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Job Description    

• The Executive Coordinator provides operational, strategic and governance support to the Group Executive: Digital & Business Transformation. The role enables effective divisional execution by coordinating decadal strategy and annual priorities, consolidating performance and project progress reporting, preparing executive and governance packs, facilitating procurement documentation, and ensuring clear stakeholder communication on the digital programme and its progress. The incumbent must combine strong executive office discipline with deep technology understanding, sound judgement, confidentiality and the ability to translate complex digital and business transformation matters into concise, decision-ready outputs. Operating as the integration point of the Group Executive's office, the incumbent provides a consolidated view of the Bank's digital transformation portfolio tracking delivery, investment, benefits realisation and change adoption, and ensuring that technology decisions are escalated, governed and communicated in line with the Bank's strategy, risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic and Operational Planning Alignment

• Provide coordination to the Group Executive’s office, enabling disciplined execution of divisional priorities, governance commitments and executive deliverables.
• Coordinate the development of the division’s short-, medium- and long-term plans, including decadal strategy priorities, planning sessions and final divisional plans aligned to the corporate plan and Bank strategy.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the Divisional Balanced Scorecard and annual priorities, ensuring alignment to DBSA’s strategy, the Digital & Business
• Transformation roadmap, decadal strategy and priority outcomes.
• Synthesize inputs from technology, data, business and operational streams into clear executive dashboards, decision notes, progress reports and narratives for the Group Executive, Exco, Board subcommittees and other stakeholders.
• Track performance against the balanced scorecard, digital programme milestones, decadal priorities and key divisional projects; highlight risks, dependencies, decisions required and corrective actions.
• Coordinate divisional budget planning, expenditure tracking and financial reporting inputs in consultation with the Group Executive and relevant finance stakeholders.
• Conduct targeted research on digital, technology, regulatory and market developments affecting the division and convert insights into concise briefing notes for decision-making.
• Drive disciplined executive-office operating rhythms, templates, action tracking and information flows that improve divisional efficiency, governance readiness and delivery focus.

Governance Support and Risk Management

• Coordinate and quality assure the division’s Exco, Board, Board subcommittee and other stakeholder submissions, packs and reports by obtaining timely inputs from divisional management and subject matter experts.
• Track governance resolutions, decisions and action items; follow up with accountable owners and provide concise progress updates to the Group Executive.
• Coordinate the divisional risk register, risk matrix, audit feedback and assurance actions, ensuring risks, controls and mitigation actions are current and reported through appropriate governance forums.
• Coordinate internal and external audit review processes and liaise with unit heads to consolidate feedback.
• Ensure governance submissions reflect the division’s role in enterprise-wide digital enablement, compliance, cyber resilience, data governance and transformation delivery.

Administrative and Operational Efficiencies

• Develop specific templates for the division for standardisation of reporting and administrative efficiency.
• Administer the document management system to secure/ store data and provide a platform for sharing division information.
• Work with the Group Executive to support the planning and execution of day-to-day work routines and key deliverables.
• Management of the office with specific reference to the following:
• Provide secretariat support in key meetings and interactions to ensure the recording of decisions and follow-up;
• Draft and edit all communication (letters, routine correspondence) from the Office of the Group Executive for approval; and
• Provide inputs, review and quality assurance of all documents and reports.
• Prepare, coordinate and quality assure tender, procurement and contract-related documents on behalf of the Group Executive, ensuring compliance with procurement policy, delegations and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Engagements

• Manage and coordinate the Group Executive’s engagements with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging, timely follow-up and executive readiness.
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations, speaking notes and stakeholder reports for workshops, conferences, meetings and governance engagements in consultation with subject matter experts and divisional management.
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement framework for the division, including engagement plans, reporting cadence, decision logs and communication protocols.
• Communicate the digital programme, progress, risks, benefits and priorities clearly and consistently to defined stakeholder groups.
• Perform other executive coordination, strategic support and divisional operations duties as assigned by the Group Executive.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Executive, Exco, Board subcommittee and stakeholder packs are accurate, complete, decision-ready and submitted on time.
• Divisional scorecard, decadal priorities and digital programme milestones are tracked with clear risks, dependencies and actions.
• Progress reports on key divisional projects are timely, concise and insight led.
• Governance decisions, audit actions, risks and procurement requirements are tracked and closed within agreed timeframes.
• Digital programme messaging is accurate, consistent and tailored to stakeholders.
• Executive office operations are confidential, well controlled, responsive and professionally managed.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, Governance, Finance or a related field.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in executive coordination, Chief-of-Staff, executive office, strategic support or divisional operations roles, of which at least 5 years must have been within a technology, IT or digital transformation environment.
• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a medium to large organisation, ideally within a CIO, CDO, CTO or Transformation Office, and preferably in banking, DFI or regulated financial services environments.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Board, Exco, Board subcommittee and executive-level reports, packs, submissions, dashboards and presentations.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, enterprise systems, data platforms, cyber risk, technology governance and digital transformation delivery.
• Hands-on exposure to at least one end-to-end digital transformation programme (e.g. core banking or ERP modernisation, CRM, cloud migration, intelligent process automation, data and analytics or AI initiatives), including coordination through a Transformation Office or PMO, tracking of milestones and dependencies, and reporting on benefits realisation and change adoption.
• Experience supporting technology governance structures such as IT/Digital Steering Committees, Architecture Review Boards, Change Advisory Boards and Board IT or Risk subcommittees, including the preparation of technology investment cases, status reports and decision papers.
• Experience coordinating strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, stakeholder engagements, procurement documentation and governance actions.
• Advanced writing, analytical, planning and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality. 

