand their needs, expectations and concerns.
Facilitate inclusive community meetings and participatory workshops to encourage active involvement in planning and implementation.
Promote community ownership of infrastructure projects to enhance sustainability and long-term socio-economic benefits.

3. Conflict Resolution

Proactively identify potential sources of conflict between communities, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Mediate and resolve disputes effectively to minimise project delays and protect community and project interests.
Implement early warning mechanisms to detect and address tensions before escalation.

4. Governance and Reporting

Participate in Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings (bi-weekly or monthly, depending on project requirements).
Prepare and submit written reports to the PSC and the Programme.
Participate in Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings (biweekly or monthly, depending on project requirements).
Prepare and submit written reports to the PSC and the Programme Manager on progress, risks, and social impact outcomes.
Identify, assess, and manage risks related to social facilitation, stakeholder relations, and community dynamics on progress, risks, and social impact outcomes.
Identify, assess, and manage risks related to social facilitation, stakeholder relations, and community dynamics.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Number of stakeholder engagement sessions conducted for new projects.
Number of community meetings held during the initial stages of projects.
Number of new Project Steering Committee (PSCs) established and frequency of their functional meetings.
Number of PSCs charters developed and signed for new projects.
Number of PSC meetings held across new and existing projects.
Response turnaround time in addressing community or business forum disruptions/ disputes.
Percentage of project reports incorporating updated development output indicators (e.g. social impact, local job creation and SMME participation.
Percentage of Social Facilitation Closeout Reports completed at project closeout stage.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Group Executive: IDD
Head: Infrastructure Delivery
Programme Manager
Construction Programme Manager
All DBSA Divisions
Overall DBSA management

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

External Service Providers
External stakeholders
External Client(s)
Communities

Expertise & Technical Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualification:

A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent field.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in people-centred development and community-driven programmes.
In-depth understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development, including social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Proven experience in the design, coordination, and management of development and stakeholder engagement processes.
Demonstrated capability to build and nurture strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, including government entities, NGOs, CBOs, and private sector partners.
Demonstrated leadership ability in directing and guiding the formulation and implementation of Development Charters or similar participatory frameworks.
Sound knowledge of national development policies, frameworks, and sustainable development approaches relevant to infrastructure delivery.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences including community members, executive management, and high-level stakeholders.
A valid Code 08 driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable Requirements:

A Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent field will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
a) Written Communication

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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) Negotiations

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioral /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.

e) Data Collection and Analysis

Based on knowledge of the reasons behind the analysis, is able to define the most appropriate means of data collection.
Is able to develop formats for data collection.
Is able to define the most appropriate internal and external data/information sources.
Identifies key facts in an array of data, recognises when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification.
Breaks down data into component parts to understand the nature and relationship of the parts.
Has a broad knowledge of statistical data-handling techniques.
Can undertake more comprehensive analysis of data/information but is not required to draw conclusions.

Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) Teamwork and cooperation

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

f) 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

g) 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.

h) Teamwork and cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolve conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional work.
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

LEAD PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/26

Reference Number
DBS250325-1

Job Title
Lead Programme Management Specialist

Job Grade
19

Job Type Classification
Contract

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Lead Programme Management Specialist_Job Profile August 2025 (003).docx (003).pdf (295.83 kb) - 9/18/2025 8:40:56 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 Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF. These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Outputs

Support the IF’s strategic intent and progressively contribute to its annual disbursement through project and programme management activities.
Enable IF to participate in a robust portfolio of projects, leading to improved funding and implementation opportunities.
Work with other business units to promote IF’s role as the project developer or sponsor in selected priority sectors and programmes.
Work with other business units to prepare investment proposals and feasibility studies for consideration by management, governance structures and key stakeholders.
Participate in the processes of leveraging local, international and regional partners to provide capital for new business investments.
Provide project preparation support to projects/initiatives that require further enhancement or de-risking to achieve bankability. This includes assisting project owners in refining project structures, addressing risks, and ensuring readiness for financing and implementation.
Enhance the IF’s financial sustainability by preparing projects to be bankable through the project preparation fund, ensuring a return on investment, crowding in financers and securing rights of first refusal for IF to participate as a lender.
Contribute to a steady flow of deals and efficiently execute and manage deals within the financing division’s pipeline by:
- Supporting other business units in identifying and structuring project opportunities from a project developer / sponsorship perspective.
- Defining project concept and scope.
- Developing deal execution implementation plans.

Technical Responsibilities

Support efficient risk management of programmes, provide opportunities for investments in projects and improve the quality of the IF loan book by:
- Mitigating the technical and commercial risk associated with projects.
- Facilitating a better understanding, evaluation and valuation of project risks.
- Collaborating with the Head of Strategic Partnership and Origination, perform initial technical reviews and appraisals of projects or initiatives for potential inclusion in the IF pipeline.
- Prepare projects to ensure that they are bankable by mitigating the technical and commercial risks associated with projects.
- Overseeing the implementation of technical aspects and coordination of programme oversight functions.
- Engaging with multidisciplinary teams within IF and with project owners/sponsors, including technical, legal and financial experts, to facilitate projects reaching financial closure.
- Examining and authorising all technical documentation to ensure solutions are viable, investment ready, and sustainable.
- Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions and analysing alternative approaches to determine the most efficient solution that supports the national socio-economic priorities.
- Providing technical inputs into financing agreements, negotiations, and closure-related activities while ensuring that all technical prerequisites are met.
- Providing technical input to support the development of contractual and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with project design, structuring, execution, and governance requirements.
- Defining the technical parameters, criteria, and specifications necessary for inclusion in the procurement strategy outlined in the Project Information Memorandum.
- Preparing investment proposals and feasibility studies for management and the Board of Directors to consider.

Programme Management

Monitor a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders from cradle to completion.
Engage project stakeholders and align roles of key players.
Manage the procurement of resources to achieve programme objectives within planned timeframes and manage the respective contracts.
Design, develop and implement complex project/programme plans, budgets, resources and dynamic scope and deliverables according to the clients and funders' agreements. Effectively providing investor with the assurance that their investment in agreed projects/programmes will be successfully and timeously completed.
Identify and implement measures to prevent project/programme delays by actively engaging and managing multiple project/programme offices.
Prepare/develop project costing and cost control methodologies and procedures to ensure that projects/programmes are completed within budget and time.
Design and review the implementation of projects/programmes as agreed. These would include:
- The preparation estimates and detailed programme plans for all phases of the programme.
- Implementation plans with outputs, activities, responsibilities and time frames.
- Programme budget and report against budget.
- Resource plan and allocation of responsibilities.
- Supporting and aligning if programmes and work plans.
Provide status reporting regarding programme milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership and identified stakeholders.
Perform other strategic duties as assigned.

