Industrial Development Corporation [Ltd] (IDC) Jobs

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Anti-Money Laundering Control Officer (AMLCO)

Synopsis

The Anti-Money Laundering Control Officer is responsible for assisting and supporting Strategic Business Units and Departments in complying with all the anti-money laundering control legislation applicable to the IDC. These legislations include but are not limited to FATF recommendations 40+9, POCA, PRECCA, FICA, POCDATARA. 

The individual will support the IDC thorough developing the AMLC/PIP-PEP/Sanctions framework and procedures, facilitating the implementation, creating the required awareness, performing compliance reviews and reporting on level of compliance.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for designing, evaluating, supporting, and influencing a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as assisting in the management and execution of an efficient compliance monitoring program

Job Description

• Assist in the development of compliance initiatives and programs to comply with the respective money laundering legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations

• Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures

• Aid in the improvement of tools to monitor, analyse, and report suspicious activity

• Handle file reviews of suspicious activity to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures put in place

• Identify and inform of any changes to legislation and other regulatory requirements relating to AML/CTF

• Aid in the design, development, and implementation of a risk assessment framework to support all customer interactions

• Ensure consistent and timely feedback on cases that have been escalated

• Liaise with management to develop investigative strategies

• Develop and participate in compliance programs and initiatives

• Provide relevant compliance reporting to ensure the completion and proper analysis of suspicious activity reports that have been conducted

• Ensure detailed and prompt investigation of all AML/CTF incidents and cases

• Help with identifying any AML/CTF loopholes and coordinating projects to bridge those gaps

• Develop and execute face-to-face / virtual training for staff in various business units as required

• Aid in general compliance awareness and refresher training

Qualification and Experience

• LLB/ B. Com or equivalent qualification
• Accredited or certified member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA) (Advantageous)
• A Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Control (Advantageous)
• CAMS Certification or a Certificate in Compliance Management will be an added advantage (Advantageous)
• At-least 5-8 years’ experience in anti-money laundering compliance management environment
• Sound experience in report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the Siron System will be an added advantage
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
• Willingness to work on various compliance issues
• Must be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Planning and Organizing
Project Management
Strong Analytical Skills
Presentation skills
Stakeholder Engagement Skills
Negotiating and Influencing

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Attention to detail
Highly Ethical and integrity
Good Communication skills

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Senior Manager: Strategic Portfolio Management and Special Projects

Job Description

Responsible for Portfolio Management and Reporting and enhancing the organisation’s ability to manage portfolio credit risk. This role will ensure that the credit and investment activities are aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives, risk appetite, and developmental mandate. This includes portfolio analytics, enterprise-wide risk strategy, capital allocation, and governance, thus ensuring portfolio resilience, capital efficiency, and credit soundness

