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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
 
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER: ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
JOB NUMBER IDC00286
JOB GRADE M Band
CLOSING DATE 10-Jun-2024
 
SYNOPSIS
The Partnership Programme Department is established to enhance industry and project development and leverage funding and development of partnerships by:
  • Managing and administering existing funds that finance existing and new projects;
  • Developing partnerships for new funds to support IDC strategies in Industry and Project Development; and,
  • Managing and supporting programmes from government and private sector which support industry and project development e.g. Social employment, SEZs, township and other development programmes.
  • Provide developmental support during project and deal development.
  • Ensuring/facilitating inclusivity and sustainability during implementation
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role requires a dedicated, committed solution-oriented and innovative resource with expertise and experience in designing financial solutions, managing funds, assessing and evaluating propositions related to funds, good project management skills and a sound understanding of the South African developmental context.
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or financial degree
  • An additional qualification for e.g. Hons, CA, MBA/MBL would be an advantage.
 
EXPERIENCE:
  • 8-10 years’ experience in an environment with previous focus in a Business Development / Coverage and deal sourcing / project origination role.
  • Deep knowledge and experience in respect of the social economy and associated aspects.
  • Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects/deals ensuring the growth of IDC’s investment in the
  • Strong ability to develop networks and relations with clients, both local and global, in order to identify and source viable opportunities/projects/investments.
  • Deal making experience in the development finance space.
  • Fund and portfolio management experience.
  • Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments
  • Proficiency in client relationship management.
  • Knowledge of IDC products and services.
  • Good networks within sector in both private and public space 
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key outputs and deliverables:
General
  • Support Programme Manager in implementing, marketing and origination of transactions for new funds
  • Provide structural support and analysis on deals within the Partnership Programs.
  • Provide specialist due diligence support to fund managers with regards to reporting, financial planning and any other project related matters
  • Drive the innovation strategy and implementation for alternative funding solutions (including fintech)
  • Ensure adherence to internal finance systems and procedures relating to fund activities
  • Support any new funds from a financial execution, planning and budgeting perspective
  • Analyse reports and financial statements of key implementation partners relating to Partnership Programmes
  •  Assist with the audit process planning and tracking for funds
  •  Serve as steerco member on any developmental initiatives where required
 Assist the partnerships team with off-balance-sheet fundraising and build relationships with external funders and implementation partners
 
Developmental Context
  • Strong understanding of the Social Economy from a developmental context;
  • Strong understanding of grant and concessional loan funding; 
  • Innovative solution-orientated application of project structuring knowledge to support developmental impact and outcomes on projects and programs; and
  • Understanding of developmental dynamics and opportunities to unlock and/or accelerate development for scale, impact and local benefit
Internal /Operational Processes
  • Originating investment opportunities based on strategic fit, developmental outcomes and economic viability.
  • Planning and   overseeing   new   marketing   initiatives/strategies aligned to developmental strategies.
  • Conduct detailed market assessment: identifying, researching, filtering and prioritizing of opportunities to improve deal sourcing.
  • End to end management of the funds sourcing process, anticipating client needs and responding with innovative solutions to clients emerging needs.
  • Identifying and closing of pertinent enterprise/project leads for the IDC.
  • Pitching of potential deals/projects to relevant SBUs/Departments/Funds.
  • Client and stakeholder networking
  • Manage all risks within areas of responsibility and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and IDC’s internal policies.
  • Attending conferences, meetings and events to grow fund investment/activities and to observe trends/opportunities within the sector.
  • Screening of enquiries and basic assessments of applications.
  • Participate in the DD process with specific focus on strategic orientation and developmental outcomes.
  • Facilitate the achievement of objectives and outcomes of the Partnership Programme Funds.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.)
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • Client relationship management
  • Ensuring that customer complaints are attended to timeously and feedback is provided to the complainant and Head
  • Gathering of feedback and taking corrective action on client queries to ensure satisfaction and retention.
  • Build relationships, networks and collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders and clients to position IDC as the 'go-to' funder development financing opportunities and ensure that IDC’s product offering and expertise are used to the optimum in supporting the sector.
  • Close liaison with the IDC SBU and Department teams as well as Post-Investment teams to ensure alignment in client service and stakeholder management.
  • IDC representation on Steering Committees as required.
  • Participate in internal product, scheme or fund development.
  • Participate in external policy development processes.
Fund Management Support
  • Assist with the design, establishment and operationalization of funds and programmes;
  • Ensure compliance with IDC systems and processes;
  • Provide expert technical advice and support to funds and programmes;
  • Assist with the management of performance of funds and programmes against key deliverables, budget and timeframes;
  • Assist in the achievement of Departmental objectives and outcomes;
  • Introducing appropriate fund management technology within the Partnership Programme ecosystem to support the roll-out of better IDC offerings and products; and
  • Collaborating with outside funders on developing creative models for partnerships and co-funding.
Management of Processes and Evaluation/Assessment
  • Analysis and assessment of opportunities and projects; considered by the various teams within the Department;
  • Refining Project Evaluation Tools and Methodologies;
  • Project assessments, evaluations and recommendations during due diligence and approval stage; and
Technical Financial Support
  • Project scoping and presentation support;
  • Guidance on project execution for success to accelerate progress;
  • Monitoring and Reporting impact; and
  • Development of policies and procedures for fund administration and management.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Business Development
  • Fund Management
  • Macro-economic and analytical thinking
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Innovative and strategic thinking
  • Stakeholder Management and Customer Focus
  • Result and solution orientated
  • Planning and organizing
 
