Careers at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

• The role is responsible for providing financial modelling, transaction structuring, infrastructure financing, and investment advisory support for infrastructure finance projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Modelling and Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and optimise detailed project finance models using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling methodologies to support investment analysis, debt structuring, and operational scenario evaluation.
• Ensure financial models comply with lender, investor, audit, and credit committee requirements and are suitable for financing and audit processes.
• Conduct financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and scenario modelling to assess the impact of changes in key assumptions and input variables on project viability and financial performance.
• Translate complex financial modelling outputs into clear, concise, and actionable insights for decision-making by credit committees, investors, management, and stakeholders.
• Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and modelling activities in collaboration with Treasury and Finance teams.

Infrastructure Financing and Transaction Structuring

• Support the preparation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of infrastructure finance transactions, investment operations, and policy-based financing initiatives.
• Participate in transaction due diligence processes, including financial, commercial, technical, environmental, legal, and operational assessments.
• 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.
• Develop and deliver sustainable financing structures, models and solutions for IF 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.
• Develop and implement financing instruments and products to accelerate infrastructure delivery, including project bonds, green bonds, bridging finance facilities, working capital facilities, construction performance bonds, and project preparation facilities.
• Develop and implement various innovative financing instruments to unlock and accelerate infrastructure delivery, including (amongst others) blended finance instruments, working capital facilities, bridging finance facilities, project bonds, CPI-linked debt, green bonds, project preparation facilities, construction performance bonds, price risk management and hedging products, customised vendor financing solutions.
• Undertake financial analysis and modelling activities relating to guarantees operations and other financial structures aimed at mobilising commercial capital for development purposes.
• Support the execution of transactions and credit approval processes in collaboration with Treasury, Legal, Portfolio Management, and other internal stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiating commercial terms, financing agreements, facility agreements, and transaction documentation.

Investment Evaluation and Bankability Assessment

• Evaluate the feasibility and bankability of infrastructure investment opportunities to ensure commercial sustainability and alignment with strategic objectives and development mandates.
• Conduct financial due diligence, risk assessments, and investment appraisals to support investment decisionmaking.
• Analyse project risks, funding structures, repayment capacity, and mitigation mechanisms to ensure appropriate risk allocation and financial sustainability.
• Ensure infrastructure projects progress to financial close through effective structuring, stakeholder coordination, and transaction support.
• Support the expansion and management of the infrastructure finance project pipeline, particularly projects targeted for public and private sector capital mobilisation.

Advisory and Stakeholder Management

• Provide financial advisory services and technical support to internal and external stakeholders on infrastructure financing solutions and sustainable development investments.
• Support public sector institutions in the development and financing of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and large-scale infrastructure projects aligned to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government entities, development finance institutions, private sector investors, commercial banks, advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including technical, legal, treasury, environmental, and risk specialists, to deliver integrated financing solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of advisory solutions relating to financial, technical, environmental, insurance, and banking services.

Reporting and Governance

• Prepare investment memoranda, financial reports, transaction documents, presentations, and management reports for Executive Committees, Boards, credit committees, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance requirements, investment policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory standards throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Contribute to governance submissions, approval processes, and strategic reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial models, transaction records, due diligence documentation, and investment files.
• Perform additional strategic and operational duties as required.

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.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

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

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

• 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 & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years demonstrable experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance arena.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure finance and development.
• Proven ability to build a project finance model using Microsoft Excel/workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules for investment purposes.
• Proven experience in developing and interrogating complex project finance models for transaction structuring, investment decision-making and Financial Close
• 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
• Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
• Knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
• 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.
• Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking.
• Experience in private and public sector investments.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:30th June,2026

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Job Description    

• The Partner-A-District (PAD) Programme operationalises the Bank’s municipal strategy, focusing on transforming the M2/M3 municipal segment through an integrated, programmatic, and partnership-driven approach. It positions districts as strategic entry points for the DBSA to elevate the development impact in alignment with government policies. The role of the Project Manager is to manage and implement multiple projects on behalf of the PAD Programme.

