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Security Supervisor

Closing Date
2024/10/14
Reference Number
DBS240923-1
Job Title Security Supervisor
Job Grade 15
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Supervisor Security_Job Profile May 2024 v2.pdf (183.90 kb) – 9/26/2024 8:48:50 AM
Job Description
The Security Supervisor is responsible for assessing security risks and threats to the organisation and implementing operational methods and processes that mitigate physical security services; i.e. guarding, patrolling, regulating all access and egress, concierge service to the DBSA and the provision of VIP protection services as and when required. The Supervisor is responsible for analysing multiple intelligence, information and data sources and escalating according to security protocols. Coordinate the implementation of physical guarding, security control and security system and operational methods to ensure that the Bank is safe and secure for employees, visitors and physical property and assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Physical Security Operations

• Provide input to the interpretation of legislation for compliance review of the physical security operational plan for physical security and services.
• Supervise, deploy and optimise the physical security service in line with legislation and the relevant DBSA business and security policies, procedures and processes.
• Collaborate in the development of security standing operating procedures with particular regard to those related to physical security services.
• Conduct security risk assessments and business impact analysis to determine the level and type of physical security needed for the DBSA.
• Engage with business units in the identification of physical security risks for property & maintenance, business continuity, emergency management and risk management.
• Monitor and analyse trends and advise security management of security threats/concerns and recommend solutions.
• Protect the DBSA from acts of vandalism, theft and intrusion by supervising physical guarding and patrolling.
• Collaborate with security awareness throughout the DBSA to ensure a secure workplace.
• Ensure that all physical security incidents are investigated, to determine the root cause and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Keep abreast of physical security industry trends, current security issues and security technology and update security management on risks and threats that could impact the DBSA.
• Manage access and concierge services at the Welcome Centre and Vulindlela Academy to ensure that all visitors and delegates are safe and secure.
• Manage staff, visitors and parking access and ensure this access is secured.
• Manage and provide appropriate security arrangements for DBSA VIP guests, i.e. Ministers, Heads of State, etc.
• Review physical security service processes to ensure compliance with the statutory minimum-security standards including the DBSA security procedures and processes.
• Ensure that all DBSA staff and security staff are properly trained in emergency procedures and maintain an ongoing training/ retraining program to ensure that all staff are familiar with procedures at all times

1. Security Intelligence and Data Management

• Operate and maintain the security control centre as the DBSA security and emergency management logistics hub in line with legislation and the relevant DBSA business and security policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide inputs in risk assessments and business impact analysis to determine the level and type of security required by the DBSA and prepare business cases to acquire and implement solutions where necessary.
• Monitor trends and provide analysis to security management and recommend solutions.
• Actively and proactively adapt and focus security systems and operations to mitigate and/ or eliminate risk as an outcome of risk assessments.
• Actively utilise intelligence, information and data analytics techniques and tools to proactively position available resources and systems to protect the DBSA.
• Keep abreast of knowledge and competencies for security systems and industry standards to continuously improve and avert security issues.
• Update and configure security systems such as access management, CCTV, patrol, information databases, security forensic analysis tools and incident management.

1. Security Breaches/Investigations

• Investigate, prepare reports and follow up action/s and recommendations for all physical security service encounters, interruptions and breaches.
• Report all physical security service encounters, interruptions and breaches to the Security Manager.
• Collaborate on operationalising appropriate response action of any panic alarm/ CCTV/ access incident or fault reporting with the control centre and the security management to proactively identify incidents and implement optimal preventative and corrective measures.
• Provide monthly reports of consolidated data extracts from all data sources, inclusive of analysis and actions taken.
• Identify, evaluate and minimise alarms and situational/ operational risks within the DBSA campus and environment.
• Collate, validate and ensure compliance of all data associated with security breaches and procedural/ process violations.
• Compile dossier/s to determine root cause, implement and validate remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence

1. Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery

• Participate in the support service roles as defined and formalised during any incidents and emergencies.
• Collaborate to ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date.
• Act as a point of contact, 24/7/365 for any emergencies that may occur.
• Lead physical security incident management according to the prescribed security protocols.
• Monitor that the appropriate training, renewable certifications and assessments are conducted and renewed for all security staff including for disasters, fire and bomb procedures; use of technical equipment and routine security duties.

