The Development Bank of Southern Africa ("DBSA”) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the South African Government. Its purpose is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development to improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa, SADC and Rest of Africa by providing financial and non-financial investments in the social and e...
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Job Description
- The Partner-A-District (PAD) Programme operationalises the Bank’s municipal strategy, focusing on transforming the M2/M3 municipal segment through an integrated, programmatic, and partnership-driven approach. It positions districts as strategic entry points for the DBSA to elevate the development impact in alignment with government policies and the District Development Model (DDM). The Programme Manager leads and coordinates the implementation of multiple projects in the PAD programme to advance the Bank’s strategic objectives. The role collaborates with municipalities, government departments, the public and private sector, manages resources, partnerships, and cross-functional teams, to deliver sustainable development outcomes in local government.
Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Programme Planning and Initiation
- Develop the implementation plan for the Partner-A-District (PAD) programme, aligned with approved objectives, partnership framework, and district approach.
- Manage the PAD oversight, facilities, logistics, and resourcing to ensure effective execution of the programme deliverables.
- Develop the execution plan for a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives that span one or multiple areas of implementation that directly support the achievement of programme strategic objectives.
- Identify programme risks, challenges and interdependencies, and implement mitigating measures to prevent programme delays by actively engaging and managing various stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.
- Prioritise projects and allocate resources to ensure that outputs are aligned with the agreed targets.
- Define the programme scope, success criteria, governance structures, multi-year schedule, and budget forecasts.
- Provide quality assurance and ensure that the overall integrity of the programme is in line with the technical and specialist standards.
- Map key programme dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure cohesive implementation and collaboration.
- Manage the programme in line with the overarching policies, frameworks, and master plans in the Local Government structures.
- Undertake implementation due diligence by reviewing and taking corrective actions on project implementation in compliance with statutory regulations and fulfilment of contractual conditions (by appointed contractors), and timely site handover by municipalities.
- Procure adequate resources to achieve programme objectives on time and manage procurement by preparing specifications and documentation to source external professional service providers.
- Facilitate the procurement process by developing specifications and relevant documentation for the procurement of required external professional services providers.
- Ensure compliance with the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and promote a culture of proactive health and safety across project environments.
Programme Management Functions
Origination/ Business Development
- Lead the execution of the origination strategy in the municipal sector to drive infrastructure investment.
- Identify market opportunities through comprehensive sector analysis, including market structure, demand and supply dynamics, competition, and gap assessment.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality, bankable investment opportunities through proactive business development and sector expertise.
- Identify and originate viable projects by facilitating preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and business case development to close deals.
- Develop business cases/ plans for multi-dimensional projects using standard or customised frameworks.
- Originate non-financing initiatives to enhance development impact and strengthen municipal governance and institutional capacity.
- Assess project and programme feasibility by evaluating resource, financing, and capacity requirements.
Project Control on Cost, Time, and Quality.
- Provide a comprehensive view of all projects underway with reference to cost across the Programme.
- Consolidate expenditure progress into meaningful Portfolio/ Programme Key Performance Indicators.
- Implement project costing and cost control policy, practices, procedures, and systems for the Programme.
- Coordinate, prepare, and validate the cash flow requirements for submission to the applicable committees.
- Plan, align, coordinate, control, and implement changes to the approved rolling plans.
- Implement and maintain appropriate systems for the best Project Management cost support.
- Transfer all programmes/projects that are completed efficiently to operations and conduct post-transfer reviews promptly.
- Review and assess project claims and accounts from service providers, preparing instructions to pay and follow up on the process of DBSA disbursement to municipalities.
Project Planning
- Provide the business with a view of all projects underway with reference to time across the programme.
- Consolidate time-related progress into meaningful asset creation Key Performance Indicators.
- Implement project planning and scheduling control policy, practice, procedures, and system for the Programme.
- Provide inputs during the feasibility and business case stages for projects in the programme.
- Provide professional resources, through a matrix structure, to projects within the programme.
Project Communication and Reporting
- Provide status reports on programme milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Implement project administration policy, practices, procedures, and system.
- Maintain a documentation management system.
