Deputy Director: Infrastructure Finance at Government Technical Advisory Centre: GTAC

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Finance, Economics, Project Management or related fields. At least 5-6 years’ experience in financial analysis, and project management.
• Must have financial markets and modelling and Public Administration experience. A minimum of 3-5 years junior and/or middle management experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Project Management: Detailed analysis of the financial models of PPP feasibility studies, specifically to assess project affordability and initial indications of value-for-money and appropriate risk transfer. To contribute to the ongoing formulation of national policy, guidelines and support systems for PPPs. Increasing awareness in the public and private sectors of government’s value-for-money standards for PPPs. 
• Financial analysis of all PPP projects regulated by the PPP Unit: At TA1 stage Analysis of all PPP feasibility studies and amendments to feasibility studies, specifically the financial models thereof, to test for affordability, value-for-money and appropriate risk allocation. At TA11B and TA111 stages: Evaluation of the financial proposals, models, PPP and Direct Finance Agreements of bid documents received from the private parties to test for affordability, optimal value-for-money and the impact of the proposed risk allocation. Participation in negotiations with preferred bidders where required to ensure affordability, value-for-money and appropriate risk allocation in the final contract. Supervision of the work of one or more Deputy Directors to help achieve the above. 
• Senior Project Advisor responsibilities with regards to technical assistance for all regulatory responsibilities of assigned PPP projects: Assisting departments and public entities to draft Terms of Reference and appoint Project Officers and Transaction Advisors at project initiation. Being an active member of department/public entity project management teams throughout the PPP project preparation and life-cycle phases, ensuring capacity building of the department/public entity and the transfer of skills, experience and lessons learnt on other transactions to the project management teams. Managing efficient and high-quality processing of all approval processes for Treasury Approval I, II and III in terms of Treasury Regulation 16. Supervision of the work of one or more Deputy Directors to help achieve the above. 
• Advocacy for PPP policy and PPP guidelines of the south African National Treasury: Inputs to regular training programmes conducted by the PPP Unit for stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. Inputs to PPP Policy and guideline updates. Inputs to public communication materials of the PPP Unit.
•  Capacity building to expand and improve government’s abilities to plan for an implement infrastructure project specifically PPPs: Building the PPP financial analysis team (through recruitment and skills development) of the PPP Unit as agreed and directed by the Head: PPP Unit. Developing the PPP financial analysis and structuring skills of all professional staff of the National Treasury’s PPP Unit. Interaction with senior government officials on feasibilities, financing and implementing PPPs. Developing PPP skills and capacity of project managers in institutions. 
• Enhancement of competition and broadening participation in the PPP market: Identifying the important PPP market weaknesses, develop and propose possible solutions for corrective measures for implementation. Monitor implementation for results. Developing mechanism for cooperation and funding for PPPs with Development Finance Institutions such as the DBSA, IDC and PIC. Regular interaction with the PPP Market participants to understand their concerns. 
• Managing Project Development Fund: Financial management responsibilities for Project Development Funds. Reporting as per PFMA. Interaction with donors and other funders. 
• Project Appraisal: Proficiency in project appraisal. 
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management. 
• Negotiations: Good negotiating and influencing skills.