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Principal: Operational Resilience

Closing Date
2026/02/27
Reference Number
DBS260209-1
Job Title Principal: Operational Resilience
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Principal Operational Resilience_Job Profile January 2025.docx.pdf (285.46 kb) – 2/9/2026 11:48:44 AM
Job Description
The Principal: Operations Resilience is responsible for developing, implementing and maintain the DBSA’s business continuity management (BCM) governance framework to ensure the organisation can continue operating during and after disruptive incidents . The role ensures operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and effective crisis response across the DBSA.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Business Continuity & Resilience

Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) Framework & Policies consistently with the general regulatory requirements and industry best practices and standards
Develop the BCM Capability Tool that measures the maturity and progress of the framework in accordance with the business requirements.
Establish, execute, and continuously enhance the Business Continuity Management framework, including related policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Facilitate and regularly update Business Impact Assessments and continuity-related risk evaluations across all business areas.
Develop, document, and keep current business continuity and recovery plans, including disaster recovery approaches and defined recovery time targets.
Integrate business continuity practices with IT disaster recovery, crisis response arrangements, and the broader operational risk framework.

2. Planning, Development and Maintenance

Enhance and optimise existing business continuity programmes, tools and methodologies to strengthen management, minimise the impact of disruptions, and enable effective continuation or recovery operations.
Lead continuity planning and incident management activities, including the design, development and facilitation of DBSA-wide business continuity and scenario based exercises.
Work closely with ICT to develop, implement and maintain the ICT continuity plan and disaster recovery plans for critical systems and applications
Develop and maintain the Business Continuity Portal and associated records in accordance with the National Archives and Records Management Standards
Support divisions and business units in formalising and standardising and improving business continuity planning and implementing appropriate continuity strategies.
Develop and maintain the Incident Management Plan and supporting structures across strategic, tactical, operational levels.

3. Training and Business Readiness

Enable and coordinate of regular business continuity training, workshops and information/awarness sessions to ensure DBSA staff are prepared for disruptions and can resume operations as quickly as possible.
Plan and coordinate Business Continuity Plan exercises in accordance with the approve annual testing and exercise schedule
Work in partnershp with the Emergency Response Team to ensure ongoing readiness,compliance in terms of trained members and preparedness
Oversee post-incident evaluations, including lessons-learned sessions, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
Work with business units to ensure accountability and clarity regarding continuity and recovery responsibilities.

4. People Management

Coordinate the trained Business Continuity Teams in the response, recovery, restoration, and resumption of all business operations in accordance with the business continuity plans, emergency response plans, crisis management plans and technology recovery plans.
Provide direction and management to the Division, to enable the strategy execution
Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

5. Governance, Reporting, Assurance and Stakeholder Management

Monitor and support compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices.
Report the business continuity status of divisions / business units to management (Business Impact Analysis reports)
Prepare reports and dashboards for Exco, Board, Audit & Risk Committees, and regulators.
Support internal and external audits relating to business continuity and operational resilience.
Assess and monitor the business continuity and resilience capabilities of third parties and suppliers, including verification that off-site disaster recovery arrangements are maintained and ready for activation in the event of an incident or disaster.
Key Measurements of Outputs

Approved BCM Framework & Policies
Effective response to disaster and critical incidents.
Successful implementation of effective and high-quality governance frameworks in accordance with the relevant legislations, regulations, standards and best practices to ensure the risks are managed, and compliance is adhered to.
Adequate levels of BCM capability are measured throughout the Bank.
Up-to-date and effective Business Impact Analysis reports
Up-to-date Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans
Test and exercise reports with improvement actions
Management and Board-level BCM reports
KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (*The list is not exhaustive)

Technical Specialists
DBSA Internal Staff
KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (*The list is not exhaustive)

DBSA suppliers
DBSA clients
Other Stakeholders
Expertise & Technical Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

A Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management or Equivalent.
Minimum Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in Business Continuity and Risk Management, the experience must include a minimum of 6 years in Risk Management.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience overseeing and managing business continuity for a medium to large size organisation.
Demonstrated knowledge in developing, managing, coordinating, implementing, testing and reviewing of fullspectrum Business Continuity programmes,
disaster recovery and emergency response.
In-depth knowledge of Business Continuity Management/Assurance and Resilience Frameworks.
Experience in writing organisation-wide strategies, policies, procedures and training materials will be advantageous
Expert knowledge of Business Continuity Management and resilience, Enterprise Risk Management and
Operational Risk Management Standards and Best Practice; as well as the risk-related control frameworks and practices (COSO, ISO, ITIL, CMM, COBIT, etc.)
Proven understanding of the corporate-wide insurance in terms of Business Disruption Insurance.
Experience in engaging senior leadership and writing and presenting reports to senior management.
Extensive knowledge of the legislative requirements of the Data Protection Act and other information laws.
Experience in the investigation and management of incidents and root cause analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in incident and crisis management.
Proven ability to assess commercial imperatives with a risk focus.
Desirable Requirements

A membership of the Business Continuity Institute and/or an equivalent institution
Experience in the financial services sector.
A good understanding of how Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Emergency Management are integrated under resilience.
SharePoint or similar system experience.
Experience in managing risk-related projects.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

a) Governance and Framework

Expert knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301) and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., financial sector, data protection) for business continuity and resilience.
Ability to design, implement, and maintain the Enterprise Business Continuity Governance Framework, including policies, standards, and procedures
Proficiency in using the organisation’s Risk Management Framework to identify, evaluate, and prioritise threats
b) Planning and Analysis

Advanced skill in conducting comprehensive BIAs, including defining Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption, Recovery Time Objectives, and Recovery Point
Objectives for critical processes and resources
Ability to design, evaluate, and select appropriate business continuity and recovery strategies
Expert ability to draft, maintain, and structure various comprehensive plans such as Business Continuity Plans, Incident Management Plan and Emergency Response plans
c) Disaster Recovery

Experience in working with IT teams to develop and maintain the IT Disaster Recovery Plan for critical systems, applications, and data
Understanding of best practices for the protection of vital information assets and ensuring the availability and integrity of data
d) Exercising, Testing and Maintenance

Skill in designing, scheduling, and facilitating a variety of testing and exercise scenarios, including tabletop exercises, walk-throughs, functional tests, and full-scale simulations
Ability to manage post-exercise reviews, documenting lessons learned, and developing an action plan to address identified gaps and deficiencies
Capability to use a BCM Capability Tool or methodology to measure the current state, progress, and maturity of the BCM program against business requirements and standards.
e) Incident Response

Expertise in setting up and operating a Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Incident Management structure during a real event
Proficiency in coordinating the full-scale activation of response teams to ensure timely response, recovery, and resumption of business
Skill in rapidly assessing the scope and impact of an incident and continuously monitoring recovery progress.
f) Stakeholder Management

Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support DBSA objectives
Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust, and respect
Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.
Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Analytical Thinking

• Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them
• Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each

b) Attention to Detail

• Monitors the quality of others’ work
• Checks to see that procedures are followed by others
• Keeps clear details records of own and/or other activities

c) Integrity

• Willingness to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practices
• Capability of challenging senior management (in an appropriate manner) to act on espoused values

d) Stakeholder Management

• Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support DBSA objectives
• Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
• Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
• Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust, and respect
• Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership

e) Achievement Orientation

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

f) Teamwork & Cooperation

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

*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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Driver

Closing Date
2026/02/23
Reference Number
DBS260206-1
Job Title Driver
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Driver_Human Capital_Job Profile_December 2025 .docx.pdf (240.65 kb) – 2/6/2026 11:51:34 AM
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to transport employees, visitors, material and equipment to and from identified key points in line with the DBSA shuttle services. In this role, the driver will be responsible for—but not limited to—the timely transportation of personnel, strict adherence to traffic regulations, and routine vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the driver must ensure that the daily itinerary and schedules provided by the Line Manager are followed accurately.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transport and Delivery

Transport staff and visitors to and from identified key points to required destinations in a safe and timely manner.
Update the logbook before and after each trip to comply with SARS regulatory requirements.
Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations to ensure a safe driving environment for passengers and other road users.
Record accurate mileage and odometer readings before and after each trip.
Collect and deliver parcels, documents, and mail as per DBSA requirements.
Deliver Board documents to Board Members in accordance with DBSA requirements.
Handle the collection and delivery of foreign exchange documents and other relevant materials to designated commercial banks on behalf of Treasury.
Collect and deliver documents to various departments, such as SARS documents on behalf of Payroll.
Report vehicle breakdowns, accidents and incidents, to relevant emergency services and supervisor ensuring passenger safety.
Complete the occurrence register for refuelling and reporting accidents.

