Current Opportunities at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    
To effectively manage and deliver projects within the IPP Office to achieve the strategic objectives driven by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for the energy sector.

• Various power producing Programmes are running in the organisation i.e. renewable energy, gas, coal, and co power generation. Reporting to the Programme Manager, Project managers are required to assist to manage and deliver projects from conceptualisation to closing across all of the above programmes. 

Key Responsibilities    

• Key responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the entire project execution process and leading the process in delivering projects within budget on deadline. The project manager will also identify, mobilise and manage the appropriate personnel and project resources and ensure appropriate governance is maintained throughout. The project manager will also manage all stakeholder relations and expectations.

Manage project execution (Conceptualisation, design of procurement process, bidding documentation preparation, evaluation and appointment of bidders and close out reports).

• Design, develop and manage the programme/project schedule with programme/project stakeholders
• Provide guidance on content inputs, identify areas of risk, assessing quality of inputs against set objectives and quality criteria
• Manage the project deliverables as per approved Project Charter and Project Management Plans.
• Manage the progress and report programme/ project status to all stakeholders.
• Timeous delivery on IPP Office mandated projects in support of DoE reporting obligations.
• Ensure all objectives are met in times of content and quality

Manage project administrative processes and procedures within the framework of the project charter, implementation plan, action plan and allocated budget.

• Develop, update and manage project charter for approval within the delegated mandate.
• Develop, track and manage control management plans:
• Report and manage project budget actual costs vs. planned costs
• Report and manage external resource costs as well as other costs to sustain expected deliver

Manage and maintain stakeholder expectations through appropriate project governance

• Build and develop the confidence of programme/project stakeholders based on professionalism and adherence to accepted best practice delivery standards
• Comply with project planning and control schedules.

Identify, mobilise and manage appropriately skilled project resources

• Create and maintain an environment that encourages input from all project team members.
• Consult with and manage appointed legal firms and experts where required throughout the project life cycle to ensure delivery of project deadlines.
• Manage the deliverables of the project-team members.
• Analyze and asses the productivity of the internal resources as well as the Transaction Advisors

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
• Act in a manner that is customer orientated
• Show commitment to teamwork and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team objectives

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• Degree or relevant qualification in Economics/ Finance. Applicable post graduate experience an advantage.
• Experience in the management and implementation of Project Finance transactions – in particular on infrastructure projects in the energy or water sectors.
• Experience in managing and coordinating a multi-sectoral team of experts (Financial, Technical, Environmental, Legal, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge in providing guidance to a multi-sectoral project team throughout the life cycle of the project from origination, through procurement to implementation.
• At least 10 years direct experience in managing successful projects.

The successful applicant will have :

• Presentation skills
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Financial and business analytic skills
• Knowledge of the PFMA and public sector procurement processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management disciplines & methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of the public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the energy sector and various generation methods.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in the multi-disciplinary facets of PROJECT FINANCE and PPP finance transactions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Infrastructure Development and Finance Sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of government procurement
• Knowledge and understanding of PPPFA

Required Personal Attributes    
The successful applicant will have:

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Analysis and Judgement
• Numerical Reasoning
• Assertiveness
• Excellence Orientation
• Investigative Orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Prioritising
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Motivational
• Strategic leadership
• Inspirational leadership

Closing Date    
2023/07/11

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Job Description    

• The Programme Manager: CSI is responsible to deliver strategic, sustainable and innovative corporate social responsibility initiatives/projects aimed at uplifting communities over the long term in line with the DBSA mission, vision and strategy. The core focus of CSI, in addition to financial support, is to improve the lives of South Africans more specifically the most disadvantaged members of society, youth and people with disabilities through, amongst others, education, skills development and training, humanitarian and staff initiatives and community upliftment. 

Key Responsibilities    
CSI Strategic Focus

• Position CSI internally and externally as complementary to DBSA core business and furthering a systematic response to the country’s socio-economic needs.
• Develop, implement and manage the DBSA’s CSI Framework, Policy and Guidelines.
• Lead, develop and implement CSI projects/activities and ensure alignment with the National Development Plan (NDP), the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and B-BBEE social compliance requirements.
• Provide a holistic offering, end-to-end CSI fund management and advisory services supported by a deep and hands-on understanding of the complexities of economic development, social investment and social transformation.
• Develop the CSI model and sources for funding for Exco and Board approval.
• Create awareness and visibility of DBSA’s CSI Programme to secure both staff and external participation, inter alia, by identifying opportunities for participation and involvement in making a difference in communities.
• Work with the Learning & Development Unit to grow and develop skilled professionals in the development finance sector from disadvantaged communities.