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Honours degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field, CA or equivalent post-graduate qualifications.
• 8 -10 years’ relevant experience in Credit Risk/Finance/Investment Banking in a financial institution.
• Portfolio management experience
• Experience in credit portfolio oversight, stress testing and enterprise analytics.
• Deep understanding of credit risk frameworks, exposure management, and provisioning.
• Strong knowledge of Basel risk principles, stress testing methodologies, and capital planning.
• Proficiency in risk analytics tools, credit models, and enterprise risk platforms.
• Ability to translate complex risk data into strategic insights for senior leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of credit risk and any associated risks prevalent in the financing of transactions/projects will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive framework for managing credit and portfolio risks, aligned with risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Produce trend analysis reports, sector risk reviews, and run sensitivity analyses/stress-tests for concentrations and deviations to expected performance, recommending strategies to keep the risk within acceptable levels.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and credit trends that may impact the portfolio, including sectoral, regional, or single borrower-specific vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and report on the performance against the Board-approved risk appetite levels and thresholds.
• Monitor portfolio quality, credit exposures, and sectoral/geographic concentrations.
• Monitor trends and shifts in internal risk grades (IRG’s) and produce summary reports that provide insight as to whether rating standards, protocols, and policies are consistently applied across portfolios and sectors to support the enhancement of credit risk rating systems and frameworks, thereby improving portfolio risk sensitivity and credit loss forecasting.
• Design and implement robust credit stress testing and scenario analysis frameworks.
• Conduct stress testing of the book against approved and emerging risk parameters in collaboration with the Quantitative Modeling team and input the results into the analysis of the adequacy of capital and provisions, as well as the generation of sector/industry risk positions.
• Integrate sectoral, regional, and borrower-level data to model the impact of adverse scenarios on credit quality and capital adequacy.
• Collaborate with credit analysts and economists from R&I to refine scenario assumptions and both forecast and calibrate risk parameters.
• Involvement in policy formulation and policy review across a range of risk management disciplines.
• Development of credit risk systems and procedures, ensuring that these are well-suited to support the corporation’s business strategies.
• Lead integrated risk planning processes that link credit and portfolio risk insights to business planning, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct portfolio risk-adjusted return analysis to inform resource/capital deployment and funding decisions.
• Deliver credit risk reports that are comprehensive, timely, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Translate technical credit analytics into digestible content for non-technical audiences, including developmental risk considerations.
• Drive the integration of tools with core systems (e.g. credit risk, loan monitoring, financial reporting platforms).
• Improve Active Credit Portfolio Management (ACPM) techniques such as exposure aggregation, limit optimization, and early warning systems.
• Enhance institutional capabilities in credit risk modeling, loss forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide advisory/support to Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) on Portfolio risk matters, sector/industry deep dives, and portfolio reviews.
• Performing ad hoc reporting and analyses to help address the real-time demands of the organisation
• Provide relevant and required information to present to lenders and rating agencies.
• Drive the delivery of special projects (Risk Division Strategic Initiatives) for the Head of Department, which include but are not limited to;
  i.Risk-based Capital Allocation, including the development of a framework for capital allocation.
  ii.Balance Sheet and Capital optimisation.
  iii.Rating and Pricing.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving
Business Acumen
Report writing Skills
Strong attention to detail and data validity
Project Management Skills
Strong Analytical Skills
Planning and Organising
Attention to detail
High Motivation and readiness to scrutinize and improve processes

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Good Communication Skills
Self-motivated and self-driven skills
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Negotiating and influencing
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work independently

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Office Support Manager: Legal and Compliance

Synopsis

• To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Divisional Executive by providing day to day oversight of operational matters and supporting the long-term planning, execution and measurement of activity across the division.
• To serve as strategic advisor and counsel to Divisional Executive.
• To monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of strategic objectives in the division and prepare presentations for various boards and committees.
• Support the co-ordination, planning and alignment of divisional activities.
• Identifying trends for business improvement and risk management purposes.

Job Description

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A Post graduate Qualification in a relevant field (e.g. CA(SA), MBA/MBL, LLB, Engineering; Project Management will be an added advantage

• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in field of discipline.

• Experience in public, financial or development finance institutions and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles is preferred.

• Candidate must have an understanding of the role of the IDC.

• The candidate must have absolute commitment towards the values of the Corporation.

• Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, government institutions, industry associations etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

•To manage the Divisional budget and cost centers. Consolidating budget reports in the division.

•To assist Departmental Heads in collating inputs to the annual budgeting process.

•To consolidate budget reports across the Division from Departmental Heads.

•To assist in reporting Divisional activities and preparing comparative reports.

Divisional Operational Processes

•To serve as strategic advisor and counsel to Divisional Executive.

•To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives.

•To create and maintain cross-departmental relationships.

•To assess inquiries directed to the Divisional Executive in order to determine the proper course of action and, where required, delegate to the appropriate individual to ensure resolution.

•Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the Division.

•Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters.

•Assist with reporting on various operational activities/initiatives.

•Assist in the implementation of an effective client experience management framework including oversight of process optimization and digitization, complaints management, culture skills and targeted client service levels.

• Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.

• Prepare Management information reporting and table analysis at key governance forums.

• Monitor and evaluate Divisional performance and ensure appropriate measures/interventions are put in place.

• To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems.

• Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects.

• Research and provide specialist knowledge and advice to Divisional Executive relating to all operational aspects.

• Provide input to Executive Management Committee (Exco) and other strategic committees in the Corporation.

• To input into effective formulation and implementation of Divisional systems and procedures to ensure compliance and provide innovative solutions to take operations forward.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Corporate Strategic Alignment

• To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives.

