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Project Development Specialist (IDD)

Closing Date
2025/12/12
Reference Number
DBS251127-2
Job Title Project Development Specialist (IDD)
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Project Development Specialist is responsible for conceptualising and packaging infrastructure projects from earlystage
ideation through feasibility and execution readiness. The role works closely with clients, internal teams, and
external partners to build a project pipeline through identifying innovative delivery and funding mechanisms and
supporting long-term infrastructure planning. The incumbent also drives product development and solution innovation to
strengthen the infrastructure pipeline and mandate delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:

Market Research and Planning

Participate in the development of project origination strategies to unlock infrastructure.
Develop project development strategies to promote the development of projects aligned with the development
priorities of the DBSA.
o Conduct market research and needs analysis to ascertain the gaps and requirements.
o Understand legislation impacting infrastructure development, e.g., the Division of Revenue Act, conditional
infrastructure grant guidelines, sector governance frameworks, etc.
o Identify the gaps for infrastructure development for South Africa, SADC and select African countries.
o Comprehensively map industry or sector opportunities to generate a list of potential programmes to be
developed.
Conduct in-depth macro-level feasibility assessments to provide insight into the programmes:
o National, Provincial and Local landscape sector-specific challenges.
o Environmental and regulatory assessments.
o Community structures and needs.
Project Development

Design and implement the IDD project development framework, guidelines, tools, and processes to ensure a
consistent approach across all projects.
Identify infrastructure project opportunities aligned to organisational and IDD strategy.
Engage clients and stakeholders to understand development needs and translate them into viable project
concepts.
Develop and package programme and project concepts during the project development phase.
Provide advice and input to create, refine, and evaluate project development ideas and concepts.
Ensure technical consistency and adherence to quality benchmarks for all development-stage projects.
Prepare new programme appraisals, feasibility assessments, and technical evaluation reports.
Collect, analyse, and communicate technical data for identified or potential IDD project opportunities.
Identify, define, coordinate, and manage external research required to enhance project development packages
and proposals.
Prepare cost and schedule estimates, incorporating relevant industry benchmarks to support project viability and
planning.
Support the preparation of funding applications, concept notes, and project pitches for internal and external
financiers.
Planning, Execution Readiness & Project Packaging

Develop project execution plans, statements of requirements, and project development reports that guide
implementation.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs (technical, legal, financial, environmental) to prepare project packages.
Support transaction teams during due diligence, structuring, and preparation for implementation.
Promote technical innovations, new methodologies, and cost optimisation approaches to strengthen project
design.
Reporting, Monitoring & Quality Assurance

Prepare and deliver high-quality project development reports, appraisal documents, technical assessments, and
progress updates.
Monitor risks, timelines, and quality standards to ensure readiness for decision-making and next-stage
approvals.
Ensure alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes.
Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at global, regional, and local levels, including businesses,
banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific project preparation
opportunities.
Manage expectations from programme owners and ensure third-party programme mandates are understood by
the DBSA teams.
Liaise with Investment divisions’ peers to develop a pipeline for the DBSA market at large.
Contribute to the development of the DBSA’s brand and reputation through positioning the bank as a partner of
choice for end-to-end infrastructure development and financing across Africa.
Key Measurements of Outputs:

Sector Strategies developed and maintained.
Number of opportunities identified and developed for execution
Number of opportunities developed through the project life cycles
Management of client relationships and key stakeholders
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, project planning, preparation and packaging, project
finance, concept and proposal development, bid analysis and pricing, budgeting, writing scope of work, document
interpretation and negotiated projects.
In-depth experience in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
Demonstrated experience in product development and innovative strategies to support infrastructure investment.
Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production.
Demonstrated excellence in the field of business origination and development.
Experience in engaging with high-level politicians, dignitaries and stakeholders in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
Desirable Requirements

A postgraduate qualification, preferably a CA or CFA or MBA.
Project finance experience.
Technical Competencies:

Business Acumen

Reviews own actions against the organisation’s strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering
possible opportunities or projects, or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of alternatives
concerning complex business situations.
Deep understanding of DBSA economic priorities and how they can be implemented to meet DBSA’s strategic
objectives.
Deep understanding of DBSA’s core sector role in achieving DBSA’s strategic objectives.
Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, the private sector,
community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Project Management

Ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects related to a relevant function as well as to track and
manage resources, timelines, costs, deliverables and performance, and implement contingency plans, if
necessary, to ensure projects are completed.
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.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and
results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective action by maintaining a
respected profile with relevant external organisations and the research community in general.
Solutions Focused

Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to
define.
While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible
approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies needed
changes.
Planning and Organising

Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.

• Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for
  the work unit and others that interface with the function’s budget.
  Uses advanced time management processes to deal with a 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 promptly, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning
  Detail-oriented

Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.
Reporting & Communication

Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail,
and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational
goals.
Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting
to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level
audiences.
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.).
Knows various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.
Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:

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 ongoing customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that
relate to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align offerings with future customer needs.
Self-Awareness and Self-Control

Withholds the effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
May apply special techniques or a plan of time to manage emotions or stress.
Strategic and Innovative Thinking

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.
Driving Delivery of Results

Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action
to mitigate risk.
Teamwork and 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 team/department and learn from their experience.

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Legal Contracts Specialist

Closing Date
2025/12/03
Reference Number
DBS251127-1
Job Title Legal Contracts Specialist
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Legal Contracts Specialist is responsible for preparing tender documentation, drafting and compiling agreements, and issuing contractual correspondence, notices, and risk-related documents to ensure effective legal and commercial risk management for the organisation. The role administers construction contracts and manages contractual obligations across projects to safeguard the DBSA’s interests.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Contract Development, Drafting & Negotiation

Develop and maintain a system for preparing contractual documents using approved standard form contracts and templates.
Identify standard and critical legal clauses to protect DBSA’s interests in consultation with Legal Advisers.
Draft and negotiate contracts and subcontracts, ensuring alignment with DBSA policies, regulatory frameworks, and relevant legislation.
Consult with the Head: IDD Legal on amendments proposed to DBSA’s standard form contracts by professional service providers and contractors.
Provide commercial contracting advice and guidance on a wide range of contract-related matters.
Guide the appointment of built environment professionals, including fee structures and contract forms.
Prepare clear, accurate, and contractually aligned project correspondence, including formal letters, notices, and responses, to support effective project communication and contract administration.