- Create a central repository for accessing all project information.
- Implement a resource balancing system.
- Compile programme management reports and submit to relevant stakeholders.
Project Contract Management
- Manage issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful, on-time programme delivery.
- Implement contract management policy, practices, procedures, and system.
- Assist in determining the appropriate execution and contract strategies in relation to known facts of the project and the maturity level of the projects in the Programme ensuring minimum risks to the programme.
- Ensure implementation of safety, health, and environmental standards by contractors in compliance with the requirements and guidelines of the Development Bank of South Africa.
- Keep contractors fully informed of all changes or modifications to requirements regarding contracting, both legislative and those of the Development Bank of South Africa.
- Follow up and ensure the resolution of contractual breaches / non-compliance.
- Manage and expedite the procurement of all operating and maintenance manuals as well as all warranties and guarantees.
Project Management
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive database to capture project/ programme information, and a strong data collection capability (from internal and external sources), to enable robust data analysis and reporting.
- Implement project management principles to ensure repeatable and consistent delivery of projects.
- Implement a suitable methodology and process to achieve the required level of project management maturity.
- Ensure that programme execution staff have the necessary certification where applicable.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage relationships at various levels with the project stakeholders, partners in accordance with the project’s development objectives and stakeholder relations and communication strategy.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks, and alliances aimed at enhancing the Bank’s development support role.
Key Measurements of Outputs:
Successful execution of agreed strategic projects, programmes and assigned work amongst others, including
- Percentage of performance targets met as per the PAD execution plan.
- Quality of delivery of projects
- Appropriate facilities and logistics are in place for the PAD programme.
- Successful oversight and management of PAD and PMU deliverables across provinces, districts, and municipalities.
- Ensure stakeholder and partner satisfaction on agreed initiatives, projects and programmes.
- Quality of presentations and reports.
- Achieve a clean audit for district spaces in partnership.
INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive):
- Transacting, Origination, IDD, Programmes, Project Preparation, Risk, Treasury, Finance, SCM
- Executive Management and Unit Heads
- DBSA Committees and Board, e.g., Deal Screen, Investment Committees, IDKC, BCIC, etc.
EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive):
- Director General: CoGTA
- Minister: CoGTA
- External Stakeholders and Service Providers
- Municipalities
- National/Local Government / Provinces
- Gov. Departments (Treasury, DWS, DEE, etc.)
- SALGA
Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management/ Business Management/ Built Environment (Civil, Development Planning, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying).
- Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Minimum Experience
- A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.
- A minimum of 5 years’ post-accreditation experience in a similar job function at a programme.
- Advanced technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner
- Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes.
- Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.
- Good understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, and PPPFA.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises, and other government entities in South Africa.
- Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s shoes and understand the motivations that underlie behaviours of interest.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.
- Supply Chain Management and Processes.
Desirable Requirements
- A relevant postgraduate qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Engineering/ Project Management/Business Management or a Master’s degree.
- Registration with ECSA (with over 10 years’ experience post ECSA registration).
- Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE), and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
- A project management qualification at an NQF Level 6.
Deadline:4th December,2025
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Job Description
- The purpose of the Investment Officer role is to support the generation of deal flow and build a strong pipeline of prospective projects for development financing. This role is also responsible for structuring deals, as well as appraising, negotiating, and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Investment and Loan Transactions
- Originate, identify, structure and execute infrastructure investment opportunities in key strategic sectors/investment themes.
- Perform detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling and risk and institutional analysis.
- Negotiate and review transaction agreements (including finance agreements) and project documents.
- Facilitate deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional and legal structuring.
- Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
- Prepare Investment Committee and Board papers on investment opportunities for consideration by management and committees (including the Board).
- Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, in accordance with the project’s development objectives.
- Identify and report growth opportunities to enhance market presence and implement structured and targeted marketing strategies to promote services.
Transaction Execution and Credit Approval
- Collaborate with the Treasury, Legal, Credit and Loan Administration teams to structure and negotiate detailed term sheets, ensuring transaction approval.
- Secure internal approvals and lead or participate actively in closing transactions through successful negotiations.