BEHAVIOUR COMPETENCIES
  • Presentation and communication skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Relationship Building and Networking skills.
  • Persuading and Influencing skills.
  • Coaching and Mentoring.
  • Managing, leading and Co-ordinating.
 
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PROGRAMME LEAD: INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE & INVESTMENT
JOB NUMBER IDC00287
JOB GRADE P-Band
CLOSING DATE 07-Jun-2024
 
SYNOPSIS
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has the mandate to act as an Aggregator: Single Window of Entry & Custodian of the Country’s Infrastructure Project Pipeline. These compromises of national, provincial, municipal, public and or private sector role players.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE:
The Infrastructure Finance & Investment Lead role is expected to drive the development and implementation of the strategy for the mobilisation of various sources of funding for project preparation and infrastructure delivery in key economic sectors, engage with innovative funding mechanisms including (but not limited to) blended finance and special purpose vehicles and develop partnerships with key stakeholders in the infrastructure finance ecosystem.
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS:
• An Honours degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science or Engineering.
• A Masters’ degree in Development Finance, Financial Engineering or a similar field would be advantageous.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Lead initiatives aimed at leveraging public and private sector technical, technological and financial resources for project preparation and packaging
• Drive the development and utilisation of innovative funding instruments for infrastructure in critical sectors of economic importance including but not limited to the use of new technology and skills transfer initiatives
• Evaluate the feasibility of investment opportunities/projects with a view of ensuring that they are commercially sound for debt financing, equity financing, blended financing and/or fiscal budget allocations and/or that the involvement of state financial institutions is appropriate;
• Drive infrastructure investment initiatives in the country’s critical sectors of economic importance
• Provide expert advice to peers, the Senior Management Team, and Programme Management on thematic areas and relevant issues
• Engage and/or convene stakeholders at all levels in government and the private sector, on a wide variety of infrastructure projects to be implemented, both locally and internationally
• Provide strategic and technical support in the appointment of transaction advisors to assist in project preparation feasibility studies, ensuring that the study is of adequate quality for review
• Draw on South African infrastructure finance experience and international best practice in providing thought leadership, assistance and guidance to government departments, provinces and municipalities;
• Liaise and interact with role players in the infrastructure delivery value chain
• Review and understand market related trends, public finance related regulation changes and act as a "barometer", having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment keeping the Programme Management updated
• Contribute towards creating an enabling environment for regional infrastructure projects financing and investment
• Address queries related to issues within your programme, providing efficient and effective solutions
• Articulate and support issues and/or interventions of strategic significance
• Assist with special projects, designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations
• Demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support to ISA Programme Managers
• Other projects/duties as designed for overall benefit of the organisation
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
TECHNICAL/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of stakeholders at a senior level
• Strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Financial/business analysis skills
• Financial modelling expertise would be a distinct advantage
• High level of resilience and assertiveness
• Ability to monitor and report on performance of infrastructure finance programme
• Management skills – including planning, leadership, coordination, and staffing
• Ability to write short, factual, impactful reports or presentations of good quality and high standards
• Ability to contribute and work with a team of professionals on an open, consultative partnership basis
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As our entity (IDC) provides financing and funding, the need to ensure Trust, Honesty and Integrity in all financial and non-financial activities must be above reproach.
 