2. Contract Administration & Compliance

Draft, review, comment on, and issue contractual notices in accordance with signed contracts, and in consultation with Legal Advisers and Project/Construction Programme Managers (PM/CPM).
Compile and maintain complete and accurate contract documentation for the duration of each project.
Provide contract management support to project teams on all contract-related matters and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Monitor compliance with contract conditions, ensuring all obligations and returnable documents (e.g., guarantees, insurances) are satisfied.
Review contract documents and, in consultation with the legal team, ensure DBSA’s contractual rights are protected.

3. Claims, Variations & Dispute Management

Manage the submission and tracking of claims submitted to clients per contract requirements.
Prepare contractual claims—including extensions of time, prolongation costs, acceleration costs, and other claims—in conjunction with CPMs and Legal Advisers.
Initiate and/or participate in meetings with contractors regarding contractual issues at the request of PMs/CPMs.
Prepare submissions for mediation, adjudication, or arbitration in collaboration with Legal Advisers, and manage the dispute process, including representing DBSA’s case.

4. Tender Support and Contract Advisory

Develop contracting strategies for inclusion in the Integrated Programme Implementation Plan and Memorandum to Source.
Compile tender documentation in consultation with CPMs, Legal Advisers, and SCM.
Review tender documents before submission to the Bid Specification Committee/Document Review Committee.
Verify Letters of Award and final contract documentation before execution.
Provide advice on the insurance DBSA should maintain in relation to IDD projects.
Offer commercial contracting guidance and support to internal teams to strengthen contract management capability.

5. Stakeholder Management

Attend client or project meetings as required, representing DBSA on contractual matters.
Communicate with consultants and clients on issues related to delays, extensions of time, variations, warranties, and other contractual matters, ensuring coordination with relevant DBSA departments.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to promote IDD’s reputation and project delivery effectiveness.
Key measurement of output:

Timeliness and accuracy of contract and procurement tracking registers
Quality and timeliness of draft and reviewed contracts
Quality and completeness of support documentation for contracts and procurement
Number of contract-related administration issues resolved proactively
Level of compliance with contract filing and documentation
INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

Group Executive: IDD
Group General Counsel
Head: IDD Legal IDD
All IDD Business Units
All DBSA Divisions
EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

Regulatory bodies
Service providers / Third parties
External Client(s)
Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
Desirable Requirements

Postgraduate qualification in Contract Management
Admitted Attorney
Experience
Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal and contract drafting, contract management in an infrastructure or public sector procurement process.
Knowledge of JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC, CIBD 2015, including the latest releases of the contract forms, and other industry contracts.
Experience in construction industry legislation and Contract law.
Experience working on high-volume infrastructure or construction projects.
Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of the organ of state procurement and relevant legislation
Desirable Experience

Exposure to digital contract management or procurement systems.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

a) Knowledge of Contracts

Through a broad and deep understanding of contracting best practice, is able to define DBSA contracting policy.
Develops contract award documents ensuring DBSA’s interests are protected.
Drafts, monitors and ensures performance of special terms of contract. Ability to apply remedy to protect DBSA’s rights. Ability to enforce compliance.
Monitors contractor compliance to identify, document and resolve potential or actual problems. Determine which contractual remedy, if any, applies and employ that remedy.
Conducts post-award orientation, monitors contract performance and takes necessary action related to delays in contract performance.
Analyses and negotiates modification and termination of contracts.
Evaluates the impact of selected issues to determine the need for top management involvement.
b) Written Communication

Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
c) Business Acumen

Aligns current actions with organisation goals.
Develops work plans that prioritise work in alignment with business goals.
Acts in accordance with established organisation objectives or goals.
d) Presentation Skills

Can reinforce key presentation points with examples.
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
Is able to translate technical terminology into language understandable to the audience.
Has insight into the audience’s behaviour and motivation and responds appropriately and professionally, adapting communication style as appropriate
e) Negotiations

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 diplomacy.
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.
f) Policies and Procedures

Has a detailed understanding of relevant policies and procedures and interprets these according to operational circumstances to ensure compliance.
Understands the business context sufficiently to recommend improvements and modifications to existing policy.
Is able to write new procedures
Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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 and/or obstacles to meet goals.
Recognises and acts upon current opportunities.
b) Customer Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and match these needs to available or customised products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet ongoing customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received from customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/products that relate to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offering with future customer needs.
c) Attention to Details

Double-checks the accuracy of information or work.
Ensures that the work produced doesn’t contain any errors.
d) Information Seeing and Analysis

Investigates the problem or situation beyond routine questioning.
Breaks down problems into simple lists of tasks or activities
e) Organisational Awareness

Recognises and/or uses the informal structure of an organisation
Recognises key actors, decisioninfluencers, etc. and applies this knowledge when formal structure does not work as well as desired.
*The KPA’s, competencies, and relationships listed in this document are not exhaustive, and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.

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Head: Properties and Facilities Management

Closing Date
2025/12/10
Reference Number
DBS251125-2
Job Title Head: Properties and Facilities Management
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Head: Properties & Facilities Management (PFM) is accountable for strategic leadership, management, maintenance and continuous improvement of the DBSA campus, including all interior and exterior building infrastructure and grounds. The incumbent is also responsible for associated support services and facilities. This role ensures that the campus is efficient, functional, safe and most importantly, aligned with the Bank’s long-term vision of a modern, sustainable, and service-oriented environment.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, and building regulations. A central focus of the role is driving the modernisation and optimisation of campus facilities to meet contemporary standards of functionality, energy and water efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
The role oversees a broad portfolio of essential support services, amongst others office and space planning, garden and landscaping services, canteen and catering, kitchen operations, onsite clinic, travel office, sub-contractors and the management of access for staff, visitors, and service providers. These services are delivered through a combination of in-house teams and outsourced providers, requiring strong contract and vendor management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:

Strategic

Lead the development and execution of an integrated Campus Precinct Master Plan, ensuring long-term alignment with organisational strategy, growth requirements, and sustainability objectives.
Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities and property management strategy that supports the Bank’s mission, operational demands, and industry best practices.
Drive the modernisation, optimisation, and lifecycle management of all campus infrastructure, buildings, and utilities to ensure a resilient, safe, and high-performing built environment.
Oversee spatial planning and campus utilisation, ensuring optimal allocation of office, collaboration, and shared spaces to enhance productivity, staff experience, and organisational flexibility.
Champion the transition towards a Campus Off-Grid Strategy including renewable energy, water independence, and resilient utility infrastructure to reduce operational risk, enhance sustainability, and promote environmental responsibility.
Provide strategic oversight for large-scale capital projects, from conceptualisation and feasibility to delivery and close-out, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
Operational Excellence

