INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)

 

 

 

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR - TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Job number IDC00732

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 5 Jun 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

 

Synopsis

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects across every stage of the project life cycle, as well as the management of transactions from the pre-investment phase through to the Commercial Operation Date. This is accomplished by adhering to approved specifications, following the prescribed timelines, operating within the allocated funding, and fulfilling all agreed contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

 

Job Description

Financial /Shareholder Returns

  • Ensure adherence to IDC approved project/transaction budgets, implementation timelines, specifications and funding conditions.

Internal /Operational Processes

  • Perform technical due diligence that covers the following as a minimum.
  • Evaluate the sufficiency and completeness of the project scope of work.
  • Evaluate technical solution and technology
  • Assess if the Client's planned capital spending is reasonable and suggest the required amount if the original estimate seems unrealistic.
  • Examine the project to identify major risks that need to be managed or included in the budget.
  • Evaluation of the project implementation plan in alignment with established industry standards and recognised best practices.
  • Prepare a technical appraisal report detailing the results of the assessment, as well as outlining funding conditions—such as those required before the agreement is finalized (conditions precedent) and those necessary for each stage of funding (drawdown conditions)—to ensure appropriate controls are in place for managing project risks.
  • Oversee the monitoring of project progress, cost performance, quality and risk management.
  • Review project work completed against fund requests and recommend payment amount.
  • Produce detailed reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on measurable items, such as progress milestones, cost performance, risk and quality.
  • Participate in project steering committees to achieve the following:
  • Influence and manage the factors that can create scope creep.
  • Early identification of project delays and assist clients in development of mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
  • Provision of technical inputs and expert advice to industry forums, government departments, etc.
  • Provide support/advice and report to the IDC Executive committee and Boards when required.
  • Keeping up-to-date with important changes and emerging trends in industry.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

  • To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements.
  • Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external) and regulatory authorities.
  • Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

 

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualification: B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Process Engineering.
  • Registration as Professional with ECSA would be advantageous

Knowledge & experience

  • 8 to 10 years’ combined experience in the following:
  • Plant Engineering (Heavy Metal Industry, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining and Manufacturing)
  • Project Engineering Environment in Various Industry Sectors.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes in project implementation, e.g. EIA, EAL, WULA, Building Plans, etc.
  • Understanding of Engineering Design Stages and Project Life Cycle Deliverables.
  • Sound grasp of technologies employed in industry projects, and the key success factors in implementation of these projects.
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and development of mitigants.
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
  • Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/functional competencies

  • Project Management
  • Project Engineering
  • Contract Management
  • Construction Management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Industrial Processes Improvement & Technologies
  • Analytical and problem solving
  • Results and solution orientated
  • Planning and organising

 

Behavioural competencies

  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Negotiation skills
  • Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the project management landscape and effective practices.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional.
  • Coaching and Mentoring.

 

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL ADVISOR - TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Job number IDC00733

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 5 Jun 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade P-Band

 

Synopsis

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects across every stage of the project life cycle, as well as the management of transactions from the pre-investment phase through to the Commercial Operation Date. This is accomplished by adhering to approved specifications, following the prescribed timelines, operating within the allocated funding, and fulfilling all agreed contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

 

Job Description

Financial /Shareholder Returns

  • Ensure adherence to IDC approved project/transaction budgets, implementation timelines, specifications and funding conditions.

Internal /Operational Processes

  • Perform technical due diligence that covers the following as a minimum.
  • Evaluate the sufficiency and completeness of the project scope of work.
  • Evaluate technical solution and technology
  • Assess if the Client's planned capital spending is reasonable and suggest the required amount if the original estimate seems unrealistic.
  • Examine the project to identify major risks that need to be managed or included in the budget.
  • Evaluation of the project implementation plan in alignment with established industry standards and recognised best practices.
  • Prepare a technical appraisal report detailing the results of the assessment, as well as outlining funding conditions—such as those required before the agreement is finalized (conditions precedent) and those necessary for each stage of funding (drawdown conditions)—to ensure appropriate controls are in place for managing project risks.
  • Oversee the monitoring of project progress, cost performance, quality and risk management.
  • Review project work completed against fund requests and recommend payment amount.
  • Produce detailed reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on measurable items, such as progress milestones, cost performance, risk and quality.
  • Participate in project steering committees to achieve the following:
  • Influence and manage the factors that can create scope creep.
  • Early identification of project delays and assist clients in development of mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
  • Provision of technical inputs and expert advice to industry forums, government departments, etc.
  • Provide support/advice and report to the IDC Executive committee and Boards when required.
  • Keeping up-to-date with important changes and emerging trends in industry.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

