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Legal Advisor: Investments

Closing Date
2025/07/09
Reference Number
DBS250619-1
Job Title Legal Advisor: Investments
Job Grade 16
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Legal Advisor Investments_Job Profile January 2025.docx.pdf (394.76 kb) – 6/19/2025 10:54:53 AM
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to provide legal advice and support on the financing activities of DBSA, ensuring that all actions, initiatives, and investments are legally sound and protect the investment portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Legal Advisory Functions

Provide legal guidance to investment teams in structuring various investment projects, with a primary focus on project finance transactions, as an active member of core project teams.
Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence investigations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Perform advanced research on various legal issues related to various investment projects.
Provide legal advice and contribute to the drafting and finalisation of appraisal reports.
Serve as a participant in various credit committees of the DBSA, offering legal insights and recommendations.
Prepare, review, or negotiate detailed term sheets for all investment projects, with an emphasis on project finance transactions.
Negotiate with clients, co-funders, and other stakeholders to secure favourable legal and contractual terms.
Draft, vet, and review a wide range of complex legal documents and agreements to ensure accuracy and alignment with legal standards.
Provide robust legal advice, support, and formal opinions to various corporate support units within the DBSA.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations in all legal and investment activities.
Monitor legal developments and update colleagues and management on relevant changes and implications.
Liaise with external counsel and prepare comprehensive briefs for counsel as required.
Provide legal support in executing and implementing various investment projects, ensuring legal and security aspects are thoroughly addressed.
Provide general legal support to operational and corporate units within the Bank.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Time taken to prepare and or review contracts, agreements and legal opinions.
Quality and accuracy of agreements, opinions and solutions provided.
Effective management of legal claims and litigation risks.
Management of total case / agreement / opinion / other legal costs.
No litigation due to contractual errors and or omissions.
Effective monitoring of the contracts and agreements.
Clean audit.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Other Professionals in the Legal Unit
DBSA Credit Committees
Investment Officers
Technical Specialists

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

External Customers and DBSA Suppliers
External Counsel

Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Legal postgraduate qualification.
An Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
A minimum of 3 years post admission experience.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law environment gained at a commercial banking, specialist law firm/ corporate or similar institution.

Desirable Requirements:

Private-public partnership experience.
Legal postgraduate qualification.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

a) Written communication

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

b) Presentation skills

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

c) Reporting

Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

d) Legal Knowledge

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of DBSA.
Wide-ranging knowledge of industry best practice, and keeps abreast of, interprets and informs on developments in the area of new laws and regulations relevant to DBSA.

e) Legal Policy Knowledge

Ability to represent DBSA in the court of law when required.
Ability to draft non-standard legal documents per procedures.
Ability to draft more sensitive policy and legal procedures to be followed by stakeholders of DBSA, and review and refine in response to inputs from relevant stakeholders, for approval.
Ability to understand legal rights and responsibilities and the possession of authority to make legal decisions.
Protects the organisation’s legal rights, utilising a broad knowledge base of all major legal disciplines.

f) Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding. .

g) Business Acumen

Takes actions to fit business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation’s strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

h) Negotiations

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.

Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

b) Self-awareness and Self Control

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

c) Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

d) Driving delivery of results

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

e) Teamwork & Cooperation

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

f) Decisiveness

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

g) Impact and Influence

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

h) Achievement Orientation

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

Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance (Fixed Term Contract 36 months)

Closing Date
2025/07/03
Reference Number
DBS250610-1
Job Title Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance (Fixed Term Contract 36 months)
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Job Profile – Principal Investment Officer – Trade Finance.pdf (476.35 kb) – 6/11/2025 11:42:33 AM
Job Description
To lead the establishment and operationalisation of the DBSA’s Trade Finance function by developing systems, procedures, governance processes, and strategies. The role is responsible for leading the execution of trade finance transactions, covering both structured and non-structured funded trade finance products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Outputs

Collaborate with the Group Executive: Transacting to formulate and implement the “Trade Finance” strategy and plan in line with the vision, strategy, and goals of the Transacting division and the Bank.
Evaluate the feasibility of diversifying DBSA’s offering to include the trade finance product offerings, targeting new products, clients, geographies and markets.
Provide strategic direction on the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of the Trade Finance business unit.
Formulate a comprehensive market deployment and approach strategy, outlining product positioning, target markets, and value propositions for structured and non-structured trade finance products.
Establish systems, procedures, and governance processes required for the effective implementation of trade finance products

