Careers at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• The Project Development Specialist is responsible for conceptualising and packaging infrastructure projects from earlystage ideation through feasibility and execution readiness. The role works closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to build a project pipeline through identifying innovative delivery and funding mechanisms and supporting long-term infrastructure planning. The incumbent also drives product development and solution innovation to strengthen the infrastructure pipeline and mandate delivery.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Market Research and Planning

• Participate in the development of project origination strategies to unlock infrastructure.
• Develop project development strategies to promote the development of projects aligned with the development priorities of the DBSA.
• Conduct market research and needs analysis to ascertain the gaps and requirements.
• Understand legislation impacting infrastructure development, e.g., the Division of Revenue Act, conditional infrastructure grant guidelines, sector governance frameworks, etc.
• Identify the gaps for infrastructure development for South Africa, SADC and select African countries.
• Comprehensively map industry or sector opportunities to generate a list of potential programmes to be developed.
• Conduct in-depth macro-level feasibility assessments to provide insight into the programmes:
• National, Provincial and Local landscape sector-specific challenges.
• Environmental and regulatory assessments.
• Community structures and needs.

Project Development

• Design and implement the IDD project development framework, guidelines, tools, and processes to ensure a consistent approach across all projects.
• Identify infrastructure project opportunities aligned to organisational and IDD strategy.
• Engage clients and stakeholders to understand development needs and translate them into viable project concepts.
• Develop and package programme and project concepts during the project development phase.
• Provide advice and input to create, refine, and evaluate project development ideas and concepts.
• Ensure technical consistency and adherence to quality benchmarks for all development-stage projects.
• Prepare new programme appraisals, feasibility assessments, and technical evaluation reports.
• Collect, analyse, and communicate technical data for identified or potential IDD project opportunities.
• Identify, define, coordinate, and manage external research required to enhance project development packages and proposals.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, incorporating relevant industry benchmarks to support project viability and planning.
• Support the preparation of funding applications, concept notes, and project pitches for internal and external financiers.

Planning, Execution Readiness & Project Packaging

• Develop project execution plans, statements of requirements, and project development reports that guide implementation.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs (technical, legal, financial, environmental) to prepare project packages.
• Support transaction teams during due diligence, structuring, and preparation for implementation.
• Promote technical innovations, new methodologies, and cost optimisation approaches to strengthen project design.

Reporting, Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Prepare and deliver high-quality project development reports, appraisal documents, technical assessments, and progress updates.
• Monitor risks, timelines, and quality standards to ensure readiness for decision-making and next-stage approvals.
• Ensure alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes.

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 project preparation opportunities.
• Manage expectations from programme owners and ensure third-party programme mandates are understood by the DBSA teams.
• Liaise with Investment divisions' peers to develop a pipeline for the DBSA market at large.
• Contribute to the development of the DBSA’s brand and reputation through positioning the bank as a partner of choice for end-to-end infrastructure development and financing across Africa.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Sector Strategies developed and maintained.
• Number of opportunities identified and developed for execution
• Number of opportunities developed through the project life cycles
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, project planning, preparation and packaging, project finance, concept and proposal development, bid analysis and pricing, budgeting, writing scope of work, document interpretation and negotiated projects.
• In-depth experience in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
• Demonstrated experience in product development and innovative strategies to support infrastructure investment.
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production.
• Demonstrated excellence in the field of business origination and development.
• Experience in engaging with high-level politicians, dignitaries and stakeholders in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Desirable Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification, preferably a CA or CFA or MBA.
• Project finance experience.

Deadline:16th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to support the Loan Management Unit (LMU) by performing detailed analysis, verification, and processing of loan transactions, ensuring compliance with credit and risk policies, maintaining accurate loan records, and facilitating efficient client servicing and fund management.

Key Responsibilities    
Loan Administration and Processing

• Capture and verify loan transactions to ensure that all loan disbursements, repayments, interest accruals, and fees are accurately recorded in the system to maintain financial integrity and support accurate reporting.
• Maintain accurate loan records and client data to keep client profiles, loan balances, and payment schedules up to date to enable efficient servicing and ensure regulatory compliance.

