Current Openings at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

The Senior Engineer role is an electrical engineering technical function located within the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO).

• The IPPO was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa's severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of 
• Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), National Treasury and the DBSA. The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including  
  • IPP Energy Procurement Management, 
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and 
  • Professional Advisory Services.

The IPPO's skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.

The Senior Engineer will effectively implement and augment the connection and grid integration of IPP generation projects by assisting Eskom, municipalities and all relevant spheres of government in utility and generation planning and designs, providing grid connection and code analysis services and related technical advise and support.

Key Responsibilities    

These include but are not limited to: 

Implement action plans to enhance generation and utility planning.

• Assist Eskom and municipalities in incorporating generation grid connection in utility planning.
• Implement remedial action to ensure that grid connection dependencies of the IPP programmes are addressed and mitigated in generation and grid planning.

Provide grid connection analysis services

• Perform IPP grid connection analysis to assess capacity constraints.
• Work with Eskom and the municipalities on the analysis of grid capacity for IPP connection.
• Provide a service for the independent assessment of grid constraints and IPP grid connection studies.
• Utilise and maintain software tools and systems as required for grid connection studies.
• Review and influence Eskom and municipal grid connection charges to ensure reasonable cost recovery and equitable treatment of grid costs for IPP programmes.

Implement action plans identified to mitigate resource constraints that impacts on the ability to grid connect IPPs.

• Work with Eskom and municipalities to standardise timelines and costs for standard work packages associated with IPP grid connection.
• Implement industry best practice in the technical assessment and design of grid connection, imbedded on a national level through standardisation bodies.
• Ensure that tools and systems are developed to facilitate the grid connection of IPPs and maximise the productivity of the limited Eskom and Municipal resources

Ensure enhanced and equitable grid codes.

• Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure equitable access for all generators to the grid.
• Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure fair and transparent criteria for all generation technologies associated with the IPP programmes.
• Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure alignment with international best practice.
• Review and influence the Grid Code to ensure that the compliance requirements and processes are equitable and transparent to IPPs.

Provide technical advice and support

• Provide a technical service to support the IPP programmes e.g. review of grid connection studies, technical evaluation criteria
• Implement and monitor specific projects required for efficiency improvements, risk mitigation, cost reduction, information dissemination, skills development and integration
• Provide input as required for the creation and maintenance of master plans including but not limited to; grid, gas and liquid fuels.

Effective self management and team work

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

Effective stakeholder engagement

• Develop and maintain long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure that both internal and external customers’ expectations are met
• Manage stakeholder expectations with regard to implementation expectations.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

The successful incumbent should have:

• BScEng Electrical or Equivalent with at least 5 years’ Experience. However MScEng Electrical or Equivalent will be advantageous.
• A professional registrain with ECSA PrEng or Equivalent.

A working history that displays:

• Knowledge of the South African power landscape and energy/electricity regulations and policies
• Knowledge and understanding of financial business case management
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management disciplines & methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Eskom, other public sector bodies and relevant power sector stakeholders
• Knowledge of engineering practises and principles
• Knowledge of various legislations related to the IPP Office
• As well as a working history displaying exhibition of: 

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Job Description    

The Senior Deal Originator is responsible for formulating and executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Head Client 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    

• Contribute to the development of Divisional and Business unit strategies and implementation thereof.
• Identify new, and prioritise existing key clients based on a set criteria (i.e. financial metrics, current and potential revenue and margin) and strategic factors.
• Develop strong pipeline of good quality investments through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses and facilitate the identification of opportunities to initiate viable projects.
• Work closely with the project preparation team to facilitate project preparation, scoping, feasibility studies and business plans with the intention of closing investment deals.
• Work closely with the Transactions team to take deals to bankability.
• Remediate and eliminate partnership obstacles and inefficiencies, have knowledge of all new products, structured products and services offered by competitors.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the political landscape of regions/sectors/clients and partners serviced and leverage such insights/knowledge across other regions/sectors and clients.
• Build relationships, networks and collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders and clients to position DBSA as the ‘go-to’ Bank for infrastructure development opportunities.
• Continuously research and analyse the clients’ business context, operations and financial performance in search of new opportunities
• Leverage, engage and collaborate with the Bank’s internal network to ensure that the entire Bank’s relevant expertise is used to the optimum.
• Develop strong pipeline of good quality investments through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge;
• Compile and provide competitor analysis and understand the operating environment.
• Lead, initiate and develop new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
• Working closely with Financing Operations Division, initiate and develop new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of fee income generating projects.
• Prepare and provide documentation/reports for EXCO and Board(s) decision making where applicable.
• Present at deal Committees where applicable as and when required.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Value of project originated, approved, committed and disbursed.
• Value of projects catalysed by the DBSA.
• Value of projects originated with South African Inc.
• Value of projects originated for Project Preparation Division.
• Value of funds under management secured (Infrastructure Delivery business).
• NPL targets.
• Client service rating.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering or Economics;
• 8-10 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution;
• Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa (where applicable).
• Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
• Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for sectors and geographies in question.
• Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals;
• Experience in using Financial models;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa (where applicable).
• In depth knowledge and understanding of infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in finding 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 (where applicable).
• Role requires flexibility to be redeployed if required.
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team.