Market Strategy and Approach

Perform comprehensive market research to understand trade finance trends, client needs, competitor offerings and implement relevant trade finance solutions to respond to client’s needs.
Identify and implement the technologies, systems and tools required to support the trade finance function, including transaction management, risk assessment, and reporting systems in alignment with the ICT policies.
Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to craft marketing content and strategies.
Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, such as exporters, suppliers, commercial banks and development banks, and agencies, involved in trade and trade finance to enhance market penetrations
Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for trade financing arrangements.
Prepare detailed proposals and business cases for new product introductions and market expansions.
Collaborate with analytics, finance, and treasury teams to develop a pricing methodology for trade finance-funded transactions.
Develop templates for trade finance-funded transactions to standardise documentation and processes.

Execution of Trade Finance Transactions

Lead the due diligence of trade finance transactions through the approval processes,.
Conduct thorough due diligence in line with AML, KYC and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with internal teams such as credit risk, treasury, legal compliance to facilitate a seamless trade finance transactions execution process.
Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
Oversee the deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional, and legal structuring.
Track the performance of trade finance transactions to ensure alignment with DBSA’s strategic objectives.
Identify. assess and mitigate key risks facing trade finance transactions and the portfolio and implementation of mitigating strategies/policies.

Risk Management and Governance

Establish and maintain the DBSA’s trade finance governance framework, ensuring that all transactions align with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Perform due diligence and risk assessments for all trade finance transactions to safeguard DBSA’s financial and operational integrity.
Design and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Lead the identification and acquisition of the appropriate risk rating tools for trade transactions.

Stakeholder Relations and Management

Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to further develop specific investment opportunities.
Engage key stakeholders to position the DBSA as a preferred trade financier.
Build and manage relationships with key internal and external clients to increase the Bank’s reach on trade finance transactions.
Cultivate relationships with trade finance partners, clients, and industry networks to build the unit’s presence and credibility in the market.
Engage with clients to understand their trade finance needs and propose tailored solutions aligned with the DBSA strategy.

Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
Quality of trade finance transactions.
% of trade finance book in priority geographies and sectors.
Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to SMMEs and black-owned.
Approval of the Trace Finance strategy and plan.
Implementation of the strategy and successful implementation of the strategic initiatives.
Clients and Stakeholders service rating.
Demonstration of thought leadership and a recognised expert in area of responsibility.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
a) Negotiation Skills

Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.

b) Business Acumen

Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
Deep understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and the Rest of Africa and how they can be implemented to meet an organisation’s strategic objectives.
Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Takes actions to fit the business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation’s strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term implications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

c) Strategic Planning

Ability to analyse business trends, implications, and options to devise holistic and long-term strategic plans as well as execute the required change is essential to meet an organisation’s objective and future goals.
Establishes challenging, attainable goals and objectives based on a customer focus perspective.
Looks to the future with a broad perspective.
Ensures performances measures are in place to monitor progress and assess accomplishments and achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
Develops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
Articulates the vision and plans to others.

d) Project Management

Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

e) Financial Acumen

Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.

f) Solutions Focused

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

g) Planning & Organising

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

h) Reporting & Communication

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

f) Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Minimum Requirements

A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics (e.g., CA,CFA, MBA, MSc).
A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience at a senior level in Trade Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Structured Trade or Commodity Finance (DFI, Banking or Investment environment).
Demonstrable experience in assessing transaction opportunities and projects from an early stage to an advanced implementation stage.
Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
Comprehensive knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within relevant sector and/or geography.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets, and the macro landscape.
Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Desired Requirements

Business development and stakeholder management in the trade finance or similar environment.
Financial Modelling knowledge and application experience.

Required Personal Attributes
a) Leading & Empowering Others

Identifies long-term goals for the team and communicates them to team members, ensuring their buy in.
Sets a good example by personally exercising desired behaviour; acts on values and beliefs.
Communicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
After assessing others’ competence, delegates authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
Ensures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.

b) Leading & Managing Change

Anticipates the need for change when not obvious and influences others to gain support. Builds sustainable business and organisational capacity to embrace and thrive on change.
Re-engineers and aligns structures, processes and practices to support and sustain the desired change.

c) Strategic & Innovative Thinking

Understands connections and trade-offs of strategic choices to evaluate which ideas are practical and possible by considering business and/or scientific implications.
Develops innovative business and/or customer solutions that shape industry practices.