Oversight & Compliance Monitoring

Support the Asset Management and Treasury (AMT) Unit in monitoring the projects' implementation to ensure compliance with facility agreements and contractual obligations (Construction, O&M, etc.) by conducting technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential project execution issues.
Provide regular technical and programme management reports to AMT on project progress, potential risks with mitigation strategies, and compliance gaps to assist in tracking project milestones, disbursements, and performance indicators to ensure timely execution.
Engage with project owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to address technical and programme-related challenges.
Resolving contractual disputes or deviations related to project execution.
Managing change requests and ensure alignment with financial and contractual commitments.
Provide technical insights to enhance project monitoring frameworks and contribute to the development of best practices for programme and asset management within the IF.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Value of bankable projects.
Successful management and implementation of agreed projects / programmes:
- Percentage of performance targets met as per business plan
- Quality of delivery of projects / programmes
Investor satisfaction of invested projects / programmes
Clean audit

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements:

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in infrastructure projects/programmes funding and financing with a proven track record.
A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.

Desirable Requirements:

Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Detail Orientation
Planning and Organising
Adaptability
Written Communication
Project Management
Commercial Business Acumen
Legal and Regulatory Policy Knowledge
Presentation Skills
Procurement Services
Risk Identification & Assessments
Solution Focused
Knowledge of Contracts
Business Development
Deal Origination
Negotiation Skills
Financial Acumen
Reporting & Communication

Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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.

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.

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

Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have 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 makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost benefit analysis.
Based on cost benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature

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.

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.

Self-Awareness & Self-Control

Ignores angering actions and continues a conversation or task. May leave temporarily to withhold emotions, then return immediately to continue
Feels strong emotions in the course of a conversation or other task, such as anger, extreme frustration, or high stress; holds the emotions back, and continues to act calmly.
Avoids egotistical behaviour
Welcomes positive confrontation as necessary; and avoids negative confrontation.

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 selects 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.

Impact and Influence

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

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.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: PROPERTY

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251023-7

Job Title
Technical Specialist: Property

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Technical Specialist Property.docx.pdf (302.48 kb) - 10/23/2025 6:10:04 PM

Job Description
The Technical Specialist: Property is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the property sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of property projects financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality, sustainability, and impact of investments in the sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Advisory and Expertise

Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives
Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and ensure technical alignment across project stages.

Investments and Programmes

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region, including:
- Appraising the macro macro and sector-specific market environment.
- Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes
- Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures
- Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
- Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology options, operations, and maintenance plans
- Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making committees.
Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.
Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s property investment portfolio.
Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

Sector Governance

Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector investors, businesses, and client-country governments
Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs, sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments
Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into DBSA operations and investment decision making.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful engagements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and industry insights.
Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the organisation.
Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

Reporting and Analytics

Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
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.

Key Measurement of Output

Number of innovative and sustainable property financing opportunities identified and brought into the business pipeline.
Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment approval.
Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements, commitments, approvals).
Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and lessons learned.
Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Property Development, Real Estate, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ property sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and transaction advisory services for large-scale property related projects.
Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the property sector across South Africa and the wider African continent.
Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the property investment value chain, including service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies, Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Sector Expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

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.

Project Management

Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure investment mandate.
Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned to operational excellence standards.
Risk Identification & Assessment skills
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives

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 on 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.

Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable
discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Analytical Ability

Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document, is 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
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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 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 DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

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.

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.

Organisational Awareness

Recognises unspoken organisational limitations, what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises and/or uses ongoing power and political relationships within the organisation (alliances, rivalries) with a clear sense of organisational impact.

Impact and Influence

Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others.
Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.

Teamwork and 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251023-6

Job Title
Technical Specialist: Transport & Logistics

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Technical Specialist Transport & Logistics.docx.pdf (303.09 kb) - 10/23/2025 4:25:01 PM

Job Description
The Technical Specialist: Transport & Logistics is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the transport and logistics sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of transport and logistics projects financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality, sustainability, and impact of investments in the sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Advisory and Expertise

Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives.
Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable
and resilient infrastructure development.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and
ensure technical alignment across project stages.

2. Investments and Programmes

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative
approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and
proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region, including:

o Appraising the macro and sector-specific market environment.
o Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes.
o Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
o Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
o Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology
options, operations, and maintenance plans.
o Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making committees.
o Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.

Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s energy investment portfolio.
Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective
actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

3. Sector Governance

Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies
to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally
Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

4. Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector
investors, businesses, and client-country governments.
Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs,
sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments.
Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and
incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into
DBSA operations and investment decision making.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful
engagements.

5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and
industry insights.
Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the organisation.
Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

6. Reporting and Analytics

Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support
decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
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.

Key Measurement of Output

Number of innovative and sustainable energy financing opportunities identified and brought into the business pipeline.
Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment approval.
Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements, commitments, approvals).
Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and lessons learned.
Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Sector Expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via
knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the
given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions
and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to
position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

b) 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.

c) Project Management

Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure
investment mandate.
Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely
and successfully implemented.
Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned to operational excellence standards.
Risk Identification & Assessment skills.
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

d) 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 on 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.

e) Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of
investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of
the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

f) Analytical Ability

Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify
anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide
upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
(e.g., Urban Planning or Infrastructure Development).

Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ energy sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and transaction advisory services for large-scale energy projects.
Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the energy sector across South Africa and the wider African continent.
Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the energy value chain, including
service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

Required Personal Attributes
a) 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 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 DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

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) 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.

d) Organisational Awareness

Recognises unspoken organisational limitations, what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain
positions.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises and/or uses ongoing power and political relationships within the organisation (alliances, rivalries)
with a clear sense of organisational impact.

e) Impact and Influence

Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others.
Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.

f) Teamwork and 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: WATER & SANITATION

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251023-4

Job Title
Technical Specialist: Water & Sanitation

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Technical Specialist Water Sanitation.docx.pdf (302.89 kb) - 10/23/2025 2:34:11 PM

Job Description
The Technical Specialist: Water & Sanitation is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the water and
sanitation sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role
blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In
addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and
monitoring of water and sanitation projects financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality,
sustainability, and impact of investments in the sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Technical Advisory and Expertise

Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions
analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives.
Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge
insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and
cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and
knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable
and resilient infrastructure development.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and
ensure technical alignment across project stages.

Investments and Programmes

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative
approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working
collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions
that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and
proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region,
including:
o Appraising the macro macro and sector-specific market environment.
o Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes
o Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures
o Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit
assessments.
o Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology
options, operations, and maintenance plans
o Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making
committees.
o Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.
Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s water and sanitation investment portfolio.
Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective
actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

Sector Governance

Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies
to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally
Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector
investors, businesses, and client-country governments.
Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs,
sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments.
Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and
incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into
DBSA operations and investment decision making.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful
engagements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and
industry insights.
Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the
organisation.
Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

Reporting and Analytics

Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support
decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
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.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Number of innovative and sustainable water and sanitation financing opportunities identified and brought into the
business pipeline.
Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment
approval.
Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements,
commitments, approvals).
Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice
(GIIP) and lessons learned.
Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform
investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Water Resources,
Sanitation Engineering).

Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ water and sanitation sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready
infrastructure projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and
transaction advisory services for large-scale water and sanitation projects.
Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector
across South Africa and the wider African continent.
Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the water and sanitation value chain,
including service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate
adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
6. Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

Technical Competencies:
Sector Expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via
knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the
given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions
and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to
position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

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.

Project Management

Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure
investment mandate.
Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely
and successfully implemented.
Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned
to operational excellence standards.
Risk Identification & Assessment skills.
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives

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 on 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.

Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate
new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable
discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE
strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of
investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of
the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Analytical Ability

Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify
anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide
upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business
circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:
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 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 DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

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.

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.

Organisational Awareness

Recognises unspoken organisational limitations, what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain
positions.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises and/or uses ongoing power and political relationships within the organisation (alliances, rivalries)
with a clear sense of organisational impact.

Impact and Influence

Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others.
Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.

Teamwork and 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: MINING

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251023-2

Job Title
Technical Specialist: Mining

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Technical Specialist Mining.docx.pdf (302.28 kb) - 10/23/2025 12:58:25 PM

Job Description
The Technical Specialist: Mining is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the mining sector are
technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise
with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In addition, provide expert
technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of mining projects
financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality, sustainability, and impact of investments in the
sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Technical Advisory and Expertise

Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions
analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives.
Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge
insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and
cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and
knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable
and resilient infrastructure development.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and
ensure technical alignment across project stages.

Investments and Programmes

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative
approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working
collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions
that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and
proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region,
including:
o Appraising the macro macro and sector-specific market environment.
o Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes
o Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures
o Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit
assessments.
o Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology
options, operations, and maintenance plans
o Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making
committees.
o Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.
Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s mining investment portfolio.
Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective
actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

Sector Governance

Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies
to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally
Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector
investors, businesses, and client-country governments
Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs,
sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments.
Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and
incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into
DBSA operations and investment decision making.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful
engagements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and
industry insights.
Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the
organisation.
Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

Reporting and Analytics

Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support
decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
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.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Number of innovative and sustainable mining financing opportunities identified and brought into the business pipeline.
Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment
approval.
Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements,
commitments, approvals).
Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice
(GIIP) and lessons learned.
Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform
investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ mining sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects,
ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and
transaction advisory services for large-scale mining projects.
Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the mining sector across South
Africa and the wider African continent.
Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the mining value chain, including
service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate
adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

Technical Competencies:
Sector Expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via
knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the
given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions
and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to
position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

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.

Project Management

Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure
investment mandate.
Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely
and successfully implemented.
Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned
to operational excellence standards.
Risk Identification & Assessment skills
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

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 on 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.

Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate
new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable
discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE
strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of
investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of
the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Analytical Ability

Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify
anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide
upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business
circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:
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 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 DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

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.

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.

Organisational Awareness

Recognises unspoken organisational limitations, what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain
positions.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises and/or uses ongoing power and political relationships within the organisation (alliances, rivalries)
with a clear sense of organisational impact.

Impact and Influence

Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others.
Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.

Teamwork and 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: ENERGY POWER

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251023-1

Job Title
Technical Specialist: Energy Power

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Technical Specialist Energy.docx.pdf (302.55 kb) - 10/23/2025 12:49:01 PM

Job Description
The Technical Specialist: Energy is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the energy sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of energy projects financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality, sustainability, and impact of investments in the sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Advisory and Expertise

Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives.
Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable
and resilient infrastructure development.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and
ensure technical alignment across project stages.

2. Investments and Programmes

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative
approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and
proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region, including:

o Appraising the macro and sector-specific market environment.
o Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes.
o Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
o Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit
assessments.
o Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology
options, operations, and maintenance plans.
o Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making
committees.
o Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.

Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s energy investment portfolio.
Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective
actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

3. Sector Governance

Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies
to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally
Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

4. Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector
investors, businesses, and client-country governments.
Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs,
sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments.
Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and
incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into
DBSA operations and investment decision making.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful
engagements.

5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and
industry insights.
Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the organisation.
Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

6. Reporting and Analytics

Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support
decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
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.

Key Measurement of Output

Number of innovative and sustainable energy financing opportunities identified and brought into the business pipeline.
Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment approval.
Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements, commitments, approvals).
Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and lessons learned.
Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Sector Expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via
knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the
given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions
and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to
position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

b) 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.

c) Project Management

Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure
investment mandate.
Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely
and successfully implemented.
Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned to operational excellence standards.
Risk Identification & Assessment skills.
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

d) 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 on 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.

e) Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of
investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of
the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

f) Analytical Ability

Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify
anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide
upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, Power
Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ energy sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and transaction advisory services for large-scale energy projects.
Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the energy sector across South Africa and the wider African continent.
Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the energy value chain, including
service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

Required Personal Attributes
a) 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 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 DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

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) 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.

d) Organisational Awareness

Recognises unspoken organisational limitations, what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain
positions.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises and/or uses ongoing power and political relationships within the organisation (alliances, rivalries)
with a clear sense of organisational impact.

e) Impact and Influence

Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others.
Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.

f) Teamwork and 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.

HEAD: EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251009-6

Job Title
Head: Equity Investments

Job Grade
21

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Head Equity Investments_Job Profile September 2025.docx.pdf (259.68 kb) - 10/9/2025 5:05:48 PM

Job Description
The Head: Equity Investments is responsible for originating and managing the execution of investment deals, conducting due diligence, credit committee approval processes, negotiation and portfolio monitoring of equity investment transactions.

Key Responsibilities
1.Strategic Leadership

Collaborate with the Executive to formulate and implement the DBSA’s equity investment strategy in line with the vision, strategy, and goals of the DBSA.
Lead the development and implementation of an equity investment strategy.
Lead the implementation of the plans and process improvements and initiatives for the equity investment unit.
Monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily with business to enhance service delivery and implement business improvement processes.
Monitor, evaluate and drive compliance to the respective organisational policies and procedures.

2.Equity and Loan Transactions

Lead the execution of equity investment projects in the relevant mandated areas.
Evaluate the feasibility of equity investment transactions with a view to ensuring that they are commercially sound prospects for equity financing/investment and are aligned to the DBSA’s strategy and mandate.
Lead project due diligence and approval processes, with emphasis on ensuring key economic, financial, technical, and legal issues are considered and mitigants incorporated in the financing structure and legal documents.
Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
Oversee the deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional, and legal structuring.
Identify key risks facing the portfolio and implementation of mitigating strategies / policies.
Negotiation and review of equity investment agreements and project documents.
Undertake continuous research and provide recommendations on significant developments, emerging opportunities, and challenges in areas of responsibility.

3.Stakeholder Relations and Management

Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to further develop specific investment opportunities.
Provide value to the Division for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
Engage key stakeholders to position the DBSA as a preferred equity investor/partner.
Build and manage relationships with key internal and external clients to increase the Bank’s reach, equity investments and loans transactions.

4.Risk Management and Governance

Establish and maintain the DBSA’s governance framework, ensuring that all transactions align with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Perform due diligence and risk assessments for all 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 equity transactions.

