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Dealmaker – Services SBU

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

•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 and or Financial)

•Grounded in one discipline

•Experience in interpretation of financial statements

•Tourism and/or healthcare-specific knowledge would be advantageous

•Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC

Roles 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 due diligence 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 diligence teams

•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 draw

•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

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Industry Development Planner – Industry Planning (24 Months)

Synopsis

• To formulate and support the implementation of IDC industry development strategies towards the achievement of industry development goals.
• To develop and maintain relevant stakeholder relations (internal and external) at all levels, including engagement with relevant government bodies to influence sector-specific policies, regulations, incentives, etc.
• Position IDC as a “thought leader” within sustainable industrial development and identify areas of opportunities within value chains, including linkages, synergies and adjacencies between
• In collaboration with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Research and Information (R&I), inform industries of the future so as to optimally plan for impact and sustainability
• Define implementation plans to progress towards the desired future state, including immediate and emerging priorities
• Actively workshop and collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking in order to optimise the delivery of plans

Job Description

Internal / Operational Processes

• Lead the formulation of industry road maps and identify short term (immediate), medium term (emerging) and long term (imagined) priorities
• Together with SBUs or Projects develop clear, tangible implementation plans for industry/value chain development following consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile analytical frameworks for sectors
• Provide future industry insights to SBU and Projects Head to influence the SBU’s short-medium term industry development strategies
• Monitor / review actual vs anticipated developmental trajectory of industries and subsectors and take corrective measures (revision of strategies / focus areas / action plans) as required.
• Lead or participate in industry development Steering Committees / Forums to inform industry development initiatives
• Ongoing engagement with Operations and Support Units to ensure that industry development strategies are optimally executed and updated / refined where strategies prove to not yield the desired outcomes.
• Identification and management of risks relating to industry development strategies
• Provide value-adding input and guidance to the Client Support & Growth teams and to the SBUs to ensure that investee companies are contributing to overall industry development goals
• Participate in ad hoc and unscheduled strategic interventions required to address challenges / priorities in the industry/value chain or the IDC

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Actively engage relevant industry stakeholders and participate and represent the IDC in industry forums (internal and external) to:
  • influence the goals, objectives, activities and initiatives of such forums (and participating parties) to ensure that the IDC’s ultimate industry development goals are achieved
  • learn from industry stakeholders / parties participating in industry
  • create a conducive environment for the development / growth of industries and/or their subsectors
• Clearly articulate and communicate the industry / sector-specific strategies within the IDC and the larger external stakeholder group, e.g., through publication of articles, speeches at conferences, and social media presence.
• Ensure service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Contribute towards the development of competencies and knowledge of industries within the organisation
• Coaching and mentoring of peers
• Keep up to date with the latest industry developments (conferences, sector forums, literature reviews and internal IDC engagement)
• Participate and lead knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: relevant post graduate qualification.
• MBA or Master’s would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• 8-10 years’ industry experience, including strategy development & implementation
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of:
  • global industries and value chains
  • global markets
  • technology landscape
  • regulatory landscape and alternative frameworks
  • economic policy
  • future trends (local and global)
  • emerging industries
• Deep industry expertise – experience and knowledge of one of these industries would be an added advantage:
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology industries
  • Furniture industry
  • Automotive industry
  • CTFL industry
• Good networks within industry in both private and public space
  Experience in coaching and mentoring team members

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Industry Development & Execution mind-set
• Micro and macro-economic thinking
• Forward & strategic thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic planning and directing
• Innovative mindset

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leading and Co-ordinating
• Ability to work effectively within teams

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 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 Developer – Agro Industries – 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 formal Agricultural related qualifications and experience in the Agro-Industries sector. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop projects across sectors. The role requires experience in project development and not project management per se. In addition to the relevant technical/business qualifications, candidates will be required to have conducted techno-economic assessments and evaluations of projects, as opposed to experience being limited to a technical nature.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Optimal structuring of projects utilizing project finance principles and IDC’s financing instruments.
• Ensure that all projects are developed and 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 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 correctly, 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 prepare 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, etc.
• Review and provide inputs to project development legal agreements.