Establish a CSI Governance Committee to:

• Put in place an appropriate CSI Governance Structure.
• Review, provide input and endorse submission of the CSI Framework, Policy & Guidelines, Funding Model and Plan for Board approval. 
• Screen /review and approve CSI submissions for execution. 
• Monitor execution of the CSI plan including all initiatives and activities.
• Reviewing and approve CSI reports, amongst others, for Board Committees and the DBSA Annual report.
• Work with the CME team to develop and implement the CSI Marketing & Communication Strategy as well as put in place the branding guidelines and templates for CSI.
• Develop and implement Marketing and Communication Strategy
• Comply to all CSI governance and regulatory requirements.
• Any other CSI duties as assigned.

Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as a key liaison between all DBSA CSI stakeholders.
• Collaborate and work together with social investors, development partners, key stakeholders and clients in the country to achieve social investment goals and impact.
• Provide strategic CSI management and leadership support across the business, in line with the overall DBSA strategy.
• Communicate project plans/initiatives and continually update and inform investors, development partners, key stakeholders, clients and staff on the progress of CSI projects/initiatives.

Administration, Budgeting & Reporting

• Coordinate CSI Committee meetings and follow-up on matters arising and/or actions emanating from the meetings
• Accountable for all administration matters relating to the DBSA CSI programme.
• Prepare/oversee the procurement processes where applicable.
• Oversee the drafting of memorandum of agreements (MOA’s) with external stakeholders where required.
• Compile the annual CSI budgets for approval.
• Oversee and manage the data collection process for reporting purposes.
• Track, monitor and report on all CSI related reports. 
• Prepare management proposals, presentations and reports for Human Capital, Divisions, Executive Committees, Boards & stakeholders. 
• Track, monitor and report on all CSI related expenditure against the approved budgets.
• Prepare and provide a consolidated report on CSI for the DBSA annual report.
• Submit the required data for the B-BBEE reporting.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of CSI programmes, projects and initiatives through the submission of periodic reports and analysis of information and data.

Key Measurements of Output

• Approved CSI Framework, Policy & Guidelines.
• Approved Funding Model
• Number of CSI submissions approved for execution the number submitted by CSI Governance Committee.
• Successful oversight, management and implementation of agreed CSI projects/initiatives:
• Percentage of performance targets met as per CSI execution plan
• Quality of delivery of projects
• Staff participation in CSI.
• Appropriate resources, facilities and logistics are in place for the CSI Programme.
• Approved CS Marketing & Communication Strategy.
• Stakeholder satisfaction on agreed projects/initiatives.
• Quality of presentations and reports.
• Clean audit

Key Internal Liaison Relationships
Head: CME
Company Secretary
CEO & Managing Director of   DBSA
Group Executives
Staff 
Key External Liaison Relationships 
National/Local Government/Provinces
Communities
Investors/Funders   
External Stakeholders 
Clients

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Requirements

• A post graduate qualification or equivalent in Social Science or similar
• Minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated experience in a similar role in managing CSI programmes for a medium to large size organisation.
• Proven experience in developing, aligning and implementing CSI Policy, Guidelines and Plans aligned to an organisation’s strategy and goals.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and leading multiple CSI projects/initiatives to successful completion.
• Experience in working with disadvantaged communities across South Africa.
• Experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience in putting together viable CSI funding models.
• Experience in dealing with external and internal stakeholders in order to forge collaboration and buy-in with regards to CSI.
• Good understanding of regulation and codes, inter alia, B-BBEE, PFMA, King IV and Company’s Act.
• Exceptional writing, reporting and presentation Ability to pitch these at Management, Executive and Board levels.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in terms of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Projects).

Desirable Requirements

• A diploma or certification in Project Management

TECHNICAL
Strategic Planning

• Able to analyse and comprehend organisational goals and strategies developed by others
• Prioritises work in alignment with business goals, acts in accordance with set strategies, objectives, or goals and based on the strategic analysis.
• Utilises experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Responsible for measuring DBSA's accomplishments against organisational objectives.
• Defines business strategies and contributes to the DBSA's vision.

