Careers at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to lead environmental evaluations assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of the Bank’s projects and programmes, and to ensure that environmental evaluation frameworks support the Bank’s broader development impact goals. The role ensures that environmental insights are integrated into institutional learning, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Environmental Evaluation Design & Methodology

• Lead the design, development, and refinement of environmental evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and tools to enhance quality, consistency, and relevance.
• Integrate climate change, biodiversity, and broader sustainability considerations into evaluation design.
• Provide independent advisory input on evaluation approaches and indicator design at both concept/design and implementation stages.
• Support the development and review of sectoral, regional, project, and programme-level indicators and performance measures.
• Incorporate spatial and geospatial analysis tools where appropriate to strengthen evidence-based insights.
• Monitor alignment of evaluation frameworks with the Bank’s development impact objectives, sustainability priorities, and green finance principles.
• Contribute to knowledge management by capturing and synthesising lessons learned from evaluation findings for continuous improvement.

Evaluation Execution and Compliance

• Lead and execute environmental evaluations of infrastructure and development projects, ensuring robust, evidence-based assessments.
• Apply established environmental assessment tools and methodologies, including Environmental Impact
• Assessments (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA).
• Comply with applicable national regulations and international environmental and climate standards across all evaluation activities.
• Monitor and assess adherence to environmental safeguards, sustainability requirements, and green finance principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate evaluation findings into actionable insights and recommendations to drive programme improvement and enhance development impact.
• Stay abreast of emerging developments in climate finance, biodiversity policy, and global sustainability frameworks to ensure evaluations remain current and relevant.

Reporting, Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and submit high-quality environmental evaluation reports and present key findings to governance committees, management and various stakeholders.
• Analyse environmental and development data to identify trends, generate insights, and inform strategic and operational decision-making.
• Provide actionable recommendations for integrating environmental evaluation insights into investment planning, strategic planning processes, strengthening decision-making and enhancing development impact.
• Maintain accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality across all evaluation processes.
• Represent the Bank in environmental learning forums, industry platforms, and development impact discussions to strengthen thought leadership and collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support the delivery of evaluation activities and enhance cross-functional alignment.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Delivery of evaluation reports and presentations on time and of a high quality.
• Production of concise, practical and implementable evaluation recommendations.
• Number and quality of environmental evaluations conducted
• Alignment of evaluations with DBSA’s development impact and sustainability objectives
• Compliance with national and international environmental and climate standards
• Integration of climate, biodiversity, and sustainability dimensions into evaluation frameworks
• Timeliness and accuracy of evaluation reports and recommendations
• Stakeholder feedback on the usefulness and clarity of the evaluation findings
• Quality and relevance of environmental data analysis and trend identification
• Effectiveness in assessing key environmental metrics, safeguards and performance indicators.
• Contribution to institutional knowledge management and continuous improvement based on evaluation insights.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or any related qualification.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental evaluation within development or public sectors and the application of monitoring and evaluation concepts, tools and methodologies.
• Proven experience in conducting evaluations on climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental impact, integrating findings into institutional decision-making.
• Strong understanding and practical application of environmental evaluation tools and methodologies such as EIA and SEA.
• Knowledge of national, provincial, and local environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and South Africa’s commitments to international development priorities (e.g., SDGs, Paris Climate Agreement).
• Demonstrated proficiency in using GIS and spatial analysis tools for environmental analysis.
• Proven knowledge of environmental-related risks (includes climate, water, and air quality risks).
• Demonstrated experience in independently leading evaluations, while also collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Requirements

• Certification in Evaluation, Environmental Management or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Experience and training in indicator development and understanding.
• International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) qualification.
• Cost-benefit analysis and economic modelling.
• Experience working in development finance institutions, municipal environment or multilateral development banks.
• Exposure to ESG frameworks and sustainability-linked evaluation methodologies.
• Participation in international environmental forums or evaluation networks.
• Experience integrating environmental evaluation into broader Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems.