d) Teamwork & Cooperation

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

e) Developing Others

Gives specific positive or mixed feedback for developmental purposes.
Gives negative feedback in behavioural rather than personal terms.
Reassures and/or expresses positive expectations for future performance when giving corrective feedback.
Gives individualised suggestions to individuals for their improvement.

f) Driving delivery of results

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

g) Decisiveness (High Performance, Service Orientation)

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

Print Operator

Closing Date
2025/07/07
Reference Number
DBS250613-1
Job Title Print Operator
Job Grade 9
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Print Operator_Job Profile March 2025.pdf (297.00 kb) – 6/13/2025 9:28:29 AM
Job Description
The Print Operator is responsible for producing quality finished print products for the DBSA. This is achieved by designing output, programming the copiers/machines and finishing the product that meets the quality and time requirements of the client. This also involves maintenance of the copiers/machines and ensuring stock levels of paper, ink and other consumables whilst adhering to Occupational Health and Safety principles.

Key Responsibilities

Printing, Copying, and Desktop Publishing

Handle e-mailed and over-the-counter print/copy requests.
Utilise costing model to cost print jobs to clients.
Conduct layout, positioning, and pre-flighting of documents for print.
Check documents for consistency and adherence to the corporate branding and maintain colour correctness.
Liaise with external/internal graphic designers regarding file correctness for print.
Spool jobs to relevant printers or supply to external providers.
Set up and maintain automated workflows.
Liaise with applicants on the best method of printing and finishing.
Replenish paper and toner in printers and copiers.
Advise applicants on the best methods for printing, finishing, and job costing.
Scan and resize variable data printing.

Finishing and Dispatch

Perform various binding methods (Perfect Binding, Saddle Stitch, Spiral Binding, Wiro Binding).
Trim perfect bound documents.
Perform guillotining, laminating, folding, and collating of documents.
Punch documents, acetate sheets and backing boards for binding.
Collate and fold documents.
Pack and dispatch of completed jobs.

Colour Management and Quality Control

Maintain colour correctness on all machines and artwork.
Set up and maintain colour profiling.
Perform regular calibrations and maintenance to ensure colour accuracy.
Ensure high-quality output and adherence to client specifications.

Machine and Stock Management.

Perform scheduled maintenance on print room equipment.
Liaise with supplier technicians for repairs and servicing.
Obtain quotes and documents for machine maintenance and stock replenishment.
Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels (paper, ink, chemicals, binding materials).

Customer Service and Workflow Management.

Liaise with customers on printing requirements and cost-effective printing solutions.
Handle complaints and provide updates on work in progress.
Register and track incoming jobs, identifying and managing production bottlenecks.
Manage projects from receipt to final product delivery.

Printer Maintenance and Compliance.

Handle queries related to corridor machines and liaise with third-party suppliers.
Implement approved user print limits and report all issues to the manager.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
Maintain print room housekeeping and work with BCM on safety standards.

Key measurements of outputs

Production turn-around time.
Client satisfaction through approval of work by clients.
Quality of finished products.
Adherence to OHS legislation.
Number of accidents on duty.
Management of stock levels i.e. Paper, ink and chemicals.
Minimal downtime.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements

Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent.
Trade Certification.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the printing industry including finishing and digital printing.
Experience in producing quality print jobs from design, through production to finished product.
Experience in the layout of jobs for printing, different types of binding and finishing.
Experience in developing high-quality printing material for senior management, board etc which could include amongst others, brochures, booklets, documents and committee packs.
Demonstrated experience in liaising with 3rd parties for the maintenance of print equipment.
Knowledge, and understanding of safety when handling or using machinery.
Practice of precautions stipulated in the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Copyright Act.
Desirable Requirements

Advanced skill in terms of graphic arts specialist.

