Industrial Development Corporation Jobs – 22 September 2026

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Project Developer – Financial Analyst – Project Development Unit

Synopsis

To participate in the identification and development of projects through the Project Development Life Cycle to achieve the IDC’s strategic objectives and contribute to industry development goals.

This role requires a candidate with a Chartered Accountant qualification to primarily provide financial modelling, structuring and other financial contributions to projects already in development as well as those requiring on-boarding. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in projects across industrial sectors.

Experience in project finance and business valuations would be a strong advantage.
In addition to the relevant qualification, candidates will be required to have conducted financial feasibility assessments and evaluations of projects, as opposed to experience being limited to the preparation of financial statements and accounting and auditing.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Prepare project financial models (including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement) using Excel to evaluate project cash flows with a view to calculate project and shareholder returns.
• Providing inputs for optimal financial structuring of projects utilizing project finance principles and IDC’s financing instruments.
• Providing inputs to term sheets and co-funding arrangements encompassing equity, debt or hybrid instruments.
• Ensure that all projects are structured in such a way to facilitate inclusive development and maximize IDC developmental and financial outcomes.

Internal / Operational Processes

• To participate in specific projects during the different phases of Project Development (idea generation, project scoping, pre-feasibility study, bankable feasibility study, financing and pre-implementation)
• To participate in the financial evaluation of projects at every Decision Gate of the Project Development Life Cycle.
• Proactive identification of project opportunities to build the pipeline.
• Assessment of external project applications.
• Ensure that projects are aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting the Unit’s objectives and project milestones.  
• Identify risks (including during implementation) and defining mitigation plans to minimise these risks.  
• Monitor and manage project development to ensure it is implemented according to plan and within budget.  
• Quality control of projects, implemented correctly to contribute to SBU’s strategic objectives and ensure clients meet financial obligations to IDC etc.
• Provide inputs and assist with the preparation of comprehensive funding reports to internal committees for decision making during the project development phases.  
• Account Management functions relating to projects such as disbursements, clearing of conditions precedent, portfolio monitoring, etc.
• Review and provide inputs to project development legal agreements.
• Quarterly project valuations and impairment analysis applying IDC valuation policy (IMC).

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Building influential and sustainable relationships with strategic partners to assist the unit in achieving strategic objectives.
• Participating in project-specific steering committees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective networks to source business, build industry links and build IDC brand awareness.
• Effectively interacting with different internal Strategic Business Units and departments to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific project.
• Managing and enhancing the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Driving and managing own development to enhance own competencies

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: CA(SA).
• An additional business qualification would be beneficial.

Selection Criteria 

• 5-8 years related experience of which 3-4 years should be in Project development.
• 5 – 8 years experience using Excel.
• Previous experience in financial structuring and modelling for multiple development projects.
• Understanding and application of corporate finance and structuring processes. 
• Understanding and application of project development, project management and project finance.
• Experience in interpretation and preparation of financial statements. 
• Awareness of the market environment and technology landscape.
• Knowledge of financing instruments and commercial terms.
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures.
• Knowledge of commercial and contract law with a focus on the Companies Act.
• Knowledge of taxation

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Competencies

• Financial Modelling Skills
• Financial Acumen
• Risk Identification And Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management And Customer Focus
• Report Writing Skills
• Excel Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation And Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Building And Networking Skills
• Persuading And Influencing Skills
• Analytical Skills

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

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Project Manager: Education Programmes – Tirisano Construction Fund

Synopsis

A position exists within the Tirisano Construction Fund (TCF) team for an accomplished and competent Project Manager – Education Programmes. This position will be based on a three-year (36 month) performance-based fixed-term contract, through the IDC.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Seven Construction Companies entered a Settlement Agreement with the South African government to establish the Tirisano Construction Fund. The Fund is constituted as a Trust and the Trustees are designated by seven construction companies and Government, plus a Trustee from SAFCEC – as outlined in the Settlement Agreement.
The Settlement Agreement stipulates that the construction companies should collectively contribute R1.5 billion over 12 years (an average of R125 million per annum). The funds will be used for social and economic benefit to the construction industry, in seven programmes as follows:

1. Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
2. Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
3. Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
4. Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
5. Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
6. Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
7. Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers’ registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as “professional engineers” in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TCF Partners and Programme Management

• Manage day-to-day operations with implementing partners delivering TCF education and skills programmes.
• Ensure partners deliver against signed agreements, workplans, budgets, and agreed milestones.
• Conduct regular site visits and partner engagements to assess quality of implementation and learner/student experience.
• Provide technical and operational support to partners to strengthen delivery, including special interventions from TCF from time to time.
• Identify and manage programme risks, escalating issues timeously with proposed mitigation plans.
• Implement approved strategies for TCF’s education programmes.