5.Digital Transformation

Champion and drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and unlock new value streams within the DBSA.
Foster a mindset of innovation, identifying opportunities to adopt emerging technologies and best practices to modernise processes and deliver impactful solutions.

6.People Management

Lead, 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.
Provide direction and management to the business unit, to enable the strategy execution.
Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.
Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
Value of infrastructure catalysed.
Quality of equity investment book (e.g., NPL ratio).
% of equity book in priority geographies and sectors.
Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities (50% shareholding and above) and fund managers.
Number of jobs created or "to be created" by projects - Direct and Indirect jobs.
Quality of signed agreements / mandates
Implementation of strategic initiatives.
Clients and Stakeholders service rating.

Demonstration of thought leadership and a recognised expert in area of responsibility.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a)Deal Structuring

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and investment return profile.
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, blended finance, private equity, 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.

b)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.

c)Business Acumen

Deep understanding of commercial drivers and is able to 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 strategic objective.
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 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)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.

e)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.

f)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.

g)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.

h)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.

i)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.

j)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.

Qualification

A post graduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics (e.g., CA, CFA, MBA, MSc).

Experience

Minimum 12 years’ experience in private equity investments (DFI, Banking or Investment environment) with 5+ years in a management role.
Experience in leading equity investments in infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of investment products and services, e.g., private equity, direct equity, quasi equity preference shares structures, project finance and blended finance structures.
Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from an early stage to an advance implementation stage.
Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
Comprehensive knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within relevant sector and/or geography.
In depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets, and the macro landscape.
Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Professional Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):

Chartered Financial Analyst
Project Management Professional
Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
ECSA registration (for engineers)
Leadership Programme such as a General or Advanced Management Programme;

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.

HEAD: TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251009-5

Job Title
Head: Transport & Logistics

Job Grade
21

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Head of Transport Logistics Job Profile_.docx.pdf (326.92 kb) - 10/9/2025 3:34:24 PM

Job Description
Lead and manage the origination and development of investment opportunities in the Transport & Logistic sectors. The Head: Transport & Logistics is responsible for formulating sector strategies, identifying and evaluating viable projects, and ensuring alignment with the bank’s development mandate and investment objectives. The role also drives client engagement, fosters strategic partnerships, and leads the development of market-responsive financial products.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

Develop and lead the transport and logistics origination strategy, aligned with national and regional development priorities, including trade facilitation, regional integration, sustainable mobility, and decarbonisation of transport systems.
Originate bankable transport and logistics projects across public and private sectors, in line with the Bank’s development finance mandate and long-term strategic objectives.
Align the project pipeline with strategic investment themes such as transport connectivity, freight and logistics corridors, urban mobility, and measurable socio-economic development outcomes.

Deal Origination

Lead the early-stage identification, conceptualisation, and screening of transport and logistics projects and investment proposals to assess technical, commercial, developmental, and strategic viability, laying a solid foundation for project origination.
Develop and manage a high-quality, diversified origination pipeline, progressing projects from concept to preparation phase in line with the Bank’s mandate.
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain pipeline quality, momentum, and alignment with institutional investment and development priorities.
Drive targeted outreach and client engagement strategies, focusing on municipalities, utilities, private sector entities, and cross-border stakeholders in the transport and logistics space.
Lead data-driven market analysis and segmentation to identify high-impact opportunities and expand the Bank’s client and partner base.
Represent the Bank in sector forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, positioning DBSA as a key player in transport and logistics infrastructure development.

Sector Intelligence and Policy Influence

Oversee the development of sector-specific insights, opportunity maps, and investment briefs to guide project origination and inform institutional strategy in the transport and logistics sectors.
Provide technical input into national and regional transport and logistic policy processes, regulatory consultations, and sector reform initiatives to support enabling environments for investment.
Position the Bank as a thought leader in sustainable transport and logistics solutions, including climate-resilient infrastructure, low-carbon mobility, and inclusive access to transport services.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors impacting the transport and logistics landscape in South Africa and across the region.

Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key clients, sponsors, and stakeholders across public and private sectors.
Engage early with project sponsors to shape bankable concepts and accelerate deal progression.
Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across government, development partners, private sector, and communities to align interests, influence outcomes, and drive successful infrastructure development.
Position DBSA as the preferred partner for transport and logistics investment opportunities in the region.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

Lead and oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality submissions and reports for Executive Committees, Board, and governance forums, ensuring strategic and regulatory alignment.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support informed decision-making and maintain compliance with governance protocols and institutional standards.
Oversee robust reporting frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely reporting on performance, risks, and strategic progress.
Manage follow-ups, actions, and resolutions from governance processes, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk policies, and audit recommendations.

Digital Transformation

Champion digital transformation within the Transport & Logistics function, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, driving 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.
Provide direction and management to the business unit, to enable the strategy execution.
Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

Key measurement of output:

Achievement of sector-specific origination targets, including value and volume of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
Performance of the industry portfolio, measured through key indicators such as Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio and overall asset quality.
Delivery on sector-specific development targets, including the value of infrastructure catalysed and alignment with national development goals.
Number and value of projects prepared for DBSA approval and funds secured under management.
Client service ratings, development of annual client plans for key clients, and establishment of partnerships to enhance DBSA’s market positioning and generate deal flow.
Effective team management, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning aligned to strategic objectives.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification (honours, master’s, or equivalent) in Finance or Development Finance or Engineering or relevant qualification

Experience

Minimum 12 years’ experience in finance, investment banking, or development finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, preferably in transport and logistics or related sectors.
Proven track record in originating, structuring, and closing large-scale investment projects in the transport and logistics sectors or broader infrastructure environment.
Deep understanding of financial instruments and structures, including corporate loans, project finance, and earlystage / venture capital investing.
Strategic planning and leadership expertise, with a strong grasp of business strategy execution and investment alignment.
Solid knowledge of infrastructure markets, financial markets, and macroeconomic dynamics across South Africa and broader African regions.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a well-established network of partners, clients, and investors across public and private sectors.
Experience in client engagement and solution design, with a demonstrated ability to address complex challenges through innovative investment solutions.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience influencing and closing deals at executive and board levels.
Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive environments, engaging senior stakeholders across diverse African contexts.
Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, Board and high-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams with proven track record of mentoring developing direct reports.
Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic, development issues, challenges and opportunities in South African and the rest of Africa.

Professional Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):

Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Accountant
Leadership Programme such as a General or Advanced Management Programme
Project Management Professional
ECSA registration (for engineers)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Sector expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates / publishes opinions and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

Deal origination

Formulate and develop new and alternative finance 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.
Leads and mentors project teams.
Formulate new products.

Deal structuring

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
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.

Negotiation

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.

Financial analysis

Serves as subject matter expert and leads work teams for more complex issues.
Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.

Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document, is 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
Analytical thinking

Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each

Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business.
Monitors progress and adapts the plan if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of 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.

Leading and 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 behavior, acts on values and beliefs.
Communicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
After assessing others’ competence, one delegates full authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
Ensures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.