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
• Participating in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functionally

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: relevant technical Degree in Agriculture.
• An Honours qualification would be an advantage.
• An additional commercial qualification would be beneficial.

Selection Criteria 

• 5-8 years related experience of which 3-4 years should be in Project development.
• Previous experience managing project scope, execution and scheduling for multiple development projects
• Understanding and application of corporate management and structuring processes
• Understanding and application of project development, project management and project finance
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements
• Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
• Knowledge of financing instruments
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Competencies

• Project Development Skills
• Financial Acumen
• Risk Identification And Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management And Customer Focus
• Report Writing Skills
• Sector Specific Technical Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation And Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Building And Networking Skills
• Persuading And Influencing 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 Developer – Mining – 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 formal Mining Engineering qualifications and experience in the Mining sector. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop projects across sectors.
The role requires experience in project development and not project management per se.
In addition to the relevant technical/business qualifications, candidates will be required to have conducted techno-economic assessments and evaluations of projects, as opposed to experience being limited to a technical nature.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Optimal structuring of projects utilizing project finance principles and IDC’s financing instruments.
• Ensure that all projects are developed and 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 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 correctly, 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 prepare 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, etc.
• Review and provide inputs to project development legal agreements.

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.
• Participating in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functionally

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Degree in Mining Engineering.
• An Honours degree would be an added advantage.
• An additional commercial qualification would be beneficial

Selection Criteria

• 5-8 years related experience of which 3-4 years should be in Project development.
• Previous experience managing project scope, execution and scheduling for multiple development projects.
• Understanding and application of corporate management and structuring processes.
• Understanding and application of project development, project management and project finance.
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape.
• Knowledge of financing instruments.
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Competencies

• Project development skills
• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Stakeholder management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Sector specific technical knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship Building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing 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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Senior Dealmaker

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the SBU objectives and the growth and development of the small business sector.

This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions across the country, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

It is also required to assist the Regional Manager with the implementation of corporate wide initiatives as and when required.

Qualification and Experience

•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree

•CA (SA) qualification will be an advantage

•8-10 years’ related experience of which 8 years should be in deal 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 three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, and Financial)

•Grounded in all three disciplines

•Transaction leadership (complex deals)

•Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)

•Experience in peer review

•Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements

•Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape

•Knowledge of financing instruments

•Understand and review models of proposed financial structures

•Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

•Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.

•Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

•Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)

•Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable).

•Risk identification and mitigation

•Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions

•Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals

•Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.

•Account management function up to first draw

•Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.

•Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.

•Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers

•Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

•To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.

•Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

•Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline

•Proactively drive new business growth in line with specific initiatives that are aligned to the SBU strategy including plan of action in respect of cold calling, presentations, travel plan, entertaining potential clients to extend the reach of the Regional Office resulting in new applications pitched and/or approved by the IDC

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

•Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence

•Manage own development to enhance own competencies

•Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional

•Coaching and mentoring team members

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SBU Head: Continental Strategic Business Unit (SBU)

Synopsis

To provide strategic leadership for the newly established Continental Strategic Business Unit (SBU), ensuring the successful execution of IDC’s Continental Strategy across Africa. The Head: Continental will champion the development and implementation of high-impact industrial initiatives in priority sectors such as Critical Minerals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Chemicals, and Infrastructure, driving sustainable growth, regional value chain integration, and cross-border investment.

This role is responsible for building an impactful and financially sound continental portfolio for the IDC by driving investments across the rest of the African continent. Success will require close collaboration with internal sectoral resources to leverage and develop the SBU’s skills base, as well as fostering strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Head: Continental SBU is accountable for building and leading a high-performing team, embedding a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. The role ensures all activities are aligned with IDC’s development mandate, financial sustainability objectives, and organisational values, while proactively managing risks and navigating the complexities of diverse African markets.