Financial Management

• Manage disbursement of funds to partners in line with grant agreements and TCF finance policies.
• Support the Fund Administrator in facilitating payments to beneficiaries, bursary holders, and implementing partners, including coordinating internal IDC financial reporting and obtaining the required approvals and signatures.
• Review and verify partner budgets, cash flow forecasts, and expenditure reports.
• Monitors spend against budget, flag variances, and ensure funds are used for intended purposes.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting for the education portfolio.
• Ensure partner financial reports meet audit and compliance requirements.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Implement and maintain M&E frameworks and identifying impact areas for both programmes, tracking outputs, outcomes and impact indicators
• Assess monthly partner reports against programme implementation targets and follow up on performance gaps or required corrective action.
• Collect, verify, and analyse data from partners; maintain accurate programme records and databases.
• Support Senior Management on projects FICA processes within the IDC.
• Compile, prepare and submit monthly project reports, annual report stories and interview inputs, in addition to general TCF management reports.
• Track progress against multiyear programme targets and recommend course corrections
• Commission or support external evaluations and use findings to inform programme design.

Strategic and Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to TCF programme strategy, design, and continuous improvement based on evidence and sector best practice.
• Support due diligence and selection of new implementing partners for TCF programmes.
• Attend to beneficiary and bursary-holder queries, coordinate planned support programmes, and facilitate correspondence with university bursary offices.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure all programmes comply with relevant legislation, funder requirements, and internal policies (including B-BBEE/skills development alignment where relevant) Maintain proper documentation for grant agreements, compliance checks, and reporting audit trails.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education or Social Sciences or Development Studies or Commerce or Engineering and Built environment, or related fields.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience managing education or development programmes, including experience with multiyear, multi-partner initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in transformational/development programmes targeting Quintile 1 – 3 schools or historically disadvantaged communities.
• Experience managing bursary or scholarship programmes advantageous.
• Proven financial management experience.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and donor/funder reporting. Experience working with corporate social investment (CSI), foundation, NGO, or development sector funding models.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Excellent partner/stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong M&E and data analysis skills; comfortable working with education/impact data.
• Excellent written, verbal reporting skills and presentation skills.
• Project management skills: planning, risk management, multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of the South African education system, STEM pipeline challenges, and the engineering/construction skills landscape.
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity and transformation in education.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to partner and programme sites.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong systems thinking and analytical capability.
• High professional integrity and governance ethics.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work in a high‑structure environment with defined deliverables.
• Commitment to contractor development and sector transformation.
• Independent, disciplined and delivery‑focused.

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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Secretary – Mining & Metals

Synopsis

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

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Process the department’s expenditure and / or invoices

Internal / Operational Processes

• Provide secretarial support and general administrative function to the Head and team members, including transactions pipeline administration (SAP based)
• Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and follow up with team members to ensure that it has been actioned
• Provide general administration work including typing, reports, presentation slides, scheduling appointments and collating minutes
• Arrange and manage meetings or events and supporting logistics
• Assist in minutes taking and delivery of finalised document
• Manage the Head’s diary
• Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence, as well as maintaining electronic filing on Docupedia and the SharePoint
• Making travel arrangements and processing claims for the Head and team members (as required)
• Facilitate maintenance of office equipment
• Requisition of stationery
• Facilitate the on boarding of new staff members joining the team
• Maintain an updated contact list for the department
• Provide administrative support in order to optimize workflow procedures in the office.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

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

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant Diploma

Knowledge & experience

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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

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 multi task and thrive under work pressure

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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Administrator – Tirisano Construction Fund

Synopsis

To support Team by providing efficient administrative support in the day-to-day operations and reporting on the Tirisano Construction Fund (TCF) Programmes.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Seven Construction Companies entered a Settlement Agreement with the South African government to establish the Tirisano Construction Fund. The Fund is constituted as a Trust and the Trustees are designated by seven construction companies and Government, plus a Trustee from SAFCEC – as outlined in the Settlement Agreement.
The Settlement Agreement stipulates that the construction companies should collectively contribute R1.5 billion over 12 years (an average of R125 million per annum). The funds will be used for social and economic benefit to the construction industry, in seven programmes as follows:

1. Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
2. Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
3. Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
4. Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
5. Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
6. Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
7. Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers’ registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as “professional engineers” in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes

• Facilitating TCF SAP information.
• Assist team in receiving, registering and organising applications to TCF Bid Windows, recruitment and other procurement.
• Assist team in screening applications for administrative and technical compliance.
• Assist in maintenance of pipeline status of applications, tracking and variance reporting to CEO and other senior managers.
• Assist in writing acknowledgements, acceptance for DD and rejection letters to conclude Bid Windows.
• Directly engaging with TCF Team to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
• Directly engaging with TCF consultants to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
• Being a conduit between TCF service providers and the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the integrity of the fund information.
• Timeous and accurate maintenance of the database of all projects in the Fund Portfolio.
• Ensure the execution of all administrative tasks of the funds managed by the programme.
• Support technical teams in Scoring of applications to Tirisano Programmes.
• Attend meetings as required by the CEO or other managers.
• Ensure that all correspondence is generated and records are kept in accordance with the IDC Processes.
• To ensure that all data capturing requirements are appropriately carried out
• To ensure both manual and electronic filing are effectively and efficiently carried out.
• Liaise with various stakeholders on administrative issues relating to the Fund.
• Attend construction site visits where required and support the team in reconciliation of expense claims and/or follow up administration.
• Assist in tracking and regularly report TCF Consultant Payments (Salaries and Travel Claims) to CEO and other managers.
• Tracking and regularly report TCF Disbursements of all programmes to CEO and other managers.
• Tracking and ensuring up-to-date repositories of TCF documents on Teams Portal (agreements, board resolutions and the like).