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.
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.

Impact and influence

Uses chains of indirect influence or experts / third parties to influence.
Uses an in-depth understanding of the interactions within a group to move toward a specific agenda.

HEAD: ICT

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251009-4

Job Title
Head: ICT

Job Grade
21

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Head ICTJob Profile.docx.pdf (326.24 kb) - 10/9/2025 3:28:08 PM

Job Description
Lead and manage the origination and development of investment opportunities in the ICT sector. The Head: ICT is responsible for formulating sector strategies, identifying and evaluating viable projects, and ensuring alignment with the bank’s development mandate and investment objectives. The role also drives client engagement, fosters strategic partnerships, and leads the development of market-responsive financial products.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and lead the ICT origination strategy, aligned with national and regional development priorities, including digital inclusion, broadband connectivity, smart infrastructure, and digital transformation.
Originate bankable ICT projects across public and private sectors, in line with the Bank’s development finance mandate and long-term strategic objectives.
Align the project pipeline with strategic investment themes such as digital infrastructure, data centres, e-government platforms, connectivity, and measurable socio-economic development outcomes.

2. Deal Origination

Lead the early-stage identification, conceptualisation, and screening of ICT projects and investment proposals to assess technical, commercial, developmental, and strategic viability, laying a solid foundation for project origination.
Develop and manage a high-quality, diversified origination pipeline, progressing projects from concept to preparation phase in line with the Bank’s mandate.
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain pipeline quality, momentum, and alignment with institutional investment and development priorities.
Drive targeted outreach and client engagement strategies, focusing on municipalities, utilities, private sector entities, and cross-border stakeholders in the ICT space.
Lead data-driven market analysis and segmentation to identify high-impact opportunities and expand the Bank’s client and partner base.
Represent the Bank in sector forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, positioning DBSA as a key player in ICT infrastructure development.

3. Sector Intelligence and Policy Influence

Oversee the development of sector-specific insights, opportunity maps, and investment briefs to guide project origination and inform institutional strategy in the ICT sector.
Provide technical input into national and regional ICT policy processes, regulatory consultations, and sector reform initiatives to support enabling environments for investment.
Position the Bank as a thought leader in sustainable ICT solutions, including digital inclusion, smart infrastructure, cyber-resilience, and the expansion of accessible, affordable connectivity.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors impacting the ICT landscape in South Africa and across the region.

4. Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key clients, sponsors, and stakeholders across public and private sectors.
Engage early with project sponsors to shape bankable concepts and accelerate deal progression.
Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes—across government, development partners, private sector, and communities to align interests, influence outcomes, and drive successful infrastructure development.
Position DBSA as the preferred partner for ICT investment opportunities in the region.

5. Governance, Reporting & Compliance

Lead and oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality submissions and reports for Executive
Committees, Board, and governance forums, ensuring strategic and regulatory alignment.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support informed decision-making and maintain compliance with
governance protocols and institutional standards.
Oversee robust reporting frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely reporting on
performance, risks, and strategic progress.
Manage follow-ups, actions, and resolutions from governance processes, while ensuring adherence to regulatory
requirements, risk policies, and audit recommendations.

6. Digital Transformation

Champion digital transformation within the ICT function, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

7. People Management

Lead, 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.
Provide direction and management to the business unit, to enable the strategy execution.
Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

Key measurement of output:

Achievement of sector-specific origination targets, including value and volume of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
Performance of the industry portfolio measured through key indicators such as Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio and overall asset quality.
Delivery on sector-specific development targets, including the value of infrastructure catalysed and alignment with national development goals.
Number and value of projects prepared for DBSA approval and funds secured under management.
Client service ratings, development of annual client plans for key clients, and establishment of partnerships to enhance DBSA’s market positioning and generate deal flow.
Effective team management, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning aligned to strategic objectives.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Sector expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work
via knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about
the given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes
opinions and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge
to position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

b) Deal origination

Formulate and develop new and alternative finance 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.
Leads and mentors project teams.
Formulate new products.

c) Deal structuring

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
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.

d) Negotiation

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.

e) Financial analysis

Serves as subject matter expert and leads work teams for more complex issues.
Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.

f) Business Development

Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s, or equivalent) in Information and Communication Technology,
Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Development Finance, or a related field relevant to digital infrastructure
and ICT investments.

Experience

Minimum 12 years’ experience in finance, investment banking, or development finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, preferably in ICT or related sectors.
Proven track record in originating, structuring, and closing large-scale investment projects in the ICT sector or broader infrastructure environment.
Deep understanding of financial instruments and structures, including corporate loans, project finance, and early stage/venture capital investing.
Strategic planning and leadership expertise, with a strong grasp of business strategy execution and investment alignment.
Solid knowledge of infrastructure markets, financial markets, and macroeconomic dynamics across South Africa and broader African regions.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a well-established network of partners, clients, and investors across public and private sectors.
Experience in client engagement and solution design, with a demonstrated ability to address complex challenges through innovative investment solutions.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience influencing and closing deals at executive and board levels.
Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive environments, engaging senior stakeholders across diverse African contexts.
Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, Board and high-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams with proven track record of mentoring developing direct reports.
Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic, development issues, challenges and opportunities in South African and the rest of Africa.

Professional Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):

Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Accountant
Leadership Programme such as a General or Advanced Management Programme;
Project Management Professional
ECSA registration (for engineers)

Required Personal Attributes
a) Analytical thinking

Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each.

b) Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business. Monitors progress and adapts the plan if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of 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.

c) Leading and 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 behavior, acts on values and beliefs.
Communicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
After assessing others’ competence, one delegates full authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
Ensures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.

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.
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.

e) Impact and influence

Uses chains of indirect influence or experts / third parties to influence.
Uses an in-depth understanding of the interactions within a group to move toward a specific agenda.

HEAD: MINING AND CRITICAL MINERALS

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/25

Reference Number
DBS251009-2

Job Title
Head: Mining and Critical Minerals

Job Grade
21

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Head of Mining and Critical Minerals_Job Profile_.docx (002).pdf (286.07 kb) - 10/9/2025 2:41:14 PM

Job Description
Lead and manage the origination and development of investment opportunities in the Mining and Critical Minerals sector. The Head: Mining and Critical Minerals is responsible for formulating sector strategies, identifying and evaluating viable projects, and ensuring alignment with the bank’s development mandate and investment objectives. The role also drives client engagement, fosters strategic partnerships, and leads the development of market-responsive financial products.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and drive a mining and critical minerals origination strategy aligned with national and regional development priorities, including mineral security, just transition, and decarbonisation goals.
Originate bankable projects across public and private sectors in line with the Bank’s development finance mandate and decadal strategy.
Align the origination pipeline with strategic investment themes and measurable development outcomes.