Key Responsibilities    
Project & Stakeholder Management

• Implement large-scale infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders from cradle to completion.
• Work with the Programme Manager to develop operational plan/s for several districts and a variety of PAD projects.
• Manage allocated projects; the scope of work, delivery schedule, price and contractual conditions whilst building and maintaining relationships with clients, partners, key stakeholders, internal and external specialists.
• Serve as a key link with the Programme Manager and district/municipality representative in terms of project coordination and implementation.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including professional service providers (consultants), programme partners, contractors, sub-contractors and labour.
• Manage and coordinate project activities, ensuring that work is completed to high-quality standards and safety.
• Identify and negotiate assignment of resources required for project delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules using MS Projects and other project management tools.
• Manage relationships at various levels with the project stakeholders and partners in accordance with the PAD development objectives and stakeholder relations and communication strategy.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances, enhancing the Bank’s development support role.

Project Planning & Implementation

• Develop and implement project work plans and make revisions as and when needed.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop project plans and designs.
• Confirm project activities for each project are scheduled and agreed with the Programme Manager.
• Prepare and manage all project cost activities.
• Engage and agree on all project milestones and deliverables with key stakeholders and clients.

Project Control: Cost, Time & Quality

• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines,ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget for each allocated project.
• Conduct regular progress and technical meetings with the relevant teams.
• Conduct regular inspection visits at project site(s) to monitor that project activities follow the predetermined schedule and project milestones.
• Manage project accounting, including budget management (contracts), approval of progress payments, tracking of team expenses and minimising the risk exposure.
• Review, verify and submit invoices/claims of contractors and/or professional service providers to the Programme Manager for approval.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Compile project risk register and proactively manage project risk and mitigate as necessary.
• Manage changes to the project without unduly affecting the stated objectives and benefits.

Project Feedback & Reporting

• Provide timely feedback to Exco, management, committees, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project progress, communicating regularly with project stakeholders to keep them informed.
• Action site meeting minutes and action plans.
• Conduct and compile project close-out reviews and lessons learned report.

Business Development

• Collaborate on the execution of the origination strategy in the municipal sectors to drive infrastructure investment.
• Identify and originate viable projects for preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and business case development.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality, bankable investment opportunities through proactive business development and sector expertise.

Project Contract Management

• Develop and issue contract instructions in accordance with conditions of the contract (in consultation with Legal).
• Monitor performance by identifying and resolving areas of concern.
• Actively manage, measure progress against the contract’s performance and ensure adherence to the contract conditions and timelines.

Project Commissioning

• Manage and facilitate the availability of all site handover documentation.
• Coordinate the submission of as-built drawings and user specifications where applicable.
• Manage and coordinate the close-out phase of the project and ensure compliance.
• Manage audit and compliance queries from stakeholders.
• Complete handover and ensure sign-off by client.

Project Health, Safety & Environmental

• Implement the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment.
• Assure compliance with the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions, develop a culture of safety and health within the project environment by promoting the aims and benefits of proactive safety and health interventions.
• Conduct effective control, management and follow-up of incidents.
• Advise and evaluate contractors on compliance with the approved safety plan and ensure that the Safety, Health & Environmental Standards are adhered to.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Successful origination, management and implementation of allocated projects:
• Percentage of performance targets met as per the PAD execution plan.
• Quality of delivery of projects.
• Risks monitored and mitigated.
• Stakeholder/Partners' satisfaction with agreed projects.
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation and protocols.
• Quality of presentations and reports.
• Clean audit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management/ Business Management/ Built Environment (Civil, Development Planning, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying).
• Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Demonstrated technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner.
• Proven track record in managing engineering/ construction projects/built environment in various disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of the JBCC, NEC, GCC and other relevant building contracts.
• Knowledge and understanding of all legislation relevant to the business of DBSA (i.e. PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic projects to successful completion.
• Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.
• Understanding of complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises, and other government entities in South Africa.