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Customer / Stakeholder Centricity

• Contribute to good relationships with TCF stakeholders
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Manage own development to enhance own competencies

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Financial Management or similar
• Bookkeeping Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years related experience of administering a programme
• Strong administration and bookkeeping skills
• Basic understanding of financial statements
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation as relevant to job level
• Stakeholder engagement and customer focus
• Planning and organising

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent emotional intelligence
• Ability to take accountability and responsibility
• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship Building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Leading and Co-ordinating
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail

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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Senior Manager: Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) – Tirisano Construction Fund

Synopsis

The EDP Senior Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management and continued development of TCF’s Enterprise Development Programme across Bid Windows; new, active and legacy portfolios. The role integrates programme strategy and governance, programme entry and funding, contractor development, loan and portfolio management, recovery and legal matters, and programme reporting and financial control.
Operating within a small TCF team, the EDP Senior Manager is expected to combine senior judgement and governance accountability with hands-on portfolio control and delivery. The Senior Manager leads the Primary Specialist and Targeted Specialist resources, coordinates appropriate support from the TCF Administrator and other IDC/TCF functions, and establishes fit-for-purpose systems, processes and support arrangements as the programme evolves.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund
Seven Construction Companies entered a Settlement Agreement with the South African government to establish the Tirisano Construction Fund. The Fund is constituted as a Trust and the Trustees are designated by seven construction companies and Government, plus a Trustee from SAFCEC – as outlined in the Settlement Agreement.
The Settlement Agreement stipulates that the construction companies should collectively contribute R1.5 billion over 12 years (an average of R125 million per annum). The funds will be used for social and economic benefit to the construction industry, in seven programmes as follows:

1. Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
2. Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
3. Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
4. Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
5. Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
6. Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
7. Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers’ registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as “professional engineers” in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Programme Strategy, Governance & Development

• Own and implement the EDP strategy, operating model, annual priorities, governance framework, controls, budget and programme performance.
• Translate TCF decisions into practical programme action; maintain an integrated view of portfolio performance, risk, resources and emerging priorities.
• Develop and refine programme systems, procedures, templates, controls and improvement initiatives using implementation experience and lessons learned.

2. Programme Entry, Evaluation & Funding

• Lead EDP Bid Window 5 implementation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments, site and specialist inputs, risk evaluation, funding recommendations, approval documentation, contracting, conditions precedent, onboarding and disbursement readiness.
• Ensure evaluation and funding decisions are properly documented, defensible and implemented in accordance with approved mandates and governance requirements.

3. Contractor Development, Project Performance & Specialist Support

• Maintain effective oversight of participating contractors, supported by the Primary Specialist as the principal contractor-facing professional resource.
• Review contractor project, commercial, operational and capability performance; identify material risks, development needs, PIP actions and required interventions.
• Appoint, direct and manage Primary and Targeted Specialist resources within approved scopes, budgets and deliverables; assess the quality and effectiveness of specialist interventions.

4. Loan Portfolio Monitoring & Financial Risk

• Own the consolidated financial and portfolio position across active and legacy EDP loans, including amounts due and received, arrears, balances, repayment and settlement compliance, cash-flow information and overall exposure.
• Develop and maintain appropriate portfolio dashboards, risk and action records; investigate exceptions and determine follow-up, intervention or escalation.
• Coordinate routine SAP/Finance information and administrative support through the TCF Administrator and relevant IDC functions, while retaining responsibility for analysis, reconciliation and action.

5. Recovery, Restructuring & Legal Management

• Assess distressed and defaulting accounts and determine proportionate recovery, restructuring, settlement or enforcement strategies,
• Manage attorney and legal-service-provider engagements, instructions, litigation and enforcement progress, security or asset-recovery processes, legal costs and required governance approvals.
• Negotiate or coordinate repayment and settlement arrangements and monitor compliance;

6. Programme Reporting, Records & Financial Control

• Prepare and present decision-ready management, CEO and Trustee reporting, annual-report inputs, programme-impact information
• Maintain complete, accurate and auditable programme records and ensure appropriate audit, compliance and FICA
• Control EDP programme expenditure and coordinate consultant, specialist and legal invoices,