- Manage the credit approval process from early review to final decision by the relevant committees.
- Review proposals submitted to approval committees to ensure they are well-structured and documented for informed decision-making.
- Resolve potential constraints in the lending value chain in collaboration with the Head of Transacting.
- Implement risk management procedures across continent-wide financing functions, ensuring investment risks are appropriately structured and mitigated during operations.
- Capture and apply learning opportunities post-transaction to drive continuous improvement and successful deal delivery.
Relationship Management and Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
- Undertake business development in South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and position DBSA as the preferred lender/investor/partner.
- Ensure continuous communication with DBSA-funded project clients to support the division’s monitoring function.
- Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.
Key Measurements of Outputs:
*The list is not exhaustive
- Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities (50% shareholding and above) and fund managers.
- Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
- Clients and Stakeholders' service rating.
- Number and quality of early review reports (ERR’s) submitted.
- Revenue performance in terms of interest income and fees generated.
- Percentage of the loan book in priority geographies and sectors.
- Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals.
- Management of relationships with new/ existing clients.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements
- A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business (such as an MBA) or Finance (CA or CFA), or Engineering, or Economics or Actuarial Science.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing project finance, corporate finance, or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.
- Experience in working on investment projects through an established approval process.
- Experience in successful investment, appraisal, analysis and implementation is required.
- Experience in executing infrastructure transactions in Africa is a requirement.
- Demonstrable track record of originating, structuring and closing infrastructure transactions.
- Understanding of the types of agreements/contracts typically used in corporate finance and/or limited recourse project finance.
- Demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity) and analyse financial models.
- Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
- Commitment to ethical standards and to sustainable development with sensitivity to social and environmental challenges.
- Outstanding interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills required for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Deadline:5th December,2025
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Job Description
- The purpose of the Investment Officer role is to support the generation of deal flow and build a strong pipeline of prospective projects for development financing. This role is also responsible for structuring deals, as well as appraising, negotiating, and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Investment and Loan Transactions
- Originate, identify, structure and execute infrastructure investment opportunities in key strategic sectors/investment themes.
- Perform detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling and risk and institutional analysis.
- Negotiate and review transaction agreements (including finance agreements) and project documents.
- Facilitate deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional and legal structuring.
- Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
- Prepare Investment Committee and Board papers on investment opportunities for consideration by management and committees (including the Board).
- Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, in accordance with the project’s development objectives.
- Identify and report growth opportunities to enhance market presence and implement structured and targeted marketing strategies to promote services.
Transaction Execution and Credit Approval
- Collaborate with the Treasury, Legal, Credit and Loan Administration teams to structure and negotiate detailed term sheets, ensuring transaction approval.
- Secure internal approvals and lead or participate actively in closing transactions through successful negotiations.
- Manage the credit approval process from early review to final decision by the relevant committees.
- Review proposals submitted to approval committees to ensure they are well-structured and documented for informed decision-making.
- Resolve potential constraints in the lending value chain in collaboration with the Head of Transacting.
- Implement risk management procedures across continent-wide financing functions, ensuring investment risks are appropriately structured and mitigated during operations.
- Capture and apply learning opportunities post-transaction to drive continuous improvement and successful deal delivery.
Relationship Management and Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
- Undertake business development in South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and position DBSA as the preferred lender/investor/partner.
- Ensure continuous communication with DBSA-funded project clients to support the division’s monitoring function.
- Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.
Key Measurements of Outputs:
*The list is not exhaustive
- Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities (50% shareholding and above) and fund managers.
- Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
- Clients and Stakeholders' service rating.
- Number and quality of early review reports (ERR’s) submitted.
- Revenue performance in terms of interest income and fees generated.
- Percentage of the loan book in priority geographies and sectors.
- Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals.
- Management of relationships with new/ existing clients.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements
- A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business (such as an MBA) or Finance (CA or CFA), or Engineering, or Economics or Actuarial Science.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing project finance, corporate finance, or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.
- Experience in working on investment projects through an established approval process.
- Experience in successful investment, appraisal, analysis and implementation is required.