Deadline:22nd May,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to manage and administer the Bank’s loan portfolio across the full deal lifecycle ( this includes overseeing the end-to-end loan administration process, from disbursement to repayment), ensuring accurate transaction processing, robust governance, and high-quality data integrity. The role safeguards the financial integrity of the loan book, ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and provides reliable portfolio insights to support risk management and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Portfolio Management

• Administer the end-to-end loan lifecycle, from deal implementation to account closure, ensuring accurate system capture and record management.
• Process loan disbursements, repayments, interest, and fees accurately and timeously and maintain the integrity of the loan book.
• Control and validate disbursement processes to ensure alignment with approved terms and conditions.
• Maintain and monitor client deal records (physical and system-based) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Manage client requests, including waivers and consents, ensuring proper review, approval, and documentation.
• Monitor securities and covenant compliance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and safeguarding of all supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of client transactions and perform necessary adjustments to maintain accurate account balances.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies, governance frameworks, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support audit processes and maintain audit readiness through proper documentation, controls, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate the review and sign-off of legal and financial documentation post-implementation.
• Identify high-risk clients or exposures and ensure appropriate risk mitigation actions are implemented and tracked.
• Verify compliance with policies and procedures relating to the management of the Bank’s financial assets.
• Facilitate the structured and compliant closure of loan accounts.

Client and Stakeholder Support

• Provide responsive and effective support to internal stakeholders and external clients by resolving queries within agreed service levels.
• Ensure that all loan-related information (e.g., disbursements, repayments, arrears, securities) is accurate and up to date on systems.
• Support efficient service delivery while identifying opportunities to minimise operational and transactional costs.

Reporting and Data Integrity

• Maintain high levels of data accuracy and integrity across loan management systems (e.g., SAP) to support reliable reporting and compliance.
• Produce and contribute to portfolio reports, including performance, arrears, and operational metrics.
• Provide insights to support risk management, decision-making, and portfolio optimisation.
• Support forecasting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate data and reporting.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Accuracy and timeliness of loan transaction processing (disbursements, repayments, interest, fees).
• Integrity and completeness of loan portfolio data and records.
• Compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements (minimal audit findings).
• Effectiveness in monitoring securities and covenants.
• Turnaround time and quality of query resolution and client support.
• Timeliness and reliability of portfolio reporting and insights.
• Reduction in operational errors, discrepancies, and client disputes. Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance management system.

INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• Executives
• All business units and other relevant divisions
• DBSA Committees

EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• Third Parties/Service providers
• Expertise & Technical Competencies    

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Credit Risk Management or a similar qualification.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a transactional banking environment, processing and managing loan accounts, including disbursements, repayments and reconciliations in a banking or DFI environment.
• Knowledge of credit and investment risk dynamics.
• Experience with in -depth experience in waiver, exception, including reviewing non-standard requests, assessing risk, and documenting approvals.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, audit standards, and internal credit policies.
• Experience in working with loan management systems (e.g. SAP)
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, handling escalations professionally, and resolving disputes.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CFA, SAIPA, or Credit Risk Management Certification.
• Understanding of legislative and compliance frameworks: Companies Act, PFMA, MFMA, King IV/V.
• Knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 9).

Deadline:22nd May,2026

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• The Financial Structuring Specialist will be required to conduct financial analysis, structuring and modelling to ensure that projects are financed using appropriate models and structures.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Financial Structuring