Compliance and Risk Support

• Ensure adherence to credit and risk policies to verify that all loan transactions comply with internal credit policies and regulatory requirements to minimise exposure to financial and operational risks.
• Support audit readiness and internal control processes to maintain documentation and support internal/external audits to demonstrate compliance and strengthen governance.

Client Request and Waiver Management

• Process client requests for waivers, consents, and account changes to ensure timely and accurate handling of non-standard transactions.
• Handle non-standard requests such as payment holidays, covenant waivers, or changes to loan terms to support client needs while maintaining policy alignment.
• Track and report on non-credit-related client interactions to enhance service quality and provide transparency for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a log of client communications and decisions for audit and service quality purposes to ensure accountability and support continuous improvement.

Fund and Billing Management

• Assist in fund disbursement tracking and billing processes to ensure that funds are released according to approved terms and that billing (interest, fees) is accurate to support financial accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Reconcile client accounts and support financial reporting to match payments and charges to ensure account accuracy, prevent discrepancies and enable reliable financial statements.

Reporting and Data Integrity

• Generate reports on loan performance and transaction status to provide insights into portfolio health, arrears, and operational metrics to support strategic decision-making and risk monitoring.
• Ensure data accuracy in related systems to validate that all financial and client data is correct and up to date to maintain system integrity and enable reliable analytics.

Operational Execution

• Collaborate with team members to efficiently carry out tasks, utilising technology tools to enhance productivity and ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.
• Maintain high standards and support seamless operations through diligent and precise work.

Communication and Coordination

• Ensure effective communication and seamless coordination within the team and across departments.
• Convey information, expectations, and updates to team members, ensuring they are well-informed and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Promote an open and inclusive communication environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns.
• Coordinate activities with other teams or departments, facilitating collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Act as a liaison and foster strong interpersonal relationships.
• Utilise appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow.

Stakeholder Management and Problem-solving

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals, facilitating open and clear communication.
• Listen, share information, and foster a cooperative environment that encourages diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Turnaround time for processing loan transactions
• Percentage of loan transactions captured accurately
• Timeliness and accuracy of reporting
• Percentage of client requests processed within SLA
• Time taken to resolve challenges

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Banking.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in loan administration, credit operations, or financial services support.
• Experience with transaction processing and client servicing in a banking or DFI environment is preferred.
• Experience in working with loan management systems (e.g. SAP).
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, handling escalations professionally, and resolving disputes.
• Knowledge of credit and investment risk dynamics.

Desirable Requirements

• Certifications: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA (for accounting-focused roles), or Credit Management Certification (e.g., Institute of Credit Management).
• Understanding of legislative and compliance frameworks: Companies Act, PFMA, MFMA, King IV/V.
• Knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 9).

Deadline:4th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The Divisional Executive: Product Solutions (Transacting) serves as the DBSA’s functional lead responsible for overseeing and managing the provision of finance for infrastructure investments and projects from a long-term financial and development impact perspective. Operating within the DBSA’s strategic and governance frameworks, the incumbent ensures that investments and projects are financially viable, developmentally impactful, and aligned with the Bank’s mandate and strategic priorities. The role is accountable for leading and delivering the strategic, tactical and operational objectives of the Product Solutions team, including the achievement of all associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), by driving the Bank’s lending and investment activities across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure financing products while maintaining prudent risk management and financial sustainability.
• Working closely with the CIO, the Coverage and Origination teams, the incumbent supports the deal lifecycle from origination through due diligence, structuring and execution to successful deal closure, collaborating with internal divisions and external stakeholders to deliver complex transactions that support infrastructure development and economic growth.