2. Deal Origination

Lead the early-stage identification, conceptualisation, and screening of mining and critical minerals projects and investment proposals to assess technical, commercial, developmental, and strategic viability, ensuring a strong foundation for project origination.
Develop and manage a diversified, high-quality origination pipeline, advancing projects from concept to handover for detailed preparation.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure pipeline quality, momentum, and alignment with institutional investment priorities.
Drive outreach and engagement strategies targeting private sector, public sector and cross-border clients within the mining sector.
Lead data-driven market segmentation and lead generation efforts to expand the Bank’s client base.
Represent the Bank in industry forums, conferences, and strategic stakeholder platforms.

3. Sector Intelligence and Policy Influence

Oversee the development of sector-specific insights, opportunity maps, and investment briefs to guide origination and inform institutional strategy.
Contribute technical input to national and regional mining policy processes, regulatory consultations, and sector reform initiatives.
Position the Bank as a thought leader in sustainable mining, resilience, and energy transition within the mining sector.
Continuously monitor industry trends, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic developments affecting mining and critical minerals.

4. Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key clients, sponsors, and stakeholders across public and private sectors.
Engage early with project sponsors to shape bankable concepts and accelerate deal progression.
Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes—across government, development partners, private sector, and communities—to align interests, influence outcomes, and drive successful infrastructure development.
Position DBSA as the preferred partner for mining and critical minerals investment opportunities in the region.

5. Governance, Reporting & Compliance

Lead and oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality submissions and reports for Executive Committees, Board, and governance forums, ensuring strategic and regulatory alignment.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support informed decision-making and maintain compliance with governance protocols and institutional standards.
Oversee robust reporting frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely reporting on performance, risks, and strategic progress.
Manage follow-ups, actions, and resolutions from governance processes, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk policies, and audit recommendations.

6. Digital Transformation

Champion digital transformation within the Mining & Critical Minerals function, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

7. People Management

Lead, 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.
Provide direction and management to the business unit, to enable the strategy execution.
Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

Key measurement of output:

Achievement of sector-specific origination targets, including value and volume of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
Performance of the industry portfolio measured through key indicators such as Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio and overall asset quality.
Delivery on sector-specific development targets, including the value of infrastructure catalysed and alignment with national development goals.
Number and value of projects prepared for DBSA approval and funds secured under management.
Client service ratings, development of annual client plans for key clients, and establishment of partnerships to enhance DBSA’s market positioning and generate deal flow.
Effective team management, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning aligned to strategic objectives.

INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)

Executives
Board & Sub Committees
Divisions

EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)

National, Provincial & Local Governments
Sovereigns
Private Companies & Multi-lateral

Expertise & Technical Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification (honours, master’s, or equivalent) in Finance or Development Finance or Mining or Engineering or relevant qualification.

Experience

Minimum 12 years’ experience in finance, investment banking, or development finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, preferably in mining or related sectors.
Proven track record in originating, structuring, and closing large-scale investment projects, particularly in infrastructure or natural resources.
Deep understanding of financial instruments and structures, including corporate loans, project finance, and earlystage/venture capital investing.
Strategic planning and leadership expertise, with a strong grasp of business strategy execution and investment alignment.
Solid knowledge of infrastructure markets, financial markets, and macroeconomic dynamics across South Africa and broader African regions.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a well-established network of partners, clients, and investors across public and private sectors.
Experience in client engagement and solution design, with a demonstrated ability to address complex challenges through innovative investment solutions.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience influencing and closing deals at executive and board levels.
Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive environments, engaging senior stakeholders across diverse African contexts.
Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, Board and high-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams with proven track record of mentoring developing direct reports.
Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets political economics,
macroeconomics as well as socio-economic, development issues, challenges and opportunities in South African and the rest of Africa.

Professional Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):

Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Accountant
Leadership Programme such as a General or Advanced Management Programme
Project Management Professional
ECSA registration (for engineers)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
a) Sector expertise

Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers and articles.
Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the given sector.
Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions and insights.
Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to position DBSA as an economic policies authority of repute within the global market.

b) Deal origination

Formulate and develop new and alternative finance 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.
Leads and mentors project teams.
Formulate new products.

c) Deal structuring

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
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.

d) Negotiation

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.

e) Financial analysis

Serves as subject matter expert and leads work teams for more complex issues.
Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates
statistical models in their subject areas.
Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to

Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
a) Analytical thinking
• Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
• Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each
b) Driving delivery of results
• Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business. Monitors progress and adapts the plan if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
• Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of 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.
c) Leading and 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 behavior, acts on values and beliefs.
• Communicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
• After assessing others’ competence, one delegates full authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
• Ensures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.
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.
• 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.
e) Impact and influence
• Uses chains of indirect influence or experts / third parties to influence.
• Uses an in-depth understanding of the interactions within a group to move toward a specific agenda.

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

TREASURY CONTROLLER

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/24

Reference Number
DBS251112-2

Job Title
Treasury Controller

Job Grade
00

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Treasury Controller_Job Profile NS signed.pdf (318.85 kb) - 11/12/2025 12:06:24 PM

Job Description
To implement sound financial management, reporting, and control of DBSA’s treasury assets and liabilities portfolio by maintaining strong governance, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role executes treasury accounting processes, financial reporting, regulatory submissions, and system integrity by providing accurate insights to support strategic decisionmaking and adherence to IFRS, PFMA, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management

Monitor and maintain the treasury asset and liability portfolio, ensuring accurate financial control and compliance with internal policies, regulatory, and tax requirements.
Apply financial policies, procedures, and controls consistently to safeguard assets and support treasury operations.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning to provide insights for corporate and divisional financial strategies.
Effect accurate processing and monitoring of payments, maintain strong internal controls, and mitigate fraud risk.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, audits, regulatory submissions, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial control, working capital, and risk management practices.

2. Management Reporting and Systems

Prepare and review management, financial, and statistical reports for executive decision-making.
Support the development of budgets and financial forecasts for DBSA’s operations and investments.
Contribute to the enhancement and alignment of financial systems (SAP FICO, Quantum) with business and reporting needs.
Drive continuous improvement of management information systems and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate management reporting.
Participate in ad hoc financial projects, task groups, and committees.

3. Treasury Operations

Draft accurate and compliant in month-end, interim, and year-end financial statements and reports.
Prepare and review journal entries and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Review treasury deal activities, payments, and interest rate resets.
Maintain oversight of settlement processes and segregation of duties.
Monitor access logs and system activities to strengthen internal controls.
Manage the independent review of system logs and where changes are made to deals, there are supporting documents which would have followed through the governance processes as part of internal control monitoring.
Prepare hedge accounting documentation and reconciliations.
Coordinate internal and external audits and track findings to resolution.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring controls are implemented effectively.
Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
Conduct analytical reviews to ensure data integrity in balance sheet and income statement items.
Draft accurate and compliant financial statements and reports, prepare and review journal entries, and ensure the integrity of treasury data.
Review treasury deal activities, payments, interest rate resets, and maintain oversight of settlement processes and segregation of duties.
Monitor system access logs, document governance changes, and maintain strong internal controls, including hedge accounting reconciliations.
Coordinate internal and external audits, track findings to resolution, and identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.
Lead process improvements, conduct analytical reviews, and enhance efficiency, cost savings, and data integrity across balance sheet and income statement items.