1) Written Communication

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

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

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

Plans his or her daily work effectively; area; needs more application experience or practice if the required planning is more extensive.
Independently plans and organises own routine work.
5) Detail Orientation

Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
Pays close attention to details that are important to others to make sure they are right.
Verifies that work has been completed according to the standards and procedures.
Required Personal Attributes
1) Teamwork and cooperation

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

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

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

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

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

Handyman

Closing Date
2025/06/27
Reference Number
DBS250611-1
Job Title Handyman
Job Grade 9
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) Handyman_Job_Profile_Jan_2025_(003).docx.pdf (380.18 kb) – 6/11/2025 10:45:39 AM
Job Description
Perform building maintenance and repair functions within the DBSA campus to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment. Repair minor damages to furniture and perform carpentry work and basic plumbing functions in compliance with the Bank’s safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment

a) Unsupervised Tasks:

Perform painting tasks, including buildings, carports, peripheral fencing, parking areas, and roofing structures.
Handle all carpentry work required in the building.
Identify and report areas within the building requiring repairs and maintenance.
Conduct basic plumbing tasks and maintain water reticulation systems on campus.
Execute general cleaning and maintenance of DBSA properties to ensure a clean and functional environment.
Maintain public areas and plant rooms to a high standard of cleanliness, usability and functionality.
Inspect, repair, and maintain items, equipment, and building structures as needed.
Repair broken furniture during office moves and as reported when required.
Replace furniture locks and other minor fixtures when necessary.
Perform minor furniture maintenance tasks, such as tightening armrests, replacing casters, installing drawers, and fixing seats.
b) Supervised Tasks:

Maintain and service general and technical equipment.
Provide support where required in the repair and upkeep of DBSA plant and equipment by internal or external service providers.
Support the electrician in performing maintenance work as needed.
Assist in office renovations and office moves, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Respond promptly to urgent repair requests from employees or customers within the building.
Liaise with external vendors or contractors to monitor major maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety standards and quality work are upheld.
Adherence to Safety standards and Tool Management

Follow safety protocols while assembling or disassembling furniture.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, municipal by-laws, and other relevant safety regulations.
Ensure all tools are properly maintained, secure, and in good condition.
Report any loss or damage to working tools to the immediate supervisor or line manager.
Key measurements of outputs

Adherence to turn-around times for the required service from clients.
Number of incidents of non-adherence to safety standards.
Number of incidents of damages or loss of tools due to negligence.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

The Facilities Manager
The entire DBSA Staff
Occupational, Health and Safety Specialist
The entire DBSA staff

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

External Contractors
DBSA Suppliers

Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements

Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years experience as a Handyman conducting repairs and maintenance on equipment, furniture and buildings.

Desirable Requirements

A plumbing trade qualification

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
a) Written Communication

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

a) Teamwork and cooperation

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

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

IT Manager

Closing Date
2025/07/01
Reference Number
DBS250617-2
Job Title IT Manager
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Centurion
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Profile (Downloadable) IT Manager — New Role Profile.pdf (240.68 kb) – 6/17/2025 2:48:13 PM
Job Description
The IT Manager role is a strategic ICT managerial function located within the ICT Unit of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO).

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

The IT Manager role is a vital managerial and strategic function.

Reporting to the Head ITC, the IT Manager, will be responsible for leading our infrastructure and support team, developing and implementing our IT strategy, and ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our systems. The IT Manager will be a key player in driving The IPPO’s technological advancements and ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for teamwork and innovation. If you are a results-oriented and passionate IT leader, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a contract position until 31 March 2028.

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

Strategic IT Planning:

Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their implementation to support business objectives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology needs and drive innovation across the organisation.

IT Operations Management:

Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring all systems are running efficiently and securely.
Manage system administration, network management, and server infrastructure maintenance.
Ensure timely resolution of IT-related incidents and issues, providing technical expertise when needed.
Manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Implement project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand IT needs and deliver tailored technology solutions.
Ensure effective communication between IT and non-technical departments to foster understanding and support for IT initiatives.

IT Security & Compliance:

Ensure that IT systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations, such as data protection and cybersecurity standards.
Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures to safeguard organisational data.
Implement and monitor disaster recovery plans, backup solutions, and business continuity strategies.

Budgeting & Resource Allocation:

Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources to meet departmental and organisational goals.
Track IT expenditures, allocate resources efficiently, and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising service quality.
Oversee IT asset management, ensuring that hardware, software, and licensing are properly tracked and managed.

User Support & Helpdesk Management:

Oversee IT support and helpdesk functions, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of user issues.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring the IT team delivers excellent service to end-users.
Identify and address recurring issues by implementing long-term solutions and improving helpdesk processes.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and manage the IT team, ensuring they are productive and aligned with the department’s objectives.
Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and training opportunities for staff.
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the IT team.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Qualification:

Essential:
•A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Desired:
•ITIL, Project Management, or other relevant certifications are an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

•A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management.

Proven track record of managing IT operations, infrastructure, and support functions.

