INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC) VACANCIES

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DEALMAKER - SERVICES SBU
Job number IDC00611
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 3 Oct 2025
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.
 
Qualification and Experience
•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
•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 and or Financial)
•Grounded in one discipline
•Experience in interpretation of financial statements
•Tourism and/or healthcare-specific knowledge would be advantageous
•Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC
 
Roles and Responsibilities
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
 
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DEALMAKER - SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE AND REGIONS (GAUTENG)
 
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 IDC00609
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 3 Oct 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the strategic business unit and IDC objectives as well as support the growth and development of the small business sector. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
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 conducting initial assessments and due diligences/investigations
• Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
• Risk identification and mitigation
• 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 disbursement
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meet 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 and communicate with stakeholders, as well as 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 functionally
• Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

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 and communicate with stakeholders, as well as 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 functionally
•Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts
 
Job Requirements

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
• 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

 
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​MEDIA INDUSTRY SPECIALIST
 
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 IDC00610
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 3 Oct 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Synopsis
This position will primarily provide support to the Head of Services SBU in driving development initiatives aimed at film and television industry.
The support will entail:
• Guiding internal IDC policy formulation
• Conduct industry research and represent IDC in industry forums (stakeholder management)
• Leading industry development initiatives
• Sourcing and evaluating transactions for consideration by the investment committee


Qualification and Experience

• A relevant commercial Bachelor’s degree
• Further post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage
• 5-8 years’ experience in the Audio-Visual Sector
• Previous experience analysing all technical and marketing aspects of a deal/project – due diligence experience
• Knowledge of sector legislation, policy, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Sound grasp of how the audio-visual and media sector value chain functions.
• Sound grasp of how the businesses in the motion picture and media sector operate;
• Sound grasp of technologies employed in the audio-visual and media sector;
• Extensive experience and knowledge in entertainment, television and film development, original series production, along with strong relationships within the industry
• Passionate about pop culture, movies, television shows and the evolving digital industry
• Detailed analysis and interpretation of financial statements;
• Ability to analyze a financial model/recoupment waterfalls.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis of the market
• Corporate / commercial skills
• Negotiate and conclude business deals
• Creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to be detail-oriented, without losing sight of business goals
• Proven track record in deal origination

 
Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct Basic Assessments of applications
• Conducting due diligence/Investigation of transactions in the Financial, Marketing and Technical disciplines;
• Structure, negotiate and manage deals involving the development and production of programs (scripted and non-scripted series, made for TV and feature length films and other projects assigned by the unit head as applicable
• Review budgets, production materials and other information relating to the funding of programs
• Develop and maintain client relationships;
• Oversee the process of content production from concept to delivery
• Establish and maintain effective relations with broadcasters, independent producers and industry bodies
• Conceptualize marketing strategies to maximize viability of content funded by the IDC Contribute to strategy development of audio-visual sector;
• Be part of the implementation team for strategic projects;
• Supporting development of business opportunities for the Business Unit within the sector
• Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by the line manager

 
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​SENIOR DEALMAKER - SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE AND REGIONS
 
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 IDC00612
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 3 Oct 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
 
Synopsis
To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the SBU objectives and the growth and development of the small business sector.
This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions across the country, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
It is also required to assist the Regional Manager with the implementation of corporate wide initiatives as and when required.
 
Qualification and Experience
•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
•CA (SA) qualification will be an advantage
•8-10 years’ related experience of which 8 years should be in deal 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 three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, and Financial)
•Grounded in all three disciplines
•Transaction leadership (complex deals)
•Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
•Experience in peer review
•Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
•Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
•Knowledge of financing instruments
•Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
•Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial / Shareholder Returns
•Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
•Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
 
Internal / Operational Processes
•Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
•Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable).
•Risk identification and mitigation
•Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
•Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
•Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
•Account management function up to first draw
•Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
•Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
•Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
•Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications
 
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
•To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
•Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
•Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline
•Proactively drive new business growth in line with specific initiatives that are aligned to the SBU strategy including plan of action in respect of cold calling, presentations, travel plan, entertaining potential clients to extend the reach of the Regional Office resulting in new applications pitched and/or approved by the IDC
 
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
•Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
•Manage own development to enhance own competencies
•Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
•Coaching and mentoring team members
 
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​MANAGER - MONITORING AND EVALUATION
 
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 IDC00608
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 2 Oct 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
 
Job Description
The Manager will be responsible for leading the monitoring, evaluation and contribute to the continuous reporting and disclosures function within the Corporate Strategy and Innovation department of the IDC.
The primary objective of this role is to establish, co-ordinate and grow the IDC’s monitoring, evaluation and disclosures team, ensuring effective improvement of IDC’s impact indicators, measurement (associated metrices), data management, systems improvement, evaluation and disclosures of various development aspects and providing strategic insights for decision-making.
 
Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development studies, Social Science or Business Administration
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be added advantage
• 8 to 10 years’ proven experience in Impact Reporting, Fund Management Reporting preferably in a development finance, impact/private equity funds or related financial services sector organization.
• Strong understanding of key development aspects, including industrialization, green economy, sustainable investment, spatial equity, jobs creation, exports, and broad-based black empowerment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies, scorecard frameworks, and data science systems and management techniques.
•  Excellent knowledge of project management principles and experience in leading teams.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques.
• Knowledge of emerging Impact Disclosures
• Proficiency in using monitoring and evaluation tools, data systems and software.

 
Roles and Responsibilities
The main duties of this role will include, but will not be limited to: -

• Team Leadership: Providing direction, guidance, and supervision to the monitoring and evaluation team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Strategy Development: Developing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and disclosures strategy aligned with the organization's objectives, focusing on productive economy aspects, environmental impact, social impact, governance, and innovation to drive the IDC’s impact objectives.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Overseeing the collection, interpretation, and organization of data using a comprehensive development scorecard and matrix, ensuring the production of strategic information for decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify key monitoring and evaluation requirements, ensuring their needs are met through the development and implementation of relevant measurement frameworks.
• Reporting and Communication: Preparing and presenting regular reports on monitoring and evaluation findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.

 
Job Requirements
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1 Resilience
2 Decisiveness in Execution
3 Teamwork
4 Communication and Engagement
5 Diverse Stakeholder Management
6 Strategic Thinking
7 Business Mindset
8 Innovation
9 Change Leadership
10 People Engagement

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
1 Portfolio management
2 Customer insight and focus
3 Formulation of strategies and concepts
4 Stakeholder management
5 Business/commercial acumen
6 Report writing skills
7 Problem solving
8 Analytical and diagnostic skills
9 Technical analysis
10 Project management skills
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
1 Negotiating and influencing
2 Deciding and initiating.
3 Planning and organizing
4 Coaching and mentoring
5 Presentation and communication skills
6 Coping with pressures and setbacks
 
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