Desirable Requirements

• A relevant postgraduate qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Engineering/ Project Management/ Business Management or a Master’s degree.
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• Strong knowledge and experience in local government and complex regulatory environment, and track record of working with high-level government stakeholders, the municipal planning cycle and processes.
• Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE), and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• A project management qualification at an NQF Level 6.
• Supply Chain Management and Processes.

Deadline:9th July,,2026

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• The Monitoring and Gender Officer is responsible for strengthening monitoring, reporting, accountability, and learning systems to integrate gender equality, youth participation, and social inclusion across all project outputs, consultations, governance processes, and reporting frameworks. Additionally act as the programme’s gender focal point, generating robust evidence through disaggregated data analysis and providing targeted recommendations that enhance inclusive institutional strengthening, accountability, and alignment with just transition principles.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas

Programme Monitoring and Inclusion Oversight

• Lead the development and implementation of programme plans that embed gender equality, youth participation, and social inclusion across all project activities.
• Provide guidance to the JTFM team and service providers on gender-responsive approaches and inclusive participation practices.
• Lead the development and application of programme-level monitoring indicators aligned with programme
• Track overall programme performance and inclusive participation across programme
• Embed gender-responsive and socially inclusive indicators within the programme monitoring
• Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress and recommend adjustments to ensure the achievement of gender equality goals.
• Provide targeted recommendations to strengthen inclusive delivery of programme
• Design governance and inclusion metrics that strengthen institutional accountability and transparency, ensuring alignment with just transition principles.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness and embed socially inclusive practices across programme structures.
• Conduct research on development initiatives and keep abreast of developments in the field of gender and inclusion practices.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to ensure gender equality and women’s economic empowerment criteria are an integral part of the mechanism.
• Support the development of tools, systems, processes and approaches that continuously improve the impact of transformative approaches to women’s economic empowerment.

Reporting

• Collect and analyse disaggregated data (gender, age, geography) to generate inclusive
• Produce evidence-based recommendations that strengthen programme delivery and
• Prepare gender-responsive and socially inclusive reporting inputs for donor and stakeholder
• Maintain donor compliance and accountability through accurate, timely
• Prepare submissions to management and board committees in collaboration with key units, supporting assessment of targets and initiatives.
• Develop templates and processes to standardise reporting and improve administrative

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy that maps key players and decision-makers, establish approaches that support inclusive participation in all stakeholder consultations.
• Serve as the JTFM Programme Gender Champion / Gender Czar, ensuring that gender and social inclusion considerations are integrated into programme planning, consultations, investment pipeline development, and project outputs.
• Represent the JTFM programme as Gender Czar in external DBSA/PCC fora’s as delegated and/or approved by the supervisor.
• Facilitate and support learning, thought leadership and knowledge sharing on gender inclusion and transformative practices with partner organisations and other industry players.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their gender-related challenges and
• Engage communities and facilitate community involvement in gender mainstreaming initiatives where
• Facilitate awareness initiatives for staff and delivery partners to understand the importance of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment to ensure programme impact is realised.
• Build partnerships with organisations, government and non-government agencies, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration on gender-related initiative. 

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Accurate and presentable reports consolidated and submitted within agreed timelines, meeting donor and stakeholder requirements.
• Data collected and analysed with accuracy and integrated into reporting
• Monitoring indicators developed and applied across all outputs within agreed
• Programme performance tracked and reported with clear evidence of inclusive
• Gender-responsive and socially inclusive indicators integrated into all monitoring
• Actionable recommendations delivered to enhance inclusive milestone
• Stakeholder satisfaction with advisory support, financing solutions, and transaction
• Clean audit outcomes and effective resolution of audit

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, Governance or related field.
• Advantageous - A postgraduate qualification in M&E, Gender or Development Finance.