2. Vehicle Maintenance

Perform daily vehicle maintenance in line with the Road Traffic Act and Regulations:
o Conducting routine checks on the vehicle, including but not limited to oil, water, fuel, and tyre pressure.
o Inspecting the surface and condition of tyres, periodically rotating tyres, and ensuring wheel alignment to maintain roadworthiness.
o Operating the vehicle within the limits of road, weather, and traffic conditions while adhering to defensive driving principles.
Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
Notify the manager and book vehicle maintenance within the prescribed service contract intervals.
Monitor fuel usage and ensure timely refuelling.
Ensure the vehicle is equipped with emergency tools such as a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflective triangles.
Key measurements of outputs

1. Timeous transportation of personnel or visitors.
2. Adherence to vehicle maintenance processes and adherence to traffic regulations.
3. Timeous and accurate delivery or collection of goods for the Bank and ensure that the daily itinerary/schedule is followed as provided by the line manager.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. A valid driver’s licence including Passenger Driver Permit (PDP)

Experience
Minimum Requirements

1. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a passenger and delivery driver.
2. Experience transporting staff within a corporate environment.
3. Experience operating a variety of vehicles, including minibuses, sedans, and light delivery vehicles.
4. Knowledge of road safety regulations and fleet management procedures.
5. Understanding of safety, security and protocol requirements when transporting employees or visitors.

Desirable requirements

1. Advanced Driving Certificate (e.g., Defensive Driving, VIP/Professional Driving, Advanced Driver Training).

Required Personal Attributes
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

a) Written Communication

• Writes clearly and concisely simple work-related documents.
• Expresses simple ideas clearly in writing.
• Understands enough to independently handle most tasks in this area most of the time but is supplied with direction for work objectives.

b) Verbal Communication

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

c) Computer Literacy

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

LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Teamwork and cooperation

• Promotes a friendly climate and good morale, and resolves conflicts
• Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
• Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

b) Respond to Customer Needs

• Views others, including colleagues, as customers and wants to meet their needs.
• Keeps the customer informed of relevant developments or changes.
• Gains the trust of customers by maintaining clear, two-way communication regarding mutual.
• expectations and satisfaction with service.
• Admits possible errors or mistakes to customers.

c) Integrity

• Expresses what he/she is thinking even when the message may not be especially welcome.
• Shares information or comments about the work when it would be easier to refrain from being open about the situation.

d) Customer Service Orientation

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

e) Self-awareness & Self-Control

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

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Programme Manager IDD (GDE & Transport)

Closing Date
2026/02/20
Reference Number
DBS260205-1
Job Title Programme Manager IDD (GDE & Transport)
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_Final_.docx.pdf (436.78 kb) – 2/5/2026 2:05:10 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
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

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

2.1. 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.
2.2. 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.
2.3. 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.
2.4. Contract and Compliance Management

Implement contract management policies, procedures, and systems across all projects.
Support the selection of appropriate contracts 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.
2.5. 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.
Validate 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.
KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

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
KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Service Providers (as appointed)
External Stakeholders
Clients
Expertise & Technical Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in the Built Environment; Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields.
Professional certification in project management, such as Pr.CPM through the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner or any other professional project management certification.
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.
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

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) 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.
c) 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 sectors (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.
d) 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.
e) 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 interface with the function’s budget.
f) 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.
g) 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.
h) 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.
i) 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
Required Personal Attributes
LEADERSHIP/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) 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.
b) 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, obtaining 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.
c) 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 adapt the plan, if necessary, to ensure optimal benefit to the business.
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals based on inputs and outputs, making explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on the cost-benefit analysis, make decisions of an entrepreneurial risk nature.
d) 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.
e) 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 on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received from customers, to develop new and / or improving existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offering with future customer needs.
f) Integrity

Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practices.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.
g) 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 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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Senior Project Development Specialist

Closing Date
2026/02/18
Reference Number
DBS260130-1
Job Title Senior Project Development Specialist
Job Grade 00
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Senior Project Development Specialist _Job Profile December 2025.docx.pdf (247.41 kb) – 1/30/2026 2:03:26 PM
Job Description
Execute technical project development from early-stage preparation through to bankable feasibility, ensuring projects meet the technical, environmental, social, regulatory, and commercial requirements for investment decision-making and financial close. The role is responsible for Project Development and Technical Execution, Due Diligence and Regulatory Compliance, Financial and Commercial Assessment Support, Bankable Feasibility Report Development, Relationship Management and Stakeholder Relations and other tasks as assigned by the line manager from time to time.