• Prepare an in-depth analysis on project finance models suitable for investment analysis, debt structuring and operational scenario evaluation to enable investment/financing decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis and design, structure and formulate funding models aligned to each programme’s requirement and support with fundraising negotiations.
• Consult with the Programmes Units/Teams to establish programme information and provide recommendations for structured funding solutions for projects.
• Develop and implement various innovative financing instruments to unlock and accelerate water infrastructure delivery.
• Conduct financial and sensitivity testing, which are critical in determining the effects and changes in input variables on key financial outputs.
• Appraise the project and prepare an appraisal report for the preparation facility and present to the WPO decisionmaking structure for approval.
• Conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations with a special focus on structuring financial solutions for raising new funding and debt restructurings.
• Develop and deliver sustainable financing structures, models and solutions for WPO projects and clients through various products which include (amongst others) blended finance structures, Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, B-BBEE funding structures, local currency funding, guarantees and derivative hedges, Performance Based Contracting. Franchising models, etc.
• Develop and implement financial advisory solutions, including (amongst others) technical, financial, environmental and insurance bank services.
• Provide input in the preparation and negotiation of contracts, considering the financial impact using the financial model.
• Conduct the financial appraisal of proposed transactions:
• Provide advice to the WPO in advancing financial close activities of projects;
• Review and prepare procurement documents that include financing information;
• Draft and review financial structuring sections for requests for expression of interest (REOI), requests for qualification/quotation (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP);
• Review and provide input for financial structuring sections of agreements, progress reports, project planning management, project management, disbursements management, waivers and amendments, contract management, etc.
• Facilitate and support projects’ closure; and
• Perform other strategic duties and support to the WPO and Head: NWPP as assigned.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at global, regional, and local levels, including businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific financing opportunities.
• Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, in accordance with the project’s preparation objectives and products.
• Identify key stakeholders and develop a pipeline of potential funders, contributors and partners for programme development initiatives.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Number and quality of new innovative funding models and mechanisms designed
• Quality and effective financial models and solutions
• Number of projects successfully prepared (structured) and that reach financial close for implementation
• Value of infrastructure catalysed
• Value of Private & Public Sector partnerships and funding
• Management of relationships with new/existing clients and service providers

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years demonstrable experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance arena and the design and structuring of funding models and mechanisms
• Specific experience in doing business in South Africa is a requirement
• Experience in project finance and/or infrastructure finance, financial modelling and project finance/investment banking experience
• Proven ability to negotiate and close infrastructure deals
• Experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation
• Experience with working on new or innovative projects and programmes, and proven ability to bring ideas from conception to completion
• Experience in supporting the preparation of projects resulting in the implementation of projects on a Corporate Finance, Project Finance or Structured Finance basis
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the project preparation cycle and requirements to prepare bankable projects
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the water sector
• Proven ability to build a project finance model using Microsoft Excel/workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules for investment purposes.
• Knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
• Knowledge and understanding of all legislation relevant to the business of DBSA/WPO, as well as the water sector (i.e., PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, NWA, WSA, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and experience in working with the local government planning cycle and processes.
• Knowledge and experience in Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa
• Demonstrated sound understanding of limited recourse and balance sheet funding, the process required to prepare projects, and financing documentation required to present projects for investment decision.

Desirable Requirements

• A post-graduate qualification in Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance
• CA, CFA or MBA
• Development finance experience

Deadline:22nd May,2026

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• The IT Manager role is a vital managerial and strategic function.
• Reporting to the Head ICT, the IT Manager, will be responsible for leading our infrastructure and support team, developing and implementing our IT strategy, and ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our systems. The IT Manager will be a key player in driving The IPPO’s technological advancements and ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for teamwork and innovation. If you are a results-oriented and passionate IT leader, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a contract position until 31 March 2031.

Key Responsibilities    
The Key Responsibilities of the IT Manager role include but are not limited to:

Strategic IT Planning:

• Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their implementation to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology needs and drive innovation across the organisation.

IT Operations Management: 

• Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring all systems are running efficiently and securely.
• Manage system administration, network management, and server infrastructure maintenance.
• Ensure timely resolution of IT-related incidents and issues, providing technical expertise when needed.
• Manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Implement project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand IT needs and deliver tailored technology solutions.
• Ensure effective communication between IT and non-technical departments to foster understanding and support for IT initiatives.

IT Security & Compliance:

• Ensure that IT systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations, such as data protection and cybersecurity standards.
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures to safeguard organisational data.
• Implement and monitor disaster recovery plans, backup solutions, and business continuity strategies.

Budgeting & Resource Allocation:

• Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources to meet departmental and organisational goals.
• Track IT expenditures, allocate resources efficiently, and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising service quality.
• Oversee IT asset management, ensuring that hardware, software, and licensing are properly tracked and managed.