Facilitate the smooth functioning and reliability of all facilities through robust preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, minimising downtime and ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, and performance standards.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of all building system; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire detection, access control, and security systems.
Lead workplace optimisation initiatives, continuously improving space usage, ergonomics, environmental quality, and campus experience.
Maintain a high standard of operational excellence across infrastructure, utilities, and services through efficient processes, technological innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

Drive sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, green building practices, and environmentally responsible operations.
Lead programmes that improve the campus’s environmental footprint and support long-term climate resilience and regulatory compliance.
Oversee sustainability reporting and performance measurement in alignment with ESG principles and organisational sustainability targets.
Outsourced Services & Supplier Management

Oversee the performance and service delivery of all outsourced service providers including:
Technical maintenance
Cleaning and hygiene services
Security and access control
Landscaping and grounds maintenance
Catering, canteen, and kitchen operations
Waste management and recycling
Onsite clinic and wellness services
Travel office and logistics
Manage supplier SLAs, performance reviews, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison with internal business units, regulatory authorities, municipal stakeholders, and external service partners.
Provide expert advice to senior leadership on property, infrastructure, sustainability, and facilities risks or investment requirements.
Collaborate across departments to ensure that facilities solutions support operational needs, employee well-being, and organisational objectives.
Governance, Compliance, Risk & Financial Management

Champion full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation, building regulations, fire safety codes, and internal governance frameworks.
Embed a safety-first culture by overseeing safety audits, risk assessments, emergency response plans, disaster preparedness, and business continuity plans for facilities.
Manage all environmental, operational, contractual, and security risks associated with facilities and property operations.
Develop and implement policies and procedures governing facilities, property utilisation, space allocation, and operational standards.
Develop, manage, and monitor the facilities and property management budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources.
Oversee capital planning, cost control, and procurement for facilities projects and operational contracts.
Evaluate and implement cost-efficiency strategies without compromising service quality, compliance, or safety.
Procurement and Contract Management of External Stakeholders

Manage and maintain strategic relationships with external contractors, service providers, and suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality property and facilities management services.
Lead the procurement and contracting process for outsourced services in collaboration with the Supply Chain Management unit, ensuring full compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
Negotiate, manage, and monitor vendor contracts to optimise service quality, cost-effectiveness, and performance against agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
Conduct regular quality control inspections of outsourced services and building works to ensure standards are consistently met or exceeded.
Enforce compliance with all relevant building codes, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and procurement legislation.
Oversee and track the timely completion of outsourced works, addressing delays or deficiencies to ensure satisfactory delivery.
Respond promptly and decisively to emergencies and critical facilities-related issues, coordinating with service providers to restore operations efficiently.
Reporting & Analytics

Develop and submit timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports on facilities performance, risks, incidents, and compliance metrics for Exco, Board & Board Sub-Committees and other governance structures.
Report on energy consumption, sustainability initiatives, OHS incidents, infrastructure status, and risk mitigation progress.
Utilise data and trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement in property and facilities management.
People Management

Provide strategic direction and leadership to direct reports, ensuring effective execution of departmental strategy, performance delivery, and alignment with DBSA’s goals.
Manage performance through clearly defined objectives, KPIs, and quality standards, ensuring continuous evaluation, feedback, and accountability across the team.
Attract, develop, and retain high-calibre talent while building bench strength in critical roles, optimising skills utilisation, and reducing key-person dependency.
Foster a high-performance culture by promoting DBSA values, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives, and encouraging cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
Key Measurements of Outputs:

Timely development and implementation of the Campus Precinct Master Plan, facilities strategy, and optimal space utilisation to meet organisational needs.
Successful execution of large-scale capital projects within budget, timelines, and quality standards, including Off-Grid and sustainability initiatives.
High reliability and uptime of building systems and utilities through effective preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
Full compliance with OHS, fire safety, building codes, environmental regulations, and internal operational standards.
Cost-effective management of suppliers, adherence to SLAs, timely completion of outsourced works, and rapid response to facilities emergencies.
Achievement of energy, water, and waste reduction targets, ESG compliance, and progress on green building initiatives.
Effective risk mitigation, adherence to budget, cost control, resource optimisation, and implementation of robust policies and procedures.
Accurate, timely, and data-driven reporting to leadership and the Board, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Effective collaboration and advisory support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring facilities solutions align with organisational objectives.
Achievement of team KPIs, talent development, retention, succession planning, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and value-driven culture.
Achievement of a clean audit outcome for facilities-related operations, with no material findings or unresolved audit issues.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Qualification

A relevant Bachelor’s degree [Eg in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, Built Environment, Construction or a related field].
Experience

At least 12 years of progressive experience in facilities and property management, with a strong track record in managing complex, multi-functional corporate or campus environments.
Minimum of 5 years at management level, with demonstrated experience in:
Strategic facilities planning and operations management.
Leading multidisciplinary teams (technical, soft services, infrastructure, projects).
Budgeting, financial planning, cost control, and optimisation of facilities operations.
Managing outsourced service providers and large vendor contracts.
Driving sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, waste reduction, green building practices, and environmental compliance).
Ensuring full compliance with OHS, building regulations, environmental legislation, and safety standards.
Managing large-scale capital projects, refurbishments, infrastructure upgrades, and campus modernisation programmes from planning to close-out.