Project Management

• Ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects related to a relevant function as well as to track and manage resources, timelines, costs, deliverables and performance, and implement contingency plans if necessary, to ensure projects are succesful.
• Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
• Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
• Successfully manages substantial 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 action by maintaining a respected profile with relevant external organisations and the research community in general.

Solutions Focused

• Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
• While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system blind adherence to rules or procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies needed changes.

Planning and 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 Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function’s budget.
• 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.

Detailed Oriented

• Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
• Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
• Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
• Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
• Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team

Reporting & Communication

• Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
• Leads production of complex environment reports, 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.
• Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others in order 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 in order 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 of audiences.  

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.
• Required Personal Attributes    

BEHAVIOURAL

Customer Service Orientation

• Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
• Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
• Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
• Thinks of new ways to align offerings with future customer needs.

Self-Awareness and Self Control

• Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
• Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
• May apply special techniques or plan of time to manage emotions or stress.

Strategic and Innovative Thinking

• Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
• Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

Driving Delivery of Results

• Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy. 
• Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk.

Teamwork and Cooperation

• Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
• Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
• Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Closing Date    
2023/07/03

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Job Description    

• The Economist is responsible for macroeconomic analysis and report writing, econometric modelling, research and cost benefit analysis of key macroeconomic variables in support of infrastructure development. The Economist will report to the Senior Economist and is responsible for providing support to the Senior and Chief Economist. The position is within a small highly productive team that requires agility and fast turnover of information. 

Key Responsibilities    
Technical outputs

• Conduct macroeconomic analysis, modelling and forecasting to inform decisions made by the DBSA.
• Provide cutting edge analytical support to the Chief and Senior Economist and DBSA leadership through timely and rigorous economic intelligence work.
• Provide comparative research analysis, socio-economic data and macroeconomic projections of the most widely used socio-economic parameters relating to Africa’s economies and operations.
• Provide support and input to investment and technical assistance project teams on macro-economic issues related to country/regional context, macroeconomic trends, country, region or sector -specific analysis.
• Participate in the design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting, including economic updates, macroeconomic modelling/forecasting and various briefs.
• Contribute to the interpretation of analytical findings, formulation of key messages, and identification of national economic policy implications and recommendations that are supported by the evidence.
• Provide data driven economic analysis in the form of presentations, memos, reports, notes and analytical findings in support of contributing to the business of the DBSA.
• Conducts and communicates complex market and economic outlook analysis and research on infrastructure development on a variety of projects.
• Keep abreast of latest research and innovative solutions pertaining to the development agenda and macroeconomic issues in the region, considering their practical applications for the DBSA.
• Contribute to building synergies and cooperation across functions in the DBSA.

Key Measures of Outputs

• Produce quality monthly and quarterly economic reports.
• Prepare presentations that can serve at Board and Executive level.
• Update and maintain the DBSA macroeconomic database.
• Provide inputs and assumptions for the macroeconometric model.
• Responsible for updating, maintaining and running the quarterly DBSA macroeconometric model in collaboration with the Senior Economist.
• Contribute to at least one special economic note per quarter.
• Contribute to quick turnaround high quality outputs as requested by the Chief Economist and Senior Economist from time to time.
• Contribute to the developmental agenda of the DBSA through sectoral analysis.
• Economic contributions to the corporate plan, CE reports, strategic planning and annual reports.

Key Internal Liaison Relationships

• Chief Economist
• Economists, Knowledge Management and Research, Strategy
• CEO & Executive Management     ]
• DBSA Management
• All Divisions 
• Board and Board Sub-committees

Key External Liaison Relationships

National Treasury

• Government and other Stakeholders
• DFI’s, Knowledge partners, Think tanks, local/international organisations

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Requirements:

• A Master's degree in macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, applied statistics or any related discipline. 
• Five to ten years economist experience in a major financial, public or international institution.
• Extensive knowledge of empirical application of different macroeconomic theories.
• Demonstrated research track record, deep understanding of the function of the South African economy and policy.
• Proven expertise in macro-economic analysis and forecasting with a focus on empirical methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broad analytical techniques, statistics, econometrics as well as mathematical and operations research tools, such as EViews and R.
• Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic, development issues, challenges and opportunities in South 
• African and the rest of Africa. 
• Knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within relevant sector and/or geography.
• Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Exco, 
• Board and high-level stakeholders.