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification in commerce, finance, business, engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, project management or a related field.
• Masters in business, finance, project/programme management or a related discipline will be an advantage.
• Relevant professional registration or recognised professional membership will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8–10 years’ relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management, programme leadership or portfolio-management role.
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the construction and contractor environment, including contractor business models, project delivery, cashflow and payment cycles, commercial and contractual risk, and the challenges affecting developing contractors.
• Relevant experience across contractor or enterprise development, development finance, SME funding, construction/infrastructure programmes and/or investment or loan portfolio management. A combination of these areas is preferred; experience in every area is not essential.
• Strong practical understanding of funding and portfolio management, including financial assessment, due diligence, loan performance, arrears, restructuring, recoveries and post-investment monitoring.
• Experience managing or contributing to structured programme entry, application and evaluation processes, due diligence, funding or investment recommendations, contracting and post-investment or portfolio monitoring.
• Strong governance and stakeholder-management experience, including executive and/or Trustee reporting, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and effective engagement with legal, financial, commercial and technical advisers.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary resources, interpret complex construction, financial, legal and programme information, and balance contractor development and sustainability with funding discipline, portfolio risk and governance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Programme and portfolio management, governance, risk and control.
• Strong construction and contractor-business literacy, including understanding of project delivery, commercial performance, cash flow, payment cycles, contractual risk and contractor operating challenges.
• Financial and credit analysis, loan monitoring, cash-flow assessment and portfolio risk management.
• Funding assessment and due diligence, evaluation processes, contracting and implementation controls.
• Arrears management, restructuring, recoveries and settlement negotiation, including effective management of legal processes and professional advisers.
• Contractor development, performance monitoring and appropriate developmental interventions.
• Management information, monitoring and impact reporting, including dashboards, decision papers and Trustee reporting.
• Clear, high-quality written analysis, recommendations, memoranda, executive submissions and presentations.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• High professional integrity, sound judgement and strong governance ethics.
• Strategic and systems thinking combined with practical delivery discipline.
• Analytical, decisive and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and distressed situations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management capability.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Commercially pragmatic while maintaining the developmental objectives and fiduciary responsibilities of the Fund.

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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Senior Project Manager – Tirisano Construction Fund

Synopsis

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for three (3) of the seven (7) programmes, SIP, TCP and PEPP. The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for the end-to-end management and continued development of the programmes across Bid Windows; new, active and legacy portfolios. The role integrates programme strategy and governance, programme entry and grant funding, and programme reporting and financial control.
Operating within a small TCF team, the Senior Project Manager is expected to combine senior judgement and governance accountability with hands-on portfolio control and delivery.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund
Seven Construction Companies entered a Settlement Agreement with the South African government to establish the Tirisano Construction Fund. The Fund is constituted as a Trust and the Trustees are designated by seven construction companies and Government, plus a Trustee from SAFCEC – as outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

The Settlement Agreement stipulates that the construction companies should collectively contribute R1.5 billion over 12 years (an average of R125 million per annum). The funds will be used for social and economic benefit to the construction industry, in seven programmes as follows:

1. Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
2. Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
3. Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
4. Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
5. Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
6. Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
7. Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers’ registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as “professional engineers” in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and/or refine all aspects of Programme Management (including Bid Windows, project execution and close out) for programmes 5, 6 and 7 (SIP, TCP and PEPP);

Manage contracting and execute tight contracts management controls (incl. all aspects of procurement as required by IDC and/or Board);

Develop and implement operational systems, processes and procedures for efficient management of the Fund:

Develop and implement suitable processes and systems to conduct pragmatic project and programme monitoring and reporting;

Manage the Consultants to the technical work streams, including:

• Set and agree performance targets for all obligations;
• Define and conclude contracts and/or other agreements (e.g. Service-level agreements), scrutinise submitted payment certificates before recommending for signature by the CEO and subsequent payment by the IDC, for selected beneficiaries of funding under programmes and based on achievement of contractual milestones;
• Conduct site visits and provide leadership in investigations, ensuring the implementation of all site technical, quality, health and safety protocols to prevent incidents and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, required quality and without incident;
• Conduct site team reviews, identify trends and ensure action on all non-conformances;
• Ensure proper close-outs of project (formally) and write and distribute the report with lessons learnt, ensuring that all costs and outstanding issues are concluded.

Contribute to the Annual Plan and Annual Report as well as any other reports required by the Trustees and the CEO, for stakeholders;

Ensure legal and financial (incl. auditing) compliance with the relevant legislation;

In support of the CEO, draft reports and executive submissions as required by the IDC, relevant ministries and Trustees for its annual planning and business processes;

Occasionally review the Operational Guidelines adopted by the Trustees and recommend amendments, to ensure more focused and efficient processes and evaluation criteria for each of the Programmes;

Co-ordinate activities of all the internal IDC departments involved with the Trust, the dtic and other key stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professionally qualified engineer, quantity surveyor or another construction-related professional field;
  o Professional registration will be an advantaged.
• Registration as a Project Management Professionals (PMP) or Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) will be an advantage;
• Post Graduate Qualifications will be an advantage (e.g. an MEng/MBA/MBL).

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 8 to 10 years’ experience within the built environment
• All aspects of construction and built-environment activities;
• Senior management, preferably also in private sector (e.g. a construction company) would be an advantage;
• Project and risk management;
• Managing or overseeing social infrastructure projects; and
• Dealing with communities, municipalities, provincial and national government.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Technical Construction Project Management expertise;
• Competent to provide inputs in the adjudication of construction tenders;
• Infrastructure monitoring and management experience and expertise;
• Competent in Project Risk management;
• Business management competence (including private sector);
• The ability to lead teams to get projects through conceptualisation and construction;
• The ability to do root cause analysis and interventions for projects in distress;
• The ability to work as an individual, but also in a complex team environment;

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• High professional integrity, sound judgement and strong governance ethics.
• Strategic and systems thinking combined with practical delivery discipline.
• Analytical, decisive and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and distressed situations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management capability.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Commercially pragmatic while maintaining the developmental objectives and fiduciary responsibilities of the Fund.
• Impeccable technical report writing skills, with attention to detail.

