INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC) VACANCIES

 
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR
Job number IDC00625
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 22 Jan 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Synopsis
To provide sound, clear and accurate legal advice to mitigate the legal risks that the IDC is exposed to in its daily activities.
To conduct legal due diligence investigations, prepare legal due diligence investigation reports, present the reports to the deal approving committees, draft debt and equity agreements and related security agreements, manage the clearance of conditions precedent.
 
Qualification and Experience
• Law degree and Admission as an Attorney essential
• Master’s degree such as LLM desirable
• A Minimum of five years’ post-article experience in the financial services industry
• 2-3 years working experience in the banking and finance teams of a law firm/bank/SoE/DFI space is essential
• Experience in the drafting, review, negotiation and re-negotiation of cross-border, project finance, corporate, commercial, structured and re-structured finance transactions
• Experience in drafting agreements relating to debt and equity funding, acquisition notifications, competition commission merger notifications, fund management/investment etc
• Understanding of various legislative including the Companies Act, the Insolvency Act, the PFMA & Competition Act is essential
 
Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide general legal advice, including legal research
• Structure, restructure, negotiate and re-negotiate corporate and commercial transactions including project finance and cross-border financing transactions
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other IDC procedures and policies
• Identify and minimize potential legal risks
• Draft, review, negotiate and re-negotiate financing agreements and other legal documentation
• Make presentations and opine on legal and regulatory developments
• Conducting legal due diligence investigations
• Ensure efficiencies aimed at improving client satisfaction by providing efficient legal services
• Developing and maintaining relationships with providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, business rescue practitioners and other key stakeholders)
• Develop and maintain client and institutional relationships, internally, locally and internationally
 
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​DEALMAKER - CHEMICALS
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 IDC00670
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 19 Jan 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
 
Job Description
Financial / Shareholder Returns

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

Internal / Operational Processes

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

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

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

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

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

 
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: CA

 
Knowledge and Experience 

• 5 -8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
• Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
• Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements
• Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC

 
Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Functional Competencies

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

Behavioural Competencies 

• Presentation and Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills

 
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the JDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
 
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​JUNIOR ANALYST: QUANTITATIVE RISK MODELLING & VALIDATION
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 IDC00668
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 19 Jan 2026
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Synopsis
Responsible for supporting quantitative analysis, balance sheet modelling efforts, and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) processes within the department.
This role involves data analysis, model development, model validation, share price forecasting and back-testing of models, and monitoring of various quantitative risk models used for liquidity and market risk assessment and FTP.
The Junior Analyst will work in a collaborative environment that encourages learning and professional growth, interacting with experienced professionals in the fields of risk management and finance.
This position offers an excellent foundation for a career in quantitative risk, modelling, and FTP, with opportunities for advancement and skill development within the corporation.
 
Job Description
• Assist in the development of quantitative risk models used for market risk measurement, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, scenario analysis, and FTP models.
• Participate in the validation process of quantitative models, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collect, clean, and analyse financial data from various sources to support modelling activities and FTP calculations.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in financial data, particularly focusing on interest rate risk and funding costs.
• Collaborate with senior managers to implement and enhance risk models and FTP methodologies, ensuring they are robust and aligned with industry standards.
• Support in analysis to support decision making on Equity Price risk management.
• Perform the calculation of the monthly Share Price forecasting for use in the strategic balance sheet modelling process.
• Support the calculation and implementation of FTP rates to accurately reflect the cost of funds and the credit risk associated with various business units.
• Assist in analysing the impact of FTP on overall profitability and performance metrics, providing insights to enhance decision-making.
• Conduct back testing of models to assess predictive performance and recalibrate models as necessary, including FTP models.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarising quantitative analyses, model outcomes, FTP rates, and associated risks for ALCO Technical, ALCO and other stakeholders.
• Assist with ALCO process coordination.
• Participate in ALCO meetings including preparing and presenting ad-hoc reports as needed for the committee.
• Assist the Share Price Forecasting sub-committee with coordination and minute taking, if required.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly risk reports and presentations for ALCO Technical and/or ALCO.
• Assist in communicating complex quantitative concepts, including FTP implications, to non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including strategic business units, finance, risk management, and treasury, to ensure effective model implementation, FTP integration, and overall risk management practices.
• Support the development and improvement of internal processes related to quantitative analysis, risk management, and FTP.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in quantitative risk, modelling, and FTP.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance technical skills and knowledge in quantitative finance and risk management.
 
Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics, Quantitative Risk or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in ALM, Financial Risk Management or Treasury
• Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, or similar).
• Basic understanding of financial markets, instruments, risk management concepts, and Funds Transfer Pricing mechanisms.
• Good understanding of asset-liability management, gained through hands-on experience or ALM training attendance
• Experience with quantitative modelling and validation in a financial services environment.
• Familiarity with best practice frameworks related to market risk and FTP methodologies.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.
 
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