1. Statutory Compliance

• Collaborate in continuously maintaining a Statutory and DBSA compliant Regulatory framework, by;
  o Routinely reviewing Statutory Acts and PSiRA standard gazette updates
  o Regularly reviewing the DBSA Security Policies and procedures; and
  o Aligning the Security Legal Operational framework accordingly.
  o Ensure that the DBSA maintains full compliance with all legislative acts including the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations
  o Maintain a good working knowledge of above throughout the physical security staff complement and the DBSA.

1. Supervision of Security Operations

To supervise and provide effective leadership to the security team to ensure that:
o All security to all on site customers are delivered within the security policy
o Security Officers are available and appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and that priorities are always covered adequately.

o Budgets are properly monitored, controlled and managed to achieve best efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
o Collaborate, manage and encourage continuous improvement in the overall skill and mind set of the security complement through mentorship, training, and appropriate education programs.
o Collaborate, manage and embed security principles of confidentiality, professionalism and client focus and service excellence at all times.
o Ensure that performance agreements for all the security officers are in place and performance assessments are undertaken regularly and formally within the set DBSA timescale.
o Performance and attendance issues are addressed and appropriate action taken.
o Main the Security Operations Manual is up to date for use by all on site security staff to cover duties, individual instructions for each post, attendance, use of security equipment, dress standard, training, etc.
o Devise rosters (manual/electronic) appropriate for the requirement to take account of separate building and reading room security duties.
o Ensure that all DBSA staff and security staff are properly trained in emergency procedures and maintain an ongoing training/retraining program in order to ensure that all staff are familiar with procedures at all times.

Key Measures/KPIs

1. Incidence report time in line with agreed timelines and protocols
2. Access Control: number of unauthorised access attempts successfully prevented
3. Incident Reporting Accuracy
4. Customer satisfaction survey/ feedback

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

1. Grade 12 /Matric.
2. A relevant Security Qualification – PSiRA A Grade.
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the security industry at a supervisory level.
4. Proven team lead/supervisory experience within the security industry and the public sector.
5. Knowledge of the Public Office Security Policy Framework and mandatory requirements.
6. EMS/DMS/BCM experience.
7. Strong knowledge and experience in Security Practices and Methodologies.
8. Strong knowledge and experience in Physical and Control Centre Security Logistic Practices and Methodologies.
9. A sound working knowledge of security best practice and legislation affecting the security role.

Desirable Requirements:

1. A security-related diploma or certification will be advantageous.
2. In-depth knowledge of Compliance Frameworks, in particular PSiRA.
   a. Experience in developing and implement effective and high-quality governance/compliance frameworks in accordance with the relevant legislations, regulations, standards and best practise to ensure security and safety risks are identified, managed, remediated and compliance is adhered to.
   b. Experience of writing procedures, drafting reports and preparing budgets.
3. Experience in the collaborative development and operational monitoring and management of continuity plans, continuous improvement and performance structures and service excellence.
4. Experience in developing and writing of physical security plans, procedures and training materials
5. Experience of writing topic focused information reports.
6. Strong knowledge of the Security Statutory and Legislative framework.
7. A strong Client and Business focus.
8. Good working knowledge and experience of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Outlook and knowledge of electronic security systems
9. Valid driver’s license preferable
10. Experience in working day and night shift (compulsory: incumbent must be able to work shifts

Technical Attributes:

a) Written Communication
• Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
• Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
• Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

b) Verbal Communication
• Able to explain simple procedures or instructions to others, in a clear way.
• Uses limited range of words to meet simple spoken needs.

c) Computer Literacy
• Is aware of the organisation policies related to use of computers, and other technology.
• Applies the basic functionality of common software, such as word processing systems, to complete assigned tasks.
• Generally knows how to use and maintain own office / workplace equipment.

d) Detail Orientation
• Identifies main concepts and ideas when reading simple, straightforward documents.
• Reviews own work for accuracy and completeness.
• Spots inconsistencies or discrepancies that indicate problem with quality of work.
• Verifies assumptions and information before accepting the solutions, considering applicable precedents.

e) Planning & Organising
• Plans his or her daily work effectively; area; needs more application experience or practice if the required planning is more extensive.