Strong understanding of property law,procurement legislation, and public sector governance frameworks.
Proven ability to lead in high-pressure environments, manage multiple priorities, and drive operational excellence.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with internal divisions, external contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Extensive experience in managing outsourced service providers and contractors across a range of facilities services (e.g. maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, landscaping).
Proven ability to negotiate, draft, implement, and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and contracts to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and performance compliance.
Skilled in vendor performance evaluation, contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and continuous improvement of supplier relationships.
Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders in the facilities and property management sector.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with public sector or corporate procurement frameworks, including compliance with supply chain regulations and governance standards.
Experience developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies for infrastructure, health and safety, environmental compliance, and business continuity.
Demonstrated analytical, planning, and reporting skills with attention to quality, compliance, and performance measurement.
Proven ability to work with high level stakeholders (Exco & Board).
Desirable Requirements

A relevant postgraduate qualification [Eg in Business Administration, Project Management, Real Estate, or Facilities Management].
Professional certification in facilities or property management (e.g. IFMA CFM, FMP, BIFM, or PMP).
Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g. SAFMA, ECSA, SACPCMP).
Project Management certification.
Technical Competencies:

Project Management

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.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets, and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.
Strategic Planning

Understands and interpret the corporate vision and strategy.
Analyse business trends, implications and options to devise holistic and long-term strategic plans as well as execute the required change is essential to meet DBSA’s objectives and future goals.
Develops long-term objectives, strategies, and goals. Orients to longer terms than day-to-day activities; determines long-term issues, problems or opportunities. Develops and establishes broad scale, longer-term objectives, goals, or special projects (e.g., affecting a department, several departments or DBSA).
Develops a business strategy; assesses and links short-term, day-to-day tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or a long-term perspective; considers whether short-term goals will meet long-term objectives.
Ability to analyse complex economic trends and their impact on organisational strategy.
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 appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.
Business Acumen

Thinks and plans in future-oriented terms.
Develops annual business plans that take into account longer-term activities, issues, problems or opportunities.
Develops and establishes broad scale, longer-term objectives, goals or projects (e.g., affecting a business, department, or organisation).
Solutions Focused

Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies needed changes.
Planning and Organising

Is relied on to helps others 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.
Coordination with internal and external parties.
Detailed Oriented

Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.
Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies:

Innovative Thinking

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.
Communicates ideas, information and business objectives effectively and persuasively, resulting in desired actions/outcomes.
Promotes information sharing and learning within and across business boundaries.
Focuses on ensuring stakeholder satisfaction by building mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders.
Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image). Monitors progress and adapts the plan if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of inputs and outputs: makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of an entrepreneurial risk nature.
Leading and Managing Change

Generates and implements new and innovative ideas/approaches to improve business outcomes.
Embraces, leads and manages change, providing guidance and support during implementation.

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Performance Verification Officer

Closing Date
2025/12/08
Reference Number
DBS251121-1
Job Title Performance Verification Officer
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Performance Verification Officer is responsible for verifying the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of project
performance information across infrastructure delivery programmes. The role ensures that reported performance aligns
with evidence on site, applicable standards, and assurance requirements. The role contributes to a reliable and credible
performance reporting environment by executing detailed verification processes, identifying gaps or inconsistencies, and
supporting continuous improvement. This role forms part of the assurance value chain and supports internal
accountability and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:

Conduct Performance Verification and Evidence Reviews

Review submitted performance reports and verify alignment with supporting evidence.
Test the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of reported outputs, milestones, and targets.
Identify gaps, anomalies, or inconsistencies in reported information.
Conduct regular site visits to verify the structures delivered on sites to the approved scope of work.
Escalate findings to the Audit, Assurance and Verification Specialist.
Support Compliance with Performance Frameworks and Standards

Assess compliance of performance data with organisational policies, performance frameworks, and
government reporting guidelines.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of internal reporting standards and quality assurance frameworks.
Support the application of audit and assurance protocols in line with relevant regulations.
Support the Preparation of Assurance and Verification Reports

Collate verification results, supporting documents, and summary findings.
Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, verification reports, and audit files.
Track the implementation of corrective actions related to performance verification issues.
Maintain evidence registers and data repositories for audit readiness.
Participate in Internal Quality Assurance Processes

Conduct first-level quality assurance on performance evidence submissions.
Engage with programme teams to clarify and correct data where needed.
Support internal readiness assessments ahead of external audits or performance evaluations.
Recommend improvements to verification tools, checklists, and review processes.
Collaborate Across Divisions and Support Capacity Building

Liaise with infrastructure delivery teams to support understanding of verification requirements.
Participate in training sessions or workshops on compliance, evidence submission, and assurance practices.
Share good practices and contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency.
Assist in maintaining version control and standardisation of documentation formats.
Operational Execution

Collaborate with team members to efficiently carry out tasks, utilising technology tools to enhance productivity
and ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.
Maintain high standards and support seamless operations through diligent and precise work.
Communication and Coordination

Ensure effective communication and seamless coordination within the team and across departments.
Convey information, expectations, and updates to team members, ensuring they are well-informed and
aligned with organisational objectives.
Promote an open and inclusive communication environment where team members feel comfortable sharing
ideas, feedback, and concerns.
Coordinate activities with other teams or departments, facilitating collaboration to achieve shared goals.
Act as a liaison and foster strong interpersonal relationships.
Utilise appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow.
Reporting

Collect relevant data from various sources, verifying its accuracy, and presenting it in a clear and organised
manner.
Establish deadlines to ensure management has up-to-date information for decision-making.
Maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness to deliver reports that are timely and precise.
Support effective communication and strategic planning within the organisation.
Utilise appropriate technologies and tools to enhance reporting efficiency and clarity, while also safeguarding
the confidentiality and sensitivity of the information included.
Stakeholder Management and Problem-Solving

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals, facilitating open and clear
communication.
Actively listen, share information, and foster a cooperative environment that encourages diverse perspectives
and collective problem-solving.
Key Measurements of Outputs:

Percentage of reported performance verified with complete and valid evidence
Percentage of verification findings addressed within defined timelines
Timeliness and quality of verification inputs into reports and dashboards
Number of quality assurance reviews completed per reporting cycle
Readiness and completeness of documentation for audit processes
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Commerce, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, Monitoring
and Evaluation or related field.
Minimum Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, auditing, or compliance-related roles in the
construction project environment.
Experience in project management or quantity surveying
Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable Requirements

Exposure to performance audits or assurance in the infrastructure delivery environment.
Quantitative and Qualitative analytical skills
Technical Competencies:

Audit and Performance Readiness Support

Support internal and external audit and performance review processes by coordinating the preparation and packing of performance evidence, addressing identified verification gaps, and ensuring that all documentation meets audit readiness and compliance standards
Quality Management

Ability to develop quality management plans and inspection protocols. Implements systems and processes to ensure quality is built into the design
and planning stages and conducts audits and reviews to verify compliance with standards.
Audit

Understand and apply appropriate audit management principles, concepts, methods, and techniques.
Able to demonstrate basic information, analyse and conceptualise data/information for decisionmaking purposes
Root cause analysis
Performance Assurance Framework