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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Business Analyst

Synopsis

The IDC Dealmakers Programme:
Successful applicants will be trained on the three major aspects of the IDC Due Diligence Process, namely Marketing, Financial and Technical Analysis. The training program involves classroom as well as on the job training.

This position will be permanent and based in Sandton.

Job Description

Successful applicants will be trained on the three major aspects of the IDC Due Diligence Process, namely Marketing, Financial and Technical Analysis. The training program involves classroom as well as on the job training.

Qualification and Experience

• CA(SA) or CFA or B Eng, BSc Engineering (fields Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Mechanical / Civil / Mechatronics / Mining / Industrial)
• MBA or MBL or post grad commercial qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum: 3 – 5 years’ work experience related to the field of specialised qualification.
• Willingness to travel (Driver’s licence will be an added advantage)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Completing the prescribed training programme and clearing disciplines in the required time frame of 36 months.
• Initial screening of enquiries pertaining to funding application of both new and existing clients.
• Conducting initial basic assessments of applications for finance i.e. conducting due diligence investigations for investment decision purposes, with specific reference to the marketing, technical and financial aspects of funding applications.
• Preparation of financial projections as one of the outcomes of the due diligence.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to investments committees for an investment decision.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with clients.
• Performing all administrative duties associated with the role.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to build and manage relationships
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient scheduling and time management skills
Ability to understand and critically analyse numerical data and other sources of information
Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
Sound work ethics and compliance to confidentiality requirements
Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation
Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
Ability to work in teams

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY PROFILE
Be proactive and forward thinking
Working with People
Planning and organising
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Attention to detail
Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 
Strong customer service and focus ethos
Deciding and Initiating Action
Relating and Networking
Following Instructions and Procedures
Presenting and Communicating Information
Writing and Reporting
Relationship building 

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Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Synopsis

• A permanent position exists at our Head office in Sandton for a Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department reporting to the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
• To support the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in designing, implementing, managing and continuously improving the IDC Compliance Management System.
• The role provides independent, risk-based second-line oversight, advice, monitoring and reporting on compliance and regulatory risk across the IDC and, where mandated, its subsidiaries.
• It translates the regulatory universe and compliance risk assessments into prioritised compliance plans, validates the design and operating effectiveness of controls, drives timely remediation, strengthens policy governance, and embeds a sustainable culture of ethical and accountable conduct.

Qualification and Experience

•Degree in Law (LLB)
•Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk, Governance, Law or Business Administration will be an advantage.
•Accreditation with the Compliance Institute or meeting the requirements to register with the institute will be an advantage.
•Professional certification in Compliance Management will be an advantage.
•Data Analytics, Privacy or AI Governance certifications will be an advantage.
•8-10 years’ experience in Compliance, Governance, Legal, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance management
•Computer literacy, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Compliance Risk Management
•Develop and maintain the compliance management framework, methodologies, policies, standards and procedures.
•Identify, analyse and monitor applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
•Maintain the regulatory universe and compliance obligations register.
•Facilitate compliance risk assessments across the Corporation.
•Evaluate compliance risks and determine appropriate mitigation strategies.
•Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance controls.
•Maintain compliance risk management plans and action registers.
•Escalate significant compliance risks and breaches to appropriate governance structures.
•Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective action implementation.

2. Compliance Monitoring and Assurance
•Develop and execute risk-based compliance monitoring plans.
•Conduct compliance reviews, testing and assessments to determine compliance effectiveness.
•Analyse findings and prepare recommendations for management.
•Provide assurance regarding the implementation of regulatory requirements and controls.
•Maintain records and evidence supporting compliance monitoring activities.
•Participate in combined assurance initiatives and coordinate with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and other assurance providers.

3. Regulatory Change Management
•Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, industry standards and regulatory expectations.
•Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the Corporation.
•Facilitate implementation of regulatory requirements across business areas.
•Provide advisory support regarding new and amended legislation.
•Prepare regulatory impact assessments.
•Monitor implementation progress and compliance readiness.

4. Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement
•Provide compliance and regulatory advice to management and business units 
•Support governance committees and management structures through compliance reporting and advisory services.
•Build productive relationships with regulators, stakeholders and assurance providers.
•Provide guidance on emerging regulatory and governance risks.
•Support business initiatives through regulatory analysis and advice.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

5. Compliance Awareness and Training
•Develop and implement compliance awareness and training initiatives.
•Facilitate compliance workshops and awareness campaigns.
•Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
•Develop compliance guidance material and communication content.
•Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes.

6. Digital Compliance
•Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the compliance function.
•Leverage data analytics to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.
•Implement automated compliance monitoring and reporting processes where appropriate.
•Ensure compliance with applicable data governance, privacy and information security requirements.
•Develop and maintain governance controls relating to AI-enabled solutions.
•Assess regulatory and compliance implications of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
•Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Internal Audit and Technology teams regarding digital and technology governance matters.