• Independently plans and organises own routine work.

f) Integrity
• Takes pride in being trustworthy, serves all equally , respects others and embraces diversity.
• Is honest in all relations (internal/external relations).

Required Personal Attributes
Behavioural Attributes:

a) Achievement Orientation
• Delivers work on time and quality and follows through on agreed commitments.
• Views new work experiences as an opportunity for growth.
• Reacts immediately to overcome setbacks or/and obstacles in order to meet goals.
• Recognises and acts upon current opportunities.

b) Attention to Detail
• Double-checks the accuracy of information or work.
• Ensures that the work produced doesn’t contain any errors.

c) Customer Service Orientation
• Makes self fully available, especially when the customer is going through a critical period.
• Requests on-going feedback from customers and takes action in response to it; manages to retain and capitalize on existing customers.
• Takes the “extra step” to resolve customer issues appropriately, even in the case where they do not fall under own area of responsibility.
• Is aware of the level of service offered by the competition and provides more for customers than they expect.

d) Self-Awareness & Self-Control
• Feels strong emotions in the course of a conversation or other task, such as anger, extreme frustration, or high stress;
• Holds the emotions back, and continues to act calmly.
• Ignores angering actions and continues a conversation or task.
• May leave temporarily to withhold emotions, then return immediately to continue.

e) Teamwork & Cooperation
• Values and utilises the expertise of colleagues, asking for ideas and input and collaborates to form decisions and plans.
• Willingly learns from others.
• Creates opportunities for knowledge and expertise sharing between all members of the team.

Senior Deal Originator (RSA Metros & Bankable Cities)

Closing Date
2024/10/04
Reference Number
DBS240920-1
Job Title Senior Deal Originator (RSA Metros & Bankable Cities)
Job Grade 16
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Job_Profile_Senior_Deal_Originator (4).pdf (0.96 Mb) – 9/20/2024 1:49:46 PM
Job Description
The Senior Deal Originator is responsible for formulating and executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Head Client Coverage whilst being accountable for deal origination, building and owning client and partnerships and developing projects for the DBSA ultimately leading to bankable deals.

Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of Divisional and Business unit strategies and implementation thereof.
Identify new, and prioritise existing key clients based on a set criteria (i.e. financial metrics, current and potential revenue and margin) and strategic factors.
Develop strong pipeline of good quality investments through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses and facilitate the identification of opportunities to initiate viable projects.
Work closely with the project preparation team to facilitate project preparation, scoping, feasibility studies and business plans with the intention of closing investment deals.
Work closely with the Transactions team to take deals to bankability.
Remediate and eliminate partnership obstacles and inefficiencies, have knowledge of all new products, structured products and services offered by competitors.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the political landscape of regions/sectors/clients and partners serviced and leverage such insights/knowledge across other regions/sectors and clients.
Build relationships, networks and collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders and clients to position DBSA as the ‘go-to’ Bank for infrastructure development opportunities.
Continuously research and analyse the clients’ business context, operations and financial performance in search of new opportunities
Leverage, engage and collaborate with the Bank’s internal network to ensure that the entire Bank’s relevant ex-pertise is used to the optimum.
Develop strong pipeline of good quality investments through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge;
Compile and provide competitor analysis and understand the operating environment.
Lead, initiate and develop new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
Working closely with Financing Operations Division, initiate and develop new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of fee income generating projects.
Prepare and provide documentation/reports for EXCO and Board(s) decision making where applicable.
Present at deal Committees where applicable as and when required.