Key Responsibilities    

Infrastructure Investment Strategy Formulation, Direction & Implementation

• Develop and implement medium- to long-term infrastructure investment strategies, financing plans, products, and services aligned to DBSA’s Decadal Strategy, supporting accelerated infrastructure delivery, municipal development, climate-resilient projects, regional integration, and inclusive socio-economic growth.
• Expand and diversify DBSA’s lending and investment activities across Project Finance, Corporate Finance lending, Trade Finance, Equity Investments and High Impact Investing.
• Structure innovative financing and risk distribution solutions, including blended finance, loan syndications, cofinancing arrangements, and strategic partnerships, to catalyse public and private investment in infrastructure.
• Lead the end-to-end transaction lifecycle in collaboration with Coverage and Origination, from comprehensive due diligence through structuring, execution, appraisal reporting.
• Lead the transaction approval process (leading through Investment and Board Investment Committee approvals), for all transactions across the business, ensuring commercially viable and developmentally impactful outcomes.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and its sub committees, Executive Committee, senior management, clients, government entities, investors, and development finance institutions, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, infrastructure initiatives, and governance expectations.
• Develop and deepen strategic partnerships to expand the Bank’s influence and balance sheet reach, enhance collaboration, and support the delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects across South Africa and the African continent.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and representative of the Bank, fostering transparent communication, proactive engagement, and stakeholder confidence in infrastructure investment strategies, financial products, and project execution.
• Facilitate cross-divisional collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and effective engagement throughout the transaction lifecycle, managing expectations, resolving challenges, and leveraging relationships to advance strategic objectives and development impact outcomes.

Leadership & Advisory Services

• Serve as a committee member or member of multiple committees, providing strategic, evidence-based advice to support informed decision-making and robust governance.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and guidelines to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and effectiveness, and alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives.
• Prepare and present investment and financing proposals to Management and Board Investment Committees, providing thought leadership, articulating risks and outcomes, and ensuring consistency in infrastructure financing and investment execution.

People Management

• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and capability development to support strategic objectives.
• Promote DBSA values and embed high-performance culture aligned with organisational goals.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Approval and implementation of infrastructure investment strategies, plans, products, and services aligned with DBSA’s strategic priorities and development objectives.
• Achievement of project approvals, commitments, and disbursement targets, ensuring financial sustainability, balance sheet, revenue and profitability growth, and delivery of development impact.
• Delivery of profit optimisation objectives while minimising Non-Performing Loans (NPLs).
• High client satisfaction and service ratings reflecting the quality, developmental impact, and effectiveness of infrastructure financing solutions.
• Operational efficiency across the Product Solutions team, including effective performance management, optimal resource utilisation, and a strong culture of accountability and delivery.
• Compliance with good governance, ethical standards, and internal policies across all activities.
• Robust financial and operational controls supporting an unqualified audit opinion.
• Demonstrated impact and contribution to DBSA’s mandate through sustainable, equitable, and developmentally transformative infrastructure investments.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• Strategic Business Acumen and Decision-Making.
• Advanced Financial, Investment, and Quantitative Expertise.
• Project Finance Appraisal, Structuring, and Execution.
• Strategic Leadership, Planning, and Management.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, and Relationship Management.
• Executive Presentation, Reporting, and Communication Skills. 

Required Personal Attributes    

• Leading & Empowering Others.
• Leading & Managing Change.
• Strategic & Innovative Thinking.
• Teamwork & Cooperation.
• Developing Others.
• Driving delivery of results.
• Decisiveness. 

Deadline:5th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The Divisional Executive: Local Government Support & Finance leads DBSA’s provision of integrated financial and non-financial support to local government infrastructure programmes, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s mandate, financial sustainability, and developmental impact objectives. The role is responsible for all  aspects of planning, project preparation, coverage, and financing in the local government sector. The role is accountable for refining strategy, driving strategy execution, lending and support initiatives, and overall performance of the team, including the delivery of key KPIs. Working closely with the CIO, Coverage and Origination teams, and key stakeholders, the incumbent oversees the full lifecycle of infrastructure support and financing from planning and project preparation through to origination, structuring, execution, and implementation. The position focuses on strengthening local government capacity, accelerating infrastructure delivery, and mobilising investment through innovative financing solutions, strategic partnerships, and the development of bankable infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic Leadership & Sector Delivery

• Provide strategic leadership across Infrastructure Planning, District Development (e.g. Partner a District), and Financing functions within the Local Government portfolio.
• Develop and execute an integrated local government support and financing strategy aligned with DBSA’s Decadal Strategy and national development priorities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of bankable infrastructure programmes and projects across key sectors (water, sanitation, energy, transport, waste), delivering measurable socio-economic and developmental impact.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative, market-responsive financing and support solutions tailored to local government needs.
• Strengthen local government capacity through integrated support, including infrastructure planning, project preparation, and access to finance.