Technical Competencies:

Economic Research

• Ability to construct macroeconomic models using sophisticated econometric techniques.
• Ability to initiate innovative research ideas and techniques in order to improve policy making content of development research.
• Ability to analyse and interpret countries policy documents and macroeconomic accounts with the purpose to distil policy and financing requirements.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-driven. Work well in a small team in the Economics unit, but also be able to work closely with the KMR and Strategy team. 
• Ability to provide completed final work outputs, with minimal editing required from the Senior Economist, in the relevant formats that adhere to the DBSA style guide. 
• Contribute to a highly productive Economics Unit that plays an important support function in the DBSA. 
• Contribute towards providing accurate, well-thought through information. 
• Contribute towards knowledge and information sharing which is critical in achieving the Unit’s goals. 

Business Acumen

• Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
• Good understanding of commercial drivers and is able to take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations. 
• Good understanding of DBSA economic priorities and how they can be implemented to meet DBSA's strategic objectives. 
• Good understanding of DBSA's core sector role in achieving DBSA's strategic objectives. 
• Good understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations

Strategic Planning

• Ability to analyse business trends, implications, and options to contribute towards holistic and longterm strategic plans essential to meet DBSA's objectives and future goals. 
• Contribute towards developing long-term objectives, strategies, and goals. 
• Ability to analyse complex economic trends and their impact on organisational strategy.
• Contribute to the strategic objectives of the DBSA.

Planning and Organising

• Be able to meet tight deadlines. Willing to go the extra mile, which sometimes will require working outside of normal working hours. Have relatively fast turn-around time for outputs
• 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 & Communication

• Contributes towards the production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
• Writes complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
• Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
• Adapts language to the level of the audience in order 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.

Detailed Oriented

• Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
• Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
• Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
• Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
• Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.

Written & Verbal Communication 

• Writes effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
• Writes complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
• Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
• Required Personal Attributes    

Behavioural Competencies:

Customer Service Orientation 

• Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
• Adapts processes and procedures to meet on-going customer needs.
• Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/ products that relate to their on-going needs.
• Thinks of new ways to align DBSA’s offerings with future customer needs.

Self-awareness and Self Control 

• Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations. 
• Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
• May apply special techniques or plan ahead of time to manage emotions or stress.

Strategic and Innovative Thinking 

• Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
• Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.

Driving delivery of results 

• Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy. 
• Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk. 

Teamwork & Cooperation 

• Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale, and resolves conflicts.
• Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
• Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.

Closing Date    
2023/07/04

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Job Description    
This position is an independent appraisal function which exists

• For the purpose of establishing and implementing effective and efficient risk-based audit procedures which evaluate compliance by the Sellers when reporting their Quarterly achievements on the seven Economic Development Sub-elements identified in the Implementation Agreement. 
• To ensure that the Economic Development Penalty Regime is applied and that any deviations from policies are highlighted, reported on and recommendations made for corrective actions to improve compliance by the Sellers. 
• For the purpose of establishing andimplementing effective and efficient risk-based audit readiness procedures to evaluate the work done by the IPP Office Finance Department, and to provide feedback on the AFS in accordance with IFRS 
• To manage the accurate and timeous completion and execution of the Verification Compliance Assurance Reports of the Independent Audit Department so as to ensure that the targets in the IPP Office Performance Plan are met. 
• To provide written feedback to theSenior Management of the IPP Office and the Board of Directors of the Project Companies regarding the policies and procedures in place and the relevance of the evidence obtained during our audit

Key Responsibilities    
Design, coordinate, plan, prioritise and direct the Verification Compliance Audit Process for the seven Economic Development Sub-elements of Schedule 2 of the Implementation Agreement.

• Participate in the Annual Performance Plan (APP) strategic sessions, contribute to the APP outcomes and glean an understanding of the Strategy of the IPP Office.
• Prepare a Budget for the Department addressing resources and travel and accommodation requirements.
• Prepare a Stakeholder Engagement and Monitoring Plan using the Database of all the projects that have reached financial close, by Bid Window, by COD and use that to determine the order that the verification compliance reviews will be conducted.
• Plan, prioritise and document the Framework for the Verification Compliance Audit Process to be followed for the selected Projects that have reached financial close.
• Collaborate with the Contract Management Department and prepare a detailed Risk Matrix incorporating their concerns and specific areas that came to light after reviewing the Economic Development Plan and the Sellers performance to date against the Economic Development Matrix.
• Develop a Verification Compliance Audit Plan which addresses the current and emerging risks highlighted in the Risk Matrix.
• Create the Verification Compliance Audit Procedures for each of the 7 Economic Development Elements for both the Construction and Operations periods, ensuring that they focus on the key risk areas, and obtain signed off by the Head: Corporate Services.