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TALENT ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (FTC 3 YEARS)
JOB NUMBER IDC00285
JOB GRADE P-Band
CLOSING DATE 06-Jun-2024
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The overall purpose of talent acquisition and management is to attract, recruit, develop, and retain skilled individuals who can contribute to the success and growth of ISA. This role involves strategically identifying and acquiring talent that aligns with the company's goals and values, as well as nurturing and developing employees to maximize their potential and drive ISA success.
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification:
  • 3 Year Degree in HR Management or related discipline
Experience:
  • 5 - 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR with a focus on talent management.
  • Additional Advantage: 3 years’ experience working at a management level
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates across various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
  • Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future human resources needs.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance on best practices for attracting and selecting candidates.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
  • Coordinate offboarding of existing employees and lessons learnt feedback for more improved services.
  • Implement talent management initiatives, including performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to continuously improve the effectiveness of talent acquisition and management processes.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to talent acquisition and management.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.)
  • Recruitment Techniques
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Relevant Legislation
  • Continuous Learning & Adaptability
  • Communication & Relationship Building
  • Training Development
  • Staff Retention
  • Ability to build and manage relationships
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent scheduling and time management skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients
  • Excellent customer relationship skills
  • Respect for confidentiality due to nature of work
  • Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritization
  • Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
  • MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
  • Project Management Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Agility
  • Solutions oriented
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Behavioral Competencies:
  • Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Resilience
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Continuous Learning
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Recruitment Tools and Technologies
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Candidate Assessment Methods
  • Talent Analytics
  • Succession Planning
  • Performance Management
  • On-boarding/Off-boarding Procedures
  • Employment Engagement
 
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MANAGER: OFFICE SUPPORT
JOB NUMBER IDC00281
JOB GRADE P-Band
CLOSING DATE 03-Jun-2024
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • 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 developmental and deal activity across the      
  • 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
  • Overseeing consistent resolution and management of complaints, ensuring root cause analysis is performed and identifying trends for   business improvement and risk management purposes
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical degree
  • Post graduate degree would be an advantage
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in field of discipline.
  • Experience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles is preferred
  • Understanding of sustainable banking imperatives and environmental, social and governance requirements would be an advantage
  • Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the Organization
  • Exemplary self-leadership.
  • 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.
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
  • Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior
  • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
  • Effective, versatile and action-oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
  • Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Practical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial /Shareholder Returns 
  • To manage the divisional budget and cost centres. Consolidating budget reports in the division.
  • To assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reports.
Internal /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.
  • Day to day divisional pipeline management & reporting
  • To create and maintain cross-departmental relationships
  • To assess inquiries directed to the Divisional Executive determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to ensure resolution achieved.
  • Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the
  • Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters.
  • Assist with reporting on various operational activities.
  • 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
  • In conjunction with COO Office Manager, align complaints principles to the strategic intent,
  • 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 measure/interventions are put in place.
  • To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems.
  • Formulate and prepare speeches and presentations for the Divisional Executive.
  • 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 effectively formulate and implement 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 create relationships with internal and external clients.
  • To ensure effective client experience management framework is delivered and managed to optimise client experience across all touch points.
  • To build a network of relationships, across the units, to achieve goals and objectives.
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
  • Keep up to date with latest developments (conferences and sector forums)
  • To research best practice measures.
  • Take responsibility for personal development and growth.
  • Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice in the division.
  • Coaching and Mentoring of peers
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Resilience
  • Decisiveness in Execution
  • People Engagement
  • Communication and Engagement
  • Diverse Stakeholder Management
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Change leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Mind Set
  • Business acumen
  • Analytical and problem solving
  • Results and solution orientated
  • Planning and organizing
  • Leadership and managerial skills.
  • Monitoring and evaluation
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Coaching skills.
  • Negotiation and influencing capability.
  • Ability to follow through with initiatives.
  • Ability to motivate and work with teams from diverse cultural
  • Sense of urgency and can-do attitude
  • Flexible and able to deal with ambiguity
 