Origination, Investment & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of local government support infrastructure opportunities from origination and earlystage project development through due diligence, structuring, approval, and financial close.
• Oversee the development of a high-quality, diversified pipeline of bankable projects aligned with DBSA’s mandate and investment criteria.
• Structure innovative financing and risk-sharing solutions (including blended finance, co-financing, and partnerships) to mobilise public and private capital.
• Drive all investments to be technically sound, financially viable, and deliver sustainable developmental outcomes.
• Oversee portfolio performance, ensuring asset quality, financial sustainability, and balance sheet growth.

Sector Intelligence, Policy & Thought Leadership

• Provide strategic sector insights, market intelligence, and opportunity mapping to inform investment decisions and pipeline development.
• Influence and contribute to policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms that strengthen the local government enabling environment.
• Position DBSA as a thought leader in local government infrastructure, including climate resilience, sustainable service delivery, and municipal finance reform.
• Monitor macroeconomic, fiscal, and regulatory trends impacting municipal infrastructure investment.

Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, government stakeholders, development partners, and private sector participants.
• Lead proactive client engagement to originate opportunities, shape bankable projects, and accelerate infrastructure delivery.
• Facilitate partnerships to expand DBSA’s reach, mobilise capital, and enhance development impact.
• Represent DBSA in key forums and position the Bank as a trusted partner in local government development.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Promote adherence to DBSA governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality submissions to governance structures, including Executive and Board committees.
• Maintain robust reporting, controls, and oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and audit compliance.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and capability development to support strategic objectives.
• Promote DBSA values and embed high-performance culture aligned with organisational goals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of origination, approvals, commitments, and disbursement targets within the local government portfolio.
• Portfolio performance, including asset quality, Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratios, and financial sustainability.
• Delivery of measurable development impact (e.g. infrastructure value catalysed, municipalities supported, service delivery improvements).
• Growth and quality of the project pipeline, including successful project preparation and bankability.
• Mobilisation of additional capital through partnerships and innovative financing structures.
• Client satisfaction, stakeholder engagement effectiveness, and DBSA market positioning.
• Effective team leadership, operational efficiency, and adherence to governance and compliance standards.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (*The list is not exhaustive)

• DBSA Board
• DBSA Board Committees
• Executive Committee
• Management & Employees

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (*The list is not exhaustive)

• National & Provincial Governments
• National Treasury
• International & African Clients, Development Finance Institutions (DFI’s), Donor Agencies, Funders and Other Role Players
• State-Owned Enterprises (SOE’s), Metropolitans and Municipalities
• Private Sector

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification(s) in Business, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Finance, Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in medium to large enterprises in banking, finance, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) or National Treasury.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Senior Head or Executive.
• Demonstrated experience in SOE and local government financing, structured cashflow lending, project finance, investment banking, financial modelling, and/or DFI operations.
• Proven expertise in project appraisal, deal structuring, and bringing projects to bankability and financial closure.
• Advanced financial and quantitative competencies, with deep understanding of local government, debt and equity instruments, financial markets, and associated risk management frameworks.
• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical conduct, with the ability to lead effectively within and outside the Bank. 
• Extensive knowledge of the local government legislative and regulatory landscape in South Africa as well as complex financial and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and designing innovative financing solutions.
• Skilled communicator and negotiator with expertise at senior to executive levels.
• Proven experience working with CEOs, Executives, Board Committees, and high-level stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and across Africa.
• Evidence of managing large cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with the Executive Committee (Exco) and Board.