Required Skills:

•Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop IT staff.
•Excellent communication skills to explain technicalconcepts to non-technical stakeholders.
•Problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle complex technical challenges.
•Budget management andresource allocation skills to optimise IT spending.
•Project management and organisational skills to handle multiple IT initiatives concurrently.

Required Personal Attributes
•Analysis and Judgement
•Numerical Reasoning
•Assertiveness
•Excellence Orientation
•Investigative Orientation
•Customer Responsiveness
•Business Acumen
•Planning and Prioritising
•Influencing and Negotiation
•Motivational
•Strategic leadership
•Inspirational leadership

Infrastructure Finance Specialist (IF)

Closing Date
2025/07/02
Reference Number
DBS250617-1
Job Title Infrastructure Finance Specialist (IF)
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance – combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.

The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.

The role of the Infrastructure Finance Specialist is to provide financing and advisory solutions for infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic Outputs

Support the expansion of IF’s project pipeline, especially in infrastructure that is being targeted to mobilise public and private sector financing.
Ensure long-term financial planning and modelling in collaboration with the Treasury and Finance teams.
Support public sector in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and in financing of large infrastructure projects in order to assist government’s efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Prepare various documents and management reports for Executive Committees, Boards and Stakeholders.

Infrastructure Financing

Prepare a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules. The project finance model should be suitable for investment analysis, debt structuring and operational scenario evaluation.
Utilise project finance models to conduct financial and sensitivity testing which are critical in determining the effects and changes in input variables on key financial outputs.
Advise clients internally and externally on the development and effective implementation of public / private investments for sustainable development in infrastructure with a specific focus on financing solutions.
Support Leads during preparation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of transactions of investment and policy operations.
Conduct the financial analysis and modelling tasks within project teams working on guarantees operations and other financial structures to mobilise commercial capital for development purposes.
Work as an integral part of the project / programme team, to conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations with a special focus on structuring financial solutions for raising new funding and debt restructurings.
Develop and deliver sustainable financing structures, models and solutions for IF clients through various products which include (amongst others) blended finance structures Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, B-BBEE funding structures, local currency funding, guarantees and derivative hedges.
Develop and implement various innovative financing instruments to unlock and accelerate infrastructure delivery. These instruments include (amongst others) blended finance instruments, working capital facilities, bridging finance facilities, project bonds, CPI-linked debt, green bonds, project preparation facilities, construction performance bonds, price risk management and hedging products, customised vendor financing solutions.
Develop and implement financial advisory solutions for the IF including (amongst others) technical, financial, environmental, insurance bank services.
Access financial markets to fund IF investments and operations to foster sustainable economic development, create wealth and improve infrastructure in South Africa by investing in infrastructure and other productive sectors.
Ensure that all investment projects are taken to bankability through amongst others, evaluation of the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view of ensuring that they are commercially sound for financing. This must be performed in alignment with the agreed strategy and mandate, due diligence process, deal structuring, facility agreements with clients, risk mitigation, etc.
Assist with the execution of transactions and the credit approval process to facilitate the structure and negotiate the detailed terms of the deal / transaction in liaison with Treasury, Legal, Portfolio Management teams to ensure the approval of transactions through the various approval committees.

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers (in government entities, development banks, private companies and commercial banks) to contribute to economic and infrastructure development.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project operators
Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the mandate of the IF.
Perform other strategic and operational duties as assigned.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Quality financial models and solutions
Value and number of project approvals, commitments and disbursements.
Value of infrastructure catalysed
Value of Private & Public Sector partnerships and funding
Clean audit

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Head: Infrastructure Finance
Chief Investment Officer: IF
CEO & Exco
DBSA Board & Committees
Relevant DBSA Divisions
IF Team

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Infrastructure South Africa
National Treasury
Government Departments and SOCs
Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
External Service Providers
Development Finance Institutions
Capital Markets

Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirements

Post-graduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics.
A minimum of 8 years demonstrable experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance arena at a mid-tier professional level.
Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.).
Exposure to working on new or innovative projects and programmes.
In-depth experience in working with deal teams private and public sector investments.
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure finance and development.
Proven ability to build a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules for investment purposes.
Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
Knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA.
Good understanding of infrastructure investments.
Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to bankable debt financing deals.
Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking.
Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

a) Risk Identification & Assessment Skills

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

Initiates, reviews and interprets competitor environment reviews.
Formulates and modify market approaches based on competitor analyses.
Generates new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
Identifies and develop new markets, products and clients.
Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.
c) Business Acumen