• To formulate and implement innovative ways to improve Customer focus.

• Monitor and evaluate Divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To foster and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Keep up to date with latest strategic trends and developments (conferences and relevant forums).

• To research best practice measures.

• Take responsibility for personal development and growth.

• Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice in the Division

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Senior Technical Advisor – Technical Services

Synopsis

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects across every stage of the project life cycle, as well as the management of transactions from the pre-investment phase through to the Commercial Operation Date. This is accomplished by adhering to approved specifications, following the prescribed timelines, operating within the allocated funding, and fulfilling all agreed contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Financial /Shareholder Returns

• Ensure adherence to IDC approved project/transaction budgets, implementation timelines, specifications and funding conditions.

Internal /Operational Processes

• Perform technical due diligence that covers the following as a minimum.
  • Evaluate the sufficiency and completeness of the project scope of work.
  • Evaluate technical solution and technology
  • Assess if the Client’s planned capital spending is reasonable and suggest the required amount if the original estimate seems unrealistic.
  • Examine the project to identify major risks that need to be managed or included in the budget.
  • Evaluation of the project implementation plan in alignment with established industry standards and recognised best practices.
  • Prepare a technical appraisal report detailing the results of the assessment, as well as outlining funding conditions—such as those required before the agreement is finalized (conditions precedent) and those necessary for each stage of funding (drawdown conditions)—to ensure appropriate controls are in place for managing project risks.
• Oversee the monitoring of project progress, cost performance, quality and risk management.
• Review project work completed against fund requests and recommend payment amount.
• Produce detailed reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on measurable items, such as progress milestones, cost performance, risk and quality.
• Participate in project steering committees to achieve the following:
  • Influence and manage the factors that can create scope creep.
  • Early identification of project delays and assist clients in development of mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
• Provision of technical inputs and expert advice to industry forums, government departments, etc.
• Provide support/advice and report to the IDC Executive committee and Boards when required.
• Keeping up-to-date with important changes and emerging trends in industry.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external) and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Process Engineering.
• Registration as Professional with ECSA would be advantageous

Knowledge & experience

• 8 to 10 years’ combined experience in the following:
  • Plant Engineering (Heavy Metal Industry, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining and Manufacturing)
  • Project Engineering Environment in Various Industry Sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes in project implementation, e.g. EIA, EAL, WULA, Building Plans, etc.
• Understanding of Engineering Design Stages and Project Life Cycle Deliverables.
• Sound grasp of technologies employed in industry projects, and the key success factors in implementation of these projects.
• Experience in performing risk assessments and development of mitigants.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/functional competencies

• Project Management
• Project Engineering
• Contract Management
• Construction Management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Industrial Processes Improvement & Technologies
• Analytical and problem solving
• Results and solution orientated
• Planning and organising

Behavioural competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Negotiation skills
• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the project management landscape and effective practices.
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

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Technical Advisor – Technical Services

Synopsis

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects across every stage of the project life cycle, as well as the management of transactions from the pre-investment phase through to the Commercial Operation Date. This is accomplished by adhering to approved specifications, following the prescribed timelines, operating within the allocated funding, and fulfilling all agreed contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Financial /Shareholder Returns

• Ensure adherence to IDC approved project/transaction budgets, implementation timelines, specifications and funding conditions.

Internal /Operational Processes

• Perform technical due diligence that covers the following as a minimum.
  • Evaluate the sufficiency and completeness of the project scope of work.
  • Evaluate technical solution and technology
  • Assess if the Client’s planned capital spending is reasonable and suggest the required amount if the original estimate seems unrealistic.
  • Examine the project to identify major risks that need to be managed or included in the budget.
  • Evaluation of the project implementation plan in alignment with established industry standards and recognised best practices.
  • Prepare a technical appraisal report detailing the results of the assessment, as well as outlining funding conditions—such as those required before the agreement is finalized (conditions precedent) and those necessary for each stage of funding (drawdown conditions)—to ensure appropriate controls are in place for managing project risks.
• Oversee the monitoring of project progress, cost performance, quality and risk management.
• Review project work completed against fund requests and recommend payment amount.
• Produce detailed reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on measurable items, such as progress milestones, cost performance, risk and quality.
• Participate in project steering committees to achieve the following:
  • Influence and manage the factors that can create scope creep.
  • Early identification of project delays and assist clients in development of mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
• Provision of technical inputs and expert advice to industry forums, government departments, etc.
• Provide support/advice and report to the IDC Executive committee and Boards when required.
• Keeping up-to-date with important changes and emerging trends in industry.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external) and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the project management landscape and effective practices.
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Process Engineering.
• Registration as Professional with ECSA would be advantageous