Ultimately, the Head: Continental SBU will spearhead the origination and development of investment opportunities, identify and evaluate viable business cases utilising IDC’s due diligence processes, and ensure the SBU achieves long-term sustainability through strategic objectives and priorities: Development Impact Effectiveness, Financial Sustainability, Customer Centricity, and People.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Monitor and optimise the profit and loss of the SBU
• Maximise shareholder value in terms of industry development and development impact.
• Development and management of the budget.
• Ensure financial soundness of all decisions and in particular financial credibility and astuteness in transactions led by the team so as to drive IDC’s financial sustainability
• Ensure developmental optimisation of decisions led by the team

Internal / Operational Processes

• Define and implement strategic objectives and business plans of the unit.
• Develop and manage proactive business development and deal origination approach for priority sectors (Critical Minerals, Chemicals, Agriculture, Infrastructure).
• Conduct detailed market assessment: identifying, researching, filtering and prioritizing of new market opportunities to improve deal sourcing.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to staff and stakeholders in policy, strategic and operational matters.
• Lead change management initiatives to embed the Continental SBU within IDC, ensuring buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
• Foster strong collaboration with sectoral SBUs and support departments to ensure seamless execution of continental and domestic strategies.
• Proactively drive key business initiatives and sourcing of clients and deals.
• Contribute to industry policy decision-making.
• Develop and implement required information and reporting systems to track and manage the progress of strategy implementation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic and operational risks associated with continental investments and partnerships.
• Ensure that processes to manage the portfolio of the unit are in place.
• Ensure the quality of assessments of applications for financing.
• Provide well-written and motivated reports for financing.
• Present reports to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
• Manage budget and allocate resources in line with strategic priorities.
• Provide management reports to the Chief Operations Officer and other stakeholders as required.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (government, industry forums, clients etc.)
• Develop and maintain partnerships with DFIs, commercial banks, government entities, and regional organisations to enhance IDC’s continental presence.
• Optimise service delivery to address client needs and enhance IDC’s continental presence.
• Present strategic plans, priority objectives and operational plans to key decision-making stakeholders within IDC (Executive Committees, Shareholder, Board).
• Liaise, communicate, and promote the Continental SBU externally to position IDC as a leading DFI in Africa.
• Proactively identify and establish partnerships that will facilitate and enable the strategic direction and operational outcomes of the unit.
• Engage in formal partnerships through memoranda of understanding (MoU) and ensure delivery of expected outcomes from such MoUs. 

Qualification and Experience

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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 the 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
• Oversee the implementation of talent management initiatives within the division (Employee Engagement, Mentoring and Coaching, Skills Development and Succession Management)
• Provide leadership and drive culture transformation that fosters a culture consistent with the Corporation’s values (Passion, Professionalism and Partnership) and leadership ethos.
• Champion IDC’s values and culture, ensuring alignment throughout the SBU’s operations and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: relevant Post Graduate Degree or equivalent qualification.
• MBA or master’s would be an advantage

Knowledge & Experience

• 10+ years relevant experience with a development finance institution, a commercial bank, an international financial institution or a private equity firm with tasks related to private sector financing and development.
• 8+ years’ experience in business development, deal origination, structuring, and closing private sector investment projects in industrial driving economic sectors, with proven experience in concluding investments in the Africa region.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership and management of teams in priority sectors (Critical Minerals, Chemicals, Agriculture, Infrastructure).
• Strong understanding and proven exposure and delivery in African markets, regional value chains, and industrial development dynamics.
• Strong technical and operational skills demonstrated by a track record of structuring and closing investments of complex transactions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth, risk and sustainability
• Experience in interacting, developing, pitching, and presenting business cases to executive stakeholders.
• Experience in engaging, managing, and negotiating with DFIs, governments, and industry associations.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a well-established network of partners, clients, and investors across public and private sectors.
• Client management expertise and ability to lead complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership Competencies

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in Execution
• People Engagement
• Communication and Engagement
• Diverse Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Change Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Mindset

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Financial and business acumen
• Business Development
• Macro-economic and analytical thinking
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Innovative & strategic thinking
• Results and solution-oriented
• Portfolio management
• Customer insights and focus
• Strategic Planning and directing
• Political astuteness and operating in diverse environments

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Strategic Influencing skills
• Coaching and Mentoring

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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