Key Responsibilities
1.Project Development and Technical Execution

Provide technical inputs in the development of project development strategies to unlock infrastructure projects in South Africa, SADC and select African Countries through project preparation.
Design projects that support the annual disbursement target and the division’s strategic objectives.
Develop detailed project development workplans and schedules covering feasibility studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), technical designs, grid and geotechnical studies, and permitting processes.
Execute projects within the scope, technical specifications, quality standards, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements for project development activities.
Prepare pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, including engineering designs, cost estimates, implementation models, scheduling and risk assessments.
Draft preliminary and detailed design work, including capacity sizing, layout planning, technology selection, and constructability evaluations.
Provide technical solutions that are aligned to appropriate technology standards, lifecycle cost considerations, operational performance requirements, and sustainability principles.
Provide inputs into Terms of Reference (ToR) and technical procurement specifications for external consultants, engineers, and technical advisors.

2.Due Diligence and Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate with relevant specialists for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and associated management plans in accordance with IFC/World Bank standards, local regulatory requirements, and climate-resilient development principles.
Engage with regulators, utilities, municipalities, and line ministries to secure required permits, licenses, environmental approvals, water use rights, grid connection approvals, etc.
Adhere to all legislative, sector policy, and regulatory conditions that are embedded in feasibility outputs.
Maintain a risk register covering technical, environmental, commercial and execution risks and provide risk mitigation strategies.
3.Financial and Commercial Assessment Support

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support programme implementation, identifying funding needs for the project development.
Provide technical inputs to prepare bankable feasibility data packs to enable financial modelling, investment appraisal, and structuring.
Work closely with financial specialists to test project affordability, revenue models, commercial structures, and risk allocation frameworks.
4.Bankable Feasibility Report Development

Consolidate all technical, environmental, social, regulatory, commercial and cost data into a bankable feasibility report suitable for due diligence, financial modelling, structuring, and investment decision-making.
Prepare presentations and submissions for Investment Committees and transaction preparation governance structures.

5. Relationship Management and Stakeholder Relations

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
Facilitate continuous communication with clients/ projects that the DBSA has funded to adequately support the Division’s monitoring function.
Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop specific investment opportunities further.
Identify clients’ pain points and coordinate DBSA’s solution offerings to address them.
Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs
1.Value of bankable projects developed.
2.Value and number of projects approved and committed.
3.Value of infrastructure catalysed.
4.Reduction in impairments through de-risking technical and commercial risk aspects of projects.
5.Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.
6.Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
7.Clean Audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a)Business Acumen

Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
Deep understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be implemented to meet an organisation’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.
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.
b)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 successfully.
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.
c)Project Preparation

Demonstrates a sound understanding of limited recourse and balance sheet funding, the process required to prepare projects, and financing documentation required to present projects for investment decisions.
Leads an internal team of sector specialists and analysts to appraise and present transactions to internal committees.
Appoints and leads a team of external consultants/advisors (technical, environmental, financial and legal) to prepare and present the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) to prospective financiers.
Analyses sponsors’ financial statements, understands and reviews financial models.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of the water, transport and energy sectors to identify potential fatal flaws generally associated with these sectors in projects presented and key risks to be mitigated.
d)Solution Focus

Identifies broad, highly complex problems based on a multitude of factors, many of which are complex and sweeping in nature, difficult to define and often contradictory.
Creates procedures to articulate the nature of problems and to identify and weigh alternate solutions.
Evaluates the effectiveness of solutions using approaches tailored to the situation.
e)Financial Analysis

Serves as subject matter expert.
Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.
f)Risk Management

Drives integration and standardisation of risk management processes across the organisation.
Advises on the application of the organisation’s risk management policies, industry best practices and constructs organisation guidelines.
Analyses trends in risk management and internal control, evaluates implications, defines, and implements organisation-wide response.
g)Negotiation

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Can take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Can 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.
h)Commercial Awareness

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.
i)Communication and Reporting

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.
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.
j)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.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or in the Built Environment (Civil, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer (PrEng).
Minimum Experience

