INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)

SENIOR STRATEGIST - CORPORATE PLAN

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 IDC00833

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 22 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Job Description

To lead and coordinate the development, review and approval of the IDC’s Corporate Plan and corporate scorecard, ensuring alignment with the IDC’s corporate objectives and long-term strategy, and to contribute to the development and implementation of associated strategic and business plans.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Honours Degree, Masters/ MBA or MBL will be added advantage
• Minimum 8 - 10 years’ experience in the development and implementation of a business strategy in a relevant environment.
• Understanding of the relevant legislation and regulations governing Corporate planning.
• Knowledge of the Development Finance sector.
• Understanding of Economics/Socio-Economics/Development Economics.
• Understanding of Financial planning, analysis and strategic financial policy development
• Understanding of performance management principles.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Government policy priorities.
• Understanding of change management and business process re-engineering.
• Good understanding of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project.

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the development, review and approval of the IDC’s five-year corporate plan (including corporate scorecard) and coordinating all internal stakeholders relevant to the review of the corporate plan.
• Compile and deliver presentations for internal and external platforms on the IDC’s strategy and Corporate Plan, including engagements with employees, Exco, the IDC Board, Shareholder, Parliament Portfolio Committee, the dtic, National Treasury, investors, other DFIs and relevant stakeholders.
• Participating in and coordinating strategic sessions where IDC key objectives are set and/or reviewed to inform IDC strategic plans, e.g. Board Strategy Sessions, Exco/Manco strategy sessions.
• Lead and coordinate the annual Business Planning process across the IDC, including guiding SBUs and Enablement departments in the development of their business plans and ensuring alignment with the IDC’s strategy, Corporate Plan and corporate objectives.
• Responsible for the development of Corporate KPIs and Targets to ensure they are aligned to the Corporate Plan. Furthermore, ensure that the cascading of Corporate targets to Divisions, SBUs and Departments is completed timeously
• Participating in the development and/or review of IDC long-term strategy and associated plans.
• Development and ongoing review of IDC’s corporate-wide performance measurement system.
• Providing strategic, tactical, policy information -statistical and otherwise-to input into IDC corporate planning and decision-making processes.
• Monitoring the changes in IDC's operating environment (especially developments in the industrial development space such as government masterplans, industrial development strategy, SONA announcements) and advising the Corporation accordingly.
• To participate and advocate for IDC position in emerging national legislation and policy.
• Participate in the onboarding of new employees by providing an overview of the IDC’s strategy, Corporate Plan, Business Plans, strategic objectives and corporate performance framework.
• Mentoring and coaching junior members of the team.
• Communication of corporate performance and strategies throughout the corporation.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Report writing skills
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Creating and innovating
• Project management skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Planning and organising skills
• Coaching and mentoring

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Adapting and responding to change

• Deciding and initiating action skills
• Relating and networking skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication Skills

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COMPLIANCE MONITORING 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 IDC00831

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Posting End Date 18 Oct 2026

IDC Job Grade P-Band

Synopsis

The Compliance Monitoring Specialist (“Monitoring Specialist”) will be working within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department of the IDC and will be carrying out compliance monitoring reviews to ensure that business is meeting its regulatory obligations and compliance risks are mitigated.

The monitoring specialist is required to complete high quality monitoring reviews from planning to reporting, to contribute to the implementation of the CRAD’s compliance monitoring methodology and processes, and to ensure that IDC and all its subsidiaries are conducting business in accordance with applicable pieces of legislation and regulations and relevant codes and standards.

Qualification and Experience

•A bachelor’s degree in business related discipline; LLB, B Com Law, BA Law, Risk Management
•Post-graduate Compliance Qualification will have an added advantage
•CPRAC Qualification from CISA will have an added advantage
•Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant and practical compliance monitoring or regulatory compliance risk management experience
•Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa

Roles and Responsibilities

•Develop a risk based annual compliance monitoring plan to ensure coverage of key compliance risks across IDC and subsidiaries for board approval. Work with the Compliance Manager to regularly assess the relevance and focus of the Compliance Monitoring Plan
•Execute the board approved compliance monitoring plan and ensure that monitoring reviews are strategic and structural to deliver the required level of assurance within the agreed timelines as per the compliance monitoring schedule.
•Implement the CRAD’s annual compliance monitoring plan by performing complex monitoring reviews, producing quality compliance monitoring results and providing compliance advice and guidance to business to achieve regulatory compliance outcomes.
•Develop and implement the Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) and perform compliance monitoring reviews by doing the following:
•identifying and risk rating of the applicable provisions
(i)identifying, analysing and testing controls;
(ii)Undertaking thorough process, system and business walkthroughs and applying best practice sampling mechanisms to form a reasonable assurance view
(iii)identifying potential areas or compliance vulnerability and risk;
(iv)Properly prepare and record working papers;
(v)present the monitoring outcomes to business stakeholders;
•To provide assurance to the board and relevant sub-committees on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and systems developed by business, including adherence to regulatory requirements.
•Deliver high-quality compliance monitoring reports regarding compliance risks that have been identified through compliance monitoring reviews and provide recommendations on sustainable remedial plans
•Provide timely communication on the results of compliance monitoring reviews to SBUs/Departments, and management as and when the identified gaps are confirmed, present and submit these monitoring reports to relevant stakeholders in line with the requirements of the CRAD monitoring process and plan.
•Develop and monitor the issue log/tracker to ensure the information is accurate, valid and supported by factual evidence and manage record-keeping of all review documentation in the relevant SharePoint folders. Take ownership for reporting issues raised during reviews to ensure effective resolution of issues within agreed timeframes.
•Provide independent compliance advisory services through the development of recommendations for improvements to controls and processes, which will ensure adherence to legislative requirements and mitigation of regulatory risks.
•Continuously develop and improve the monitoring methodology and overall approach to conducting monitoring reviews and stay abreast of relevant trends and typologies to utilize this information to inform the IDC Compliance Monitoring Framework.
•Pro-actively engage with stakeholders at all levels and build collaborative, effective relationships across the business and other assurance providers to contribute effectively to the execution of reviews and enhance knowledge and understanding of the IDC business operations.
•Drive continuous improvement across the business by ensuring that statutory and legislative knowledge is always current, and stakeholders are engaged effectively to facilitate the establishment of a compliance culture that contributes to prudent risk management.
•Keep abreast with IDC internal business context, standards, and goals.
•Contribute to the drafting and revision of company policies.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Planning and organized approach to work, ensure that daily tasks are performed timely, and be able to adapt to short-term changes quickly and calmly
Must be able to interpret and apply legislation to varying business environments within the IDC
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and must be able to analyse data and interpret results
Strong presentation, negotiating and influencing skills
Possess excellent communication skills and present concepts clearly and concisely 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Highly detail-oriented and meticulous
High level of integrity and ethical standards
Professional, proactive, independent thinker able to work and drive forward key activities under own initiative.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and effectively operationalize them in a way that is tailored to the relevant audience
Ability to work independently, as part of a team and emotional intelligence
Positive approachable open-door mind set which is solution focused and balancing business imperatives.

