Manager: Divisional Operations at IDC

Job Description

• The Divisional Operations Manager in the Office of the Divisional Executive serves as the strategic and operational integrator for the division responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the performance of the IDC’s portfolio under CSG management.

The role ensures that the portfolio meets its dual mandate of:

• Financial sustainability (asset quality, returns, collections, exits, etc.)
• Developmental impact (job preservation/creation, industrial capacity, transformation)
• The role oversees execution discipline, performance monitoring, portfolio analytics, stakeholder alignment, and governance, enabling the Divisional Executive to serve effectively as a steward of the IDC’s invested capital.
• The role acts as the central nerve center of the CSG Division, translating strategy into action, coordinating across functions, and ensuring proactive management of portfolio risks and opportunities

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum: postgraduate qualification in:Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
• Advantageous:MBA, CA(SA), CFA or equivalent qualification
• Additional certifications in restructuring, project finance, or data analytics are beneficial

Experience Required

• 8–10 years relevant experience

Experience in:

• Development finance or commercial banking
• Investment banking / private equity
• Restructuring, turnaround, or portfolio management
• Strategy or executive office roles

Proven track record in:

• Portfolio analysis and performance management
• Supporting senior executives
• Managing cross-functional initiatives
• Preparing board and executive-level reports

Knowledge Required
Strong understanding of:

• Credit and equity portfolio management
• Corporate finance and restructuring
• Financial statement analysis
• Risk management and impairment frameworks
• Development finance mandate and impact measurement

Knowledge of:

• South African and African industorial sectors
• Legal recovery and business rescue prcesses
• Governance and public sector accountability frameworks

Skills Required

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Portfolio performance analysis
• Executive communication and presentation
• Project and programme management
• Stakeholder coordination and influence
• Advanced Excel and data interpretation
• High-level problem solving and judgement