A minimum 8 years’ experience in infrastructure project development/preparation in the built environment, public sector management, advisory service or consulting experience.
Experience in dealing with development finance institutions at the various levels of government and business.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and feasibility analysis.
Extensive experience in structuring project finance deals.
Successful track record in business development and stakeholder management.
Understanding of infrastructure project development, feasibility and structuring.
Understanding of financial modelling and project finance structuring.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
Desirable Requirements

Project Management professional with one of the following qualifications: Project Management Institute (PMI), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
Required Personal Attributes
a) Achievement Orientation

Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.
Makes specific changes to systems and processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Formulates own objectives and action plans to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.
b)Analytical Thinking

Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each.
c)Conceptual thinking

Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others and not learned from previous education or experience to explain situations or resolve problems.
Looks at things in a significantly novel way, breakthrough thinking.
d)Strategic and Innovative thinking

Recognises opportunities or problems emerging in patterns and trends, and their impact on the business and profitability drivers.
Applies learning from previous situations and experiences.
Sees underlying causality in the current situation. Applies business acumen to make sound decisions.
Recognises opportunities or potential problems, before they become obvious, by seeing the connections in a range of sources of information, including insights from outside DBSA.
Restates complex knowledge in a way that makes it easier for others to understand.
e)Commercial Business Acumen

Understands business fundamentals.
Analyses and comprehends organisational goals and strategies.
Understands tactical business fundamentals in the public sector environment and incorporates them into decision-making.
f)Teamwork

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

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Programme Management Specialist (IF)

Closing Date
2026/02/26
Reference Number
DBS250930-1
Job Title Programme Management Specialist (IF)
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Programme Management Specialist (Engineering) _ Job Profile.pdf (348.34 kb) – 2/12/2026 6:04:45 PM
Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance – combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.

The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA, entered into on 17 August 2020. The Programme Management Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to
funding opportunities for the IF. These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and
programmes that involve Public Private Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:

1. Strategic Support

• Develop, implement and monitor a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes involving
  multiple stakeholders from cradle to completion.
• Facilitate early and privileged access to the pipeline of large infrastructure projects to position the organisation
  for improved funding opportunities and strategic deal participation.
• Prepare investment proposals for management and the Board of Directors to consider.

1. Deal Flow and Origination

Support the steady flow of deals in the IF through:
a) Project Preparation Support
o Partner with project owners, sponsors, and public institutions to transform concepts into bankable
opportunities.
o Provide technical input into prefeasibility and feasibility studies, designs, and cost estimates.
o Identify and address technical, environmental, social, and commercial gaps affecting bankability.
o Ensure alignment with sector standards, regulatory frameworks, and investment criteria.
o Support project structuring to attract blended finance and private sector participation.

b) Technical Due Diligence & Appraisal
o Conduct independent technical due diligence for projects under credit/investment review.
o Review design, technology choices, cost assumptions, and construction/operational plans.
o Assess alignment with international standards (FIDIC, IFC Performance Standards, ECSA, national building
codes).
o Prepare technical reports and red-flag assessments for investment committees.

c) Risk Assessment & De-risking
o Identify and evaluate technical, commercial, regulatory, and implementation risks.
o Recommend risk mitigation measures (e.g., performance bonds, insurance, O&M structures).
o Assess the accuracy of risks factored into financial models and pricing to support bankability.
o De-risk the technical and commercial risk aspects of projects.
o Facilitate improved understanding, assessment and pricing of project risks.

d) Monitoring & Implementation Oversight
o Verify the fulfilment of technical conditions precedent to support disbursement.
o Monitor construction progress, completion testing, and commissioning milestones.
o Conduct site visits, review progress reports, and flag deviations (cost overruns, delays, technical failures).
o Recommend corrective actions to safeguard project performance and repayment.

e) Portfolio-Level Support
o Provide sector technical insights to guide pipeline development and portfolio strategy.

o Develop benchmarks, cost libraries, and sector guidelines to support future projects.
o Capture lessons learned from completed projects to strengthen institutional knowledge.