Knowledge & experience

• 5 to 8 years’ combined experience in the following:
  • Plant Engineering (Heavy Metal Industry, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining and Manufacturing)
  • Project Engineering Environment in Various Industry Sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes in project implementation, e.g. EIA, EAL, WULA, Building Plans, etc.
• Understanding of Engineering Design Stages and Project Life Cycle Deliverables.
• Sound grasp of technologies employed in industry projects, and the key success factors in implementation of these projects.
• Experience in performing risk assessments and development of mitigants.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/functional competencies

• Project Management
• Project Engineering
• Contract Management
• Construction Management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Industrial Processes Improvement & Technologies
• Analytical and problem solving

Behavioural competencies

• Results and solution orientated
• Planning and organising
• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Negotiation skills

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

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Executive Secretary – Industry Planning and Project Development

Synopsis

• Provide professional, proactive and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Divisional Executive and the Industry Planning Unit.
• The Executive Secretary is responsible for organising and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and smooth running of the Divisional Executive’s office and associated divisional operations.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

Financial /Shareholder Returns
• Process the Executive’s office expenditure and / or invoices.

Internal /Operational Processes
• Provide comprehensive secretarial and general administrative support to the Divisional Executive and the Industry Planning Unit, including support to the broader Industry Planning team
• Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and follow up with relevant team members to ensure actions are addressed
• Prepare and coordinate administrative documentation, including correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting packs and scheduling of appointments
• Coordinate and support departmental and Industry Planning Unit meetings, including team meetings and regular huddles
• Arrange and manage meetings, events, workshops and related logistical support
• Assist in minutes taking (where required) and ensure timely circulation of finalised documents
• Manage the Executive’s and Industry Planning Head’s diary
• Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence, as well as maintaining electronic filing on Docupedia and the SharePoint
• Arrange travel, accommodation and logistics, including processing of claims and preparation of complex itineraries, for the Divisional Executive and Industry Planning team (as required)
• Facilitate maintenance of office equipment and requisition stationery
• Facilitate the onboarding of new staff members joining the team
• Maintain confidentiality in the execution of all duties
• Managing and maintaining the Executive engagement platform with staff

Customer focus & stakeholder management
• Provide professional and responsive secretarial support to the Divisional Executive and Industry Planning Unit
• Support effective coordination and communication between the Divisional Executive, Industry Planning Unit, internal support functions and relevant stakeholders
• Provide an efficient customer service to both internal and external customers
• Communicates in a positive and effective manner with the Divisional team members, employees and other stakeholders
• Facilitate Divisional deliverables through interaction and coordination with Personal Assistants, Administrators and Executive Secretaries of other Executives
• Provide support to other Executives, where required, in line with divisional priorities

Learning, leadership & people growth
• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications
• Relevant Diploma

Knowledge & experience
• The candidate must at least have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Secretary.
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures, business and management principles.
• The following computer skills and knowledge of office software packages are essential:
• MS Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

Behavioural competencies
• Interpersonal skills
• Good ethics, integrity and high level of professionalism
• Confidentiality because of the nature of the work
• Communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Self-motivated and self-driven

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

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

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Human Capital Business Partner

Job Description

The purpose of this role can be defined into the following distinct functions:

• To provide a client centric and service orientated Human Capital advisory service to business in the implementation of
  people strategies and initiatives
• Support the operationalizing and execution of people strategies.
• To be a trusted, credible people coach and advisor to line managers and employees alike.
• Ensure the effective risk analysis, mitigation and management of people practices and processes in the business

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• Relevant degree in Human Resources or related.
• Postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
• Registration with relevant regulatory bodies e.g. HPCSA

