Active Jobs at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the development of the procurement strategy and implementation.
• Conduct in-depth business needs analysis to understand and understand the business to enable fit-for-purpose delivery, addressing risks and demand planning.
• Conduct a periodic review of performance and provide recommendations to optimise supply chain management.
• Develop supporting systems, policies and procedures to enable effective SCM operations.
• Oversee compliance with the SCM Policy, SCM Procedures and all relevant laws and regulations as it relates to supply chain management.
• Conduct internal demand management planning sessions to inform sourcing pipeline, strategies and prioritisation.
• Profile the nature of transactions, specifications, suppliers, clients etc to inform category strategies and implementation of strategic agreements in the form of panels, framework agreements, and strategic supply agreements to improve the relevance and effectiveness of the procurement delivery model.
• Develop procurement strategies for specific commodity areas and draft expenditure budgets by ensuring alignment to overall procurement approach and practices.
• Track all the MOUs and their obligations from an SCM and procurement perspective to ensure compliance from a sourcing strategy and process perspective.

Contracts Management

• Implement contract management practices and lead the process of contract risk management concerning procurement documentation.
• Develop the contracting framework to support the structuring and development of programmes and advise on the regulatory, governance and  contractual components of the programme execution strategy.
• Draft procurement and contractual suite of documents, tools and processes to enable efficient project/ programme preparation, execution and implementation to enable an investment and financing-friendly environment for investors.
• Monitor compliance to contractual requirements ensuring all conditions are satisfied by all parties involved.
• Initiate and conduct meetings with service providers on contractual challenges and queries as requested by line management.

Procurement Management

• Oversee the procurement process and ensure coverage of legal and compliance requirements arising from all supply chain management processes.
• Perform effective demand management reviews and planning for related procurement requirements and oversee sourcing of such goods and services.
• Collaborate with SCM in developing infrastructure procurement documents to ensure that they adhere and align to compliance principles laid out in the following: National Treasury Supply Management Circulars, Directives and Guidelines; Supply Management policies; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA); Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE) and other applicable Procurement Laws and Public Law principles.
• Act as the primary interface with DBSA SCM for all procurement matters of the IF including from an AM&T, IFU, PMU and LU perspective.
• Provide procurement and regulatory guidance on material purchases, acquisitions, and engagement of vendors for new and complex services, complex business loans, and current and/or future business structures and legal entities.
• Support business units with drafting specifications/ requirements for quotes and tenders.
• Facilitate training and awareness-building initiatives on procurement policy, procedures, process, templates, delegations and performance metrics, including quotations and tenders.
• Understand the pipeline of work and support requirements and develop a demand plan and timelines to meet the sourcing and business demands.
• Conduct analysis and assessment of all procurement transactions (spend information) including once-off contract spending, spending without quotations, non-compliance to policy (deviations), single source, processing errors – to inform planning, risk management, gap closure and reporting.
• Manage panels of preferred service providers and negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to deliver savings targets to the IF.
• Keep abreast of the technical requirements and qualitative issues when facilitating the arrangement of supplier panels as well as the execution of transactions in the sourcing pipeline.
• Manage and resolve audit-related queries as a single point of reference and management of all such correspondence.