Key Measurements of Outputs:
Value of project originated, approved, committed and disbursed.
Value of projects catalysed by the DBSA.
Value of projects originated with South African Inc.
Value of projects originated for Project Preparation Division.
Value of funds under management secured (Infrastructure Delivery business).
NPL targets.
Client service rating.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements
An Honours degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering or Economics;
8-10 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution;
Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa (where applicable).
Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for sectors and geographies in question.
Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.
Successful track record in leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals;
Experience in using Financial models;
Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa (where applicable).
In depth knowledge and understanding of infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.
Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in finding innovative solutions.
Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa (where applicable)
Role requires flexibility to be redeployed if required
Ability to mentor jnr members of the team

Desirable Requirements
A post-graduate qualification such as a CA, CFA or MBA

Technical Requirements
Risk Identification & Assessment skills:
Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessment.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

Business Development:
Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and international level.
Initiates, reviews and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
Leads the formulation, development and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products and clients.
Leads the participation and presentation of an organisation at investment conferences and roundtable dis-cussions.
Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strate-gies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the organisa-tion of investment and development interventions.
Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Business Acumen
Deep understanding of commercial drivers and is able to take decisions based on an assessment of alterna-tives concerning complex business situations.
Deep understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be implemented to meet an organisations strategic objectives.
Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, commu-nity groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Takes actions to fit business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation’s strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering pos-sible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

Deal Origination
Utilises extensive networks with developers, sponsors and consultants in DBSA-mandated sectors to identify project preparation opportunities.
Conducts project identification, conceptualisation and preliminary structuring of projects structuring and value preposition for DBSA.
Applies analytical skills to understand the technical, environmental, institutional, financial and legal compo-nents of projects to present a structure to prepare the project.
Understands the regulatory and policy environments and offers advice in preparing/structuring of projects.
Conducts market research, business analysis and profiling to identify opportunities for infrastructure develop-ment in SA, SADC and selected African countries.
Provides and grows the opportunity for DBSA equity investments.
Independently structures and negotiates and concludes engagement letters, term sheets and facility agree-ments.

Project Management
Initiates project plans and secures resources for projects that span area or department boundaries.
Uses estimating techniques and develops project risk management approaches.
Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to maximise the effectiveness of project teams.

Planning & Organising
Is relied on to helps other plan and organise their workload.
Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.

Financial Acumen
Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as ap-propriate to maximise revenues and control costs.

Reporting & Communication
Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Presentation Skills
Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g. the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Negotiation
Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplo-macy.
Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.

Required Personal Attributes
Behavioural Competencies
Achievement Orientation:
Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals on the basis of calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aims at exceptional performance; setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyses outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems aiming to achieve better outcomes.

Customer Service Orientation:
Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customised products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ prod-ucts that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

Integrity:
Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practice.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.

Leading and Empowering Others:
Creates the conditions that enable the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear direction, providing ap-propriate structure, getting the right people, obtain needed resources).
Monitors performance against clear standards, and addresses performance issues promptly and takes action to get performance back to desired levels.
Proactively asks for feedback on own performance from team members, aiming to become more effective.

Self-awareness and Self Control:
Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
May apply special techniques or plan ahead of time to manage emotions or stress.

Strategic and Innovative Thinking:
Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.
Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

Teamwork & Cooperation:
Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Environmental & Social Governance Specialist

Closing Date
2024/10/04
Reference Number
DBS240904-1
Job Title Environmental & Social Governance Specialist
Job Grade 16
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) ESG Specialist role profile July 2023_signed (003).pdf (342.73 kb) – 9/4/2024 4:42:31 PM
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to implement environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures, to
appraise and monitor transactions to comply with the Banks Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards (ESSS) and
international best practices, and to work with the Banks partners to support the achievement of long-term developmental
impact and sustainability in the Banks development and financing interventions.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas

1. Support the Bank in developing and implementing policy, strategy, products, and services which align with good
   International Industry Practice, the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions and the achievement of the
   Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Support the application of DBSA environmental and social safeguard standards (ESSS) in all DBSA operations.
3. Assess and appraise the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of potential investments by identifying
   ESG development outcomes, key risks and proposing mitigation measures. Reporting on the outcomes of these
   assessments to bank investment decision making structures (Development Results Working Group, Investment
   Committee & Board Credit, and Investment Committee).
4. Support the embedding of gender considerations in the Banks operations through the implementation of the Gender
   Marker System in appraisal of the Banks investment and development projects.
5. Provide on-going ESG monitoring and reporting on the ESG outcomes of existing investments. Where deviations to
   loan conditions occur, recommend corrective measures.
6. Evaluate the environmental, social and governance impact of investment projects funded by the DBSA.
7. Support reporting to international partners including the IDFC on the ESG outcomes of the DBSA portfolio.
8. Build and maintain stakeholder networks and finance partnerships to promote ESG in the Banks operations.
9. Provide advice to clients to support sustainable infrastructure delivery and in building and maintaining Institutional
   Good Governance.
10. Represent DBSA at technical meetings, industry events and relevant fora.
11. Assist where required on any strategic ESG related projects within the DBSA
12. Mentor graduates when required

Key Measurements of Outputs

1. Number of policies, financing products and services developed and applied to promote sustainable financing and GIIP.
2. Quality and number of due diligence assignments and projects concluded to ensure the application of the Banks ESSS
   in investment decision making.
3. Quality and number of investment projects monitored to ensure application of conditions precedent.
4. Quality and number of corporate reports prepared to support transparent reporting on the Banks portfolio. enhance
   sustainable infrastructure investment decision making in the DBSA.

Key Internal Liaison Relationships

1. Executives
2. Client Coverage, Transacting, CIO Division, IDD, Project Preparation, Risk, Treasury, Finance, Corporate Services
3. Specialists in the Bank
4. Investment Officers
5. Deal Originators
6. DBSA Investment Committees
7. Operations Evaluation Unit

Key External Liaison Relationships

1. All external Stakeholders
2. Private Companies
3. Green Climate Finance partners
4. Global networks addressing climate change and green
   climate finance initiatives
5. Potential and Existing Clients
6. Banks and DFIs
7. SMME’s Environmental and Social Agencies
8. Government and Authorising Agencies

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements

1. An advanced degree in, Social and Environmental Sciences, or any other relevant degree.
2. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in preparing and appraising projects for investment, quantifying development
   outcomes, identifying and mitigating environmental, social/governance risks.
3. At least 6 years relevant experience in the development and / or infrastructure sectors (sustainable infrastructure,
   social infrastructure, biodiversity, water, energy, transport or similar).
4. Demonstrate experience in the application of good international industry practice principles in ESG such as but not
   limited to the UN Principles for Responsible investment, UN Global Compact, the IFC Performance Standards, the
   Equator Principles, relevant national legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the rule of law, justice, applicable environmental and social legislative requirements, and
   its application to investment processes in Africa.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and its principles (particularly within a public sector, municipal and
   utilities context) ESG, and responsible investing.
7. Working knowledge of BBBEE and gender considerations.
8. Innovative approaches/experience on how to improve ESG sustainability within development finance institutions and
   the financial services sector.
9. Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the development finance, financial services, and
   investment sector.
10. Proven ability to undertake research, analyze and synthesize diverse ESG related data (especially climate related)
    and information to deliver independent, high-quality professional reports.
11. Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and present ideas to clients and industry partners.
12. Must be able to travel for business purposes.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
14. Understanding of ESG reporting requirements and frameworks such as TCFD, Green House Gas Protocol etc
15. Basic knowledge of carbon foot printing and carbon footprinting tools and the ability to apply the tools
16. An understanding of Climate risk integration into credit risk systems will be highly advantageous
17. Understanding of gender mainstreaming and grievance redress mechanisms.