- Experience in executing infrastructure transactions in Africa is a requirement.
- Demonstrable track record of originating, structuring and closing infrastructure transactions.
- Understanding of the types of agreements/contracts typically used in corporate finance and/or limited recourse project finance.
- Demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity) and analyse financial models.
- Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
- Commitment to ethical standards and to sustainable development with sensitivity to social and environmental challenges.
- Outstanding interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills required for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Deadline:4th December,2025
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Job Description
- The role of the Programme Manager is to provide strategic oversight and leadership across multiple programmes within the Infrastructure Delivery Division, managing project managers and ensuring the successful delivery of programme objectives. This includes leading the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes, while proactively supporting and guiding project managers to mitigate risks, prevent delays, and achieve timely, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Functions
- Provide overall leadership in planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of multiple programmes for the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD).
- Proactively identify and implement expediting and corrective measures to prevent delays and enhance delivery performance.
- Align programme delivery with the division’s strategic priorities, policies, and developmental impact objectives.
- Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in programme and project management processes.
Programme Management Functions
Project Control – Cost, Time, and Quality
- Provide a consolidated regional and portfolio view of all active projects, focusing on cost, time, and quality performance.
- Consolidate expenditure and progress data into meaningful programme and portfolio key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Implement and oversee project costing and cost control policies, procedures, and systems for all programmes.
- Coordinate, prepare, and validate cash flow forecasts for submission to relevant Committees.
- Develop and maintain an integrated programme cost control and performance monitoring system.
- Plan, align, and control approved rolling plans to ensure consistency with overall delivery schedules and budgets.
- Manage the handover of completed programmes and projects to operations, including timely post-transfer reviews and lessons learned.
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Provide visibility across all projects and programmes with respect to timelines and delivery milestones.
- Consolidate schedule and progress information into asset creation and performance KPIs.
- Implement and maintain robust project planning and scheduling policies, systems, and tools.
- Provide planning and scheduling inputs during feasibility and business case development stages.
- Allocate and manage professional planning and technical resources to projects through a matrix management structure.
Programme Communication and Reporting
- Implement and maintain project administration and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Establish and manage a centralised document and information management system.
- Coordinate and balance programme resources to optimise delivery efficiency.
- Compile, review, and submit comprehensive programme performance reports to all relevant stakeholders and committees.
Contract and Compliance Management
- Implement contract management policies, procedures, and systems across all projects.
- Support the selection of appropriate contract and execution strategies to minimise programme risks.
- Oversee the implementation of safety, health, and environmental, quality standards (SHEQ) in compliance with institutional and legislative requirements.
- Keep contractors informed of all legislative and institutional changes affecting contractual obligations.
- Monitor and ensure timely resolution of contractual breaches and non-compliance issues.
Project and Programme Management Governance
- Implement standardised project management methodologies and frameworks to ensure consistent delivery.
- Drive programme and project management maturity by embedding best-practice processes and systems.
- Ensure that programme and project staff hold appropriate professional certifications and maintain continuous development.
Financial Management Functions
- Implement robust cost estimation and financial control practices across programmes.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive cost database to track performance and inform decision-making.
- Monitor expenditure trends and provide early warnings on potential financial risks or overruns.
People Management & Development
- Lead and develop programme and project teams by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and fostering collaboration.
- Recognise individual strengths and support professional growth and capacity building.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project managers and technical staff.
- Identify and implement training and development strategies to address skill gaps and strengthen programme delivery capacity.
Key Performance Indicators
- Effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes within defined scope, budget, and schedule.
- Timely identification and implementation of expediting and corrective measures to prevent programme delays.
- Accuracy and reliability of cost, time, and quality control systems across all programmes.
- Compliance with institutional contract management and SHE standards.
- Timeliness and quality of programme reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Successful handover of completed projects and programmes to operations and completion of post-project evaluations.
- Improved programme management maturity and staff capability within the Infrastructure Delivery Division.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications
- A degree in the Built Environment; Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
Experience
- A minimum of 10 years’ post-registration experience in the built environment, preferably within advisory or consulting services, with a strong project and programme management background.
