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Secretary (FTC 6 months)

Synopsis

Responsible for providing Secretarial and Administrative support to the Head and the team to ensure an efficient running of the Unit.
To assist the Head and colleagues with support through planning and coordination of information to optimize workflow procedures in the Unit.
To be the point of reference for all queries, requests or issues and be an integral part of the business unit

Job Description

Operation Process

Collating and managing FICA/KYC compliance docs required from existing or potential business partners.
FICA checks
Credit checks
Media checks
Delinquent register
Liaising with Project Developers and requesting FICA information from the client.
Obtaining the correct documents to and ensure FICA compliance

Pipeline management

SAP Information – ensure SAP is updated by Project Developers (managing the process i.e. accuracy of information). Assist with entering data and resolving issues.
Monitoring and reporting on the appointment of directors and steerco members in PDU project entities.
Monitoring terminal drawing dates on the project portfolio and alerting Project Developers timeously.
Organising team meeting including PDU Pipeline meetings, Project Review Forums, Huddles etc., circulating agendas and supporting documents as well as minute taking.
Extracting detailed SAP pipeline reports and following up with team on agreed actions from pipeline meetings.
Ensuring quorum requirements at above meetings as required.
Regularly updating pipeline and drawdowns on SAP, as well as uploading applications and enquiries.

Office Management

Requisition of stationery.
Process project disbursement claims and follow up on payments.
Liaise with Travel Office to ensure accurate and timeous travel bookings (including changes / amendments pre, during and post- travel), as well as delivery / forwarding of travel documents to team members.
Accurate and timeous reconciliation and processing of team travel claims.
Scheduling meetings and arranging venues.
Arranging IT support for hybrid meetings.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Provide professional secretarial support
Provide an efficient customer service to both internal and external customers

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements

Matric
Relevant Diploma

Knowledge and experience requirements

5 to 10 years proven Secretarial and Administration experience.
The following computer skills and knowledge of office software packages are essential:
MS Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook
Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage

Job Requirements

Technical/functional competencies

Administration and telephone skills
Planning and organising skills
Attention to detail
Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients
Customer service skills
Computer proficiency
Minutes taking skills
Follow through skills

Behavioural competencies

Interpersonal skills
Good ethics, integrity and high level of professionalism
Confidentiality
Communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task and thrive under work pressure
Self-motivated and self-driven

Senior Corporate Secretary

Synopsis

To provide a comprehensive range of company secretarial services in compliance with prevailing IDC corporate governance framework. The services provided by the Department include those required by various statutes and regulations, as well as “value added” services over and above the legal and regulatory minimum. The role of the Senior Company Secretary is to provide administrative support to the Group Company Secretary whose role ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements specifically those specified by the Companies Act and King IV.

The role incumbent, under the guidance of the Deputy Group Company Secretary provides support to the Board Committees, Management Committees as well as to Subsidiary Companies. The role incumbent will be responsible for drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, processing action plans and facilitating a practical committee management process. It is inherent to the role that the incumbent is honest in dealing with cash and financial transactions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Advise on matters of corporate governance and changes in applicable legislation;
Provide committee members collectively and individually with guidance as to their duties and responsibilities;
Ensure that minutes of committee meetings are properly recorded and timely prepared;
Prepare and update statutory books and records of the IDC and its subsidiaries and investee companies;
Prepare and facilitate annual committee evaluations and address aspects that may arise;
Ensure compliance with the IDC’s corporate governance framework;
Tailor training sessions relevant to the Committees;
Ensure that services provided to clients (both internal and external) meets quality specifications.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 8-10 years proven experience within a company secretarial or similar environment.
Previous operations at Senior level would be advantageous.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and other relevant public service legislation;
Understanding of financial services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A legal qualification or equivalent degree (B Com; B Com (Law); BA (Law), B. Proc, LLB);
CIS or equivalent qualification;
A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage;
Admitted Attorney will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

In-depth knowledge of corporate governance issues, corporate law, and compliance monitoring
A sound knowledge grasp of Company Secretarial practice and the administrative requirements imposed by corporate legislation
Ability to conduct reviews of the regulatory framework and to conduct research
Ability to liaise effectively at a high level;
Strong communication skills: written and verbal
Attention to detail [accuracy is paramount]
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadline
Ability to cope with new business demands and adhere to outlined turnaround times
Ability to work independently, without guidance and in a team
Ability to maintain confidential information

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Resilience
Decisiveness in Execution
People Engagement
Communication and Engagement
Diverse Stakeholder Management
Innovation
Change leadership
Strategic Thinking
Business Mind Set

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.