Deadline:5th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The Senior Internal Auditor is to lead and deliver complex, risk-based internal audit engagements across the organisation, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. The Senior Internal Auditor contributes to strengthening institutional performance, safeguarding development finance assets, and ensuring alignment with regulatory, fiduciary, and developmental mandates. The Senior Auditor is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercise professional judgement, and provide strategic insights beyond compliance.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Provide strategic input into the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with IIA Standards, the IPPF, DFI specific risks (e.g., credit risk, project finance, ESG and infrastructure delivery and organisational priorities.
• Analyse and provide insights from prior audits, identify recurring findings, control weaknesses and highlight emerging risk trends.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and recommend plan adjustments where necessary.
• Drive execution of the audit plan within assigned portfolios, including allocation of audits to Internal Auditors. Align audit planning and execution with organisational risks, regulatory expectations, and best-practice audit methodologies.
• Lead engagement initiation activities, including issuing of audit notifications to management, facilitating scope confirmation meetings with management and conducting engagement-level risk assessments.
• Prepare the Audit Planning Memorandum (APM), setting out the background and context, risk assessment, objectives and scope, methodology, resourcing and timelines.
• Facilitate effective utilisation of the audit system and tools.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies, templates, governance documentation, and processes.
• Keep abreast of developments to IIA Standards, IPPF guidance, emerging risks, audit technologies, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, system enhancements and improvements in organisational controls.

Engagement Leadership and Quality Assurance

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from initiation through to final reporting, ensuring compliance with the IIA Standards, IPPF and internal methodologies
• Conduct in-depth assessments of processes, risks, and controls to determine control adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Review process flowcharts, identify control gaps, assess operating effectiveness, and evaluate risk exposure.
• Guide Internal Auditors in performing root-cause analysis and developing actionable, sustainable recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports detailing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and governance structures.
• Manage audits to completion within agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• Review work performed by Internal Auditors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development to Internal Auditors and Interns.
• Support capability building within the Internal Audit unit by contributing to training, methodology improvements,mand knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Standards and the Internal Audit Charter.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal quality assurance programmes and preparation for External Quality Assessments (EQA).

Risk Management and Control Evaluation

• Evaluate risk exposures across financial, operational, credit and development activities.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses and root causes.
• Provide value-adding recommendations to strengthen risk management, governance and operational efficiency.
• Leverage expert knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk frameworks, and financial reporting requirements in the execution of audit engagements.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in auditing methodologies, financial reporting standards (e.g. International Financial Reporting Standards), and applicable regulatory requirements, while continuously monitoring and integrating emerging risk areas, including ESG and climate finance, infrastructure delivery, and blended finance and partnership risks, into audit planning and execution.
• Share technical insights and advisory input with the audit team and stakeholders to strengthen audit quality and impact.

Reporting and Governance

• Consolidate audit findings into clear, concise, and impactful reports, and prepare and present these to management, executive structures (e.g. EXCO), and Board committees (e.g. Audit & Risk Committee).
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-documented audit working papers in line with internal standards and audit trail requirements.
• Finalise audit reports by incorporating management responses and agreed action plans, ensuring clarity, accountability, and practicality of recommendations.
• Provide timely and high-quality inputs into quarterly and bi-annual governance reporting, while maintaining data integrity within audit management systems.
• Oversee the review, sign-off, quality assurance, and archiving of audit files, and monitor adherence to governance frameworks, recommending enhancements where required.

Combined Assurance and Stakeholder Management

• Build and sustain trusted, professional relationships with senior management and key stakeholders, maintaining independence while constructively influencing outcomes.
• Engage proactively with Risk Management, Legal, External Audit, regulators, and other assurance providers to align assurance efforts and share insights on key risk areas.
• Contribute to and maintain the Combined Assurance Framework, including the Combined Assurance Map, ensuring appropriate coverage of material risks and minimising duplication of effort.
• Represent Internal Audit in combined assurance forums, promoting a coordinated, risk-based, and collaborative assurance approach while upholding objectivity.

Team Management

• Supervise, review, and quality assure work performed by Internal Auditors and Interns.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
• Provide direction and management to enable audit execution.
• Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Delivery of audit assessments/engagements within planned timelines and scope.
• Quality, clarity and impact of audit reports.
• Number and quality of value-adding reports, insights and recommendations
• Coverage of key risk areas in audit planning and execution.
• Effectiveness of audit recommendations in mitigating identified risks.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement effectiveness
• Contribution to audit methodology improvements
• Team development and mentoring outcomes of Internal Auditors and Graduates

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Postgraduate qualification in Internal Audit, Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification in internal auditing or equivalent (CIA, CA(SA), CISA).