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PUBLIC FINANCE SPECIALIST
JOB NUMBER IDC00219
JOB GRADE P-Band
CLOSING DATE 28-May-2024
 
SYNOPSIS
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has the mandate to act as an Aggregator: Single Window of Entry & Custodian of the Country’s Infrastructure Project Pipeline. These compromises of national, provincial, municipal, public and or private sector role players. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE:
 
The Public Finance Specialist will provide leadership and management in fiscal and financial planning, and budgeting in the infrastructure development sphere, assessing spending efficiency and effectiveness through monitoring, expenditure, and infrastructure delivery initiatives, and promote sound financial management in the implementation of programmes.
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Finance or a similar Social Sciences degree
• Masters’ in Tax, Public Policy, Public Finance or Economics
 
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in public finance.
• Familiarity with the applicable legislation, which includes (but not limited to) the Infrastructure Development Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, GIAMA, PPP Framework, Standards for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery, Treasury Regulations.
• A comprehensive understanding of South Africa’s infrastructure ecosystem
• Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance terrain, especially government policy development processes, budget processes and financial management
• Knowledge of approaches to poverty eradication, inequality and related development issues in South Africa 
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitoring and implementation of Financial Planning and Budgeting: Monitor financial management and budgeting implications of ISA and sponsor department programmes and policy initiatives.
• Review the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and participate in various technical committees. 
• Engage stakeholders on latest trends and processes for implementation with regard to public finance legislation, applicable governance and initiatives. 
• Budget analysis and financial planning: Provide strategic direction in government financing, financing mechanisms and levels of funding. 
• Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation for ISA  
• Plan and provide inputs in fiscal and budget processes, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, and adjustment estimates. 
• Develop a platform for the development of a three (3) year budget (MTEF) cycle, service delivery and performance indicators and the integration of strategic planning and annual performance plans with the budget. 
• Financial Management, Expenditure and Infrastructure Delivery: Develop internal reporting systems and databases for monthly and quarterly expenditure and service delivery reports.
• Analysis and Implementation: Participate in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform, and implementation, provide support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, undertake policy analysis and costing. 
• Analyse policies and provide advice to ISA leadership.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of stakeholders at a senior level. 
• Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of resilience and assertiveness.
• Ability to monitor and report on performance.
• Management skills – including planning, leadership, coordination, and staffing. 
• Ability to write short, factual, impactful reports or presentations of good quality and high standards.
• Ability to contribute and work with a team of professionals on an open, consultative partnership basis.
 
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
JOB NUMBER IDC00276
JOB GRADE M Band
CLOSING DATE 27-Jun-2024
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial / Shareholder Returns
• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
• Transactions aligned to the R-CTFL Master plan 2030
Internal / Operational Processes
  • Evaluate applications for funding
    Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Department and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
  • Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the Department’s strategic objectives.
  • Account management function up to first draw
  • Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Panel and other Panel as required.
  • Conduct peer reviews on all peer submissions.
  • Training, mentoring and coaching of Account Managers
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • To effectively interact with internal IDC departments 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.
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 of team members
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
  • 5-7 years related experience of which 4 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions
  • Knowledge of the civil society sector
  • Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
  • Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
  • Competent in coaching and mentoring team members.
 
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  •  Experience with M&E
  • Exposure to the NGO sector
  • Financial acumen
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Investment/Portfolio Management
  • Stakeholder Management and customer focus
  • Planning and organizing
  • Report writing skills 
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship Building and Networking skills
  • Persuading and Influencing skills
  • Coaching and Mentoring  
  • Leading and Co-ordinating 
 
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