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive, practical exposure/application of human resource management processes with a generalist background and exposure to recruitment, selection, training, talent management, organisational development, change, recognition and reward, employee relations relevant legislation and employment laws within a complex environment.
• Strong background in partnering with the diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in use and application of relevant psychometric assessments with
  certification as an assessment practitioner being advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of various Labour Laws.
• Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end recruitment and disciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of performance management methodologies, processes and practices.
• Knowledge and of various Change Management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of Talent Management processes including succession planning, 9-Box Grid.
• Knowledge of various team interventions such as Assimilations. Cohesion.
• Knowledge and understanding of workforce planning and people strategy
  implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Wellness processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of driving transformation in the business through culture management, employee engagement, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

HC Execution

• Partners with the Senior HCBP to drive the implementation of strategies that will engage people in delivering the organization’s vision.
• Partners with Senior HCBP and COE to ensure execution of relevant HC projects as per the business needs
• Communicate and engage with respective Divisions’ management and/or employees
• Obtain feedback with regards to implementation and ensure such feedback is translated back to HC Strategy and processes

Enable the HC Service and Operating Model

• Provide expert advice and coaching to all stakeholders when appropriate
• Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HC services and processes
• Identify new opportunities for HC to add value to the business.
• Provide inputs and guidance on HC requirements for business
• Implements, communicates and offers advice on standard HC systems, processes, policies, procedures, plans, and ensure programs are in place
  and effectively utilized (reward and recognition, employee relations, workforce planning, resourcing, performance management, etc.).

High Performance Culture Implementation

• Support with implementation of people strategies aimed at facilitating a high-performance culture
• Provide on-going line management coaching and training around driving a high-performance culture in their units
• Ensure performance management process and system is optimally deployed/implemented in units.
• Works with internal stakeholders to identify risk areas and address them.
• Partners with ER and Transformation Specialists to ensure a sound ER environment within the business units.
• Attend to all labour related matters including supporting CCMA cases.
• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy and ensure
  appropriate capacitation is in place
• Ensure that remuneration and reward is competitive by providing guidance and direction to Senior management on latest market and industry
  trends.
• Work with the Total Rewards and Shared Services to co-ordinate the Annual Salary Increase and incentive process.
• Implement and encourage the company recognition programmes and other initiatives to build a culture of recognition

Organisational Effectiveness Intervention Implementation (OD and Change, Performance Management, Talent Management, Remuneration and Benefits &Employee Relations and Transformation)

• Support the achievement of the Employee Value Proposition to create a ‘Great Place to Work’ environment.
• Support the implementation of the Integrated Talent management processes, i.e. Talent Reviews, Development, Retention programmes and or initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of organisational effectiveness interventions.
• Support and monitor the implementation of change plans.
• Proactively implement interventions which would assess the level of engagement in the business i.e. employee engagement survey’s.
• Support and monitor the execution of the business case for change against agreed metrics.
• Support the implementation of Employment Equity Plans and ensure that a medium/long term plan is developed to address representation at a Senior management, Professionally qualified and skilled technical levels.
• Implement programs to drive a strong diversity, equity and inclusion culture

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Analytics and Reporting

•  Prepares analytics and organizational health measures such as disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, employee wellness matters, absenteeism and other organizational measures across the business unit
• Review, consolidate and identify trends around people scorecards to inform unit engagement. In collaboration with the Senior HCBP/HCBP develop, monitor and manage actions to address these (for example high turnover among high performers).
• Compile and present divisional/departmental people dashboard to the divisional leadership team.

Talent Acquisition

•  Deliver on talent acquisition service to the business.