3. Programme Management

• Design, develop and implement project/programme plans, budgets, resources and deliverables according to the
  clients’ and funders’ agreements.
• Identify and implement measures to prevent project/programme delays by actively engaging and managing
  multiple project/programme offices.
• Prepare/develop project costing methodologies, cost control procedures and financial monitoring systems to
  ensure that projects/programmes are completed within budget and on time.
• Prepare detailed programme documentation, including phased plans, implementation schedules, budgets and
  variance reports, resource allocations, and work plans aligned with IF objectives.
• Provide status reporting regarding programme milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues,
  communicating across leadership and identified stakeholders.
• Lead the procurement of adequate resources to achieve programme objectives within planned timeframes.
  Perform other strategic and other duties as assigned.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

1. Value of bankable projects
2. Quality of investment book
3. Number of new clients and projects
4. Number of potential projects worked on
5. Management of client relationships and key stakeholders
6. Investor satisfaction with invested projects/programmes
7. Clean audit

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Engineering.
2. A minimum of 8 years experience in infrastructure projects/programmes implementation.
3. A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA will be an
   advantage.
4. Proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes, PPPs and project finance.
5. Demonstrated ability in working on new or innovative projects/programmes.
6. A track record in participating in projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
7. Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and
   development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).
8. Good understanding of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure
   procurement in SA.
9. Proven ability to prepare good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, Board and
   high-level stakeholders.
10. Good understanding of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics, as
    well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
11. Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders’ shoes and understand the motivations that underlie
    behaviours of interest.
12. Demonstrated ability to undertake complex strategic initiatives and successfully execute projects to successful
    execution.

Desirable Requirements

1. Postgraduate qualification in Engineering.
2. Qualification in Project / Programme Management.
3. Project / Programme Management experience in the public infrastructure sector.

Technical Competencies:

a) Risk Identification & Assessment Skills

• Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessment.
• Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

b) Business Development

• Pro-actively pursues business development at the national and international level.
• Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and takes actions accordingly.
• Formulates and modifies market approaches based on competitor analyses.
• Supports Lead Programme Management Specialist with the formulation, development and implementation of
  the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector
  delivery of infrastructure.
• Identifies and develops new markets, products and clients.
• Prepares presentations for an organisation and can participate in investment conferences and roundtable
  discussions.
• Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE
  strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
• Promotes compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the
  organisation of investment and development interventions.
• Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of
  the plan.
• Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

c) Business Acumen

• Good understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of alternatives
  concerning complex business situations.
• Good understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be implemented to meet
  the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Good 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.
• 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.

d) Deal Origination

• Identify, conceptualise and structure projects and opportunities and develop new and alternative financing
  mechanisms.
• Formulate and develop new and alternative financing mechanisms and concepts that can be replicated
  elsewhere within and outside SA.
• Conceptualise and develop innovative funding instruments (equity, venture capital, mezzanine, debt,
  securitisation of projects, etc.) to finance infrastructure that would otherwise not be possible, relying on the
  market only to develop and propose these investment opportunities.
• Proactively develop impact concepts to take to the market.
• Formulate new products.

e) Negotiation Skills

• Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
• Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation
  situation.
• Can take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.

f) 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.
• Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

g) Planning & Organising

• Demonstrates advanced planning and organising skills.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
• Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interface with the function’s budget.

h) 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 resource and asset availability.
• Can interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate
  to maximise revenues and control costs.

i) Reporting & Communication

• Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
• Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a
  report.
• Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.
• Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
• Assists with the 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.
• 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.

j) 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:

a) 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 the IF’s offerings with future customer needs.

b) Self-awareness and Self Control

• Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
• Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
• May apply special techniques or plan ahead of time to manage emotions or stress.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) Teamwork & Cooperation

• Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
• Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.

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IT Support Technician

Closing Date
2026/02/17
Reference Number
DBS250514-1
Job Title IT Support Technician
Job Grade 13
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Centurion
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) IT Support Technician (02.02.2026).pdf (160.12 kb) – 2/3/2026 9:22:27 AM
Job Description
The IT Support Technician role is an ICT support function located within ICT Unit of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO).

The IPP Office was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa’s severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA. The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.

The IT Support Technician role is a vital support function responsible for providing efficient technical assistance and support to IPP Office staff users of computer systems, networks, and software, always with the focus on the effective functioning and maintenance of IT systems and tools which support and enahnce the achievement of the deadlines and strategic operations of the IPP Office.

Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Support Technician will be resposible for providing effective technical support to end users by maintaining, installing, configuring and repairing computer systems and other technologies in the business. The incumbent will ensure relevant accurate record-keeping of IT related tasks, assets and procedures while maintaining an excellent customer service oriented approach to all tasks. This is a contract position until 31 March 2028.