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years monitoring and evaluation, gender analysis, or social
• In-depth experience in the design, development, and implementation of inclusive policies, programmes and gender-sensitive processes.
• Good understanding of the development finance environment both locally and
• Demonstration of a strong understanding of public and private sectors, and the interfaces in social development
• Experience in leading and implementing projects and programmes, including gender mainstreaming/inclusion initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of policies related to gender and social inclusion gaps, gender-based violence, and gender equity programmes, locally and regionally.
• Strong knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion frameworks
• Expertise in results-based monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data

Advantageous:

• Experience with donor-funded programmes (IKI, GCF, EU)
• Familiarity with just transition or climate governance.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the development finance and public sector procurement in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:9th July,,2026

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• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer is responsible for designing and managing a comprehensive programme-level Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system for the Just Transition Finance Mechanism (JTFM), ensuring performance tracking, evidence-based learning, and adaptive management. Through capturing lessons and driving continuous improvement, the role strengthens project design, stakeholder engagement, investment readiness, and delivery effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

• Collaborate with the Project Officer, Investment Officers, community engagement teams, and technical partners to analyse progress and translate monitoring data into learning insights.
• Support integrated delivery across SORE and PIM pipeline activities
• Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress and recommend adjustments to ensure the achievement of programme deliverables.
• Lead the development and application of the MEL framework and monitoring indicators aligned with programme outputs
• Track overall programme progress and performance against programme objectives across Outputs I–V
• Provide targeted recommendations to strengthen alignment with donor requirements and programme milestones
• Design governance and inclusion metrics that strengthen institutional accountability and transparency, ensuring alignment with just transition principles.
• Facilitate evaluation activities, including mid-term and final assessments and embed monitoring and evaluation across programme structures.
• Conduct research on development initiatives and keep abreast of developments in the field of MEL.

Learning and Adaptive Management Support

• Facilitate learning processes that support continuous improvement and adaptive
• Capture lessons emerging from SORE project preparation
• Document lessons learned from project implementation, including stakeholder engagement, pipeline development, and financing structures.
• Produce learning briefs and recommendations to improve programme

Reporting and Data Analytics

• Gather evidence systematically from site identification, screening, and business case preparation
• Verify data accuracy and maintain strong quality assurance processes
• Analyse findings to improve pipeline readiness and design
• Prepare inputs for MEL reporting and periodic submissions to IKI and DBSA
• Produce evidence-based recommendations that strengthen programme delivery and accountability
• Prepare MEL reports for donor and stakeholder compliance
• Maintain donor compliance and accountability through accurate, timely submissions
• Prepare submissions to management and board committees in collaboration with key units, supporting assessment of targets and initiatives.
• Develop templates and processes to standardise reporting and improve administrative efficiency
• Present data analysis on trends and projections in training sessions, equipping stakeholders (business partners, divisional committees, board committees, executive committee) with decision-making tools and reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy that maps key players and decision-makers, establish approaches that support inclusive participation in all stakeholder consultations.
• Facilitate and support learning, thought leadership and knowledge sharing on MEL with partner organisations and other industry players.
• Build networks and partnerships to share knowledge and resources
• Build partnerships with organisations, government and non-government agencies, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration on MEL best practice.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Accurate and presentable reports consolidated and submitted within agreed timelines, meeting donor and stakeholder requirements.
• Data collected and analysed with accuracy and integrated into reporting frameworks
• Monitoring indicators developed and applied across all outputs within agreed timelines
• Programme performance tracked and reported with clear evidence of inclusive participation
• Actionable recommendations delivered to enhance inclusive milestone achievement
• Stakeholder satisfaction with advisory support, financing solutions, and transaction execution
• Clean audit outcomes and effective resolution of audit findings.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in MEL implementation within development, climate, or infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, verification, and results-based reporting.
• Good understanding of the development finance environment both locally and regionally.
• Demonstration of a strong understanding of public and private sectors, and the interfaces in social development.
• Experience in leading and implementing projects and programmes.
• Expertise in results-based monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative and qualitative data.