Reporting

• Provide procurement statistical reports for executive decision-making by preparing and managing the monthly, quarterly and annual supply chain management information.
• Monitor and report on procurement governance, risk and compliance are aligned to internal policies and procedures and meet regulatory requirements of compliance to applicable legislation and regulations.
• Monitor and report on performance (quantitative and other) in line with the sourcing pipeline and tender register.
• Preparation of reports for Business Review meetings; SCM Committee, BEE Reporting and National Treasury requirements.
• Analysis of market research information, sourcing transactional data, demand planning information, Client insights and team performance for the preparation of management information to guide future operating models, planning, execution, sourcing and risk management strategies.
• Analysis of market research information, sourcing transactional data, demand planning information, Client insights and team performance for the preparation of management information to guide future operating models, planning, execution, sourcing and risk management strategies.
• Accurate and timely updates to the tender register.
• Implement and maintain a document management control system and ensure effective monitoring to ensure document management practices are in line with required standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• A post graduate qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or relevant.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in working with large-scale infrastructure procurement projects with a proven track record with successful large commercial deals.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations and other SCM policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain disciplines & methodologies, public sector, regulatory environment across all spheres of government and international best practice of government infrastructure procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of all legislation and regulations relevant to the business of a bank (i.e., Banks Act, NCA, FICA, FAIS, Reserve Bank Act, Competition Act, POPIA, ).
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure and/or project finance and infrastructure development processes.
• Proven negotiating skills with the ability to close deals/transactions/agreements from a procurement perspective.
• Ability to interact professionally and confidently with members of the IT team, clients, employees as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements:

• Admitted Attorney/ Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• International/cross-border experience.
• Additional business qualifications (Finance related).

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Key Performance Areas: 

Legal Advisory Functions: 

• Collaborate with core project teams to support Investment Officers in structuring diverse investment projects, with a strong focus on project finance and equity transactions.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence investigations on investment projects.
• Perform advanced research on a broad range of legal issues related to various investment initiatives and commercial transactions.
• Advise and contribute to the drafting and review of appraisal reports, ensuring sound legal inputs.
• Serve and participate in various credit committees of the DBSA, offering legal guidance.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate comprehensive term sheets for investment projects, with a focus on project finance transactions.
• Lead negotiations with clients, co-funders, and stakeholders to ensure favourable legal outcomes.
• Draft, vet, and review complex legal documents and agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Provide substantial legal advice, support, and opinions to various corporate support units within the DBSA.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations in all legal matters.
• Work closely with the compliance team to ensure robust regulatory frameworks are in place.
• Keep abreast with legal developments and update colleagues and management on relevant changes.
• Identify matters requiring specialist legal input and instruct and liaise with appropriate external counsel.
• Collaborate with external attorneys prepare comprehensive briefs and manage transactions with external counterparts.
• Manage all aspects of corporate litigation, ensuring the organisation's legal interests are protected throughout the process.
• Manage the legal budget for the appointment of an external legal service provider and ensure work is done costeffectively.
• Support the execution and implementation of investment projects from a legal and security perspective.
• Provide general legal support to the operational and corporate units of the DBSA, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Legal postgraduate qualification.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project/Corporate/Structured Finance transactions.
• A minimum of 5 years post admission experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law environment gained at a commercial banking, specialist law firm/ corporate or similar institution.

Desirable Requirements:

• Private-public partnership experience.
• Municipal finance experience
• Public Enterprises Regulatory Framework
• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Development Finance or Banking

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Key Performance Areas:

Legal Advisory Functions: 

• Collaborate with project teams to support Investment Officers in structuring equity transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on equity investment opportunities and transactions to identify any legal risks or issues that need to be addressed
• Provide advice on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of equity investments.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients or internal stakeholders on equity-related matters.
• Review and draft term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and related equity transaction documentation.
• Lead negotiations on equity transactions with clients, co-investors, and stakeholders to achieve favourable legal outcomes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to equity investments.
• Manage relationships with internal and external counsel for complex equity transactions.
• Provide legal support on issues arising in relation to equity exits or restructuring.
• Offer ongoing support in monitoring equity portfolios from a legal perspective.
• Handle disputes related to equity transactions and oversee the legal aspects of governance issues in relation to equity stakes held by the DBSA. 
• Provide training to legal staff or other units on equity-related legal issues and best practices.
• Perform other legal services to business as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Legal postgraduate qualification.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law environment gained at a commercial banking, specialist law firm/ corporate or similar institution.
• Extensive experience in equity investments, private equity structures, asset management funds, en commandite partnerships, including structuring, negotiation, and legal documentation.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in public-private partnership projects which include equity components.