7. Governance Reporting
•Prepare compliance reports for management, Executive Committee and Board Committees.
•Report on key regulatory developments, compliance exposures, findings and emerging risks.
•Maintain compliance dashboards and management information.
•Provide insights and trend analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.

8. People Leadership and Capability Development
•Manage and develop direct reports.
•Drive performance management and capability development.
•Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
•Mentor and coach team members.
•Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Job Requirements

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

TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Compliance Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance Management 
Compliance Monitoring and Testing
Governance Reporting
Risk Assessment
Data Analytics
Digital Compliance (Artificial Intelligence & Information Security Awareness)
Stakeholder Engagement
Report Writing and Presentation Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results Oriented.
Ethical Commitment
Balanced Judgment and accountable leadership
Relationship Building & Networking
Political Awareness
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Collaboration and Influence
Judgment
Communication
Change agent and strategic thinker

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Corporate Finance Analyst / M&A Analyst

Job Description

The M&A Analyst provides analytical and execution support across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), valuations, transaction advisory, and strategic corporate finance activities. The role supports Specialists and Associates throughout the transaction lifecycle and contributes to the delivery of high-quality corporate finance engagements

Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualifications
• B.com (Hons) Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• CA(SA) / CFA, or equivalent professional qualification will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of articles / a 3 year graduate training programme, or a structured development programme within either of the ff areas:•

Audit firms, Advisory firms, Professional services firms, Private equity firms, Commercial banks, Investment banks, Financial institutions

Minimum relevant experience of 3 years’ post articles / graduate training programme in:

• Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Audit and Advisory, Valuations, Due Diligence, Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial statement analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, Commercial and business performance analysis, Transaction-related assessments and reporting, Investment case preparation, Presentation development

Transaction & Deal Execution
• Experience supporting end-to-end M&A transactions, including sell-side, divestiture, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Experience assisting with transaction execution, workstream coordination, process management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exposure to due diligence processes, including data room management, information request tracking, risk identification, and issue escalation.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including legal, tax, accounting, commercial, and technical specialists.

Financial Modelling & Valuation
• Experience developing and maintaining financial models, including:
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models, Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Models, Merger Models, Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis, Accretion/Dilution Analysis
• Experience applying valuation methodologies, including:
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) Valuation
• Experience preparing investment cases, transaction rationales, return analyses, synergy assessments, and value creation evaluations.

Financial Analysis Experience
• Experience analysing Financial Statements, Management Accounts, Budgets and Forecasts, Working Capital Requirements, Capital Structures, Debt Capacity, Commercial and Operational Drivers, Transaction-related Financial Information
• Ability to assess financial performance, identify key risks, and support transaction recommendations. Research & Market Analysis Experience
• Experience conducting Industry Research, Company Research, Competitor Analysis, Market and Sector Analysis, Regulatory and Economic Research
• Ability to synthesise findings and translate insights into transaction and strategic recommendations.

Investment Marketing & Presentation Development
• Experience preparing Pitch Books, Teasers, Information Memoranda, Valuation Reports, Investment Papers, Client Presentations, Board and Management Materials
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality client-facing materials that communicate transaction outcomes, risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Additional Advantageous Experience
• Exposure to multinational organisations, complex group structures, international secondments, or cross-border transactions.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven transaction environments while managing multiple workstreams simultaneously

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Research & Market Analysis Experience

Roles and Responsibilities

• The key functions of the position include:

Financial / Shareholder Returns
• Mergers & Acquisition – Support end-to-end M&A transactions, including sell-side, divestiture, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Financial Models – Build, review, and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger, scenario, sensitivity, and accretion/dilution analyses.
• Valuation – Perform valuation work using discounted cash flow, comparable company, precedent transaction, and sum-of-the-parts methodologies.
• Build Investment Case – Assist with building investment cases, transaction rationale, synergy assessments, returns analysis, and value-creation opportunities.
• Financial Analysis – Analyse financial statements, management accounts, forecasts, working capital trends, debt capacity, and key business drivers to support transaction recommendations.