Human Capital Business Partner Coordination

• Implementation of people movements/changes within the business (promotions, transfers, secondments, job rotations, role upgrades, salary adjustments, etc.).
• Planning and coordination of sessions and related documentation (team cohesion, talent reviews, culture, organizational development (OD), change and learning and development initiatives.
• Facilitation of post appointments, stay and exit interviews. Drive implementation of people related outcomes from these interviews.
• Support the offboarding process of employees.
• Quarterly HC Audit and adhoc reporting

LEARNING AND GROWTH

• To continuously research and find new ways of doing the work.
• To take ownership of Personal Development.
• To promote/participate in knowledge sharing with team members  

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Identifies service requirements and performance and delivers on these
• Maintains regular communication and engagement with stakeholders
• Manages and resolves non-delivery and compliance issues
• Units’ objectives, standards and operating procedures are communicated to internal and external service providers as per SLA

Job Requirements

Job-Related Skills

Project Management and Implementation Skills
Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Group Facilitation Skills
Job evaluation and profiling skills
People Management skills
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Conflict Management skills
Talent Acquisition skills
Problem Solving Skills
Data analysis/analytics/reasoning of data
Networking/influencing and negotiation skills

UCF COMPETENCY PROFILE  (BEHAVIOURAL)

Deciding and Initiating Action       
Leading & Supervising       
Adhering to Principles & Values     
Relating & Networking
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Presenting and Communicating Information
Learning and Researching
Following Instructions and Procedures
Achieving Goals and Objectives

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Office Support Manager: Group Company Secretary

Synopsis

•To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Group Company Secretary by providing day-to-day oversight of operational matters and supporting planning and execution of key deliverables;
•To monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of deliverables across the Division;
•Support the co-ordination and alignment of Corporate Secretariat’s activities;
•Identify trends for business improvement and risk management purposes.

Qualification and Experience

•Minimum qualification: Relevant Commercial degree
•Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
•The preferred candidate must have a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in Administration or Office Management, preferably in the field of discipline (Company Secretariat);
•Must have experience in managing and co-ordinating strategic projects;
•Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDC and its mandate;
•Experience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative will be an added advantage;
•Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Secretariat governance principles and applicable legislation is desirable;
•Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment;
•Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management;
•Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments / divisions;
•Effective, versatile and action-oriented;
•Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships;
•Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals;
•Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint;
•Practical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns
•To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and co-ordinate the execution of strategic initiatives.
•To create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success.
•To manage Corporate Secretariat’s budget and cost centres and consolidate various reports.
•To assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reports.
•To assess inquiries directed to the Group Company Secretary, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage, and follow up to ensure resolution.

Internal / Operational Processes
•Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the Group Company Secretary’s office.
•Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters.
•Management of the Office (planning and co-coordinating the activities of the office).
•Assist with reporting on various operational activities.
•Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.
•To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems.
•Represent the IDC and the Group Company Secretary in internal and external forums.
•Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects.

Corporate Strategic Alignment:
•To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives.
•Monitor and evaluate divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management:
•To create relationships with internal and external clients.
•Dealing with client queries that require policy decisions to protect the organisation against reputation risk and ensure client satisfaction.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth:
•To provide leadership and support to staff within the Office of the Group Company Secretary.
•To research best practice measures.
•Take responsibility for personal development and growth.
•Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
•Business acumen
•Diverse Stakeholder Management
•Analytical and problem solving
•Results and solution orientated
•Planning and organizing
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Impeccable interpersonal skills
•Innovation
•Resilience
•Strategic thinking

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
•Verbal and written communication skills
•Negotiation and influencing capability
•Ability to follow through with initiatives
•Ability to motivate and work with teams from diverse backgrounds
•Sense of urgency and can-do attitude
•Flexible and able to deal with ambiguity
•Decisiveness in Execution

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Specialist: Corporate Governance

Synopsis

The overall purpose of this role is to create and maintain governance thought leadership and provide governance advisory services to the Corporation.

Job Description

The main duties of this role will include, but not limited to the following:

Governance Advisory:
•Draft governance frameworks for the IDC and Subsidiaries (incl. committee charters, board charter, etc.);
•Draft governance policies (Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Ethics, Board Evaluation Policy, Board Nominations Policy, Access to Professional Advice, Dissemination of Company Information, Nominee Director Framework, Board Remuneration);
•Provide guidance to the Directors, Management and the entire Corporation on governance matters (guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Board, conflict of interest);
•Maintain a register of declaration of interests for the Board and Management and provide an analysis of the potential conflicts for the various meetings;
•Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements.