4. 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 strategic and operational objectives.
Prepare and provide inputs for covenant reporting, SENS announcements, investor communications, and regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with JSE Debt Listing and other requirements.
Collaborate with Treasury and Debt Sponsor teams, providing guidance and support to colleagues to strengthen financial operations, decision-making, and investor relations activities.

5. 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 Measurement of Output

Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
Accuracy and reliability of Treasury budgets, forecasts, and scenario models, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
Delivery of high-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
Effectively implement processes with detailed procedural manuals as well as policies and documentation of business processes, which should be reviewed and updated quarterly.
Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) 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.

b) 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 in 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, longer-term objectives, goals, or projects (e.g., affectinga business, department, or 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 objectives and future goals.
Looks to the future with a broad perspective.
Develops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) 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.

g) 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.

h) 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.

i) 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.

j) Funding and debt capital markets

Understanding of how to engage investors and effective participation and presentation offinancial results at investor non-deal road shows
and deal road shows.
Understanding of JSE Debt Listing requirements and investor relationship management skills, and ongoing management and resolution of investor
questions on asset and liability portfolio.

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in management accounting in medium to large, complex organisation with multidimensional businesses within the banking sector.
Experience in a treasury or back-office role in a complex banking environment.
Experience in treasury, investment banking or financial services or secondary market activities.
Demonstrated experience in IFRS 9, 13, 7, 1, 18 among other standards.
External audit experience in banks, investment banks or financial services external audit experience.
Financial instruments valuation experience.
Working knowledge and understanding of key financial markets both locally and globally and knowledge of market risk dynamics, knowledge on management of distressed assets, restructuring of assets and non-performing loans.
Understanding of debt capital markets, JSE & JSE debt listing requirements, market risks such as interest rate risk, current risks and price risks and ability to manage accounting for financial treasury liability products.
Financial Modelling: Supports strategic planning through scenario analysis and forecasting.
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

Articles in an external audit environment would be an added advantage (external audit of treasury environments).
A CA or CFA qualification.
Exposure to African and global financial markets
Understanding of SAP and Quantum treasury system and other accounting tools.

*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
a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) 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.

FINANCIAL MANAGER: INVESTMENTS

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/24

Reference Number
DBS251112-1

Job Title
Financial Manager: Investments

Job Grade
00

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Financial Manager Investments_Job Profile NS signed.pdf (319.84 kb) - 11/12/2025 8:39:29 AM

Job Description
To manage the financial accounting and reporting of DBSA’s development loan book, equity investments, and project preparation equity options. The role provides financial management support through budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable accounting of DBSA’s financial assets and liabilities within the Finance Division’s Financial Assets and Treasury Operations Unit.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Financial Support

Develop and implement financial strategies that align with DBSA’s operating model and long-term objectives,
ensuring integration with balance sheet management, funding structure, and overall corporate goals.
Lead and manage strategic financial projects and initiatives to support investment operations, including providing
accounting and tax structuring advice on new transactions.
Drive robust financial planning and performance management through budgeting, financial modelling, scenario
planning, forecasting, and maintaining accurate pricing schedules and loan book analyses.
Deliver insightful financial analytics and reporting by analysing current and forecasted financial information, key
ratios, and investment performance to support data-driven decision-making and proactive strategic planning.
Foster effective collaboration and governance by engaging cross-functionally within Finance, partnering with thirdparty
fund managers, and participating in key committees to monitor development loan and equity investment
performance.

2. Management Reporting, Business Intelligence and Systems

Provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for development loan assets, equity investments, and project
preparation options through timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, reconciliations, and IFRScompliant
disclosures.
Manage impairment and valuation processes in accordance with the relevant IFRS standards, including technical
accounting reviews and valuation report assessments to ensure accurate asset measurement.
Maintain robust financial controls and compliance across financial assets, working capital, and risk management
processes, ensuring adherence to PFMA, JSE, tax, and other regulatory frameworks.
Optimise financial systems and processes by aligning policies, procedures, and reporting capabilities with SAP
FICO, SAP CML, SAP ECL Module, SAP EIR Module, and OnBase, driving continuous improvement in back-office
operations.
Provide strategic financial insights and analytics through detailed monthly reviews, business intelligence, and datadriven
analysis to support Executive decision-making and maintain data integrity and accuracy.

3. Operational Oversight

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in business unit operations and processes.
Coordinate IFRS staging assessments and impairment benchmarking with GRA, LMU, and Country Risk Units.
Manage disbursements, repayments, and journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
Reconcile bank statements, allocate payments, and prepare cash flow and financial statement notes for equity
investments.
Strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Monitor payment processes to detect and prevent fraud.
Maintain segregation of duties and proper documentation for deal amendments as part of internal control
monitoring.
Drive process innovation and cost efficiencies in financial operations.
Conduct monthly analytical reviews to verify the accuracy of Treasury’s income statement and balance sheet.
Enhance operational efficiency and innovation by driving continuous improvement, process optimisation, and cost
efficiencies across business unit operations and financial processes.
Maintain accuracy and compliance in financial operations through effective management of disbursements,
repayments, reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of cash flow and financial statement notes for equity
investments.
Strengthen financial governance and internal controls by maintaining segregation of duties, monitoring payment
processes to prevent fraud, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
Coordinate and monitor risk and audit processes by leading the relevant IFRS staging assessments and impairment
benchmarking, overseeing internal and external audit follow-ups, and conducting analytical reviews to verify the
accuracy of Treasury’s income statement and balance sheet.

4. Audit, Compliance and Risk Management

Coordinate internal and external audit processes for development loans and equity investment portfolios.
Maintain full compliance with financial, tax, regulatory, and legislative requirements.
Update and manage the risk register and capital adequacy calculations.
Act as Risk Champion for loan and equity operations, embedding risk management practices in daily activities.
Report risk events to the Combined Assurance Committee and oversee remediation actions.

5. Stakeholder Management and Finance Partnerships

Foster strategic collaboration by partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to support DBSA’s
strategic and operational objectives through the provision of accurate financial data, insights, and analysis.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with investors, rating agencies, funders, and banks to enhance
investor relations, transparency, and confidence in DBSA’s financial performance.
Ensure effective external reporting and disclosures by preparing and submitting accurate reports to rating agencies
and investors and drafting compliant JSE SENS and media disclosures in line with Debt Listing Requirements.

6. Reporting and Analytics

Deliver accurate and insightful financial and statistical reports to inform Executive decision-making and support
organisational performance monitoring.
Provide comprehensive analytics and data-driven insights by analysing complex financial and operational data,
identifying trends, anomalies, and key drivers that influence strategic and operational decisions.
Present high-quality reports and strategic analyses at Executive Committees such as the Asset and Liability
Committee (ALCO) and Investment Committee to guide planning and resource allocation.
Continuously monitor key metrics and performance indicators to assess progress against strategic objectives,
drive accountability, and support continuous organisational improvement.