Internal / Operational Processes
• Investment Marketing Material – Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, valuation reports, investment papers, and client presentations.
• Research – Conduct industry, company, competitor, market, and regulatory research to support divestiture, and strategic advisory
• Due Diligence – Participate in due diligence processes, including data room review, information request tracking, financial analysis, risk identification, and issue escalation.
• Deal Execution – Support transaction execution by preparing process documents, maintaining deal trackers, setting up & managing data rooms, coordinating workstreams, and managing deadlines.
• Manage Advisors – Work with internal teams and external advisors, including legal, tax, accounting, commercial, and technical advisers, to support seamless transaction delivery.
• Maintain Files & Documents – Maintain accurate deal files, research databases, financial model versions, and transaction documentation in line with governance requirements.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
• Presentations – Prepare high-quality client-facing materials that clearly communicate valuation outcomes, deal considerations, risks, opportunities, and recommended next steps.
• Communication – Communicate analysis clearly and professionally to specialist, clients, management teams, and advisers.
• Meeting Preparations & Support – Support client engagements by preparing agendas, briefing notes, meeting packs, follow-up actions, and transaction status updates.
• Professionalism – Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when handling confidential transaction information and sensitive commercial data.
• Networking – Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties to support timely and accurate transaction execution.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Learning & People Growth
• Self-Development – Manage own development to build deep technical capability in M&A execution, valuation, financial modelling, corporate finance, and transaction advisory. Stay informed on market developments, transaction trends, sector activity, and corporate finance best practice.
• Learning Ability – Learn quickly from specialist and apply feedback to improve analysis, judgement, presentation quality, and commercial insight.
• Initiative – Take ownership of allocated workstreams, deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines, and proactively flag risks, assumptions, and dependencies.
• High Performance – Contribute to a high-performance team culture through resilience, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.
• Integrated financial model development and model validation.
• Financial and quantitative data analysis.
• Financial statement interpretation and analysis.
• Quality of earnings assessment.
• Working capital analysis.
• Capital structure evaluation.
• Transaction risk identification and assessment.
• Due diligence support and review.
• Market and sector analysis.
• Macroeconomic and regulatory research.
• Identification of market trends and commercial opportunities.
• Data room analysis and review.
• Support for transaction execution and decision-making.
• Advanced PowerPoint presentation development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking and commercial judgement.

• Strong service orientation.

• Effective communication and collaboration.

• Accountability and execution discipline.

• Resilience and adaptability.

• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

• Continuous improvement mindset

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Portfolio Administrator

Job Description

To promptly and efficiently assist the department by providing an efficient and effective administrative role to achieve business objectives and to provide support to the various stakeholders

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Commerce or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a Financial Services administrative environment
• Understanding and knowledge of the investment process 
• Experience in Customer Service and Care
• Experience in collection of data is essential
• Experience and knowledge of the SAP system will be advantageous
• Basic Excel Skills is essential
• The ability to operate in a multi-tasking and demanding environment

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring terminal draw dates to ensure they don’t expire and extend before expiry.
• Tracking of undrawn commitments and updating SAP with forecasted draws by consulting with clients and validating the draws with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Segments and Strategic Business Units)
• Initiate and support disbursements processes and engage with relevant stakeholders to confirm conditions are met and gaps are communicated accordingly.
• Tracking and forecasting collections (such as Capital, Interest, Dividends, Sweeteners, Cash Sweeps, Settlements, Guarantees Fees etc.) by using SAP and send statements to clients to confirm payment. Ensure that memos are done to remove clients from debit order, when they are unable to pay.
• Investigate non-payment by IDC clients via emails and/or telephone calls. Follow-up on arrears/ outstanding payments & capturing status on the collections made & allocations of payments on SAP. Issue LODs for overdue payments & place clients on alternate rate where applicable.
• Generate and complete settlement documentation, including release of securities
• Ensure that all IDC securities are registered, registration documents are loaded on Docupedia and update SAP to reflect correct security (e.g. SNBs, Mortgage Bonds and GNBs).
• Ensure updated valuations reports on IDC security are done by the relevant IDC Dept, once expired & timeous request of new valuations to be done by providing the relevant information (e.g. assets register lists with serial numbers).
• Timeous collection of Financial Statements (ensure that the AFS & Management Accounts are accurate & complete with at least an Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cashflow Statement). Timeous & accurate monthly updating on SAP. Issue LODs for overdue data & place clients on alternate rate where applicable.
• Capture AFS on the risk grading tool and notify relevant parties to finalise the risk grade.
• Accurate & timeous collection and monitoring of client compliance with undertakings and capturing received undertakings into SAP (e.g. client budgets & FICA/corporate governance information). Issue LODs for overdue data & place clients on alternate rate where applicable.
• Collecting jobs information from clients timeously. Check that the documents received are correct & comply with audit requirements. Issue LODs to clients for overdue jobs data & place clients on alternate rate where applicable.
• Timeously attend to client requests such as audit confirmations, statements, reconciliations, cancellations, undrawn amounts etc.
• Follow up on Letters of Amendment (LOAs) from & ensure implementation on SAP.
• Prepare memos for non-material approvals.
• Ensure that both manual and electronic filing system is up to date including saving on Docupedia or any applicable filing system.
• Ensure that an accurate database of all business partners is maintained and is up to date including, contact numbers, contact persons, physical and postal addresses, e-mail addresses etc.
• Carry out any other ad-hoc activities including capturing requirements and any other administrative duties effectively and efficiently.
• Efficient and Service Excellency to be provided to both internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Insight and Focus
• Analytical Thinking
• Information Searching 
• Process Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Report Writing 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Planning Organising
• Relationship Building
• Self starter / Pro-active
• Willing to Learn

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Regional Manager – Mpumulanga

Synopsis

•To lead and support the regional office in originating, developing, packaging and facilitating high-quality investment opportunities in the small business and regional development space, while supporting Strategic Business Units with regional deal origination, basic assessments, due diligence support and stakeholder-led pipeline development.
•To drive regional development impact, financial sustainability, client service excellence, stakeholder partnerships, SME readiness, team capability and execution of regional priorities aligned to IDC’s strategic objectives and national industrial development priorities.
•To drive particular focus on agriculture, agro-processing, mining-linked opportunities, Energy and Just Energy Transition initiatives, supplier development initiatives and rural economic development.
•To achieve long-term sustainability through driving strategic objectives and priorities which are: Development Impact Effectiveness, Financial Sustainability, Customer Centricity and People.