Implement and apply the DBSA’s performance assurance framework by aligning verification processes to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards, ensuring the integrity, reliability and auditability of reported performance information.
Use of Verification Checklists, Registers and Tools

Apply standardised verification tools, including checklists, evidence registers, and tracking systems, to review and validate performance data,
support consistency in assurance processes, and maintain a complete audit trail for performance reporting.
Required Personal Attributes
Leadership/Behavioural Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Analyses and interprets multiple complex causal links, several potential causes of events, several consequences of actions, or multiple-part chains of events in order to prioritise and develop a plan of action.
Attention to Detail

Double-checks the accuracy of information or work
Ensures that the work produced doesn’t contain any errors
Information Seeking and Analysis

Investigates the problem or situation beyond routine questioning.
Breaks down problems into simple lists of tasks or activities.
Integrity

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

Recognises and/or uses the informal structure of an organisation.
Recognises key actors, decisioninfluences, etc. and applies this knowledge when formal structure does not work as well as desired

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Team Lead: Design and Engineering Services

Closing Date
2025/12/04
Reference Number
DBS251120-1
Job Title Team Lead: Design and Engineering Services
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Team Lead: Design and Engineering Services is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary technical team to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure designs and building information models. The role coordinates civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, SHEQ, quantity surveying, and development planning disciplines to optimise building and maintenance planning. This is achieved through the application of technical expertise, integrated planning, and advanced digital design tools, including Building Information Modelling.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Delivery of Integrated Infrastructure Design

Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to produce integrated design solutions for infrastructure projects.
Oversee the preparation and review of consultants engineering drawings, models, and technical specifications in line with project requirements.
Develop in-house designs.
Apply Building Information Modelling processes to enhance collaboration and data accuracy and ensure the development of prototypes as per clients requirements.
Ensure that all designs comply with national building regulations, engineering codes, and safety standards and specifications.

2. Infrastructure Delivery Management

Develop and maintain lifecycle maintenance for new and existing infrastructure assets.
Incorporate preventative and predictive maintenance strategies into infrastructure planning.
Evaluate design options for lifecycle cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
Provide technical guidance to improve the maintainability and durability of infrastructure assets.
Lead the multidisciplinary engineering and design team, ensuring clarity of scope, roles, deliverables, and timelines across all workstreams.
Review, integrate, and approve design inputs from all Architectural, Engineering & Building (AEC) discipline to ensure alignment with project and client requirements, standards, specifications and safety requirements.
Facilitate interdisciplinary design coordination meetings to resolve technical conflicts, manage design interfaces, and ensure cohesive solutions.
Ensure all design outputs comply with statutory requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and internal design governance.
Drive quality assurance and SHEQ integration throughout the design lifecycle, ensuring safety-by-design principles are embedded.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to professional staff, interns, and consultants to support capability development.
Oversee quantity surveying to ensure cost estimates, bills of quantities, and designs are aligned with budget and value-for-money outcomes.
Support project planning, procurement, and contractor/consultant evaluations by providing technical input where required.
Monitor project risks, design deviations, and scope changes, recommending mitigation and corrective actions.

3. Embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles into Design and Engineering Activities

Integrate sustainability principles into infrastructure planning and design processes.
Assess the environment and social impacts of proposed designs and recommend mitigation measures.
Ensure designs align with organisational ESG targets and regulatory requirements.
Promote resource efficiency, energy optimisation, and sustainable materials use in all projects.

4. Manage Technical Standards, Processes, and Continuous Improvement

Establish and maintain technical design standards, procedures, and quality control frameworks.
Conduct technical reviews, audits, and constructability assessments to identify areas for improvement.
Introduce innovative design solutions and tools to improve service delivery.
Facilitate lessons-learned sessions to capture and apply best practices across projects.
Leverage advanced technical knowledge and skills to provide expert insights and solutions within the area of specialisation.
Stay abreast of the latest industry developments, technologies, and best practices to maintain a high level of competency and innovation. Apply expertise to analyse complex problems, design effective solutions, and support the implementation of projects or initiatives.
Share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders, facilitating training sessions, presentations, or consultations as needed.
Maintain a deep understanding of the field and contribute to continuous improvement. The specialist plays a crucial role in advancing the organisation’s objectives and reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.

5. Reporting and Analytics

Generate detailed and insightful reports and analyses that support strategic decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
Collect, process, and interpret complex data using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
Ensure that reports are accurate, relevant, and tailored to meet the specific needs of stakeholders, presenting data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner using visualisations and other aids as necessary.
Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.
Provide comprehensive analytics and high-quality reporting, the specialist enables informed decision-making and contributes to the organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives and adapt to changing conditions.

6. Stakeholder Management

Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to align expectations, gather insights, and ensure successful outcomes.
Build strong relationships, communicating clearly and consistently, and addressing stakeholder needs and concerns with responsiveness and professionalism.
Facilitate cooperation and support for initiatives within the area of expertise, contributing to overall project and organisational success.

7. People Management

Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximize individual and collective potential.
Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the agency to support strategic agility.
Contribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
Ensure the development of DBSA candidates to be professionally registered in the respective councils i.e ECSA, SACAP, SACPLAN, SACLAP and SACQSP.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Percentage of technical designs and Building Information Modelling Models approved as compliant with national regulations, engineering codes, and DBSA standards.
Percentage of design deliverables completed within agreed timelines and budget allocations.
Percentage of projects incorporating ESG criteria into planning and design documentation.
Instances of non-conformance are identified in internal or external technical audits annually.
Number of documented continuous improvement initiatives implemented per year to enhance design processes, tools, or outputs.
Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance management system.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Multi-Disciplinary Infrastructure Design Management

The ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee integrated engineering, architectural, and quantity surveying inputs to produce compliant and efficient infrastructure design solutions.

b) Building Information Modelling Application

The skill to apply BIM tools and processes to enhance design accuracy, collaboration, data integration, and project visualisation across all technical disciplines.

c) Lifecycle Building and Maintenance Planning

The capability to develop and integrate preventative, predictive, and lifecycle maintenance strategies into infrastructure asset planning to optimise cost, safety, and operational performance.

d) Continuous Improvement in Technical Processes

The capability to identify, implement, and monitor process and technology enhancements that improve design quality, efficiency, and value for money in
infrastructure delivery.

e) Risk Identification and Assessments

Participates in risk assessment and identification efforts.
Identifies and assesses the impact and likelihood of risks to achieving business objectives, and monitors changes in the risk environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or Architecture (accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa or the South African Council for the Architectural Profession).
Professional registration with the ECSA.