Desirable Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in MEL, Climate Finance, or Renewable Energy development.
• Experience supporting project pipeline development or business case preparation.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes (IKI, GCF, EU).
• Familiarity with just transition or climate governance.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the development finance and public sector procurement in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:9th July,,2026

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• The Project Officer is responsible for providing cross-cutting programme coordination support to the JTFM team, ensuring effective implementation of project outputs, alignment, communication, and delivery across DBSA, PCC, service providers, and key stakeholders. The focus is on implementation coordination, milestone tracking, and delivery support, ensuring that outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Project Management

• Coordinate the delivery of key programme outputs during the initial implementation phase (Years 1–2), with a central focus on developing the Partnership Implementation Model and advancing the Socially Owned Renewable Energy project pipeline.
• Drive implementation coordination, milestone tracking, and delivery support, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with programme objectives.
• Support the JTFM Teams’ efforts in the development of the project plan and translate the plan into a workable project schedule.
• Provide project coordination and project administration support for the JTFM and the various Units/Teams within the partnership, including:
• Manage day-to-day administrative activities
• Manage diaries and arrange meetings
• Take minutes, distribute for inputs and follow-up on actions required
• Perform secretariat functions for the various committees and meetings that are part of the JTFM structures ensuring compliance with governance prescripts.
• Administer the master schedule to support the Deliverable Leads and Units/Teams with the development and implementation of the project schedule and management plan.
• Analyse the project schedule for time impacts, delay analysis as well as forecasting (trend analysis, including schedule reserve) and provide early warnings on anticipated changes to the schedule.
• Identify milestones and the critical path (including multiple / near critical paths).
• Provide administrative support for procurement and contract management, submission and processing of invoices and claims.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (SCM, Legal, Finance, ICT, ) on administrative requirements.
• Collate and edit various presentations and reports on project performance updates for the various Steering Committees, DBSA, etc.
• Implement systems to track performance throughout the life cycle of the project and take responsibility for system’s (SAP) information accuracy, updates and quality management.
• Participate actively in projects deliverables using specific systems and programmes ensuring that tracking occurs throughout the implementation phase.

Project Reporting and Records Management

• Monitor, analyse and report on schedule performance across the project duration for specific project outcomes including the Social Ownership of Renewable Energy (SORE) and Partnership Implementation Model (PIM) project development.
• Consolidate reports on the performance of the project against targets and highlighting risks or concern (i.e., non-performing service providers, process of system failures, non-compliance).
• Collate reports, including accounting information, summarising and forecasting project activities and financial performance in (i.e. disbursements and projections, income and expenditure) current and expected operations for portfolio projects and programmes.
• Maintain the record and retrieval systems, including the project document repository, a paper and e-filing.

Programme Implementation Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation activities across JTFM work programme.
• Support integrated planning and delivery across Outputs I–V.
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with programme schedules.
• Facilitate coordination between DBSA, PCC, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement processes for JTFM design and piloting.
• Provide secretariat support to governance structures, preparing meeting packs, agendas, and trackers.
• Consolidate progress inputs into structured programme reports and maintain repositories.
• Provide regular implementation data to MEL Officer and Monitoring/Gender Analyst.
• Coordinate service provider deliverables, procurement administration, and payment documentation.
• Support institutionalisation of governance and sustainability arrangements for long-term impact.

KEY MEASURES OF OUTPUTS

• Successful coordination of day-to-day implementation activities across JTFM work
• Support integrated planning and delivery across Outputs I–
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with programme
• Facilitate coordination between DBSA, PCC, service providers, and
• Assist with stakeholder engagement processes for JTFM design and
• Provide secretariat support to governance structures, preparing meeting packs, agendas, and
• Consolidate progress inputs into structured programme reports and maintain
• Provide regular implementation data to MEL Officer and Monitoring/Gender
• Coordinate service provider deliverables, procurement administration, and payment
• Stakeholder satisfaction with advisory support, financing solutions, and transaction
• Clean audit outcomes and effective resolution of audit

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, Climate Finance or related field.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5 years programme/project management
• Considerable knowledge of standard administration practices and procedures is a necessity for this position
• Excellent knowledge of protocol and etiquette
• Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary
• An understanding of organisational processes and group
• Experience in supply chain management processes (preparing project tender documents, )
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of project methodology such as PMBOK, Prince or similar
• Demonstrable ability to use of the Microsoft Office (MS Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, Word & MS Outlook)
• Proven track record of preparing project/programme progress reports and presentations for various stakeholders (Project Managers, Steering Committees, Exco and Board)
• Demonstrated experience in preparing meeting documentation (agendas, taking minutes, )
• Excellent knowledge of protocol and etiquette.