Key Measurement of Output

Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with
IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
Accuracy and reliability of budgets, forecasts, and scenario models, including income statement, balance sheet, and
cash flow projections.
Delivery of high-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
Effectively implement processes with detailed procedural manuals as well as policies and documentation of business
processes, which should be reviewed and updated quarterly.
Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Financial Analysis

Interprets, analyses and/or evaluates complianc 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.

b) 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 in 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).

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 objectives and future goals.
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.

d) 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 report in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximise sustainable development outcomes, revenues, and control costs.

e) 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.

f) 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.

g) 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.

h) 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.

i) 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.

j) Funding and debt capital markets

Understanding of how to engage investors and effective participation and presentation of financial results at investor non-deal road shows and deal road shows.
Understanding of JSE Debt Listing requirements and investor relationship management skills, and ongoing management and resolution of investor questions on asset and liability portfolio.

Qualifications

A Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) registered with SAICA.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar role within a complex banking or financial services environment, including at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, analysis or assurance.
Experience in investment banking or financial services or secondary market activities or primary markets, and unlisted equity investments, or general business banking experience.
Valuations and impairment experience.
Proven experience in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in particular IFRS 1,7,9,13 &18, among other standards.
Demonstrated experience in financial instruments, unlisted equity investments valuation, SAVCA valuations guidelines, credit risk, impairment or expected credit loss.
Demonstrated Microsoft Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint presentation skills.
Proven knowledge of IFRS, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and King IV and other applicable regulations and codes of good practice.

Desirable Requirements

A CFA qualification.
External audit manager experience in banks.
Exposure to African and global financial markets.

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.

b) 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 and manages change, providing guidance and support to teams during implementation.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) 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.

FINANCIAL MANAGER: TREASURY

Details
Closing Date
2025/11/24

Reference Number
DBS251111-1

Job Title
Financial Manager: Treasury

Job Grade
00

Job Type Classification
Permanent

Location - Town / City
Midrand

Location - Province
Gauteng

Location - Country
South Africa

Job Profile (Downloadable)
Financial Manager Treasury_Job Profile NS signed.pdf (317.42 kb) - 11/11/2025 3:34:01 PM

Job Description
To oversee the financial management and accounting operations of DBSA’s asset and liability portfolio, ensuring alignment of the Treasury’s financial strategy with the Bank’s overall business objectives. The role is responsible for driving robust financial modelling, forecasting, compliance, and effective execution of Treasury back-office functions to support sound liquidity management, funding efficiency, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Support

Develop and implement financial strategies that align Treasury operations with DBSA’s operating model and longterm objectives, ensuring balance sheet optimisation and funding structure effectiveness.
Lead and manage strategic Treasury projects that support operational goals, enhance financial performance, and strengthen alignment between Treasury and broader organisational priorities.
Drive robust financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning to assess income statement and balance sheet impacts, supporting informed decision-making and proactive financial management.
Contribute to the reviewing, updating, and maintaining of financial policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and evolving market conditions.
Maintain compliance and governance excellence by engaging with the JSE Debt Sponsor on annual compliance checklists, coordinating Debt Listing compliance, and providing accounting and tax structuring advice to Treasury and Balance Sheet Management.

Management Reporting, Business Intelligence and Systems

Provide accurate financial reporting and compliance by reviewing Treasury valuations, technical accounting opinions, hedge effectiveness, and IFRS-compliant inputs to annual financial statements, while maintaining adherence to JSE, PFMA, tax, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis for Treasury’s assets and liabilities to support Executive decision-making, strategic objectives, and proactive identification of potential breaches (e.g., currency borrowing limits).
Strengthen financial controls and operational risk management by validating Treasury payments, applying robust internal controls, monitoring working capital, margin, and risk processes, and detecting or preventing fraudulent activity.
Drive business intelligence and performance insights through detailed analysis of financial data, ratios, and sectoral trends, providing actionable insights to evaluate performance against strategic objectives.
Integrate and optimise financial systems and processes by aligning SAP FICO, Quantum, and OnBase configurations with Treasury operations, while continuously improving back-office processes and operational efficiency.

Operational Oversight

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by streamlining Treasury processes, enhancing efficiency, and embedding innovation in day-to-day operations.
Maintain robust financial controls and governance by monitoring and authorising payments, maintaining segregation of duties, managing working capital, and strengthening operational and system controls.
Champion risk management and compliance by embedding risk practices into Treasury operations, reporting risk events to the Combined Assurance Committee, and overseeing corrective actions.
Support audits and regulatory processes by coordinating internal and external audits, tracking findings to resolution, and contributing to regulatory submissions and policy enhancements.

Stakeholder Management and Finance Partnerships

Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships by collaborating with internal teams, government entities, funders, investors, rating agencies, and external partners to achieve shared financial and strategic objectives.
Lead investor relations and external reporting by preparing covenant reports, coordinating JSE SENS disclosures, and managing communications with investors, rating agencies, funders, and the National Treasury to ensure compliance and transparency.
Foster internal collaboration and provide leadership by guiding Treasury colleagues, building effective organisational networks, and supporting informed financial decision-making across the Bank.

Reporting and Analytics

Provide accurate and insightful financial and statistical reporting to inform Executive decision-making and support organisational performance monitoring.
Deliver comprehensive analytics and actionable insights by analysing complex data, identifying trends, anomalies, and key drivers, and presenting findings with clear visualisations to guide strategic and operational decisions.
Support Executive Committees and continuous performance improvement through high-quality reporting and presentations, ongoing monitoring of key metrics, and evaluation of progress against objectives to drive accountability and organisational improvement.

Key Measurement of Output

Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
Accuracy and reliability of Treasury budgets, forecasts, and scenario models, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
Delivery of high-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
Effectively implement processes with detailed procedural manuals as well as policies and documentation of business processes, which should be reviewed and updated quarterly.
Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications

A Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) registered with SAICA.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a treasury or back-office role within a complex banking or financial services environment, including at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, controls, or related functions.
Proven in-depth understanding of financial instruments within banking environments.
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.
Good understanding of debt capital markets, JSE & JSE debt listing requirements, market risks such as interest rate risk, current risks and price risks and ability to manage accounting for financial treasury liability products.
Demonstrated experience in treasury, investment banking or financial services or secondary market activities.
Financial instruments valuation experience.
Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint presentation skills
Proven knowledge of IFRS, PFMA and King IV and other applicable regulations and codes of good practice.
Solid understanding of internal control systems and the operations of front, middle, and back-office Treasury functions.

Desirable Requirements

A CFA qualification. External Audit Manager experience
Exposure to African and global financial markets.
Understanding of SAP and Quantum treasury system and other accounting tools.

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 in 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.

Funding and debt capital markets

Understanding of how to engage investors and effective participation and presentation of financial results at investor non-deal road shows and deal road shows.
Understanding of JSE Debt Listing requirements and investor relationship management skills, and ongoing management and resolution of investor questions on asset and liability portfolio.

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.

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