The Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) enhances public finance management and builds public sector capacity to improve governance and public service delivery.
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A degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Development Finance, or a related field. Formal training or qualification in project or programme management.
10–15 years’ experience in project finance, corporate finance, structured finance, or investment analysis, including appraisal and closing of complex transactions.
Key Performance Areas
Originate and develop a pipeline of high-impact, employment-focused investment opportunities in partnership with private sector firms, intermediaries, developers, and ecosystem partners.
Analyse, structure, and assess complex financial instruments and funding models, including blended finance, debt structures, outcome-based financing, and performance-linked grants.
Conduct rigorous financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on project applications, including assessment of financial additionality, sustainability, and execution risk.
Identify and analyse financial, market, governance, and performance risks arising from different project structures, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead and quality-assure appraisal reports and funding recommendations submitted to Technical Evaluation and Investment Committees. Provide technical oversight of high-risk or complex projects within the Jobs Fund portfolio and support remedial action where performance challenges arise.
Conduct independent applied research on job creation opportunities, priority value chains, the informal economy, and green and Just Energy Transition–related sectors, translating insights into funding and strategy inputs. Present financial, risk, and research findings clearly to internal decision-makers and external stakeholders.
Coach, mentor, and technically support junior staff, building institutional capability in financial appraisal, risk analysis, and innovative finance. Represent the Jobs Fund in relevant stakeholder engagements, market forums, and learning platforms.
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