- Proven experience in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects, particularly within health and water infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale infrastructure programmes in high-value, performance-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of standard contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, and GCC, as well as familiarity with other relevant infrastructure delivery contracts.
- Sound understanding of infrastructure-related legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure markets, procurement models, and delivery mechanisms.
- Solid understanding of government priorities, systems, and processes at national, provincial, and municipal levels, particularly relating to public infrastructure delivery and development finance.
Desirable Requirements
- A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- Professional certification with recognised project management bodies such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
- Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related fields will be advantageous.
- Professional registration with one of the following bodies:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
- South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
- Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects
Deadline:4th December, 2025
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Job Description
- The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee asset management programmes within the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD). This includes planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on all aspects of the asset management programme, ensuring that programme objectives are achieved. The role involves managing project managers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating the successful integration of asset management strategies into infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategic Programme Planning and Alignment
- Develop, lead, and align the physical and infrastructure asset management programmes with the DBSA’s overall strategy, ensuring all initiatives support long-term infrastructure sustainability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Define the programme scope, objectives, governance frameworks, and success measures to guide execution, optimise resource allocation, and ensure accountability across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Conduct strategic feasibility assessments, portfolio-level risk analyses, and value-for-money evaluations to support robust decision-making and prioritisation of TFM and Asset Management initiatives.
- Drive best-practice methodologies, innovation, and continuous improvement in programme, project, facilities, and asset management processes to enhance lifecycle performance, optimise operating costs, and maximise developmental impact.
- Ensure alignment between capital projects, asset lifecycle strategies, and facilities operations, promoting integrated planning and seamless transition from construction to operations and maintenance.
Programme Execution and Delivery
- Oversee the implementation of asset management projects within scope, time, and budget to ensure efficient delivery and maximise return on investment. This will ensure the timely completion of initiatives with minimal cost overruns and high stakeholder satisfaction.
- Monitor programme performance using KPIs and dashboards to enable proactive management and early identification of issues. This improves transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to promote collaboration and ensure alignment across departments and service providers.
Asset Lifecycle and Performance Management
- Implement asset lifecycle strategies (acquisition, maintenance, disposal) to maximise asset value and ensure compliance with lifecycle policies. Optimised asset utilisation and reduced total cost of ownership.
- Track asset performance and condition using data analytics to support predictive maintenance and informed capital planning.
- Ensure alignment of asset management standards to enhance credibility and support regulatory compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Engage internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback to ensure programmes are relevant, supported, and responsive to user needs.
- Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership to maintain transparency and support strategic oversight.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on asset management practices to build capability and promote a culture of asset stewardship.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Establish governance frameworks for asset management programmes to ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment with corporate policies.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure programme adherence to prevent non-compliance and support proactive risk mitigation.
- Conduct audits and reviews of asset management processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This enhances process integrity and continuous improvement.
People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
- Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
- Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the agency to support strategic agility.
- Contribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
Key Measurements of Outputs
- Effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all programmes within defined scope, budget, and schedule.
- Timely identification and implementation of expediting and corrective measures to prevent programme delays.
- Accuracy and reliability of cost, time, and quality control systems across all programmes.
- Compliance with institutional contract management and SHE standards.
- Timeliness and quality of programme reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Successful handover of completed projects and programmes to operations and completion of post-project evaluations.
- Improved programme management maturity and staff capability within the Infrastructure Delivery Division.
INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)
- Project Team: (Construction Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, OHS, Project Schedulers, Project Administrators)
- IDD Business Unit Heads
- Group Executive: IDD
- Technical Planning and Design Team
- Support Units: Finance, SCM
- Development Facilitator
EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (The list is not exhaustive)
- Third Parties/Service providers
Expertise & Technical Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in the Built Environment; Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a prerequisite.
Minimum Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years’ post-registration experience in the built environment, preferably within advisory or consulting services, with a strong project and programme management background.
- Extensive experience in Total Facilities Management (TFM) and Asset Management programmes.
- Proven experience in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects, particularly within health and water infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale infrastructure programmes in high-value, performance-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of standard contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, and GCC, as well as familiarity with other relevant infrastructure delivery contracts.