Senior Dealmaker

Synopsis

JOB PURPOSE

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute
towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing
the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the organization’s financing instruments.
Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship
between the client and the organization for the specific deal.
Risk identification and mitigation
Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
Account management function up to first draw
Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the
process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision
of client service excellence

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
Manage own development to enhance own competencies
Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
Coaching and mentoring team members

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as
well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first
drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or
Financial)
Grounded in all three disciplines
Transaction leadership (complex deals)
Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
Experience in peer review
Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
Knowledge of financing instruments
Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Financial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation
Investment/Portfolio Management
Stakeholder Management and customer focus
Planning and organising
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

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Synopsis

To ensure that the organization’s exposure to Environmental and Social risks are avoided and/or maintained at an acceptable minimum level, and to promote sustainable industrial development.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

Internal / Operational Processes

Provide guidance on Environmental and Social issues to Business Units, clients and subsidiaries.
Advise investment teams to promote sustainable and responsible investments, where possible to reduce the climate change impacts and environmental impact of investee industries.
Advise investment teams to promote sustainable social benefits of investee industries.
Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) legislation in South Africa and other countries where the Organization’s operates (eg. EIA Regulations; all NEMA Acts; OHSA; Mining Charter; international environmental and labour regulations etc), and international best practice guidelines such as the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
Remain abreast of developments in EHS thinking and practices locally and abroad (eg. UNEPFI; CDP; Global Compact; Equator Principles; ISO14001 and ISO18001 etc).
Ensure that the Organisation’s Environmental and Social policies, standards and procedures remain aligned with current legislation and best practices locally and internationally.
Participate in the review and update the Organisation’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to ensure alignment to changing circumstances on a regular basis.
Monitor subsidiaries and existing clients’ compliance with the Organisation’s Environmental and Social Policy and Responsible Investment Policy.
Collect, monitor and analyse sustainability-related data of subsidiaries and clients.
Manage and coordinate environmental impact assessments conducted by Organisation’s or its Asses Environmental, Health and Safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for financing by the IDC.
Coordinate relevant capacity building interventions on environmental compliance.
Provide support and input into Organisation’s Annual Integrated Report. In particular, support Organisation’s reporting obligations with respect to the Sustainability Bond, TCFD and Paris Agreement alignment, and SDG impacts.
Provide support to SBUs on incorporating the SDGs into business plans and targets.
Mentoring on basic aspects of the job.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management.
To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements.
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree recognised by SACNASP or in a technical discipline, preferably in an environmental management practice and/or engineering field, augmented by certificates for further development courses in environmental management practice.
Honours degree in the field will be advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities

Knowledge and experience requirements:

5 – 8 years’ relevant experience in the field
Extensive knowledge in environmental management practice and/ or health and safety management Practice.
Formulation and implementation of EHS Strategies and related concepts.

Job Requirements

Technical/Functional Competencies:

Risk identification and mitigation
Environmental Awareness & Insights
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Analytical and problem solving
Customer insights and focus
Planning and organizing
Business acumen
Results and solution orientated

Behaviour Competencies

Presentation and communication skills
Relationship building and networking
Negotiation skills
Critical thinking

Senior Dealmaker

Synopsis

JOB PURPOSE

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the organisations financing instruments.
Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and the organisation for the specific deal.
Risk identification and mitigation
Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
Account management function up to first draw
Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Provide team leadership and management 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
Assist in developing and input into the SBU business plan.
Implementing the SBU business plan

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions ( i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
Grounded in all three disciplines
Transaction leadership (complex deals)
Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
Experience in peer review
Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
Knowledge of financing instruments
Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Financial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation
Investment/Portfolio Management
Stakeholder Management and customer focus
Planning and organising
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

Corporate Secretariat Coordinator

Synopsis

• To ensure compliance with relevant regulations, managing corporate documentation, maintaining accurate records, and assisting in Board and Shareholder meetings.
• To provide professional, proactive, efficient and effective administrative support of negotiable securities.
• To manage the shares and securities responsibilities.

Job Description

Board of Directors:
• Assist in the onboarding of new Directors, updating onboarding packs with the latest policies and Delegation Matrix.
• Support Directors and Users of the Board management tool.
Corporate Governance:
• Prepare the annual calendar and send out meeting invitations in line with approved work plans.
• Assist in preparing various reports for the annual report.
• Maintain an accurate register of users of the Board Management tool.

Meeting Management:
• Support meeting preparation for Board, Committees, & Annual General Meetings.
• Issue reminders with deadlines for action items.
• Track meeting attendance.
• Prepare and distribute Board, Committees and Shareholder meeting packs within prescribed meeting timelines.

Administration Support:
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare all statutory returns as required by legislation.
• Monitor the distribution and implementation of resolutions from the Board and Committees.
• Maintain an issues log regarding the Board management tool. Maintain a register of access and provide a report to the Group Company Secretary for each meeting.
• Maintain all licenses required by Corporate Secretariat.