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INDUSTRY EXPERT – MINING AND METALS

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 IDC00826

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (24 months)

Posting End Date 14 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

The demand for critical minerals is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years as countries set out to achieve net zero targets. The IDC has developed a Mining Game Plan that focuses on areas to respond to this emerging opportunity and is leading a Critical Minerals Initiative to unlock high impact projects with stakeholders.

The strategic outcome is an integrated regional value chain with maximised beneficiation leveraging South Africa’s relatively strong manufacturing and industrial base, refining and technical expertise in mining and chemicals.

There is a strong focus on execution of the action plans.

Key action plans leveraging on existing partnerships, new investments and projects must be proactively pursued from both the minerals and manufacturing side of the value chains.

IDC is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished industry leader to drive the implementation and engage with stakeholders. The individual will lead the implementation of the Critical Minerals Initiative and move South Africa’s critical minerals agenda from intent to delivery by converging on high-impact priorities, unlocking bottlenecks, and establishing a clear delivery and coordination plan to implement identified project opportunities focusing on the following:

Minerals Driven priorities to

• Unlock increased exploration activity, add new sources of mineral production and secure future production
• Identify existing/announced projects for potential involvement to develop the IDC project pipeline
• Scale-up existing investments and graduate projects
• Leverage existing IDC off-take rights
• Explore regional resource locations and pro-actively develop projects with the purpose ofsourcing material for local value addition
• Identify logistics bottlenecks and ‘project develop’ potential solutions
• Engage government and support the development of regional agreements and co-ordination around critical minerals to jointly develop value chain strategies that benefit countries.
• Advocate and support mineral policy development that encourages beneficiation

Market Driven priorities:

• Engage with manufacturers to develop demand and a regional value chain that would be directly integrated into their specific supply chains
• Enable and facilitate direct market relationships with mining companies to secure supplywhile ensuring local and/or regional value addition.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in implementation, developing and scaling mining and metals-related businesses, technologies and/or industries, and will have an extensive network and expertise to drive the growth and competitiveness of South Africa's mineral value chain.

This is a high-impact role that will require a strategic thinker and a strong leader who can build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

The position will report to the Head of the Industry Planning Unit and will work closely with the Industry Planner responsible for the mining and metals industry and the Mining & Metals business unit involved in the development of the industry.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Facilitate the sourcing / crowding in of funding from various sources
• Lead the identification of potential investment opportunities or project development

Internal / Operational Processes

• Implement the execution plan for the Mining Game Plan and the Critical Minerals Initiative
• Monitor the implementation of the execution plan

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government stakeholders on mineral policy, bi and multi-lateral agreements and other beneficiation enabling policy for the growth and competitiveness of the value chain.
• Recommend and engage with potential strategic partners, both local and foreign, in critical components of the value chain these could include investors and funders; technology developers; OEMs, manufacturers; project sponsors and investors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including private sector companies (in South Africa and the rest of the world), government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the value chain. This will include close co-operation and collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address regulatory and policy.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Advise internal IDC teams in the development of business cases and the evaluation of investment opportunities in mining-related projects, businesses and initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and industry insights on emerging trends and technologies in the hydrogen value chain and use this knowledge to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)

• Postgraduate's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred. MBA is a strong preference.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in developing and executing strategies / strategic action plans within a technical and financing environment
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining or related sector with notable experience in processing and beneficiation projects
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working on mega projects including project development, business case development, project planning, project execution, monitoring and project controls.
• Proficiency in developing detailed financial models for investment analysis
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and market information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in South Africa, and the ability to navigate and influence these factors to drive the growth and competitiveness of the mining value chain.
• Excellent networks in both the public and private sectors
• Experience in working with government departments with the aim of driving regulatory and policy changes
• Knowledge of financing and financial instruments of mega projects and experience in working on project financing with different financial institutions

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Stakeholder management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship and networking skills
• Persuading and influencing skills

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