- Sound understanding of infrastructure-related legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure markets, procurement models, and delivery mechanisms.
- Solid understanding of government priorities, systems, and processes at national, provincial, and municipal levels, particularly relating to public infrastructure delivery and development finance.
Desirable Requirements:
- A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- Professional certification with recognised project management bodies such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
- Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related fields will be advantageous.
- Professional registration with one of the following bodies:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
- South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
- Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects
Deadline:4th November,2025
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Job Description
- The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The incumbent ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with best practice project management methodologies, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, and developmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure
- Develop Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and related project documentation aligned with approved scope, objectives, and institutional requirements.
- Develop, review, and update project schedules, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured.
- Coordinate and manage inputs from key stakeholders, including professional service providers (PSPs), consultants, contractors, and clients.
- Lead the implementation of project management methodologies, ensuring effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects.
- Identify and implement corrective and expediting measures to mitigate risks and prevent project delays.
Project Coordination and Team Leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Programme Manager, project teams, and client representatives.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless collaboration among PSPs, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability by setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
- Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimise productivity and project performance.
- Implement the office framework, defining team objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Cost, Time, and Quality Management
- Implement and monitor cost, time, and quality control systems to ensure project delivery aligns with approved baselines.
- Conduct regular project and site progress reviews, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and payment processes, including validation of contractor and PSP claims before submission to the Programme Manager.
- Ensure strict adherence to budgetary, quality, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Contract Management
- Administer project contracts in line with approved contractual frameworks (JBCC, NEC, GCC, etc.) and institutional guidelines.
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract timelines and obligations.
- Identify and address contractual issues in collaboration with legal, technical, and finance teams.
- Issue contractual instructions and manage variations in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.
Communication and Reporting
- Establish and maintain effective project communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and key stakeholders.
- Record and circulate site meeting minutes, action plans, and decisions.
- Compile and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports, including risk registers and mitigation updates.
- Conduct project close-out reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring knowledge transfer.
Commissioning and Handover
- Oversee the commissioning and handover of completed projects to clients or end-users.
- Verify availability of all closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties.
- Ensure all project deliverables meet contractual and operational requirements prior to sign-off.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance
- Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and institutional HSE policies.
- Monitor implementation of Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Promote a culture of proactive safety management through regular audits, inspections, and training.
- Investigate and follow up on incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan identifying critical stakeholders, their interests, and communication needs.
Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and development outcomes.
Balance stakeholder expectations and promote transparency through effective governance and structured communication.
Support social facilitation processes to encourage community participation and project ownership.
Key Measures of Performance
- Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Effective cost, time, and quality control measures implemented and monitored.
- Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and institutional protocols.
- Robust project governance and adherence to established project management methodologies.
- Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports, presentations, and documentation.
- Achievement of clean audits and positive stakeholder feedback.
Qualifications
- A degree in the Built Environment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
Experience
- A minimum of 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in infrastructure project management, advisory services, or consulting, within a project or programme management environment.
- Demonstrated track record in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects in high-value, performance-driven settings.
- Proven knowledge and practical application of contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, GCC, and other relevant industry-standard contracts.
- In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and related project governance methodologies.
- Sound knowledge of infrastructure development legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
- Good understanding of infrastructure markets, delivery mechanisms, and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of government priorities, systems, and processes at national and provincial levels, particularly in relation to public infrastructure delivery.
Desirable Requirements
- A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management will be an added advantage.
- Professional certification in project management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
- Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related disciplines will be advantageous.
- Professional registration with one of the following Built Environment Councils:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
- South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
- Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects
Deadline:4th December,2025
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Job Description
- The Team Lead: Design and Engineering Services is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary technical team to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure designs and building information models. The role coordinates civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, SHEQ, quantity surveying, and development planning disciplines to optimise building and maintenance planning. This is achieved through the application of technical expertise, integrated planning, and advanced digital design tools, including Building Information Modelling.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Delivery of Integrated Infrastructure Design
- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to produce integrated design solutions for infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the preparation and review of consultants engineering drawings, models, and technical specifications in line with project requirements.