Desired Requirements

1. An Honours or Masters qualification in the Social / Environmental Sciences, relevant Engineering, Climate Risk
   management / mitigation/ adaptation, or Sustainable Development field
2. Professional registration with a relevant professional body such as:

• Institute of Directors
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries
• Chartered Institute of Development Finance (CIDEF)
• IAIA (SA) – International Association for Impact Assessments (South Africa)
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• SACNASP
• Or other relevant professional body

Technical

1. Environmental, social & governance expertise
   a. Has an in-depth understanding of environmental and social science and law and can analyse reliable, relevant,
   and verifiable information, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
   b. Ability to apply environmental, social and governance risk analysis to an investment scenario and propose
   mitigants to close investment deals.
   c. Knowledge of relevant environmental social and governance tools and operating models applicable to the
   infrastructure sector and uses that knowledge to identify best practices.
   d. Able to draw on environmental, social and governance knowledge to identify unique opportunities to enhance
   business performance for potential DBSA clients.
   e. Has some knowledge around the Task Force for Climate Related Disclosures and/ or the Green House Gas
   Protocol/ Carbon accounting/ carbon foot printing
   f. Understands the application of GIIP with the infrastructure sector and can communicate this to clients and position
   the DBSA a leader in green infrastructure financing.
   g. Ability to analyse and interpret financial information and unpack the ESG implications for transactions.
2. Research & Analysis
   a. Ability to propose investment solutions through analysis and solutioning.
   b. Proactively identifies the need for, initiates, plans and manages research projects as necessary.
   c. High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques, tools and models covering all potential
   business circumstances (such GHG screening, resource utilisation and quantification) and highlight potential
   risks/opportunities.
   d. Translates research reports into lucid and valid summaries and gives effective presentations of the findings.
   e. Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders and important meetings.
   f. Advises on the formulation and revision of policy in the light of research findings.
3. Business Acumen
   a. Uses a methodical problem-solving approach to support effective decision-making considering importance,
   urgency, and risk.
   b. Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to relate these to
   operational circumstances.
   c. Monitors the environment and continuously seeks opportunities to align DBSA operations with national, regional,
   and international GIIP and standards environment.
   d. Understands South African public and private stakeholder community issues/challenges and can build win-win
   relationships with them.
   e. Envisions, creates, and facilitates connections to develop and enhance partnerships, alliances and networks that
   advance shared interests.
4. Project Management
   a. Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical
   complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
   b. Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
   c. Successfully manages substantial project budgets, required SCM processes and reports directly to senior
   managers on the progress and results of projects.
   d. Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.
5. Risk Identification & Assessment skills – Level 4 check
   a. Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessment.
   b. Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
6. Planning & Organising
   a. Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
   b. Organises, prioritizes, and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of
   time and resources.
   c. Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritizing, and re-planning.
7. Reporting & Communication
   a. Designs / customizes reports to meet user needs.
   b. Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a
   report.
   c. Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs

Required Personal Attributes
Behavioural

1. Achievement Orientation
   a. Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
   b. Sets priorities and chooses goals based on calculated costs, anticipated benefits, and improvement of
   performance.
   c. Aims at exceptional performance; setting out to achieve a unique standard.
   d. Constantly analyses outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
   e. Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems aiming to achieve better outcomes.
2. Customer Service Orientation
   a. Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized
   products and services.
   b. Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
   c. Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
   d. Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.
3. Integrity
   a. Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practice.
   b. Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on
   espoused values.
4. Leading and Empowering Others
   a. Creates the conditions that enable the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear direction, providing appropriate
   structure, getting the right people, obtain needed resources).
   b. Monitors performance against clear standards, and addresses performance issues promptly and takes action to
   get performance back to desired levels.
   c. Proactively asks for feedback on own performance from team members, aiming to become more effective.
5. Self-awareness and Self Control
   a. Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
   b. Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
   c. May apply special techniques or plan of time to manage emotions or stress.
6. Strategic and Innovative Thinking
   a. Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range
   of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
   b. Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.
   c. Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
   d. Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to
   build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.
7. Teamwork & Cooperation
   a. Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
   b. Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
   c. Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

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