SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION

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Exciting and Challenging Position

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is an agency of the City of Johannesburg which
stimulates and supports area-based economic development initiatives throughout the Johannesburg
metropolitan area in support of Joburg 2040. As development manager of these initiatives, JDA
coordinates and manages capital investment and other programmes involving both public and
private sector stakeholders.

The following position is available for an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a
commitment to give substance to this vision.

SALARY PACKAGE: R1 051 876.22 – 1 577 814.34 TCTC (including benefits)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Executive Manager: Development Planning and Facilitation, the role will lead and direct the implementation of all the JDA’s development projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: ● Develop, prepare and package opportunities and potential projects for funding purposes. ● Develop and prepare sound and viable financial models for financing. ● Develop internal infrastructure project appraisal capability and in-house methodologies to assess projects, including cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. ● Develop various financing mechanisms that can be utilised for different project types. ● Provide capital project appraisal capabilities to help determine the financial and economic viability for new proposed infrastructure funding. ● Develop and
maintain strategic relationships with funding partners and other stakeholders. ● Provide input into the strategic planning processes of the JDA and adopt strategic projects and drive for better coordination and outcomes (escalation of issues, management interventions, risk-based site visit scheduling and length, management attendance of Project Steercoms, etc). ● Lead and provide support for the development, assessment, and management of project improvement plans. Development of project financing templates and project packaging. ● Development of Concept Notes for project financing purposes for each capital project. ● Manage client relations on behalf of JDA and facilitate onboarding of the new clients.

Education and experience required:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Minimum Honours Degree (NQF 8) or Finance; Investments; Development Finance; Economic or related field.
• A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) Finance; Investments; Development Finance; Economic or related field would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ & more, experience in project finance and project investment, business facilitation or infrastructure management.
• A strong financial background, in respect of financial analysis of project financial models and knowledge of different economic sectors.
• Sound knowledge of MFMA and Municipal PPP regulations.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance
• Advanced MS Office and Report writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance

Closing date: 19 July 2024
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/119oo558WQwOrPT5OqCoV9Aew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sibongile Makhanya
Tel No: 011 688 7800

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30
days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets.

All the best with your applications.