Establish the procedures which guide the Independent Audit function to ensure they deliver a timeous Verification Compliance Assurance Report that is aligned with the IPP Office’s Annual Performance Plan.

• Ensure development of timely comprehensive Audit Findings Reports in relation to any of the audit findings, together with recommendations as to how these should be addressed
• Review and sign off the confidential Audit Findings Report
• Prepare a timely Verification Compliance Assurance Report that reflects the outcome of the audit, highlights adverse findings, recommend risk aversion measures and provide an opinion on the accuracy of the reporting,.
• Should the findings have an impact on the accuracy of the reported Economic Development submissions to the DMRE, submit these to the to the relevant stakeholders to effect the necessary adjustments.
• Chair audit-related meetings to discuss the Verification Compliance Assurance Reports with the all relevant stakeholders where findings are significant, before finalising and distributing the Reports to the Shareholders of the Independent Power Producer and the Head: IPP Office

Provide direction to the Contract Management, Development Oversight and Project Management Departments regarding improvements that should be made to the new RFP and Schedule 2 to the Implementation Agreement

• Prepare a Quarterly report of Lessons learned for circulation to the relevant stakeholders .
• Prepare a Quarterly Report on the Verification of the IPP Portfolio Performance for incorporation in the IPPPP Overview Quarterly Report
• Prepare a Monthly Report for the Head: IPP Office regarding the progress made by the Independent Audit team towards the attainment of the target set in the Annual Performance Plan, highlight areas of concern and , feedback on any special investigations done both internally and externally.
• Reduce potential compliance violations and penalties imposed by ensuring that effective systems and controls are put in place by the IPP for risk andcompliance management
• On an Annual basis, after reviewing the Economic Development Penalty Assessment Report, assess the Economic Development Performance Measurement process to determine the penalties due for non-performance.
• Prepare a Portfolio of Evidence for the Economic Development Performance Measurement process, to ensure it would sustain any interrogation from a third party.
• Send written correspondence to the IPP regarding the Economic Development Performance Penalties together with an invoice

Establish the procedures for the Audit Readiness Audit Process to be carried out at the IPP Office.

• Collaborate with the Finance Department and prepare a detailed Risk Matrixincorporating their concerns and specific areas they require to be focussed on.
• Develop a Verification Compliance Audit Plan which addresses the current andemerging risks highlighted in the Risk Matrix.
• Create the Verification Compliance Audit Procedures for the Income, Expenditure andall Balance Sheet items
• Direct the audit activities ensuring that all work done is documented, and that sufficient Verification Compliance Documentation is maintained to support findings should the AG query anything with the IPP Office.

Enablement

• Communicate a compelling vision to gain commitment to the strategy and objectives of the Independent Audit Department and the IPPO
• Model high performance behaviour, in line with world class leadership principles, internally and externally
• Apply your knowledge and expertise of the IPP procurement process, Trusts and the various methods of dealing with Socio-Economic Development Funds, and leveragethis in your leadership role with the team.
• Create conducive conditions to enable team performance (i.e. team spirit, providing the right structure, involving the team in decision making)
• Create conducive environment to afford individuals the space to contribute fully to the achievement of the strategy and objectives of the Independent Audit Department

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Contract Law, the Companies Act and Directors’ Fiduciary duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the public sector – PFMA, Treasury regulations etc.
• Knowledge of the BBBEE Act & the PPPFA
• Knowledge of the King 1V Report on Corporate Governance
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of both Audit and Internal Audits – Sampling, Code of Professional Conduct, Quality Control, Reporting
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the REIPPP process
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Economic Development obligations contained in Schedule 2 of the Implementation Agreement.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the various agreements signed by the IPP on Financial Close.(IA,PPA,DA)
• Knowledge of various legislations related to the IPP Office – IRP2010, NERA, ERA

Required Personal Attributes    

• Assertive
• Demonstrative Leadership
• Deliver successful outcomes
• Results Orientated
• Investigative Nature
• Motivational
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Deadline driven
• Sound independent judgement
• Exercise autonomy
• Work well under pressure
• Effective time management
• Agile
• Accountability

Closing Date    
2023/07/07