Corporate Secretariat Services:
•Prepare the annual calendars for the Board and Committees;
•Conduct board evaluations and customised Director development programmes;
•Research and communicate applicable legislative developments to all stakeholders;
•Create content to alert Directors of legislative or regulatory changes that impact them;
•Lead the process of nominating Directors to IDC Investee Companies and Subsidiaries and present to the Director Working Committee, Exco and Director Affairs Committee;
•Lead the process of evaluating performance of IDC Nominee Directors and prepare reports to the various IDC committees.

Conflict of Interest Management:
•Coordinate all activities that contribute to providing content to codes and policies and ensure consistent alignment and application of ethics-related policies, procedures, and practices.
•Manage conflicts of interest, with particular attention to the record-keeping, analysis and evaluation of issues relating to financial disclosures related to employees, applications for external remunerative work and gift registers.

Qualification and Experience

•Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Commerce or equivalent; Preferably Company or Commercial Law and/or Governance related.
•A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage.
•A certified Ethics Officer will be an added advantage.
•Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Corporate Secretariat or Governance
•Registration with a Professional Body mandatory (Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA); Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA); Ethics Institute

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

•IDC policies, processes, systems procedures and business understanding.
•Sound knowledge of the Companies Act (2008) and King Reports on Corporate Governance
•Knowledge of other Relevant Legislation (e.g. IDC Act, PFMA)
•Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation
•MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
•Project Management Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

•Ability to build and manage relationships
•Good written and verbal communication skills
•Good attention to detail and ability to follow Instructions and Procedures
•Good interpersonal skills
•Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients
•Excellent customer relationship skills
•Strong Professional Judgement in managing situations and/or confidential information
•Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
•Planning and organising

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Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Synopsis

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

Job Description

Internal / operational processes

• Provide guidance on Environmental and Social issues to Business Units, clients and subsidiaries.
• Implement IDC Environmental and Social Management System.
• Advise investment teams to promote sustainable and responsible investments, where possible to reduce the climate change impacts and environmental impact of investee industries.
• Advise investment teams to promote sustainable social benefits of investee industries.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) legislation in South Africa and other countries where IDC operates (eg. EIA Regulations; all NEMA Acts; OHSA; Mining Charter; international environmental and labour regulations etc), and international best practice guidelines such as the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
• Remain abreast of developments in EHS thinking and practices locally and abroad (eg. UNEPFI; CDP; Global Compact; Equator Principles; ISO14001 and ISO18001 etc).
• Ensure that the IDC’s Environmental and Social policies, standards and procedures remain aligned with current legislation and best practices locally and internationally.
• Manage and coordinate environmental impact assessments conducted by IDC or its consultants.
• Collect, analyse, and compile sustainability data to produce Sustainability Reports in line with applicable frameworks and standards, including GRI, CDP, IFRS S1 & S2, and the GHG Protocol.
• Asses Environmental, Social, Health and Safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for financing by the IDC.
• Conduct social impact analyses as part of Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), including assessment of project‑related impacts on communities, livelihoods, vulnerable groups, labour, and community health and safety.
• Coordinate relevant capacity building interventions on environmental compliance.
• Provide support and input into IDC’s Annual Integrated Report. In particular, support IDC’s reporting obligations with respect to the Sustainability Bond, TCFD and Paris Agreement alignment, and SDG impacts.
• Provide support to SBUs on incorporating the SDGs into business plans and targets.
• Mentoring on basic aspects of the job.
• Participate in the review and update the IDC’s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance (ESRG) framework to ensure alignment to changing circumstances on a regular basis.
• Monitor subsidiaries and existing clients’ compliance with the IDC’s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance Policy and Responsible Investment Policy.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

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

Knowledge & experience

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

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Functional Competencies 

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

Behaviour Competency

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

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups .

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Portfolio Management and Sustainability Reporting Manager

Synopsis

The IDC’s ESRG and Sustainability Impact Programme has transitioned into its implementation phase after a period of setting up policies, strategy, integrated environmental and social risk assessment (ESRA) management procedures and supporting positions with some level of ESRG and sustainability reporting. As such, this programme is now requiring a resource with skills to accelerate strategic portfolio management & stewardship, integrated risk management, GHG accounting, and sustainability reporting. This includes ensuring that IFRS S1/S2 reporting outputs, scenario analysis results and stewardship insights are directly incorporated into Investment Committee and portfolio management review packs, and translated into early-warning indicators, and portfolio insights and escalation triggers to proactively identify emerging sustainability and climate-related risks, thereby strengthening risk-informed capital allocation and senior decision-making.