Key Responsibilities
The Key Responsibilities of the IT Support Technican role include but are not limited to:

Provide effective support to end users at the IPP Office:

Will assist all users with any logged IT related incident when called upon
Will diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating systems (Windows)
Analyse and Assess the information
Take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible; escalating incidents to other support teams where necessary.
Documentation/Record Management

Accurately record, update and document requests using the IT service desk system
Accurately record, update and document asset management changes
To create, maintain and publish relevant support documentation in order to assist all staff in the quick resolution of their incidents and service requests and enable users to become more self-sufficient
Customer Communication

Maintain excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Continuously update users on progress of logged tickets until resolution.
Ensure required escalation is done timeously
Effective self-management and team work

Apply knowledge of organisation systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results.
Demonstrate initiative in follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained.
Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met.
Act in a customer centric manner.
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Qualification and requirements:

• A National Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6) or similar.
• ITIL Foundation certificate is advantageous

Experience:

3 years Helpdesk/IT Administrator experience with technical support and troubleshooting abilities
Experience with DHCP, LAN/WAN and Endpoint Management
Good working knowledge of Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, active directory
Must have excellent people, telephonic and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 platform.
Required Personal Attributes
Excellent IT Skills and computer literacy
Ability to communicate effectively with people in a professional manner, face to face, on the phone and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate practical troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques
Excellent knowledge of customer service best practice.
Ability to prioritise, manage and perform under pressure to meet Service Level Agreements
Strong verbal and written skills
Problem Solving skills
Excellence Orientation
Investigative Orientation
Customer Responsiveness
Planning and Prioritising
Attention to detail

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Lead Programme Management Specialist

Closing Date
2026/02/26
Reference Number
DBS250325-1
Job Title Lead Programme Management Specialist
Job Grade 19
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Lead Programme Management Specialist (Engineering) Job Profile.pdf (331.73 kb) – 2/12/2026 4:50:46 PM
Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance – combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.
The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.
The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF. These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Outputs

Support the IF’s strategic intent and progressively contribute to its annual disbursement through project and programme management activities.
Enable IF to participate in a robust portfolio of projects, leading to improved funding and implementation opportunities.
Work with other business units to promote IF’s role as the project developer or sponsor in selected priority sectors and programmes.
Work with other business units to prepare investment proposals and feasibility studies for consideration by management, governance structures and key stakeholders.
Participate in the processes of leveraging local, international and regional partners to provide capital for new business investments.
Provide project preparation support to projects/initiatives that require further enhancement or de-risking to achieve bankability. This includes assisting project owners in refining project structures, addressing risks, and ensuring readiness for financing and implementation.
Enhance the IF’s financial sustainability by preparing projects to be bankable through the project preparation fund, ensuring a return on investment, crowding in financers and securing rights of first refusal for IF to participate as a lender.
Contribute to a steady flow of deals and efficiently execute and manage deals within the financing division’s pipeline by:
Supporting other business units in identifying and structuring project opportunities from a project developer / sponsorship perspective.
Defining project concept and scope.
Developing deal execution implementation plans.
Technical Responsibilities

Support efficient risk management of programmes, provide opportunities for investments in projects and improve the quality of the IF loan book by:
Mitigating the technical and commercial risk associated with projects.
Facilitating a better understanding, evaluation and valuation of project risks.
Collaborating with the Head of Strategic Partnership and Origination, perform initial technical reviews and appraisals of projects or initiatives for potential inclusion in the IF pipeline.
Prepare projects to ensure that they are bankable by mitigating the technical and commercial risks associated with projects.
Overseeing the implementation of technical aspects and coordination of programme oversight functions.
Engaging with multidisciplinary teams within IF and with project owners/sponsors, including technical, legal and financial experts, to facilitate projects reaching financial closure.
Examining and authorising all technical documentation to ensure solutions are viable, investment ready, and sustainable.
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions and analysing alternative approaches to determine the most efficient solution that supports the national socio-economic priorities.
Providing technical inputs into financing agreements, negotiations, and closure-related activities while ensuring that all technical prerequisites are met.
Providing technical input to support the development of contractual and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with project design, structuring, execution, and governance requirements.
Defining the technical parameters, criteria, and specifications necessary for inclusion in the procurement strategy outlined in the Project Information Memorandum.
Preparing investment proposals and feasibility studies for management and the Board of Directors to consider.
Programme Management