Desirable Requirements

• A post-graduate qualification such as a CA, CFA or MBA.

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Job Description    

The purpose of this role is to manage project managers and monitor and report on all aspects of the programme, while ensuring that the programme objectives are achieved. The Bank has positioned itself into a Development Finance Institution (DFI) that champions and leads infrastructure integration and development. 

Key Responsibilities    

Strategic Functions

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure of programme/s.
• Identify and implement expediting measures to prevent programme delays by actively engaging and managing project managers.

Programme Management Functions 

• Project control on cost, time and quality.
• Provide view of all projects underway with reference to cost across the Programme.
• Consolidate expenditure progress into meaningful Portfolio/ Programme Key Performance Indicators.
• Implement project costing and cost control policy, practices, procedures and system for the Programme.
• Coordinate, prepare and validate the cash flow requirements for submission to the applicable Investment 

committees.

• Develop and maintain programme cost control system.
• Plan, align, coordinate, control and implement changes to the approved rolling plans.
• Implement and maintain appropriate systems for best Project Management cost support.
• Transfer all programmes/projects that are completed efficiently to operations and conducting post transfer reviews promptly.                                                                                                          

Project planning

• Provide business with a view of all projects underway with reference to time across the programme.
• Consolidate time related progress into meaningful asset creation Key Performance Indicators.
• Implement project planning and scheduling control policy, practice, procedures and system for the Programme.
• Provide inputs during the feasibility and business case stages for projects in the programme.
• Provide professional resources, through a matrix structure, to projects within the programme.

Programme communication and reporting

• Implement project administration policy, practices, procedures and system.
• Maintain a documentation management system.
• Create centre point for accessing all projects information.
• Implement resource balancing system.
• Compile programme management reports and submit to all various stakeholders.

Contract management

• Implement contract management policy, practices, procedures and system.
• Determine the appropriate execution and contract strategies in relation to known facts of the project and the maturity level of the projects in the Programme ensuring minimum risks to the programme.
• Ensure implementation of safety, health and environmental standards by contractors in compliance to the 
• requirements and guidelines of the Development Bank of South Africa.
• Keep contractors fully informed of all changes or modifications to requirements regarding contracting, both legislative and those of the Development Bank of South Africa.
• Follow up and ensure the resolving of contractual breaches / non-compliance.

Project management 

• Implement a project management discipline to ensure repeatable and consistent delivery of projects.
• Implement a suitable methodology and process to achieve the required level of the project management maturity.
• Ensure that programme execution staff have the necessary certification or alignment as applicable.

Financial Management Functions 

• Implement project estimation policies, practices, procedures and system.
• Maintain a cost database for the programme.

Management Functions 

• Implement a project management discipline to ensure repeatable and consistent delivery of projects by project managers.
• Implement a suitable methodology and process to achieve the required level of project management maturity.
• Ensure that programme execution staff have the necessary certification or alignment as applicable.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to programme execution staff in line with HR requirements and processes.
• Identify and implement strategies to address the training requirements and gaps within the programme.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Successful programme completion within the project quality standard, budget and timelines.
• Programmes completed within specified costs. 
• Compliance to Health & Safety legislation and protocols.
• Implementation of effective project management governance and compliance structures.
• Quality of presentations and reports.
• Clean audit.

Key Internal Liaison Relationships

• Group Executive: IDD 
• IDD, Finance and SCM divisions

Key External Liaison Relationships

• Service Providers (as appointed)     
• DBSA stakeholders (as required) 

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Architecture; Building Science; Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the built environment, infrastructure project management or advisory service or consulting experience working within a project management environment.
• Project Management professional with qualifications: Project Management Institute (PMI), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• Professional Registration with one of the Built Environment professional bodies: Professions (SACPCMP), 
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and 
• South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
• Proven track record in the design, construction, monitoring and evaluation of civil engineering projects in high value and performance environments.
• Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), 
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) and other relevant building contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development.
• Understanding of infrastructure markets.
• Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at national and provincial level.

Desirable Requirements

• Post graduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management will be added advantage.
• Post graduate qualification in Project Management.
• Qualifications in health and safety.