Qualification and Experience

•Minimum qualification: relevant Post Graduate Degree or equivalent qualification.
•MBA or Master’s would be an advantage
•8-10 years’ proven experience in the field of project finance and/or corporate finance and/or small business finance.
•8-10 years of deal origination experience.
•At least 5 years’ experience of leadership and management of teams.
•Solid experience in interacting and presenting to Senior leaders.
•Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, government institutions, industry associations etc.
•Client management expertise.
•Experience of finance, marketing, technical and other relevant aspects relating to analysis of debt and equity transactions.
•Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development across public and private sector ecosystems.
•Understanding of regional economic development, industrial development and SME
financing environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns
•Maximise shareholder value in terms of industry development and development impact.
•Development and management of the regional budget.
•Lead the team to perform financial soundness of all recommendations and decisions and financial credibility and astuteness in transactions to drive IDC’s financial sustainability.
•Ensure developmental optimization of decisions by the team.

Internal / Operational Processes
•Facilitate regional industrial investment, both in SMEs as well as Large Businesses.
•Partner with SME Connect team to facilitate strategic partnerships with corporates, DFIs, industry associations, chambers, provincial agencies and SME ecosystem participants to enhance pipeline development and development impact.
•Work in collaboration with IDC SME Connect Program, to build a robust pipeline of IDC fundable projects in the region.
•Facilitate, implement and monitor an effective business support program, for IDC funded clients through collaboration, and assist with internal stakeholders where relevant.
•Define and implement strategic objectives and business plans of the region.
•Develop and implement processes to assist the regional dealmakers in performing due diligence assessments and preparation for credit review submissions to the various committees.
•Provide strategic leadership and guidance to staff and stakeholders in policy, strategic and operational matters.
•Proactively drive key business initiatives and sourcing of clients and deals.
•Contribute to industry policy decision-making in the region.
•Develop and implement required information and reporting systems to track and manage progress of regional strategy implementation.
•Effective post investment management together with CSG, ensuring client sustainability, development impact and compliance with approved Service Level Agreements.
•Ensure the quality of assessments of applications for financing.
•Provide well-written and motivated reports for financing.
•Provide management reports on regional pipeline development stakeholder engagements, turnaround times and achievement of strategic objectives to the Head of Small Business Finance and Regions.
•Identify and source deal-flow for IDC SBUs.
•Develop, maintain and actively manage a regional pipeline aligned to provincial economic priorities, IDC sector strategies and development impact objectives.
•Drive conversion of opportunities through effective pipeline management, transaction readiness support and proactive resolution of deal bottlenecks.
•To represent IDC on Boards and/or Community Trusts, where required.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
•Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (government, business forums, clients etc. – both public and private sector).
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with IDC strategic business units at Head Office.
•Present the strategic objectives and operational plans of the regional office to key decision-making stakeholders within the Corporation.
•Liaise, communicate and promote the regional office externally.
•Ensure the provision of client service excellence by the team.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth
•Provide strategic leadership and management to ensure high performance.
•Ensure the effective management of people in the unit, including employee motivation and development and application of Corporate policies and procedures and ensuring optimal performance.
•Protect the interests and well-being of employees and establish suitable communication lines with them.
•Continuous development of regional teams to achieve highly skilled dealmakers within the region in collaboration with the Learning and Development Teams and other key stakeholders, as well as hands-on on-the-job guidance to teams.
•Drive capability building, coaching, succession planning and knowledge transfer to strengthen regional dealmaking and leadership capacity.
•Provide leadership and drive culture transformation that foster a culture consistent with the Corporation’s values (Passion, Professionalism and Partnership).
•Drive a culture of high performance and facilitate skills and knowledge transfer.

Job Requirements

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

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
•Commercial sales
•Macro-economic and analytical thinking
•Financial acumen
•Politically Awareness
•Stakeholder Management & Customer Focus
•Result and solution orientated
•Planning and organising

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
•Presentation and communication skills
•Negotiation skills
•Strategic thinking
•Relationship building and Networking skills
•Persuading and Influencing skills
•Coaching and Mentoring
•Strong problem-solving skills
•Ability to work independently

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Dealmaker – Agro

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Qualification and Experience

Minimum qualification: Relevant commercial or technical Honours degree
Chartered Accountants and or Agriculture qualifications will be advantageous
5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial).
Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines.
Experience in interpretation of financial statements.
Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous.
Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)

Internal / Operational Processes

• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through conducting due diligences/investigations
• Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Participate in due diligences
• Deal Optimisation – Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Account management function up to first disbursement
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the IDC funding requirements.
• Ensuring accurate client data management

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC.
• To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
• Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills

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