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in internal auditing within a banking, development finance institution (DFI), or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex and high-risk audits.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of internal control and risk frameworks, e.g., BASEL III, COSO, and IIA standards, with the ability to apply these in diverse audit contexts.
• Technically qualified and experienced in the theory and practice of internal auditing and financial reporting standards, e.g. IFRS.
• Proven ability to independently plan, lead, and execute a broad range of internal audits in accordance with the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Strong experience in conducting risk assessments, evaluating internal controls, and identifying root causes, with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven track record of engaging with and presenting audit outcomes to senior management and governance structures (e.g. EXCO, Audit and Risk Committees).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with integrated assurance functions (e.g., Risk, Compliance).
• Exposure to regulatory audits and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• IIA Quality Assessment Validator (QAR/QIAL-related training).

Deadline:9th June,2026

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PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:

• The Senior Legal Advisor is responsible for providing legal advice and support to clients on the financing activities of DBSA, ensuring that all actions, initiatives, and investments are legally sound and protect the investment portfolio. Mitigate legal risks and prevent adverse reputational or other negative consequences for DBSA. Provide guidance and leadership to junior professionals in the legal team, fostering their development and ensuring consistency in legal counsel across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Legal Transaction Structuring, Execution & Advisory

• Provide strategic legal leadership across the full transaction lifecycle, including high-value and complex transactions.
• Lead, from a legal perspective, the structuring and execution of transactions across project finance, blended and structured finance, equity investments, and public-private partnerships (PPPs), ensuring alignment with institutional mandates, legal frameworks, and risk appetite.
• Act as a strategic legal partner to Investment Division and multidisciplinary teams, driving the development of innovative, commercially sound financing structures and solutions, while providing expert legal oversight throughout the transaction lifecycle. 
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and risk assessments, identifying legal, regulatory, and structuring risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation, including term sheets, mandates, facility agreements, shareholder agreements, security packages, and intercreditor/co-funding arrangements.
• Lead, in support of the Investment Division, Business Support and Recovery and/or Credit Risk and Portfolio management, as the case may be, negotiations with sponsors, borrowers, lenders, co-funders, and counterparties to achieve optimal commercial and legal outcomes.
• Provide expert legal input into appraisal reports, credit papers, and committee submissions, and actively contribute to credit committee deliberations.
• Provide expert legal support and input in transaction execution through approval to financial close, ensuring legal integrity, enforceability, and compliance.
• Manage external legal counsel, including appointment, briefing, performance oversight, and cost control, to ensure efficient delivery of specialised legal services.
• Provide ongoing legal advisory support across corporate, operational, and investment functions.

Compliance and Regulatory Support

• Promote adherence to applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks across all legal and transactional activities.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments, providing proactive, strategic guidance to the organisation.
• Support and strengthen institutional compliance and governance frameworks in collaboration with Compliance and Risk functions.
• Review legal documentation, decisions, and processes to ensure alignment with regulatory and policy requirements.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, safeguarding the organisation’s legal, financial, and reputational interests.
• Lead the appointment and oversight of external counsel in disputes, ensuring high-quality representation and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise management on litigation risk exposure and recommend appropriate dispute resolution strategies, including alternative dispute mechanisms.
• Facilitate timely and commercially sound resolution of disputes.

Stakeholder Management & Capacity Building

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide practical and commercially sound legal solutions.
• Build effective working relationships with business units to support informed decision-making.
• Provide legal training and awareness on legal and regulatory developments to internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Engage effectively with external stakeholders, including clients, co-funders, regulators, and legal advisors.
• Provide legal training and guidance to enhance organisational awareness of legal, regulatory, and transactional risks.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Achievement of favourable or commercially acceptable outcomes in investment transactions, aligned with the organisation’s legal strategy and risk appetite.
• Quality, accuracy and timeliness of legal advice, documentation and transaction support.
• Effective handling of disputes to minimise adverse reputational impact on the organisation.
• Minimisation of financial losses, penalties, and contingent liabilities arising from disputes and litigation.
• Time taken to prepare and or review contracts, agreements and legal opinions.
• Quality and accuracy of agreements, opinions and solutions provided.
• Effective management of legal claims and litigation risks.
• Management of total case/agreement/opinion / other legal costs.
• No litigation due to contractual errors and or omissions.
• Effective monitoring of the contracts and agreements.
• Strong compliance outcomes, including clean audit results

INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• DBSA committees
• All divisions and staff
• Other Professionals in the Legal Unit

EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (*The list is not exhaustive)

• Third-party/Service providers
• External Counsel / Attorneys
• Expertise & Technical Competencies    

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Legal postgraduate qualification.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law environment, providing legal support on investment transactions such as project finance, structured and corporate finance
• Proven experience in complex contract drafting, legal risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong track record in drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, including term sheets, facility agreements, shareholder agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in leading legal due diligence processes and advising on transaction risks, mitigants, and structuring solutions.
• In-depth understanding of banking and finance law, corporate law, security structures, and regulatory frameworks, particularly within a development finance or infrastructure investment environment.
• Experience working on multi-stakeholder transactions, including engagements with sponsors, lenders, DFIs, regulators, and external counsel.

Desirable Requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification in development finance or investment banking.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional legal considerations.

Deadline:9th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The Internal Auditor is accountable for executing internal audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans and methodologies, providing assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The Internal Auditor supports the delivery of audit assignments through detailed fieldwork, documentation, and reporting, contributing to the identification of control weaknesses and process improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities    
Audit Execution and Support

• Conduct background research, compile prior audit findings, compile relevant documentation, assist with audit planning, process mapping and provide input during engagement risk discussions.
• Perform audit fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit programmes and internal methodologies.
• Perform control testing, substantive procedures, and data analysis, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained.
• Document working papers in compliance with internal standards and IIA requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and proper referencing.
• Identify control deficiencies, root causes and associated risk implications and document audit findings.
• Develop and maintain process flow charts and analyse risk and controls within the business processes.
• Devise a detailed plan to assess risks and controls within a particular process for review by the Senior Internal Auditor
• Plan, develop and execute comprehensive audit programmes for all audit areas as requested by the Senior Internal Auditor and approved by the Internal Audit Head
• Interact with internal and external bodies such as Risk Management, External Audit, Legal Services, Regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Execute audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analysing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conduct audits on the annual audit plan professionally according to IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
• Conduct assigned audit projects from initiation to the issuance of final audit reports.
• Ensure engagements are undertaken and performed with proficiency and due professional care in accordance with IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Internal Audit Methodology.

Reporting Findings and Follow-Up

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and provide insights and recommendations for process improvements where necessary.
• Prepare audit reports aligned with the work performed during the fieldwork, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Communicate audit and consulting engagement results through written reports and presentations to management.
• Present audit findings to relevant stakeholders and facilitate discussions to agree on corrective actions.
• Produce high-quality audit reports, ensuring recommendations are value-adding, practical, and implementable.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed management actions, tracking progress and updating audit systems.
• Produce periodic operational reports as required.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as Risk Management, External Audit, Legal Services, and Regulators during audit engagements.
• Share knowledge and insights gained from the audit activities with team members.
• Develop and maintain productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

Key Measurement of Outputs

• Timely and accurate execution of audit procedures in line with audit plans
• Quality and completeness of audit working papers and documentation
• Contribution to clear, accurate, and value-adding audit reports
• Effectiveness in identifying risks and control deficiencies
• Timely follow-up and tracking of audit findings, as well as updating the audit system.
• Professional stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Adherence to audit methodology and professional standards

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Audit or Accounting.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in an internal audit environment, specifically within financial services.
• Working knowledge and understanding of internal control and risk frameworks and regulations, e.g. COSO
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit processes and system analysis.
• Experience in the theory and practice of internal audit, risk identification and assessment.
• Proven ability i n performing all types of internal audits in accordance with the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)
• Proven ability to ensure all governance and compliance requirements are met to eliminate potential inappropriate and corrupt practices.
• Understanding of the governance framework of the public sector Supply Chain Management
• Strong understanding of capabilities required by the Bank to execute on strategy. Exposure to financial reporting standards (e.g. IFRS) and regulatory environments is advantageous.
• Experience in drafting audit findings and contributing to audit reports.
• Developing the ability to engage with stakeholders and support audit discussions at an operational level.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in auditing Supply chain management processes in the public sector.
• Understanding data modelling and database design fundamentals.
• Understanding Information Systems Fundamentals.
• Postgraduate qualification in Internal Audit or Accounting.
• Qualifications in Data Analytics
• Professional certification in internal auditing or equivalent (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CA(SA)).
• Knowledge of the relevant legislative framework, i.e. King IV, PFMA and other National Treasury and relevant legislation, etc.
• Experience in financial services and information technology audits.