  • To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements.
  • Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external) and regulatory authorities.
  • Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

  • Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the project management landscape and effective practices.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional.

 

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualification: B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Process Engineering.
  • Registration as Professional with ECSA would be advantageous

Knowledge & experience

  • 5 to 8 years’ combined experience in the following:
  • Plant Engineering (Heavy Metal Industry, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining and Manufacturing)
  • Project Engineering Environment in Various Industry Sectors.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes in project implementation, e.g. EIA, EAL, WULA, Building Plans, etc.
  • Understanding of Engineering Design Stages and Project Life Cycle Deliverables.
  • Sound grasp of technologies employed in industry projects, and the key success factors in implementation of these projects.
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and development of mitigants.
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
  • Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/functional competencies

  • Project Management
  • Project Engineering
  • Contract Management
  • Construction Management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Industrial Processes Improvement & Technologies
  • Analytical and problem solving

 

Behavioural competencies

  • Results and solution orientated
  • Planning and organising
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Negotiation skills

 

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE SUPPORT MANAGER: LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE

 

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Job number IDC00734

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 31 May 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade P-Band

 

Synopsis

• To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Divisional Executive by providing day to day oversight of operational matters and supporting the long-term planning, execution and measurement of activity across the division.

• To serve as strategic advisor and counsel to Divisional Executive.

• To monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of strategic objectives in the division and prepare presentations for various boards and committees.

• Support the co-ordination, planning and alignment of divisional activities.

• Identifying trends for business improvement and risk management purposes.

 

Job Description

 

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A Post graduate Qualification in a relevant field (e.g. CA(SA), MBA/MBL, LLB, Engineering; Project Management will be an added advantage

• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in field of discipline.

• Experience in public, financial or development finance institutions and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles is preferred.

• Candidate must have an understanding of the role of the IDC.

• The candidate must have absolute commitment towards the values of the Corporation.

• Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, government institutions, industry associations etc.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

•To manage the Divisional budget and cost centers. Consolidating budget reports in the division.

•To assist Departmental Heads in collating inputs to the annual budgeting process.

•To consolidate budget reports across the Division from Departmental Heads.

•To assist in reporting Divisional activities and preparing comparative reports.

 

Divisional Operational Processes

•To serve as strategic advisor and counsel to Divisional Executive.

•To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives.

•To create and maintain cross-departmental relationships.

•To assess inquiries directed to the Divisional Executive in order to determine the proper course of action and, where required, delegate to the appropriate individual to ensure resolution.

•Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the Division.

•Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters.

•Assist with reporting on various operational activities/initiatives.

•Assist in the implementation of an effective client experience management framework including oversight of process optimization and digitization, complaints management, culture skills and targeted client service levels.

• Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.

• Prepare Management information reporting and table analysis at key governance forums.

• Monitor and evaluate Divisional performance and ensure appropriate measures/interventions are put in place.

• To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems.

• Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects.

• Research and provide specialist knowledge and advice to Divisional Executive relating to all operational aspects.

• Provide input to Executive Management Committee (Exco) and other strategic committees in the Corporation.

• To input into effective formulation and implementation of Divisional systems and procedures to ensure compliance and provide innovative solutions to take operations forward.

 

Corporate Strategic Alignment

• To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives.

• To formulate and implement innovative ways to improve Customer focus.

• Monitor and evaluate Divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements.

 

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To foster and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

 

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Keep up to date with latest strategic trends and developments (conferences and relevant forums).

• To research best practice measures.

• Take responsibility for personal development and growth.

• Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice in the Division

 

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