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with donor-funded programme
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the development finance and public sector procurement in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:9th July,,2026

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Job Description    

• The Principal Deal Originator is responsible for formulating and executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Head Coverage, whilst being accountable for deal origination, building and owning client and partnerships and developing projects for the DBSA, ultimately leading to bankable deals.

Key Responsibilities    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements 

• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business (such as an MBA) or Finance (CA or CFA), or Engineering, or Economics.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in infrastructure project financing, structured finance or corporate lending, preferably in a development bank, commercial bank or financial institution focusing on infrastructure.
• Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa.
• Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects, ensuring deal flow and bankability.
• Proven track record in originating, structuring and closing large-scale infrastructure deals.
• Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for the sectors and geographies in question.
• Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks to identify and source viable projects/investments.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high-level stakeholders and qualified professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in developing/structuring innovative solutions.
• Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
• Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Deal Origination

• Lead the development and execution of origination strategies and sector initiatives to drive infrastructure investment.
• Identify, prioritise, and manage key client relationships to maximise revenue and strategic impact.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities through proactive business development and deep sector expertise.
• Collaborate with project preparation and transaction teams to ensure successful deal structuring and closure.
• Navigate and resolve partnership challenges, staying informed on market products and competitor offerings.
• Leverage political, sectoral, and regional insights to inform strategies and broaden business opportunities.
• Foster strong networks with internal and external stakeholders to position the bank as a leader in infrastructure finance.
• Lead competitor and market analysis to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive advantage.
• Drive new business development, including fee-generating projects, ensuring consistent deal flow and bankability.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and expert guidance to junior team members and represent deals at Investment committees and boards.
• Prepare and provide documentation/reports for EXCO and Board(s) decision-making where applicable.
• Present at deal screen reports at Investment Committees where applicable, as and when required.

Business Development 

• Drive business development to establish DBSA as the preferred lender, investor, and partner.
• Lead the drafting, approval and execution of strategies to build a strong pipeline of projects.
• Identify and originate viable projects by facilitating preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and business plans to close deals.
• Develop approaches to secure concessional funding for infrastructure projects across Africa.
• Expand client base in target countries, fostering long-term relationships.
• Design and implement targeted marketing strategies to capitalise on growth opportunities for DBSA.

Relationship Management and Stakeholder Relations 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
• Facilitate continuous communication with clients/ projects that the DBSA has funded to adequately support the Division’s monitoring function.
• Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop specific investment opportunities further.
• Identify clients’ pain points and coordinate DBSA’s solution offerings to address them.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs (The list is not exhaustive)

• Value and number of new business deals originated
• Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
• Value of infrastructure catalysed.
• Value of projects prepared and committed for DBSA approval. 
• Value of funds under management secured (Infrastructure Delivery business).
• Quality of investment book (e.g., NPL ratio).
• Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities.
• Number of jobs created or "to be created" by projects - Direct and Indirect jobs.
• Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
• Clean Audit. 

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (The list is not exhaustive)

• Divisional Executives and Unit Heads
• DBSA Committees, e.g., Deal screen, Investment Committees, Asset/Liability Committee
• Origination, Transacting, IDD, Project Preparation, Risk, Treasury & Finance

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS (The list is not exhaustive)

• National Government
• Provincial Government
• Local Government
• Knowledge partners – Universities, think tanks, local/international organisations
• Investment partners – commercial, DFIs
• SMMEs
• Sovereigns
• Service providers – e.g. EPCs, advisors, O&Ms

Deadline:9th July,,2026