Deadline:10th June,2026

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The Role

• Reporting to the Senior Specialist: CM, ED, M&E, the successful candidate will design tracking frameworks, analyze Economic Development (ED) data, and establish reporting systems. This role requires a data-driven leader with strong analytical skills, people management capabilities, and a commitment to rigorous compliance.

Contract Term

This is a long-term contract linked to the MoA, running until March 2031.

Key Responsibilities    
The Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework, outcome requirements and systems of measurement.

• Develop a M&E framework detailing the method to measure and monitor the ED elements as outlined in the IA
• Develop the relevant compliance policies, systems, processes and frameworks to enable the achievement of the M&E Framework.
• Cascade and explain the requirements in relation to the method of measurement and monitoring to the Sellers.
• Update monitoring requirements as per changes to the IA between successive bidding widows and programmes.

Implement the method to analyse the relevant ED elements as outlined in the various IAs.

• Implement the M&E framework by Cascading the requirements in relation to the method of measurement and monitoring to the relevant teams.
• Measure, monitor and report on the implementation of the M&E framework
• Implement updated monitoring requirements as per changes to the IA between successive bidding widows and programmes.

Action the outcome requirements and systems of measurement for the reporting framework.

• Enable and ensure the receipt of timely submissions of the monthly construction reports by Sellers.
• Enable and ensure the receipt of timely submissions of the quarterly ED reports by Sellers.
• Analyse the monthly construction report and quarterly ED reports and compare to respective obligations where delays are noted ensure that an approved rectification plan is in place and construction obligations are realigned.
• Oversee the site visits conducted
• Implement and follow the format for reporting and reporting process and action accordingly
• Enable and ensure that projects performing below performance threshold submit a rectification plan if applicable on their IA.
• Enable and ensure receipt of annual rehabilitation trust information by Sellers

Analyse reports and implement remedial framework.

• Highlight areas of concern and submit remedial/mitigation plans to the Senior Specialist: ED, Contract Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
• Identify specific regional concerns or global trends.
• Collaborate with the SED manager to ensure future plans are sustainable and create impact

People Enablement

• Communicate a compelling vision to gain commitment to the overall objectives.
• Model high performance behaviour in line with the leadership principles internally and externally.
• Create the conditions that enable the team to perform (e.g. team spirit, providing the right structure, involving the team in decision making).
• Suggest appropriate development interventions that will be helpful for the future career advancement of subordinates.
• Monitor the development progress of individuals and the organisation regularly.
• Coach and develop leaders/successors personally.
• Identify needs for skills and capacity, source and manage scarce specialist skills and resources.
• Establish and monitor performance standards with direct reports.
• Provide regular feedback regarding staff performance.
• Ensuring that staff are trained and fully conversant with the systems and the applications they use.
• Identify and develop talent, and grow the technical and leadership competence within the IPP Office

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
The minimum qualifictions required are:

• Degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Business Management/ Business Administration with Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation

The knowledge and Skills required: 

• Commercial and general business management principles
• Economic principles in a developing economy country
• Contract Management
• Electricity sector structure
• Structure of IPPO as a programme office
• Commercial structure of the IPPs
• Knowledge of IPP Office’s policies, practices, processes and systems
• Interpreting contractual obligations
• Assessing ED Plans & Projects
• Analysis of Reports and Records
• People management

Required Personal Attributes    

The role requires a demonstrable histor of these behaviours:

• Analytical
• Insightful into reporting numbers / trends
• Solution - focused
• Leadership (Team, Exco and External engagement)

Deadline:11th June,2026