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• A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Lead: Programme Management Specialist
• The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF (Infrastructure Fund).
• These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Development Finance, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in infrastructure projects/programmes with experience in funding and financing regarded as an advantage.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
• Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
• Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.

Desirable Requirements:

• Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South African (ECSA)
• Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA

Closing:   2025-09-21

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• A well-established short-term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Technical Underwriter.
• The purpose of the Senior Technical Underwriter is to handle technical corporate and commercial underwriting and pricing by providing specialist expertise to various stakeholders that include agent insurance, underwriting managers and insurance brokers.
• This role involves suggesting underwriting measures and assessing risk management efforts to mitigate losses due to protests, labour disputes and acts of terrorism.

Qualifications:

• NQF level 7 qualification (Business Degree/Advanced Diploma or similar in insurance).
• Actuarial qualifications will be beneficial

Experience

• 8 - 10 years of experience in Short Term Insurance, with minimum 5 years in a Corporate/and or Commercial Underwriting position or risk management of a Short term Insurance Company.
• Develop a rating guide - including pricing for new products, analysis of risk, scenario modelling, claims history to ensure profitability of the portfolio.
• Analyse claims and premiums which provide input into underwriting pricing and risk management.
• Collaborate with the actuarial department and re- insurers to optimise coverage and reinsurance cost.
• Management of Underwriting Profit.
• Oversee technical issues – queries, client visits, technical support to agent insurers, underwriting managers and brokers.
• Managing the deviations of underwriting
• Management of Operational Risks and update risk register.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential losses.

Closing:   2025-09-26