• Support: Act as a first point of contact for users to address any concerns, questions, or technical issues they encounter while using Diligent Boards, and work with the Global Diligent Support Team to resolve these promptly.
• Ensure compliance with the IDC’s corporate governance framework.
• Oversee the administration of negotiable securities, money market securities and shares.
• Ensure compliance in subsidiary companies’ annual returns and management of CIPC process related to directors’ appointments and filing of documents on behalf of the subsidiaries

Document Management:
• Develop, implement, and monitor an effective information management system within the
• Corporate Secretariat department.
• Create a central repository to manage board members related documents e.g. declarations of
• Interests, identity documents etc.
• Maintains accurate documentation of corporate governance activities, including directors’ declaration of interests, agendas, minutes, and submission reports.
• Manage release and receive of securities (Share certificates) for business partners and update On SAP.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Information Science or equivalent
• A Post-Graduate qualification in Information Management, Governance or Public Administration will be an added advantage.

• 5-8 years’ experience within a Company Secretarial/ Records Management or similar environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of IDC policies, processes, systems, procedures and business.
• Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures, business and management principles.
• Relevant Legislation (e.g. IDC Act, National Archives and Records Service Act, PFMA, Companies Act)
• SAP knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and Proficiency in Ms Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Ms Teams.
• Registration with one of the following Professional bodies will be an added advantage: Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) The South African Society of Archivists (SASA).
• A sound grasp of Company Secretarial practice and the administrative requirements imposed by corporate governance legislation.
• Ability to liaise effectively at a high level;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills:
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Roles and Responsibilities

Manager: Environmental, Social Management, Health and Safety

Synopsis

JOB PURPOSE

The position is aimed at managing a team of Environmental and Social Management Specialists including Occupational Health and Safety technical specialists with specific focus on the following: Application of the organization’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) including the following:Leading the collation of ESMS AND Development Impact data and information in partnership with deal teams from the organizations Business Partners at pre-investment to due diligence to post investment stages.Conducting Environmental and Social Risk Assessments (ESRA) including required mitigantsApplication of the organization’s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance (ESRG) Tools from pre-investment stage to post investment stagesProviding Environmental and Social (E&S) monitoring and evaluation expertise to the organization’s Business Partners in partnership with the organization’s Client Support and Growth Division and the organization’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department.Assess and report on the compliance of the organization’s Business Partners to national environmental management laws and regulationsLead the submission of E&S including applicable Occupational Health and Safety data and information, associated risks and opportunities to the organization’s Credit Committees.Lead the Annual reporting on the organization’s E&S factors including occupational Health and Safety issues as per the organization’s ESRG and Sustainability Impact RequirementsParticipate and lead on the organization’s ESMS issues in the organization’s ESRG and Sustainability Impact Governance Structures

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

Ensure adherence to the organization’s budgets, implementation timelines and conditions.
Ensure the organization achieves desired ESMS and development impact outcomes internally.
Ensure compliance by the organizations and its business Partners with all relevant and applicable environmental management and occupational health and safety laws.

Internal / Operational Processes

Lead and provide support with implementation throughout the deal making process related to ESMS, development impact and occupational health and safety matters.
Identify and recommend E&S management & occupational health and safety interventions to mitigate E&S and occupational health and safety risks during project and transaction implementation
Plan, co-ordinate and manage required training plans in line with organization’s ESRG requirements and scope
Drive a culture of quality outcomes, risk and opportunity identification, best practice and peer reviews.
Drive collaborative liaison and symbiotic co-operation with internal and external clients and stakeholders, including SBU’s, Departments, Business Partners, industry forums, government departments, etc.
Procurement, appointment and management of consultants and service providers.
Provide advice and reporting to the organization’s Executive committees, credit committees and Board.
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic objectives of the unit
Support investments and lending initiatives with E& S and Occupational Health and Safety matters ( as per the organization’s ESMS including applicable laws and regulations e.g., EIA & environmental licenses)
Provide targeted E&S and Occupational Health and Safety awareness in the organisation.
Oversee the ESMS and Occupational Health and Safety management systems and reporting requirements

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the ESMS process requirements related to any specific deal / project.
Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external)
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
Support the presentation of strategic objectives and operational plans of the unit to key decision making stakeholders within the Corporation (Executive Committees and other committees as required)

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management landscape and effective practices.
Provide strategic leadership and management to maximize effectiveness and drive high performance and delivery
Ensure the effective management of the team, including employee motivation and development
Protect the interest and wellbeing of employees and establish suitable communication lines with them
Provide leadership that fosters a culture consistent with the Corporation’s values
Coaching and mentoring team members.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualification: relevant Environmental Management Science or Commercial degree
A graduate degree is a requirement

SELECTION CRITERIA

8-10 years’ experience in the application of Environmental and Management Systems within the financial services sector
Experience in management and leadership of teams.
Understanding of the legislative requirements relating to Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety
Knowledge and exposure to a variety of industry sectors.
Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, governmental bodies, environmental groupings, etc.
Experience in interacting with and presenting to Senior and Executive leaders and the Board
A good understanding of the organization’s operations.
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES