Current Jobs 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:5th August,2026

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Job Description    

• To implement sound financial management, reporting, and control of DBSA’s treasury assets and liabilities portfolio by maintaining strong governance, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role executes treasury accounting processes, financial reporting, regulatory submissions, and system integrity by providing accurate insights to support strategic decisionmaking and adherence to IFRS, PFMA, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities    
Financial Management

• Monitor and maintain the treasury asset and liability portfolio, ensuring accurate financial control and compliance with internal policies, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Apply financial policies, procedures, and controls consistently to safeguard assets and support treasury operations.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning to provide insights for corporate and divisional financial strategies.
• Effect accurate processing and monitoring of payments, maintain strong internal controls, and mitigate fraud risk.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, audits, regulatory submissions, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial control, working capital, and risk management practices.

Management Reporting and Systems

• Prepare and review management, financial, and statistical reports for executive decision-making.
• Support the development of budgets and financial forecasts for DBSA’s operations and investments.
• Contribute to the enhancement and alignment of financial systems (SAP FICO, Quantum) with business and reporting needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of management information systems and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate management reporting.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects, task groups, and committees.

Treasury Operations

• Draft accurate and compliant in month-end, interim, and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Prepare and review journal entries and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Review treasury deal activities, payments, and interest rate resets.
• Maintain oversight of settlement processes and segregation of duties.
• Monitor access logs and system activities to strengthen internal controls.
• Manage the independent review of system logs and where changes are made to deals, there are supporting documents which would have followed through the governance processes as part of internal control monitoring.
• Prepare hedge accounting documentation and reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and track findings to resolution.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring controls are implemented effectively.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
• Conduct analytical reviews to ensure data integrity in balance sheet and income statement items.
• Draft accurate and compliant financial statements and reports, prepare and review journal entries, and ensure the integrity of treasury data.
• Review treasury deal activities, payments, interest rate resets, and maintain oversight of settlement processes and segregation of duties.
• Monitor system access logs, document governance changes, and maintain strong internal controls, including hedge accounting reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, track findings to resolution, and identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Lead process improvements, conduct analytical reviews, and enhance efficiency, cost savings, and data integrity across balance sheet and income statement items.

Stakeholder Management and Finance Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including National Treasury, rating agencies, investors, and funders, to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Prepare and provide inputs for covenant reporting, SENS announcements, investor communications, and regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with JSE Debt Listing and other requirements.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Debt Sponsor teams, providing guidance and support to colleagues to strengthen financial operations, decision-making, and investor relations activities.

Reporting and Analytics

• Provide comprehensive analytics and high-quality reporting that support strategic decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
• Analyse complex data and deliver accurate, stakeholder-focused reports with clear, actionable insights and visualisations.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.
• Produce accurate, insightful reports and continuously monitor key metrics to assess progress against objectives.
• Analyse data to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable information that supports ongoing performance improvement and accountability.

Key Measurement of Output

• Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
• Accuracy and reliability of Treasury budgets, forecasts, and scenario models, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
• Delivery of high-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
• Effectively implement processes with detailed procedural manuals as well as policies and documentation of business processes, which should be reviewed and updated quarterly.
• Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Financial Analysis

• Interprets, analyses and/or evaluates compliance with applicable legislation, sound regulatory practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and other such rules and regulations.
• Analyses or interprets financial records and develops program procedures, financial models, and databases.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations, rules, entity/company practices, concepts, and industry issues.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge or experience working with legal and regulatory issues in their subject area.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, government officials, administrators, and civic leaders.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of accounting standards and IFRS standards.

Business Acumen

• Understanding of DBSA mandate and economic priorities of South Africa and Africa, and how they can be implemented to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives. Takes actions to fit business strategy and assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
• Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives and understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
• Actively develop short and long-term strategies and think and plan in future-oriented terms.
• Uses methodical problem-solving approach as foundation for effective decision making, considering importance, urgency & risk and can obtain essential information, focus on key objectives and be able to recognise options available for solving strategic and operational problems.
• Be able to select the right approach to overcome those obstacles and be able to set in motion the plan that gets things done.
• Focus, understanding consequences and affinity for problem solving and making sound decisions by combining a lot of factors whilst balancing the various stakeholder needs and building relationships by doing the right thing.
• Prepares annual business plans that consider longer-term activities, issues, problems, or opportunities.
• Develops and establishes broad-scale, longer-term objectives, goals, or projects (e.g., affectinga business, department, or organisation).

Strategic Planning

• Ability to analyse business trends, implications, and options to devise holistic and long-term strategic plans as well as execute the required change is essential to meet an organisation's objectives and future goals.
• Looks to the future with a broad perspective.
• Develops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.

Financial Acumen

• Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
• Knows the internal and external factors that impact resource and asset availability.
• Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximise sustainable
• development outcomes, revenues, and control costs.

Reporting and Communication

• Designs, reviews, and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
• Manages report preparation, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
• Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
• Is able to determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
• Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
• Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
• Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
• Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level audiences.

IFRS and tax knowledge application

• Review and analyse funding instruments and ensure they are correctly accounted for.
• Assess IFRS implications of the various treasury transactions.
• Is able to review and understand, and engage in specialist reports in making approval/decline decisions for transactions.
• Is able to review, understand the full implications of new products and be able to approve new products.

Negotiation Skills

• Has an appreciation of cultural sensitivities and differences.
• Effectively employs a variety of advanced behavioural/interpersonal competencies to control the negotiation situation.
• Is able to take the lead in a variety of sensitive negotiation situations requiring high levels of tact and diplomacy.
• Is able to place a discrete negotiation situation within the context of a broader long-term relationship and is not threatened by conceding ground to protect the longer-term interests of DBSA.
• Understands and can apply basic negotiating skills and techniques, e.g. obtaining a full understanding of the other party's agenda and needs before disclosing own perspectives.
• Possesses an understanding of various unspoken communications from other parties and can decipher hidden agendas.
• Is able to successfully conclude negotiations which require the development of an emotional as well as factual argument.
• Is able to develop mutually beneficial potential solutions.

Project Management

• Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Assembles multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
• Successfully manages project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
• Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

Planning & Organising

• Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
• Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
• Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties.

Funding and debt capital markets

• Understanding of how to engage investors and effective participation and presentation offinancial results at investor non-deal road shows
• and deal road shows.
• Understanding of JSE Debt Listing requirements and investor relationship management skills, and ongoing management and resolution of investor
• questions on asset and liability portfolio.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in management accounting in medium to large, complex organisation with multidimensional businesses within the banking sector.
• Experience in a treasury or back-office role in a complex banking environment.
• Experience in treasury, investment banking or financial services or secondary market activities.
• Demonstrated experience in IFRS 9, 13, 7, 1, 18 among other standards.
• External audit experience in banks, investment banks or financial services external audit experience.
• Financial instruments valuation experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of key financial markets both locally and globally and knowledge of market risk dynamics, knowledge on management of distressed assets, restructuring of assets and non-performing loans.
• Understanding of debt capital markets, JSE & JSE debt listing requirements, market risks such as interest rate risk, current risks and price risks and ability to manage accounting for financial treasury liability products.
• Financial Modelling: Supports strategic planning through scenario analysis and forecasting.
• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS, PFMA and King IV and other applicable regulations and codes of good practice.
• Proven understanding of internal control systems and the operations of front, middle, and back-office Treasury functions.

Desirable Requirements

• Articles in an external audit environment would be an added advantage (external audit of treasury environments).
• A CA or CFA qualification.
• Exposure to African and global financial markets
• Understanding of SAP and Quantum treasury system and other accounting tools.

Deadline:6th August,2026

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Job Description    

• The Principal: Operations Resilience is responsible for developing, implementing and maintain the DBSA’s business continuity management (BCM) governance framework to ensure the organisation can continue operating during and after disruptive incidents . The role ensures operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and effective crisis response across the DBSA.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) Framework & Policies consistently with the general regulatory requirements and industry best practices and standards
• Develop the BCM Capability Tool that measures the maturity and progress of the framework in accordance with the business requirements.
• Establish, execute, and continuously enhance the Business Continuity Management framework, including related policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Facilitate and regularly update Business Impact Assessments and continuity-related risk evaluations across all business areas.
• Develop, document, and keep current business continuity and recovery plans, including disaster recovery approaches and defined recovery time targets.
• Integrate business continuity practices with IT disaster recovery, crisis response arrangements, and the broader operational risk framework.

Planning, Development and Maintenance

• Enhance and optimise existing business continuity programmes, tools and methodologies to strengthen management, minimise the impact of disruptions, and enable effective continuation or recovery operations.
• Lead continuity planning and incident management activities, including the design, development and facilitation of DBSA-wide business continuity and scenario based exercises.
• Work closely with ICT to develop, implement and maintain the ICT continuity plan and disaster recovery plans for critical systems and applications
• Develop and maintain the Business Continuity Portal and associated records in accordance with the National Archives and Records Management Standards
• Support divisions and business units in formalising and standardising and improving business continuity planning and implementing appropriate continuity strategies.
• Develop and maintain the Incident Management Plan and supporting structures across strategic, tactical, operational levels.

Training and Business Readiness

• Enable and coordinate of regular business continuity training, workshops and information/awarness sessions to ensure DBSA staff are prepared for disruptions and can resume operations as quickly as possible.
• Plan and coordinate Business Continuity Plan exercises in accordance with the approve annual testing and exercise schedule
• Work in partnershp with the Emergency Response Team to ensure ongoing readiness,compliance in terms of trained members and preparedness
• Oversee post-incident evaluations, including lessons-learned sessions, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Work with business units to ensure accountability and clarity regarding continuity and recovery responsibilities.

People Management

• Coordinate the trained Business Continuity Teams in the response, recovery, restoration, and resumption of all business operations in accordance with the business continuity plans, emergency response plans, crisis management plans and technology recovery plans.
• Provide direction and management to the Division, to enable the strategy execution
• Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
• 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.

Governance, Reporting, Assurance and Stakeholder Management

• Monitor and support compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Report the business continuity status of divisions / business units to management (Business Impact Analysis reports)
• Prepare reports and dashboards for Exco, Board, Audit & Risk Committees, and regulators.
• Support internal and external audits relating to business continuity and operational resilience.
• Assess and monitor the business continuity and resilience capabilities of third parties and suppliers, including verification that off-site disaster recovery arrangements are maintained and ready for activation in the event of an incident or disaster.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Approved BCM Framework & Policies
• Effective response to disaster and critical incidents.
• Successful implementation of effective and high-quality governance frameworks in accordance with the relevant legislations, regulations, standards and best practices to ensure the risks are managed, and compliance is adhered to.
• Adequate levels of BCM capability are measured throughout the Bank.
• Up-to-date and effective Business Impact Analysis reports
• Up-to-date Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans
• Test and exercise reports with improvement actions
• Management and Board-level BCM reports

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

• Technical Specialists
• DBSA Internal Staff

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

• DBSA suppliers
• DBSA clients
• Other Stakeholders

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• A Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Business Continuity and Risk Management, the experience must include a minimum of 6 years in Risk Management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience overseeing and managing business continuity for a medium to large size organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing, managing, coordinating, implementing, testing and reviewing of fullspectrum Business Continuity programmes, disaster recovery and emergency response.
• In-depth knowledge of Business Continuity Management/Assurance and Resilience Frameworks.
• Experience in writing organisation-wide strategies, policies, procedures and training materials will be advantageous
• Expert knowledge of Business Continuity Management and resilience, Enterprise Risk Management and
• Operational Risk Management Standards and Best Practice; as well as the risk-related control frameworks and practices (COSO, ISO, ITIL, CMM, COBIT, etc.)
• Proven understanding of the corporate-wide insurance in terms of Business Disruption Insurance.
• Experience in engaging senior leadership and writing and presenting reports to senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of the legislative requirements of the Data Protection Act and other information laws.
• Experience in the investigation and management of incidents and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in incident and crisis management.
• Proven ability to assess commercial imperatives with a risk focus.

Desirable Requirements

• A membership of the Business Continuity Institute and/or an equivalent institution
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• A good understanding of how Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Emergency Management are integrated under resilience.
• SharePoint or similar system experience.
• Experience in managing risk-related projects.

Deadline:14th August,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:7th August,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to support the measurement and monitoring of credit, market and equity investment risks and provide support in relation to risk governance and oversight.
• The purpose of this role is to support the measurement and monitoring of credit, market and equity investment risks and provide support in relation to risk governance and oversight.

Key Responsibilities    
Credit, Market and Equity Investment Risk Governance and Oversight

• Develop and maintain policies, frameworks and processes for lending and investment approvals to ensure effective credit risk management.
• Manage and control the organisation’s risk appetite process in line with approved risk criteria and guidelines.
• Monitor credit risks at an enterprise-wide level, including equity investment risks, counterparty risks, sector risks, default risks, and concentration risks.
• Develop, monitor, and review credit, market and equity investment risk policies to align with organisational goals and market best practice.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and review of the DBSA risk appetite statement.
• Provide independent oversight of the credit, equity investments and treasury function within the Bank.

Risk Analysis and Monitoring

• Collect and collate information for market risk analysis in collaboration with the Treasury team.
• Obtain data from relevant sources to monitor counterparty exposures effectively.
• Maintain MIS systems to support the market risk analysis in their monitoring efforts.
• Perform analytical assessments to evaluate the adequacy of provisions proposed by management.
• Source MIS data from relevant systems and analyse to enable the monitoring of credit, market and equity investment risks.
• Conduct assessments of treasury counterparties and credit protection providers.
• Monitor prudential risk measures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and report on credit and investment risk exposures to relevant stakeholders.
• Execute other duties as assigned to support the risk management function.
• Improve efficiencies in risk reporting processes.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Accuracy and quality of credit and market risk assessments, analysis, and recommendations provided.
• Timeliness of credit and market risk policy reviews, risk reporting, and risk monitoring activities.
• Percentage compliance with approved risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Effective monitoring of the adherence to set risk appetite levels, regulatory and organisational standards.
• Effectiveness of credit risk monitoring, including identification of deteriorating exposures and early warning indicators.
• Quality and accuracy of portfolio risk analysis.
• Accuracy and completeness of risk models, financial analysis, and risk rating methodologies applied.
• Effectiveness of market risk monitoring across interest rate, foreign exchange, liquidity, and investment exposures.
• Quality and accuracy of reports and risk mitigation plans.
• Clean audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Risk Management or related.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in credit and or market risk management.
• Understanding the SARB regulatory requirements relating to credit, market and equity investment risk
• Proven understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to market and credit risk management and accounting, which affect the business of the bank, e.g., IFRS, Forex regulations, etc.
• Knowledge of the SARB regulatory requirements relating to credit and market risk.
• Proven understanding of Basel and other capital management guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Quantum, SAP and other risk systems.

Desirable Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification specialising in Risk Management.
• Proficiency in using data analysis programming languages and tools such as SQL, R, Power BI, etc.

Deadline:14th August,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to ensure the accurate recording, reporting, and analysis of the DBSA financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This is not limited to Financial Management, Management Reporting and Information Systems, Transactional Processing and General Ledger Management, Internal Control and Risk Management, and Stakeholder Management and Reporting.

Key Responsibilities    
Financial Management

• Maintain an understanding of the DBSA financial transactions to understand the impact on the financial position, financial performance and cash flow statement disclosures.
• Implement financial policies and procedures that consistently support business operations.
• Contribute to proactive and regular forecasting and scenario planning for corporate balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Manage and control payments and debtor’s accounts to ensure accurate processing and accounting.
• Enhance financial control standards and ensure effective management of working capital, risk management, and disciplined financial best practices.
• Execute daily clearing and reconciliation of DBSA general ledger accounts.
• Process all journal entries, supplier invoices, and debtors’ invoices on time within the process requirements.
• Monthly preparation of financial information used in financial reporting and management reports.
• Prepare and reconcile creditors' and debtors' accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, interim and annual reports, including variance reporting in collaboration with business.
• Contribute and assist management with internal and external audit processes and preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Contribute towards the preparation of annual and interim IFRS compliant annual financial statements of the Bank.

Management Reporting and Information Systems

• Analyse and report on the Bank’s assets, liabilities, income and expenses, providing insights to the business.
• Provide support in forecasting and scenario planning for both corporate and divisional operations.
• Provide management reporting information for the Finance and Business Heads and the governance structures.
• Align financial policies, procedures, and strategies with SAP FICO design to reflect business and financial rules.
• Drive continuous improvement in management information reporting and system enhancements within the finance division.
• Review actions against the organisational plan (Balance Score Card) and consider the "big picture" when identifying opportunities.
• Stay informed about DBSA’s business functions and industry developments.
• Comply with legislative, financial, tax, VAT and related matters, including Treasury and PFMA requirements.
• Prepare or review journal entries for accuracy and potential errors.
• Collaborate with business and other finance functions to ensure timely and accurate management reporting.
• Verify correctness of VAT on accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects to enhance financial control across the business.