User Support & Helpdesk Management:

• Oversee IT support and helpdesk functions, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of user issues.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring the IT team delivers excellent service to end-users.
• Identify and address recurring issues by implementing long-term solutions and improving helpdesk processes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage the IT team, ensuring they are productive and aligned with the department's objectives.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and training opportunities for staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the IT team.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualification:

Essential:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desired:

• ITIL, Project Management, or other relevant certifications are an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management.
• Proven track record of managing IT operations, infrastructure, and support functions.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop IT staff.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technicalconcepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle complex technical challenges.
• Budget management andresource allocation skills to optimise IT spending.
• Project management and organisational skills to handle multiple IT initiatives concurrently.

Required Personal Attributes    

• Analysis and Judgement
• Numerical Reasoning
• Assertiveness
• Excellence Orientation
• Investigative Orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Prioritising
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Motivational
• Strategic leadership
• Inspirational leadership

Deadline:29th May,2026

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• The Supply Chain Coordinator is an administrative support function located within the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO) and the incumbent will support the DBSA and IPP Office procurement objectives and targets through compliance to strategy and application of policies and procedures.
• This Supply Chain Coordinator incumbent will co-ordinate and provide administrative assistance for end-to-end supply chain functions from processing requisitions through to contract management. This role requires an individual with a strong focus on customer centricity, self-management, and high-quality reporting.
• It is a long-term contract linked to the MoA until March 2031.

Key Responsibilities    
The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for these key dials including but not limited to:

Process requisitions for procurement of goods and services through compliance with the relevant and applicable policies, regulations and legislations:

• Receive, check and process requisitions and specifications for sourcing of goods and services as per prescribed legislation and policies;
• Facilitate the appropriate supply chain process, in accordance with the DBSA policy.
• Ensure the utilization of the Central Supplier Database in request for a competitive quotation process
• Obtain and implement procurement standards across the IPP office aligned to the DBSA standards and practices
• Ensure compliance to standardised format for tender, scope of work, evaluation criteria, evaluation team, timeline and special requirements, etc.

Ensure quality transactional supply chain management by monitor and manging the process end to end.

• Assist with and administer the Request for Quotation and the Request for Proposal process in line with policy, delegations and SLA
• Assist with and administer Order process in line with policy, delegations and SLA
• Assist with and administer Order expediting and fulfilment
• Proactively address transactional queries, gaps in information, incorrect postings when review and releasing PR and POs.
• Proactively monitor transactional data for the purposes of reporting deviations and risks to business and policy compliance
• Assist with arrangements in regard to site briefings / survey, and the scope of work

Ensure effective reporting

• Report process performance against SLA (weekly)
• Report on Procurement lead times as per SLA
• Monthly reports as required
• Timeous preparation of reports as required

Enable customer centricity within area of responsibility

• Assist team members in conflict situations with stakeholders and ensure that conflict is successfully resolved
• Work with other team member to provide services and products to stakeholders within the parameters of the agreed SLA
• Manage colleagues and stakeholders’ expectations and communicate appropriately within the parameters of agreed SLAs

Effective self-management and teamwork.

• Apply knowledge and organisation systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
• Demonstrate initiative in follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
• Support and drive the business core values
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership to drive own career development

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
The role requires at minimum:  

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field and 2-3 years post qualification experience in SCM

General knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of the PFMA
• Treasury Regulations
• Public Sector Procurement Process, rules and Regulations
• PPPFA
• BBBEE Act
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Word Excel PowerPoint
• MS Projects
• MS Visio
• Administrative Knowledge
• Expressed and implied ethical responsibilities
• Understanding of IPP Office’s strategic projects

Required Personal Attributes    
The role requires an individual with:

• Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Query handling
• Strong people communication
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Strong Administration skills
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Sustained attention
• Verbal comprehension
• Stress handling and resilience
• Initiative
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Customer responsiveness

Deadline:29th May,2026