Desirable Requirements

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Management, Project Management.
Certification in Building Information Modelling.

Experience
Minimum Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure design and engineering, including multi-disciplinary project delivery.
Experience leading a team.
Proven experience in applying Building Information Modelling tools in infrastructure projects.
Experience in public sector infrastructure planning and compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Desirable Experience

Involvement in projects integrating ESG or sustainability objectives.
Exposure to innovative engineering technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Personal Attributes
a) Strategic and Innovative Thinking

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.
b) Analytical Thinking

Analyses and interprets multiple complex causal links: several potential causes of events, several consequences of actions, or multiple-part chains of events to prioritise and develop a plan of action.

c) Driving Delivery of Results

Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk.

d) Decisiveness

Considers the impact of one’s own decisions on the business as a whole.
Knows when they have enough information to make a decision – and makes it.
Considers the consequences of a decision and assesses the options before reaching a conclusion.

e) Leading and Empowering Others

Supports the team publicly by demonstrating confidence in the team to others; recognises and regards superior individual effort and does not take personal credit for the team’s success.
Celebrates team efforts and accomplishments with the team and publicly credits others for superior performance.
Admits when things go wrong and learns from past experiences and mistakes.
Provides feedback to team members on demonstrated skills and behaviours, allowing team members to learn from mistakes.
Delegates challenging work that will motivate team members.
The KPA’s, competencies, and relationships listed in this document are not exhaustive, and the incumbent will be expected to undertake
additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.

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Construction Project Manager (KZN)

Closing Date
2025/12/04
Reference Number
DBS251119-3
Job Title Construction Project Manager (KZN)
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The incumbent ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with best practice project management methodologies, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, and developmental impact.

Key Responsibilities
1.Project Management

1.1.Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

Develop Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and related project documentation aligned with approved scope, objectives, and institutional requirements.
Develop, review, and update project schedules, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured.
Coordinate and manage inputs from key stakeholders, including professional service providers (PSPs), consultants, contractors, and clients.
Lead the implementation of project management methodologies, ensuring effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects.
Identify and implement corrective and expediting measures to mitigate risks and prevent project delays.

1.2.Project Coordination and Team Leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between the Programme Manager, project teams, and client representatives.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless collaboration among PSPs, contractors, and subcontractors.
Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability by setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimise productivity and project performance.
Implement the office framework, defining team objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables.

1.3.Cost, Time, and Quality Management

Implement and monitor cost, time, and quality control systems to ensure project delivery aligns with approved baselines.
Conduct regular project and site progress reviews, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and payment processes, including validation of contractor and PSP claims before submission to the Programme Manager.
Ensure strict adherence to budgetary, quality, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

1.4.Contract Management

Administer project contracts in line with approved contractual frameworks (JBCC, NEC, GCC, etc.) and institutional guidelines.
Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract timelines and obligations.
Identify and address contractual issues in collaboration with legal, technical, and finance teams.
Issue contractual instructions and manage variations in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.

1.5.Communication and Reporting

Establish and maintain effective project communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and key stakeholders.
Record and circulate site meeting minutes, action plans, and decisions.
Compile and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports, including risk registers and mitigation updates.
Conduct project close-out reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring knowledge transfer.

1.6.Commissioning and Handover

Oversee the commissioning and handover of completed projects to clients or end-users.
Verify availability of all closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties.
Ensure all project deliverables meet contractual and operational requirements prior to sign-off.

1.7.Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and institutional HSE policies.
Monitor implementation of Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and ensure ongoing compliance.
Promote a culture of proactive safety management through regular audits, inspections, and training.
Investigate and follow up on incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

1.8.Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan identifying critical stakeholders, their interests, and communication needs.
Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and development outcomes.
Balance stakeholder expectations and promote transparency through effective governance and structured communication.
Support social facilitation processes to encourage community participation and project ownership.

Key Measures of Performance
1.Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
2.Effective cost, time, and quality control measures implemented and monitored.
3.Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and institutional protocols.
4.Robust project governance and adherence to established project management methodologies.
5.Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports, presentations, and documentation.
6.Achievement of clean audits and positive stakeholder feedback.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a)Project Management

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.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

b)Detailed Oriented

Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.

c)Planning & Organising

Coaches’ others on advanced planning and organising skills.
Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function’s budget.

d)Reporting & Communication

Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
Coaches’ others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high level audiences.

e)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.

f)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.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

g)Verbal communication

Able to present a theme in writing in an ordered, intelligible manner with well-structured and relevant supporting detail.
Able to understand topic switches and use vocabulary of attitude.
Reasonably fluent in speaking.

Qualifications

A degree in the Built Environment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in infrastructure project management, advisory services, or consulting, within a project or programme management environment.
Demonstrated track record in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects in high-value, performance-driven settings.
Proven knowledge and practical application of contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, GCC, and other relevant industry-standard contracts.
In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and related project governance methodologies.
Sound knowledge of infrastructure development legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Good understanding of infrastructure markets, delivery mechanisms, and procurement processes.
Knowledge of government priorities, systems, and processes at national and provincial levels, particularly in relation to public infrastructure delivery.
Desirable Requirements

A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management will be an added advantage.
Professional certification in project management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related disciplines will be advantageous.
Professional registration with one of the following Built Environment Councils:
•Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
•South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
•South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
•South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
•Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects

Required Personal Attributes
a)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 team/department and learn from their experience.

b)Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image).
Monitors progress and adapts the plan, if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals based on inputs and outputs make explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of an entrepreneurial risk nature.

c)Achievement orientation

Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals based on calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aim at exceptional performance, setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyse outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems aiming to achieve better outcomes.

d)Customer Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and match these needs to available or customized products and services.
Adapt processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received from customers, in order to develop new and / or improving existing services / products that relates to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offering with future customer needs.

e)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.

f)Self-awareness & 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
*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document, is not exhaustive and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.