Transactional Processing and General Ledger Management

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger as this is the foundation for reliable financial reporting and audit compliance.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure accurate journal entries to detect and correct errors early, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and preventing fraud.

Internal Control and Risk Management

• Implement and monitor financial controls to safeguard assets, ensure data accuracy, and prevent unauthorised transactions.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to protect the DBSA from financial losses and operational disruptions.
• Adhere to governance and compliance frameworks to promote ethical behaviour, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Provide direction and management to colleagues in the accounts payable function.
• Provide financial insights to management and business units to help non-financial managers understand the financial impact of their decisions and actions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure open communication and a deep understanding of the Bank’s operations.
• Support business decision-making with financial data to improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Accurate accounts with quality, reliability, and timeliness in quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Timely and accurate implementation of processes using detailed procedural manuals, policies, and documentation of business processes, reviewed and updated quarterly.
• Accurate forecasts and budgets aligned to balance sheet and cash flow projections.
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Accuracy rate of financial information (e.g., number of audit findings).
• Risk mitigation actions implemented.
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Financial Accounting

• Thorough understanding of relevant accounting principles for DBSA and ability to guide others in their application.
• Implements controls for and monitors accounting transactions to ensure legal/regulatory compliance, and accuracy and timeliness of accounting information.
• Ability to apply credit/collection concepts independently, and able to adapt or develop new procedures as needed within DBSA and professional guidelines.
• Identifies bottlenecks and areas for improvement within the organisation’s Financial Services concerning the efficiency and accuracy of the existing financial systems and processes.

Costing and Budgeting

• Able to prepare and input budget information for various departments.
• Able to produce standard monthly cost/variance reports for distribution to line management.
• Provides analytical support to the Finance function in the preparation of financial proposals, submissions and projected costs to be included in budgets and allocations.
• Understands monthly close/trial balance procedures.
• Understands cost/revenue centre structure.

Detail Orientation

• Identifies multiple sources/approaches of information to ensure that details are addressed.
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows up to ensure tasks are completed and commitments met by others.

Financial Analysis

• Basic general knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.
• Interprets and applies laws and regulations, analyses information and evaluates the impact of policies/procedures and practices.
• Accumulates data; summaries information into pertinent, understandable, and presentable form; discerning valid from invalid comparisons of data; and seeking explanation for variations in the data.
• Initiates and maintains working relationships with stakeholders.

Financial Acumen

• Possesses sufficient expertise to establish an manage income and expenditure monitoring systems for own area of the business.
• Understands cost/revenue drivers within own area and is able to take actions to control resources and expenditure to meet financial targets.
• Understands basic management accounting reports and the processes by which financial resources are identified, obtained, allocated, managed, and accounted for.

Planning and Organising

• Is relied on to helps another plan and organise their workload.
• Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
• Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
• Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.

Reporting

• Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
• Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
• Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Presentation Skills

• Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter, etc.).
• Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Working knowledge of banking payment channel including processing, verification, cut-off times and basic troubleshooting.
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties, including dual authorisation and audit trail requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve processing discrepancies by analysing supporting documents and transaction records.
• Knowledge of IFRS, VAT and tax laws.
• Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance and specifically International Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulatory requirements, including the PFMA.
• Strong working knowledge of Financial Management System (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience in a financial accounting role or/and reporting in financial services.
• Experience in SARS e-filing (value-added tax and PAYE).

Desirable Experience

• Completed 3 years of articles in an auditing firm.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, IFRS, VAT and tax will be an advantage.
• CaseWare working experience

Deadline:17th August,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to support the credit risk management and portfolio oversight of the Bank’s investments across South Africa, the Rest of Africa and High Impact. The role involves conducting detailed credit assessments, financial analysis, credit monitoring of the portfolio; further contributing to early warning identification and risk mitigation strategies across the Bank’s investment activities. Applying technical and commercial expertise and legal knowledge, the role supports strategic decision-making, contributes to credit compliance, portfolio management and ensures that exposures remain aligned with the institutional risk appetite. The role interacts closely with the Credit Origination responsible for new transactions while maintaining dedicated focus on the post-approval performance of the existing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities    
Credit Review and Monitoring

• Undertake credit assessments of clients for annual credit reviews according to internal annual review cycle for sovereigns, public entities, infrastructure and high impact projects.
• Prepare credit memos, with opinions and recommendations for clients in the portfolio.
• Prioritise and manage the portfolio to ensure that annual reviews do not expire beyond the policy prescripts.
• Prepare credit opinions for additional lines of credit for public sector clients, as part of the annual review.
• Regularly engage other teams to obtain latest collateral values from the collateral register, as inputs into the credit assessment and risk rating process.
• Monitor the adherence to credit conditions, loan covenants, and risk triggers; taking appropriate action.
• Track, manage and report on credit amendments, waivers, and restructuring activities.
• Initiate/review rapid risk reviews in response to emerging external or internal risk signals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for effective intervention.

Financial and Credit Analysis

• Conduct financial statement analysis, cash flow modelling, and creditworthiness assessments.
• Perform peer benchmarking and sectoral credit comparisons as part of the financial modelling assessment.
• Build and/or challenge financial model assumptions for reasonableness based on financial, technical and market insights applied.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to test financial viability and draw conclusions / make recommendations to mitigate risks identified.

Portfolio Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of credit decisions outcomes, risk ratings, loan classifications, and covenant compliance; store records in compliance with the Bank’s records management and specified electronic drives.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular portfolio reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support the development of enhancing portfolio monitoring reports and dashboards.
• Validate and assess data for accuracy, reliability and completeness on all relevant credit and risk systems.
• Uphold compliance with internal credit policies, investment mandates and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with teams to ensure seamless handover and continuous oversight of transactions post-disbursement.
• Support the disbursement process, post-handover, to ensure facility conditions are met as required.

Credit Mitigation and Restructuring Support

• Monitor portfolios to identify early warning signals and potential credit deterioration and escalate potential risks in accordance with the policies and delegation of authority prescripts.
• Execute light restructuring and rescheduling processes under supervision and in collaboration with other teams.
• Review ongoing financial compliance of updated financial models and/or recommend and implement new credit risk mitigants (e.g. conditions, collateral, guarantees), as required.

Reporting

• Produce accurate, insightful reports and continuously monitoring key financial and non-financial metrics to assess performance and credit migration risk.
• Establish and adhere to deadlines to ensure management has up-to-date information for decision-making.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness to deliver reports that are timely and precise.
• Utilise appropriate technologies and tools to enhance reporting efficiency and clarity, while also safeguarding the confidentiality and sensitivity of the information included.

Stakeholder Management and Problem-Solving

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

Key measurement of output:

• Percentage of credit review documentation prepared without errors / deferred.
• Timeliness of credit review documentation submissions reviewed and approved (annual review % not expired).
• Number of covenant breaches or risk triggers identified and escalated; compliance rate across the monitored portfolio.
• Timely monitoring updates in accordance with facility and/or risk requirements; number of loan facility terms and conditions compliance checks completed and actioned (where appropriate).
• Quality of financial analyses or models built / assessed and quality of inputs to credit assessments, stakeholder feedback on model accuracy and usefulness for decision-making.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in credit risk analysis, portfolio monitoring, or financial analysis within a wholesale, investment banking, or development finance environment.
• Strong proficiency in credit analysis, financial modelling, credit rating methodologies, and monitoring of comparable credit portfolios.
• Solid expertise in financial statement analysis, credit risk assessment, and the application of risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of development finance instruments and the end-to-end credit lifecycle and loan value chain.
• Awareness of macroeconomic and political risk factors influencing country and credit risk, particularly in emerging markets.
• Demonstrated strength in credit reasoning, with excellent credit writing and report development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including effective presentation skills and the capacity to convey complex concepts in clear business terms.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with municipalities, government programmes, or development finance institutions.
• Understanding and experience of sovereign risk, infrastructure finance, and public sector lending.
• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification in Financial Risk Management, Chartered Financial Analysis or CA (SA) or equivalent.

Deadline:14th August,2026