Good understanding of commercial drivers and is able to take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
Good understanding of economic priorities of South Africa and Africa and how they can be implemented to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Good understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
Takes actions to fit business strategy.
Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
Reviews own actions against the organisation’s strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
d) Deal Origination

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

Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
Has a good and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
Builds and interrogates financial models, including those with a high degree of complexity, to develop an optimal structure.
Identifies complex structural issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate bankable structures.
Demonstrates knowledge on advanced structuring including the use of derivatives, syndicated loans, synthetic loans, securitisations, Inflation linked debt, credit default swaps and subordinated debt.
Prepares specialised or tailored reports relating to new innovative instruments, gather information from a variety of sources, analyse and include in a report to new products approval committees.
Compiles comprehensive specialist reports as required for inclusion into credit committee submissions.
f) Negotiation Skills

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
Can take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
Can place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of the IF.
g) Project Management

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

Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability.
Can interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.
j) Reporting & Communication

Designs / customizes reports to meet user needs.
Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.
Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
Assists with the production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
Adapts language to the level of the audience in order to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high level audiences.
k) Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g. the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.
l) Written & Verbal Communication

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
m) Problem Solving

While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
Implements solutions to complex problems, then evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and identifies needed changes.
Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

a) Customer Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align the IF’s offerings with future customer needs.
b) Self-awareness and Self Control

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

Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.
d) Driving delivery of results

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

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

Senior Fund Specialist

Closing Date
2025/07/02
Reference Number
DBS250618-1
Job Title Senior Fund Specialist
Job Grade 17
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended
financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial
provisioning using “blended” finance – combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance
Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements
for hybrid projects.
The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National
Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.
The Senior: Fund Specialist (IF) is responsible for supporting the execution of the asset management and treasury
functions, which include physical asset management, monitoring and evaluation of financing instruments, facilitating the
mobilisation and crowding-in of capital through the structuring, distribution, and syndication of financial instruments in
both primary and secondary capital markets.

Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Outputs

Support the the Infrastructure Fund’s (IF) strategic intent and progressively contribute a robust portfolio of
projects, leading to improved funding and implementation opportunities.
Support the monitoring and evaluation activities of physical infrastructure assets and financing instruments.
Develop infrastructure investment model, strategies, tools, and products focused on core, stable cash-flow
generating infrastructure assets.
Monitor and provide recommendations to maintain and improve the financial sustainability, stability, and
operational effectiveness of the Infrastructure Fund.
Manage treasury operations including payments, liquidity, and cash management for the Infrastructure Fund.
Investment and Portfolio Management

Implement, monitor, and evaluate infrastructure projects and associated assets to ensure effective execution
and performance tracking.
Manage the implementation and ongoing management of asset portfolios in line with IF’s strategic mandate.
Support governance oversight for financing instruments and physical infrastructure assets executed through the
Infrastructure Fund.
Prepare investment memoranda and summaries including analysis of returns, investment case development,
and sensitivity/scenario analysis.
Perform asset valuation in line with market-standard valuation frameworks and guidelines.
Develop and utilise financial models, including capital market instrument tranching and scenario modelling.
Conduct post-execution monitoring of investments, including quarterly portfolio performance reporting.
Review and negotiate legal financing documents with working knowledge of inter-creditor arrangements.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks including Capital Market Listing Rules, MFMA, PFMA,
Companies Act, and King III/IV.
Manage the monitoring of the projects’ implementation to ensure compliance with facility agreements and
contractual obligations by conducting technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential
project execution issues.
Engage project sponsors, advisors, and stakeholders to ensure project implementation aligns with transaction
documentation execution plans.
Prepare and submit project approval reports in line with internal governance and business plan eligibility criteria.
Develop and implement procurement plans for projects and provide procurement support to project owners as
required.
Support the management of a portfolio of investment instruments, including but not limited to debt, equities,
bonds, debentures, preference shares, and subordinated instruments.
Oversee the management of IF assets and liabilities to ensure adequate capital and liquidity for business
operations.
Prepare and present reports, memoranda, and strategic documents for executive committees, boards, and key
stakeholders.
Key Measurements of Outputs:

Effective monitoring, evaluation and portfolio management.
Adequate controls and implementation of the accounting and treasury function.
Effective syndication and distribution of IF assets.
Value of infrastructure catalysed.
Value of private & public sector partnerships and funding.
Crowding in of capital.
Effective liquidity and investment management.
Issuance of capital market instruments
Clean Audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Mathematic/ Statistics/Business Science/Actuarial or
equivalent.
A postgraduate qualification CA(SA), CFA, MBA Engineer, Actuary.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience including in portfolio management of project finance/listed and/or unlisted
capital market instruments.
Proven track record in managing finance, investments or assets on a portfolio basis.
Demonstrated excellence in the field of finance and structuring of financing instruments.
In-depth understanding and knowledge of finance and accounting, asset management, risk management and
portfolio strategy knowledge and skills including understanding of systems such as SAP

Key Internal Liaison Relationships:

Chief Investment Officer: IF
Office of the CIO
DBSA Board & Committees
DBSA Divisions

Key External Liaison Relationships:

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
Government Departments and SOCs
DBSA Treasury and Finance
Infrastructure South Africa
National Treasury
Capital Market Investors
External Service Providers
Development Finance Institutions & Capital Markets
Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
Pension Funds and Asset Allocators
Institutional Investors

Technical Competencies:

a) Detail Orientation

b) Planning and Organising

Uses time management procedures effectively.
Can exercise independent judgement regarding all planning and organising issues.
Uses specialised software to plan and manage own time.
Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

c) Adaptability

Is able to operate in a rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable environment.
Gives thought to scenarios impacting the world of work and the world of business.

d) Written Communication

Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs in clear
concise language.
Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others in order to
achieve organisational goals.
Coaches’ others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.

e) Asset Management

Exceptional understanding of monitoring and evaluation, finance, structuring and innovation.
Ability to function under pressure within a “start-up” environment handling multiple priorities.
Accuracy and high attention to detail.
f) Commercial Business Acumen

A good understanding of business and commercial drivers impacting operations.
An understanding of general commercial strategy and the role of departmental strategy in the broader
context of organisational objectives.
Is comfortable with commercial discussions notwithstanding the absence of a readily identifiable legal
component.
Has the ability to structure or provide advice on legal instruments (e.g., contracts), based on strategic
requirements.
g) Legal and Regulatory Policy Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable legislation and the legal policies and procedures pertaining to relevant laws.
Knowledge of topics such as procurement laws, claims, financing agreements, financial laws, etc.
Knowledge and ability to enforce conditions and provisions of contracts, grants, agreements and leases.
Ability to understand legal rights and responsibilities and the possession of authority to make legal
decisions.
Protects the organisation’s legal rights, utilizing a broad knowledge base of all major legal disciplines.
h) Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques
(e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to
think about the subject matter etc.).
Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.
i) Procurement Services

Articulates and prepares required documents and related elements of the procurement request including
terms and conditions for the sourcing, selection and award process.
Receives, safeguards, opens, records, tracks, assesses compliance with terms.
Develops relationships by effective resolution of complaints and concerns.
Prepares effective correspondence, questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.

j) Risk Identification & Assessments

Diagnoses significant and emerging risks to which the business is exposed.
Advises on applicable aspects of legal risk identification and assessment.

k) Solution Focused

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

Identify contractual issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
Has an in-depth knowledge of the legal framework and appropriate regulation. Ability to apply this to
develop appropriate contractual terms, conditions and documentation.
Identifies and resolves risk and liability.

m) Negotiation Skills

Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation
situation.
Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and
diplomacy.
Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is
not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of IF.

n) Financial Acumen

Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies,
and community.
Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability.
Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as
appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs.

o) Reporting & Communication

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

Service Orientation

Tries to understand the underlying needs of sponsors and matches these needs within the project risk
framework
Utilises the feedback received by sponsors, in order to manage new and/or improve existing services/
products that relate to their on-going needs.
Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.
b) Self-awareness and Self Control

c) Teamwork and cooperation

Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional
thinking.
Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information,
to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

e) Decisiveness

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

f) Driving delivery of results

Identifies and implements a business opportunity that will have a long-term impact on the business
Monitors progress and adapts plans if necessary to ensure optimal benefit to the programme
Makes decisions, sets priorities, or chooses goals on the basis of inputs and outputs and makes explicit
considerations of potential profit, return on investment, or cost-benefit analysis.
Based on cost-benefit analysis, makes decisions of entrepreneurial risk nature

g) Goal Oriented and Solution Driven

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

h) Systems Thinking

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

i) Decisiveness

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

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

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

Construction Project Manager (x2)