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Programme Manager: Asset Management

Closing Date
2025/12/04
Reference Number
DBS251119-1
Job Title Programme Manager: Asset Management
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Programme Manager Asset Management_Job Profile November 2025.docx.pdf (297.98 kb) – 11/19/2025 12:45:55 PM
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee asset management programmes within the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD). This includes planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on all aspects of the asset management programme, ensuring that programme objectives are achieved. The role involves managing project managers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating the successful integration of asset management strategies into infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Strategic Programme Planning and Alignment

Develop, lead, and align the physical and infrastructure asset management programmes with the DBSA’s overall strategy, ensuring all initiatives support long-term infrastructure sustainability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Define the programme scope, objectives, governance frameworks, and success measures to guide execution, optimise resource allocation, and ensure accountability across multiple projects and workstreams.
Conduct strategic feasibility assessments, portfolio-level risk analyses, and value-for-money evaluations to support robust decision-making and prioritisation of TFM and Asset Management initiatives.
Drive best-practice methodologies, innovation, and continuous improvement in programme, project, facilities, and asset management processes to enhance lifecycle performance, optimise operating costs, and maximise developmental impact.
Ensure alignment between capital projects, asset lifecycle strategies, and facilities operations, promoting integrated planning and seamless transition from construction to operations and maintenance.

2. Programme Execution and Delivery

Oversee the implementation of asset management projects within scope, time, and budget to ensure efficient delivery and maximise return on investment. This will ensure the timely completion of initiatives with minimal cost overruns and high stakeholder satisfaction.
Monitor programme performance using KPIs and dashboards to enable proactive management and early identification of issues. This improves transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to promote collaboration and ensure alignment across departments and service providers.

3. Asset Lifecycle and Performance Management

Implement asset lifecycle strategies (acquisition, maintenance, disposal) to maximise asset value and ensure compliance with lifecycle policies. Optimised asset utilisation and reduced total cost of ownership.
Track asset performance and condition using data analytics to support predictive maintenance and informed capital planning.
Ensure alignment of asset management standards to enhance credibility and support regulatory compliance.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Engage internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback to ensure programmes are relevant, supported, and responsive to user needs.
Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership to maintain transparency and support strategic oversight.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions on asset management practices to build capability and promote a culture of asset stewardship.

5. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

Establish governance frameworks for asset management programmes to ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment with corporate policies.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure programme adherence to prevent non-compliance and support proactive risk mitigation.
Conduct audits and reviews of asset management processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This enhances process integrity and continuous improvement.

6. People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the agency to support strategic agility.
Contribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
Key Measurements of Outputs

Effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes within defined scope, budget, and schedule.
Timely identification and implementation of expediting and corrective measures to prevent programme delays.
Accuracy and reliability of cost, time, and quality control systems across all programmes.
Compliance with institutional contract management and SHE standards.
Timeliness and quality of programme reporting and stakeholder communication.
Successful handover of completed projects and programmes to operations and completion of post-project evaluations.
Improved programme management maturity and staff capability within the Infrastructure Delivery Division.
INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)

Project Team: (Construction Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, OHS, Project Schedulers, Project Administrators)
IDD Business Unit Heads
Group Executive: IDD
Technical Planning and Design Team
Support Units: Finance, SCM
Development Facilitator
EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)

Third Parties/Service providers
Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree in the Built Environment; Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a prerequisite.
Minimum Experience:

A minimum of 10 years’ post-registration experience in the built environment, preferably within advisory or consulting services, with a strong project and programme management background.
Extensive experience in Total Facilities Management (TFM) and Asset Management programmes.
Proven experience in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects, particularly within health and water infrastructure sectors.
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale infrastructure programmes in high-value, performance-driven environments.
Strong knowledge and practical application of standard contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, and GCC, as well as familiarity with other relevant infrastructure delivery contracts.
Sound understanding of infrastructure-related legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure markets, procurement models, and delivery mechanisms.
Solid understanding of government priorities, systems, and processes at national, provincial, and municipal levels, particularly relating to public infrastructure delivery and development finance.
Desirable Requirements:

A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management.
Professional certification with recognised project management bodies such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2.
A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related fields will be advantageous.
Professional registration with one of the following bodies:
o Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
o South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
o South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
o South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
o Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

a) Strategic Planning

Develops long-term objectives, strategies, and goals. Oriented to longer terms than day-today activities; determines long-term issues, problems or opportunities. Develops and establishes broad-scale, longer-term objectives, goals, or special projects (e.g., affecting a department, several departments or DBSA).
Develops a business strategy; assesses and links short-term, day-to-day tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or a long-term perspective; considers whether short-term goals will meet long-term objectives.
Ability to analyse complex economic trends and their impact on organisational strategy.
b) Business Development

Identifies lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analyses, including market structure, supply and demand aspects, competitor environment, and gap analysis.
Actively participates in formulating, developing and implementing the business development strategy/ies to generate new investment opportunities in the public and private sector (delivery of infrastructure services).
Constructs business plan of bankable multidimensional projects, using standard and/or customised templates and processes.
Assesses Project/ Programme Feasibility through interrogation of resource requirements (including financing, capacity, capability and related issues).
c) Reporting

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.
d) 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.
e) Quality Management

Ability to develop quality management plans and inspection protocols. Implements systems and processes to ensure quality is built into the design and planning stages, and conducts audits and reviews to verify compliance with standards.
f) Business Acumen

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 possible opportunities or projects, or thinks about longterm applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Recognises opportunities or problems emerging in patterns and trends, and their impact on the business and profitability drivers.
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.
Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Develops innovative business and/or customer solutions that shape industry practices.
b) Driving Delivery of Results

Identifies a business opportunity or a barrier to performance and takes action to address it.
Reviews and makes changes to plans, offerings, etc. to get better results, thereby improving business performance.
Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image).
Monitors progress and adapts the plan if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
c) Leading and Empowering Others

Clarifies roles and responsibilities; makes needs and requirements clear to the people of the team.
Creates the conditions that enable the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear direction, providing appropriate structure, getting the right people, and obtaining needed resources).
Supports the team publicly by demonstrating confidence in the team to others; recognises and rewards superior individual effort, and does not take personal credit for the team’s success.
Sets a good example by personally exercising desired behaviour; acts on values and beliefs.
d) Organisational Awareness

Recognises and/or uses the formal structure or hierarchy of an organisation (internal & external).
Recognises key actors, decision-influencers, etc. and applies this knowledge when formal structure does not work as well as desired.
Recognises and/or uses the corporate culture (language, etc.) that will produce the best response.
Recognises underlying problems, opportunities, or external political forces affecting the organisation.
e) Customer/Business Service Orientation

