Project Developer – Mining - Project Development Unit at IDC

• 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

Deadline:30th January,2026