Closing Date
2025/07/04
Reference Number
DBS250424-1
Job Title Construction Project Manager (x2)
Job Grade 16
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
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Job Description
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for a broad span of construction functions, covering all areas of project management including planning, cost and time management, quality management contract administration and safety management in accordance with best practise project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
Construction Project Management Functions

Responsible for the project management of assigned Infrastructure Delivery projects which include the following:

Project initiation, planning, monitoring

Develop project charters and execution plans in line with the project requirements.
Coordinate and manage deliverables from key role players in including professional service providers and consultants.
Draft, review and update the project schedule and work plans incorporating the project milestones, activities, and deliverables.
Manage the planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure of the project.
Identify and implement expediting measures to prevent and mitigate project delays.
Project coordination and team management

Serve as a key link with the Programme Manager and client’s representative and review the deliverables prepared by the team before submission to the client.
Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including professional service providers (consultants), contractors, sub-contractors and labour.
Develop team spirit and ensure that staff involved in the project are committed to the same goal.
Identify and negotiate assignment of resources to ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
Implement the project office framework with objectives and goals of the team members and assign individual responsibilities.
Project control on cost, time and quality

Ensure that control measures for cost, time and quality are in place.
Conduct regular status meetings with the principal agent teams.
Conduct periodic inspection visits at project construction site(s).
Ensure that construction activities follow the predetermined schedule and critically monitor project milestones.
Oversee project accounting including budget management, approval of progress payments, tracking of team expenses and minimising the exposure to risk.
Ensure invoices/claims submitted by contractors and/or professional service providers are checked, verified and forwarded to the Programme Manager.
Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines as well as project management, quality and safety standards.
Complete projects within time, budget and quality.
Project communication and reporting

Ensure an effective communication system is in place to provide timely feedback for management, client and customer.
Issue site meeting minutes and action plans.
Compile monthly and weekly project progress reports for stakeholders.
Conduct project close out reviews.
Manage project communication in line with agreed communication channels and timelines.
Contract management

Manage contracts in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, including monitoring and tracking of performance and timelines.
Identify areas of concern, escalate with legal, technical and finance and provide resolutions in line with contractual obligations.
Measure progress against the contract’s performance and ensure adherence to the contract conditions and timelines.
Issue contract instructions in accordance with the conditions of the contract (in consultation with the Legal Expert).
Project commissioning

Confirm the commissioning and transfer of new assets.
Confirm the availability of all site handover documentation.
Facilitate the submission of as built drawings and user specifications where applicable.
Manage the commissioning, hand over and sign-off by client.
Programme health, safety and environmental quality

Ensure the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment.
Monitor and enforce compliance to the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions.
Instil a culture of health and safety within the project environment by promoting the aims and benefits of proactive safety and health interventions.
Conduct effective control, management and follow up of incidents.
Advise and evaluate contractors on compliance to the approved safety plan.
Stakeholder Management

Develop project stakeholder management plans and map critical stakeholders that are instrument / critical to achieving project plans and objectives.
Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders and partners, in accordance with the project’s development objectives.
Manage stakeholder expectations for project deliverables, communications and implementing effective systems of project governance, within the team and with strategic partners, both internally and externally.
Key Measurements of Outputs

Successful project finalisation within the project quality standard, budget and timelines.
Projects completed within specified costs.
Compliance to Health & Safety legislation and protocols.
Implementation of effective project management governance and compliance structures.
Quality of presentations and reports.
Clean audit.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Architecture; Building Science; Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in infrastructure project management or advisory service or consulting experience working within a project management environment.
Professional Registration with the Built Environment professional bodies such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).
Registration as a Pr.CPM with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a prerequisite.
Proven track record in the design, construction, monitoring and evaluation of civil engineering and building infrastructure projects in high value and performance environments. 6. Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) and other relevant building contracts.
In depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development.
Understanding of infrastructure markets.
Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at national and provincial level.
Desirable Requirements

Post graduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management will be added advantage.
Professional Registration with Project Management Institute (PMI) or Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE).
Post graduate qualification in Project Management.
Qualifications in health and safety.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.
Detailed Oriented

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

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.
Verbal communication

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

Teamwork & Cooperation

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

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

Is willing to end a business relationship because it was associated with unethical business practice.
Is capable of challenging senior management (in an appropriate and respectable manner) in order to act on espoused values.
Self-awareness & self-control

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