Gains the trust of customers by maintaining clear, two-way communication regarding mutual expectations and satisfaction with service.
Requests ongoing feedback from customers and takes action in response to it; manages to retain and capitalise on existing customers.
Utilises the feedback received by customers to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their ongoing needs.
Takes time to understand the customer’s business and medium to long-term objectives; provides information and recommends approaches

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Programme Manager

Closing Date
2025/12/04
Reference Number
DBS251118-4
Job Title Programme Manager
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Programme Manager_IDD_ Job Profile November 2025.docx.pdf (340.07 kb) – 11/18/2025 3:12:36 PM
Job Description
The role of the Programme Manager is to provide strategic oversight and leadership across multiple programmes within the Infrastructure Delivery Division, managing project managers and ensuring the successful delivery of programme objectives. This includes leading the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes, while proactively supporting and guiding project managers to mitigate risks, prevent delays, and achieve timely, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Functions

Provide overall leadership in planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of multiple programmes for the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD).
Proactively identify and implement expediting and corrective measures to prevent delays and enhance delivery performance.
Align programme delivery with the division’s strategic priorities, policies, and developmental impact objectives.
Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in programme and project management processes.

2. Programme Management Functions

Project Control – Cost, Time, and Quality

Provide a consolidated regional and portfolio view of all active projects, focusing on cost, time, and quality performance.
Consolidate expenditure and progress data into meaningful programme and portfolio key performance indicators (KPIs).
Implement and oversee project costing and cost control policies, procedures, and systems for all programmes.
Coordinate, prepare, and validate cash flow forecasts for submission to relevant Committees.
Develop and maintain an integrated programme cost control and performance monitoring system.
Plan, align, and control approved rolling plans to ensure consistency with overall delivery schedules and budgets.
Manage the handover of completed programmes and projects to operations, including timely post-transfer reviews and lessons learned.
Project Planning and Scheduling

Provide visibility across all projects and programmes with respect to timelines and delivery milestones.
Consolidate schedule and progress information into asset creation and performance KPIs.
Implement and maintain robust project planning and scheduling policies, systems, and tools.
Provide planning and scheduling inputs during feasibility and business case development stages.
Allocate and manage professional planning and technical resources to projects through a matrix management structure.
Programme Communication and Reporting

Implement and maintain project administration and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Establish and manage a centralised document and information management system.
Coordinate and balance programme resources to optimise delivery efficiency.
Compile, review, and submit comprehensive programme performance reports to all relevant stakeholders and committees.
Contract and Compliance Management

Implement contract management policies, procedures, and systems across all projects.
Support the selection of appropriate contract and execution strategies to minimise programme risks.
Oversee the implementation of safety, health, and environmental, quality standards (SHEQ) in compliance with institutional and legislative requirements.
Keep contractors informed of all legislative and institutional changes affecting contractual obligations.
Monitor and ensure timely resolution of contractual breaches and non-compliance issues.
Project and Programme Management Governance

Implement standardised project management methodologies and frameworks to ensure consistent delivery.
Drive programme and project management maturity by embedding best-practice processes and systems.
Ensure that programme and project staff hold appropriate professional certifications and maintain continuous development.

3. Financial Management Functions

Implement robust cost estimation and financial control practices across programmes.
Maintain and update a comprehensive cost database to track performance and inform decision-making.
Monitor expenditure trends and provide early warnings on potential financial risks or overruns.

4. People Management & Development

Lead and develop programme and project teams by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and fostering collaboration.
Recognise individual strengths and support professional growth and capacity building.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project managers and technical staff.
Identify and implement training and development strategies to address skill gaps and strengthen programme delivery capacity.
Key Performance Indicators

Effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes within defined scope, budget, and schedule.
Timely identification and implementation of expediting and corrective measures to prevent programme delays.
Accuracy and reliability of cost, time, and quality control systems across all programmes.
Compliance with institutional contract management and SHE standards.
Timeliness and quality of programme reporting and stakeholder communication.
Successful handover of completed projects and programmes to operations and completion of post-project evaluations.
Improved programme management maturity and staff capability within the Infrastructure Delivery Division.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications

A degree in the Built Environment; Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ post-registration experience in the built environment, preferably within advisory or consulting services, with a strong project and programme management background.
Proven experience in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects, particularly within health and water infrastructure sectors.
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale infrastructure programmes in high-value, performance-driven environments.
Strong knowledge and practical application of standard contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, and GCC, as well as familiarity with other relevant infrastructure delivery contracts.
Sound understanding of infrastructure-related legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure markets, procurement models, and delivery mechanisms.
Solid understanding of government priorities, systems, and processes at national, provincial, and municipal levels, particularly relating to public infrastructure delivery and development finance.
Desirable Requirements

A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management.
Professional certification with recognised project management bodies such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2.
A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related fields will be advantageous.
Professional registration with one of the following bodies:
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Project Management

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.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.
Business Acumen

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 possible 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.
Business Development

Identifies lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analyses, including market structure, supply and demand aspects, competitor environment, gap analysis.
Actively participates in formulating, developing, and implementing the business development strategy/ies to generate new investment opportunities in public and private sector (delivery of infrastructure services).
Constructs business plan of bankable multi-dimensional projects, using standard and/or customised templates and processes.
Assesses Project/ Programme Feasibility through interrogation of resource requirements (including financing, capacity, capability, and related issues).
Coordinates, controls and manages the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the plan.
Detailed Oriented

Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.
Planning & Organizing

Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function’s budget.
Reporting & Communication

Designs, reviews, and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
Coaches’ others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high level audiences.
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.
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.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.
Verbal communication

Able to present a theme in writing in an ordered, intelligible manner with well-structured and relevant supporting detail.
Able to understand topic switches and use vocabulary of attitude.
Reasonably fluent in speaking
*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document, is not exhaustive and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.

Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Teamwork & Cooperation

Acts to promote a friendly climate, 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.
Leading and empowering others

Creates the conditions that enables the team to perform at its best (e.g., setting clear directions, providing appropriate 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.
Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business (which may include the organisation’s reputation or brand image).
Monitor progress and adapts the plan, if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals based on inputs and outputs makes explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature.
Achievement orientation

Undertakes challenging assignment and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals based on calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aims at exceptional performance, setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analysis outcomes to ensure the achievements of business goal.
Identifies short-term opportunity or potential problems aiming to achieve better outcomes.
Customer Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and match these needs to available or customised products and service.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received from customers, to develop new and / or improving existing services products that relates to their ongoing needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offering 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.
Self-awareness & 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

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