Job Description

Internal / Operational Processes

• Supporting key strategic objectives and initiatives aimed at driving operational and business improvements, enhancing IDC’s ESRG and Impact Programme
• Align internal processes and systems with global ESRG standards and emerging regulatory requirements
• Design, implement and continuously enhance portfolio-level climate risk assessment methodologies, including physical and transition risk analysis
• Setting up, implementation and management of the IDC’s ESRG Stewardship Programme focused on both listed and non-listed Business Partners
• Implement and manage strategic ESRG and impact interventions focused on the improvement of value creations plans
• Implement, align and manage portfolio ESRG compliance
• Provide support of the governance coordination of the organisational Sustainability Action Plan
• Support the ESRG initiatives through coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Map synergies across internal departments to strengthen internal alignment on sustainability objectives

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing
• Coaching and mentoring of team members with a special focus on sustainability and ESRG frameworks
• Support the Principal Specialist with the implementation of the programme and delivery focusing on the portfolio
• Support Head Risk Governance & Portfolio Management with strategic sustainability risk deliverables

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Degree in Natural Resources Economics or Engineering or Development Finance a focus on climate analytics, sustainability risk management, sustainability reporting. Honours will be an added advantage

Knowledge & experience

• 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience within the financial services sector
• Expertise in both investment portfolio oversight and the technical frameworks needed for sustainability disclosures
• Climate risk assessment and reporting, GHG accounting – application of GHG protocol, PCAF/financed emission methodologies, national GHG reporting, carbon budgeting, carbon offsets
• Proven hands-on experience in conducting NGFS or equivalent climate scenario analysis, climate stress testing or transition risk analysis/modelling
• Execution of stewardship programmes (listed/non-listed or both
• Stakeholder management and proven track record in driving sustainable initiatives with a strong understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory frameworks, and best practices
• Experience in thought leadership and knowledge transfer across the organisation
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
• Extremely organised and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals
• Proficiency in data science management and tool development for Business Partners
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment
• MS Office skills

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical competencies

• Advanced understanding of ESRG, climate and sustainability reporting frameworks including regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with responsible investment principles and sustainable finance
• Strong project management and coordination and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships effectively including stewardship initiatives
• Experience in undertaking GHG assessments, climate risk assessments, scenario analysis and preparing ESG-related documents and disclosures
• Strong written communication skills for reports, presentations, and stakeholder documentation

Behavioural competencies

• Strategic and critical thinking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Taking initiative
• Adaptability and agility
• Accountability and reliability
• Resilience and pressure tolerance

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

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Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Strategic portfolio management and reporting initiatives

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring accurate, timely reporting under frameworks like IFRS S1/S2, PCAF, IFC Performance Standards, ESG Basel Frameworks etc. and tracking portfolio-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) and progress toward Net-Zero targets
• Climate Risk, Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing
  • Assess the impacts of transition pathways, policy shocks, technology shifts, and physical climate risks on portfolio performance, credit risk, asset valuations and capital adequacy
  • Translating climate scenario outputs into practical risk insights to inform investment structuring, portfolio rebalancing, and strategic planning
  • Support the integration of climate scenario results into enterprise risk management (ERM), Internal Capital Adequacy Assessments, and portfolio stress testing processes
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking the ESRG performance of portfolio companies and providing actionable insights to committees
  • Ensuring sustainability and climate analytics are integrated into portfolio reviews, watchlist processes and remediation strategies
• Engaging investee companies/Business Partners and fund partners to measure, report and maximise the positive impact of all investments
• Stewardship and non-financial reporting: Reporting to clients on the integration of their portfolios. This includes, but not limited to the following:
  • Business Partner stewardship reporting
  • Proxy voting reporting
• Investment Strategy & ESRG Integration: Develop and execute ESG-focused investment policies and asset allocation strategies
• Conduct deep-dive on potential and current portfolio holdings
• Incorporate quantitative sustainability metrics (e.g., carbon intensity, diversity ratios) into financial models

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