Monitor a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders from cradle to completion.
Engage project stakeholders and align roles of key players.
Manage the procurement of resources to achieve programme objectives within planned timeframes and manage the respective contracts.
Design, develop and implement complex project/programme plans, budgets, resources and dynamic scope and deliverables according to the clients and funders’ agreements. Effectively providing investor with the assurance that their investment in agreed projects/programmes will be successfully and timeously completed.
Identify and implement measures to prevent project/programme delays by actively engaging and managing multiple project/programme offices.
Prepare/develop project costing and cost control methodologies and procedures to ensure that projects/programmes are completed within budget and time.
Design and review the implementation of projects/programmes as agreed. These would include:
The preparation estimates and detailed programme plans for all phases of the programme.
Implementation plans with outputs, activities, responsibilities and time frames.
Programme budget and report against budget.
Resource plan and allocation of responsibilities.
Supporting and aligning if programmes and work plans.
Provide status reporting regarding programme milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership and identified stakeholders.
Perform other strategic duties as assigned.
Oversight & Compliance Monitoring

Support the Asset Management and Treasury (AMT) Unit in monitoring the projects’ implementation to ensure compliance with facility agreements and contractual obligations (Construction, O&M, etc.) by conducting technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential project execution issues.
Provide regular technical and programme management reports to AMT on project progress, potential risks with mitigation strategies, and compliance gaps to assist in tracking project milestones, disbursements, and performance indicators to ensure timely execution.
Engage with project owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to address technical and programme-related challenges.
Resolving contractual disputes or deviations related to project execution.
Managing change requests and ensure alignment with financial and contractual commitments.
Provide technical insights to enhance project monitoring frameworks and contribute to the development of best practices for programme and asset management within the IF.
Key Measurements of Outputs

Value of bankable projects.
Successful management and implementation of agreed projects / programmes:
Percentage of performance targets met as per business plan
Quality of delivery of projects / programmes
Investor satisfaction of invested projects / programmes
Clean audit
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements:

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in infrastructure projects/programmes funding and financing with a proven track record.
A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.
Desirable Requirements:

Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Detail Orientation
Planning and Organising
Adaptability
Written Communication
Project Management
Commercial Business Acumen
Legal and Regulatory Policy Knowledge
Presentation Skills
Procurement Services
Risk Identification & Assessments
Solution Focused
Knowledge of Contracts
Business Development
Deal Origination
Negotiation Skills
Financial Acumen
Reporting & Communication
Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Teamwork and cooperation

Promotes a friendly climate and good morale, and resolves conflicts
Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.
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.
Decisiveness

Makes timely decisions about complex issues even when some information is missing
Makes decisions and stands by them even when they are controversial or unpopular
Grasps critical business opportunities when they arise by making timely decisions
Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have long term impact on the business
Monitors progress and adapts plans if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the programme
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 cost benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature
Goal Oriented and Solution Driven

Has an understanding of how immediate tasks contributed towards broader goals and structures activities accordingly.
Focuses on solutions and goes beyond merely recognising a problem.
Systems Thinking

Views legal matters as an integral part of broader operations and avoids addressing matters in isolation.
Is able to recognise patterns and interconnectivity between various matters which are seemingly disconnected.
Self-Awareness & Self-Control

Ignores angering actions and continues a conversation or task. May leave temporarily to withhold emotions, then return immediately to continue
Feels strong emotions in the course of a conversation or other task, such as anger, extreme frustration, or high stress; holds the emotions back, and continues to act calmly.
Avoids egotistical behaviour
Welcomes positive confrontation as necessary; and avoids negative confrontation.
Decisiveness

Acts promptly to address urgent needs, quickly taking those decisions which need to be taken.
Assesses available information to reach a clear view of key options and selects the best option at the time.
Thinks on their feet when necessary.
Changes his/her perception, ideas or alters normal procedures to fit a specific situation to get a job done and/or meet company goals.
Impact and Influence

Includes careful preparation of data for presentation.
Makes two or more different arguments or points in a presentation or a discussion.
Achievement Orientation

Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.
Makes specific changes to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.
Formulates own objectives and action plans in order to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.

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