- Develop in-house designs.
- Apply Building Information Modelling processes to enhance collaboration and data accuracy and ensure the development of prototypes as per clients requirements.
- Ensure that all designs comply with national building regulations, engineering codes, and safety standards and specifications.
Infrastructure Delivery Management
- Develop and maintain lifecycle maintenance for new and existing infrastructure assets.
- Incorporate preventative and predictive maintenance strategies into infrastructure planning.
- Evaluate design options for lifecycle cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance to improve the maintainability and durability of infrastructure assets.
- Lead the multidisciplinary engineering and design team, ensuring clarity of scope, roles, deliverables, and timelines across all workstreams.
- Review, integrate, and approve design inputs from all Architectural, Engineering & Building (AEC) discipline to ensure alignment with project and client requirements, standards, specifications and safety requirements.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary design coordination meetings to resolve technical conflicts, manage design interfaces, and ensure cohesive solutions.
- Ensure all design outputs comply with statutory requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and internal design governance.
- Drive quality assurance and SHEQ integration throughout the design lifecycle, ensuring safety-by-design principles are embedded.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to professional staff, interns, and consultants to support capability development.
- Oversee quantity surveying to ensure cost estimates, bills of quantities, and designs are aligned with budget and value-for-money outcomes.
- Support project planning, procurement, and contractor/consultant evaluations by providing technical input where required.
- Monitor project risks, design deviations, and scope changes, recommending mitigation and corrective actions.
Embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles into Design and Engineering Activities
- Integrate sustainability principles into infrastructure planning and design processes.
- Assess the environment and social impacts of proposed designs and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ensure designs align with organisational ESG targets and regulatory requirements.
- Promote resource efficiency, energy optimisation, and sustainable materials use in all projects.
Manage Technical Standards, Processes, and Continuous Improvement
- Establish and maintain technical design standards, procedures, and quality control frameworks.
- Conduct technical reviews, audits, and constructability assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Introduce innovative design solutions and tools to improve service delivery.
- Facilitate lessons-learned sessions to capture and apply best practices across projects.
- Leverage advanced technical knowledge and skills to provide expert insights and solutions within the area of specialisation.
- Stay abreast of the latest industry developments, technologies, and best practices to maintain a high level of competency and innovation. Apply expertise to analyse complex problems, design effective solutions, and support the implementation of projects or initiatives.
- Share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders, facilitating training sessions, presentations, or consultations as needed.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the field and contribute to continuous improvement. The specialist plays a crucial role in advancing the organisation's objectives and reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.
Reporting and Analytics
- Generate detailed and insightful reports and analyses that support strategic decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
- Collect, process, and interpret complex data using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
- Ensure that reports are accurate, relevant, and tailored to meet the specific needs of stakeholders, presenting data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner using visualisations and other aids as necessary.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.
- Provide comprehensive analytics and high-quality reporting, the specialist enables informed decision-making and contributes to the organisation's ability to achieve its objectives and adapt to changing conditions.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to align expectations, gather insights, and ensure successful outcomes.
- Build strong relationships, communicating clearly and consistently, and addressing stakeholder needs and concerns with responsiveness and professionalism.
- Facilitate cooperation and support for initiatives within the area of expertise, contributing to overall project and organisational success.
People Management
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximize individual and collective potential.
- Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
- Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the agency to support strategic agility.
- Contribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
- Ensure the development of DBSA candidates to be professionally registered in the respective councils i.e ECSA, SACAP, SACPLAN, SACLAP and SACQSP.
Key Measurements of Outputs
- Percentage of technical designs and Building Information Modelling Models approved as compliant with national regulations, engineering codes, and DBSA standards.
- Percentage of design deliverables completed within agreed timelines and budget allocations.
- Percentage of projects incorporating ESG criteria into planning and design documentation.
- Instances of non-conformance are identified in internal or external technical audits annually.
- Number of documented continuous improvement initiatives implemented per year to enhance design processes, tools, or outputs.
- Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance management system.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Multi-Disciplinary Infrastructure Design Management
- The ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee integrated engineering, architectural, and quantity surveying inputs to produce compliant and efficient infrastructure design solutions.
Building Information Modelling Application
- The skill to apply BIM tools and processes to enhance design accuracy, collaboration, data integration, and project visualisation across all technical disciplines.
Lifecycle Building and Maintenance Planning
- The capability to develop and integrate preventative, predictive, and lifecycle maintenance strategies into infrastructure asset planning to optimise cost, safety, and operational performance.
Continuous Improvement in Technical Processes
- The capability to identify, implement, and monitor process and technology enhancements that improve design quality, efficiency, and value for money in
infrastructure delivery.
Risk Identification and Assessments
- Participates in risk assessment and identification efforts.
- Identifies and assesses the impact and likelihood of risks to achieving business objectives, and monitors changes in the risk environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or Architecture (accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa or the South African Council for the Architectural Profession).
- Professional registration with the ECSA.
Desirable Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Management, Project Management.
- Certification in Building Information Modelling.
Experience
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure design and engineering, including multi-disciplinary project delivery.
- Experience leading a team.
- Proven experience in applying Building Information Modelling tools in infrastructure projects.
- Experience in public sector infrastructure planning and compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Desirable Experience
- Involvement in projects integrating ESG or sustainability objectives.
- Exposure to innovative engineering technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deadline:4th December,2025
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Job Description
- The purpose of this role is to manage the issuing, tracking and safekeeping of all computer and mobile assets within the organisation. The role ensures accurate record-keeping, proper storage, stock monitoring, and safe handling of IT assets to prevent loss, damage, or misuse.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Issuing and Returns
- Issue IT assets to employees and maintain accurate records of all issued equipment.
- Complete required documentation, obtain relevant signatures, and ensure documents are securely filed.
- Process new asset applications in line with internal procedures.
- Receive returned assets, evaluate their condition, and arrange for repairs and/or cost recoveries where applicable.
- Conduct technical inspections on new assets before issuance to confirm they are in good working condition.
Asset Storage, Control and Safeguarding
- Store IT assets safely and protect from loss, theft, or damage.
- Maintain the asset storeroom in an organised manner to enable efficient identification and location of assets.
- Monitor asset stock levels and notify relevant managers where replenishment is required.
Asset Record Management
- Update the IT Asset Management System to reflect changes in asset status (issued, returned, repaired, written-off, etc.).
- Maintain accurate and fully completed asset register entries.
- Adhere to all required guidelines and policies for asset management activities.
- Provide asset-related reports as requested by relevant stakeholders.
Repairs, Vendors and Service Providers
- Arrange repairs for damaged assets and track progress to completion.
- Monitor supplier and service provider performance against agreed SLAs.
- Liaise with vendors to ensure timely, efficient service and resolution of asset-related issues.
Key Measurement Outputs
- Asset stores are well-organised, secure and accurately maintained.
- Asset issuance and collection are processed efficiently and documented correctly.
- Asset management system is consistently updated with accurate and timely information.
- Vendor and repair activities are managed effectively to ensure minimal service disruption.
- Accurate and timely reports.
- Clean audit.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Planning & Organising
- Is relied on to help others plan and organise their workload.
- Effectively uses advanced time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
- Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
- Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and replanning.
Written Communication
- Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
- Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
- Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
- Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.
IT Support
- Contacts end-user / customer to follow up on services and/or solutions to ensure that their needs have been correctly and effectively met.
- Understands issues from the end-user/customer’s perspective.
- Keeps end-user/customer up-to-date with information and decisions that affect him/her.
- Monitors services provided to end-user / customer and makes timely adjustments as required.
- Proposes new, creative and sound alternatives to improve technical services.
- Uses advanced techniques in solving technical problems.
Reporting
- Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
- Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
- Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.
Minimum Qualification
- A National Diploma in IT, Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field (NQF 6).
Minimum Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Asset Management or stores management.
- Basic technical ability to check the asset’s working condition
- Strong asset management background
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize with great initiative and can-do attitude.
- Ability to grasp new technologies quickly.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel at intermediate level.
Deadline:1st December,2025
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