Desirable Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Finance, Governance, Industrial Engineer or Project Management.
• Certification in project management, governance, risk management, agile delivery, data governance, cyber risk or strategic planning.
• Experience with enterprise technology environments such as ERP, CRM, workflow, automation, cloud, data and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with PFMA, King IV, procurement governance, audit requirements and regulated financial services environments. 

Deadline:26th October,2026

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Job Description    

• To lead and guide the structuring, development, execution, and implementation of complex infrastructure finance transactions and sustainable financing solutions that support economic development and infrastructure delivery. The role drives innovative financing initiatives, mobilising public and private sector funding, supporting strategic infrastructure investments, and providing specialist advisory services to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Infrastructure Finance Modelling and Transactions

• Lead the preparation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex infrastructure finance transactions, investment operations, and financing solutions.
• Direct financial analysis and advanced modelling within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the design of complex financial structures and credit enhancement mechanisms to mobilise commercial capital for infrastructure and development finance purposes.
• Provide strategic advisory services to internal and external stakeholders on the development and implementation of sustainable public and private sector infrastructure investments.
• Work as an integral part of the project/programme team in conducting due diligence, feasibility assessments, commercial evaluations, and financial structuring activities for infrastructure finance projects.
• Drive infrastructure projects are progressed to bankability through effective transaction structuring, risk mitigation, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the execution of credit approval processes and negotiate detailed transaction terms in collaboration with Treasury, Legal, Portfolio Management, and other stakeholders.
• Support the expansion and management of IFISA’s infrastructure project pipeline and financing opportunities. 

Financial Structuring and Financing Solutions

• Develop and implement financial advisory solutions for the IFISA, including (amongst others)-mandated lead arranger (“MLA”) technical, financial, environmental, insurance bank services.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable financing instruments and funding solutions to accelerate infrastructure delivery.
• Design and deliver advanced sustainable financing structures for IFISA clients, including blended finance structures, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), B-BBEE funding structures, local currency financing, guarantees, and derivative hedging instruments.
• Develop and implement complex financing instruments, including project bonds, green bonds, CPI-linked debt, bridging finance facilities, working capital facilities, construction performance bonds, and project preparation facilities.
• Conduct financial modelling, sensitivity analysis, scenario testing, and transaction analysis activities to support investment decisions and transaction execution.
• Support funding mobilisation initiatives through engagement with financial markets, development finance institutions, commercial banks, investors, and strategic partners.
• Provide financial advisory services relating to technical, financial, environmental, insurance, and banking solutions within infrastructure finance projects.
• Access financial markets to fund IFISA investments and operations to foster sustainable economic development, create wealth and improve infrastructure in
• South Africa by investing in infrastructure and other productive sectors.
• Guidance and mentorship of Infrastructure Finance Specialists and project teams.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, development finance institutions, private sector investors, commercial banks, and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Support public sector institutions in the development and financing of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and strategic infrastructure programmes aligned to
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Represent IFISA in stakeholder engagements, negotiations, industry forums, and strategic partnership discussions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify investment opportunities, unlock funding, and facilitate infrastructure development initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

• Implement functions in compliance with governance frameworks, investment mandates, risk management requirements, and regulatory obligations throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Prepare and review investment memoranda, transaction reports, governance submissions, Board papers, and Executive Committee reports.
• Support long-term financial planning, portfolio strategy, and infrastructure financing initiatives in collaboration with Treasury and Finance teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, financing frameworks, and infrastructure development programmes.
• Perform additional strategic and operational duties as required by the Head of Division.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Quality, accuracy, and robustness of financial models and financing solutions developed.
• Value and number of project approvals, commitments, financial closes, and disbursements achieved.
• Value of infrastructure investment and development catalysed through financing initiatives.
• Value of public and private sector partnerships and funding mobilised.
• Percentage of projects progressed to bankability and successful implementation.
• Effectiveness of transaction structuring, due diligence, and risk mitigation processes.
• Timeliness and quality of investment analysis, governance submissions, and transaction reporting.
• Compliance with governance, regulatory, and credit approval requirements.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with advisory support, financing solutions, and transaction execution.
• Clean audit outcomes and effective resolution of audit findings.

INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• Head: Infrastructure Finance
• Head: IFISA
• CEO & Exco
• DBSA Board & Committees
• Relevant DBSA Divisions
• IFISA Team

EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• Infrastructure South Africa
• National Treasury
• Government Departments and SOCs
• Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
• External Service Providers
• Development Finance Institutions
• Capital Markets

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Post-graduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance environment at a senior professional level.
• Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.).
• Experience with working on new or innovative projects and programmes, and proven ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
• In-depth knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Good understanding of infrastructure investments.
• Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to bankable debt financing deals.
• Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
• Proven ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking.
• Sound experience in private and public sector investments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:22nd October,2026