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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:27th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing, and managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion, with a focus on total facilities and asset management. The role ensures that projects are executed in line with best-practice project management methodologies, institutional standards, and all applicable regulatory frameworks to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, compliance, and developmental impact.

Key Responsibilities    
Total Facilities and Asset Management

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of total facilities management services across construction sites and completed infrastructure.
• Maintain effective management of building operations and maintenance plans to support asset functionality and lifecycle optimisation.
• Develop and implement facilities management strategies, service level agreements, and preventative maintenance schedules aligned to project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Monitor service providers, contractors, and on-site support teams to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections, assess facility performance, and address operational risks to ensure continuous service delivery and optimal asset availability.

Project Management

Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

• Develop Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and related project documentation aligned with approved scope, objectives, and institutional requirements.
• Develop, review, and update project schedules, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured.
• Coordinate and manage inputs from key stakeholders, including professional service providers (PSPs), consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Lead the implementation of project management methodologies, ensuring effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects.
• Identify and implement corrective and expediting measures to mitigate risks and prevent project delays.

Project Coordination and Team Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Programme Manager, project teams, and client representatives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless collaboration among PSPs, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability by setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimise productivity and project performance.
• Implement the office framework, defining team objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables.

Cost, Time, and Quality Management

• Implement and monitor cost, time, and quality control systems to ensure project delivery aligns with approved baselines.
• Conduct regular project and site progress reviews, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and payment processes, including validation of contractor and PSP claims before submission to the Programme Manager.
• Adhere to budgetary, quality, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Contract Management

• Administer project contracts in line with approved contractual frameworks (JBCC, NEC, GCC, etc.) and institutional guidelines.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract timelines and obligations.
• Identify and address contractual issues in collaboration with legal, technical, and finance teams.
• Issue contractual instructions and manage variations in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.

Communication and Reporting

• Establish and maintain effective project communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Record and circulate site meeting minutes, action plans, and decisions.
• Compile and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports, including risk registers and mitigation updates.
• Conduct project close-out reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring knowledge transfer.

Commissioning and Handover

• Oversee the commissioning and handover of completed projects to clients or end-users.
• Verify availability of all closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties.
• Verify that all project deliverables meet contractual and operational requirements before sign-off.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and institutional HSE policies.
• Monitor implementation of Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety management through regular audits, inspections, and training.
• Investigate and follow up on incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan identifying critical stakeholders, their interests, and communication needs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and development outcomes.
• Balance stakeholder expectations and promote transparency through effective governance and structured communication.
• Support social facilitation processes to encourage community participation and project ownership.

Key Measures of Performance

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Effective cost, time, and quality control measures implemented and monitored.
• Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and institutional protocols.
• Robust project governance and adherence to established project management methodologies.
• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Achievement of clean audits and positive stakeholder feedback.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Technical Competencies

Project Management

• 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 actions.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Written communication

• Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences.
• Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes.
• Reviews others’ documents for clarity and impact.
• Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

Verbal communication

• Able to present a theme in writing in an ordered, intelligible manner with well-structured and relevant supporting detail.
• Able to understand topic switches and use vocabulary of attitude.
• Reasonably fluent in speaking.

Deadline:3rd March,2026

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Job Description    

• The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The incumbent ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with best practice project management methodologies, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, and developmental impact.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Project Management

Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

• Develop Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and related project documentation aligned with approved scope, objectives, and institutional requirements.
• Develop, review, and update project schedules, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured.
• Coordinate and manage inputs from key stakeholders, including professional service providers (PSPs), consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Lead the implementation of project management methodologies, ensuring effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects.
• Identify and implement corrective and expediting measures to mitigate risks and prevent project delays.

Project Coordination and Team Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Programme Manager, project teams, and client representatives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless collaboration among PSPs, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability by setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimise productivity and project performance.
• Implement the office framework, defining team objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables.

Cost, Time, and Quality Management

• Implement and monitor cost, time, and quality control systems to ensure project delivery aligns with approved baselines.
• Conduct regular project and site progress reviews, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and payment processes, including validation of contractor and PSP claims before submission to the Programme Manager.
• Adhere to budgetary, quality, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Contract Management

• Administer project contracts in line with approved contractual frameworks (JBCC, NEC, GCC, etc.) and institutional guidelines.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract timelines and obligations.
• Identify and address contractual issues in collaboration with legal, technical, and finance teams.
• Issue contractual instructions and manage variations in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.

Communication and Reporting

• Establish and maintain effective project communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Record and circulate site meeting minutes, action plans, and decisions.
• Compile and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports, including risk registers and mitigation updates.
• Conduct project close-out reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring knowledge transfer.

Commissioning and Handover

• Oversee the commissioning and handover of completed projects to clients or end-users.
• Verify availability of all closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties.
• Verify all project deliverables meet contractual and operational requirements prior to sign-off.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and institutional HSE policies.
• Monitor implementation of Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety management through regular audits, inspections, and training.
• Investigate and follow up on incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan identifying critical stakeholders, their interests, and communication needs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and development outcomes.
• Balance stakeholder expectations and promote transparency through effective governance and structured communication.
• Support social facilitation processes to encourage community participation and project ownership.

Key Measures of Performance

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Effective cost, time, and quality control measures implemented and monitored.
• Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and institutional protocols.
• Robust project governance and adherence to established project management methodologies.
• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Achievement of clean audits and positive stakeholder feedback.

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

• Group Executive: IDD
• Head Infrastructure Delivery
• Programme Managers
• Development Facilitator
• Finance / SCM Units

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

• Service Providers
• External Stakeholders
• Government Institutions/Bodies

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in the Built Environment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• Professional certification in project management, such as Pr.CPM through the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner or any other professional project management certification.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in infrastructure project management, advisory services, or consulting, within a project or programme management environment.
• Demonstrated track record in the design, construction, monitoring, and evaluation of complex civil and building infrastructure projects in high-value, performance-driven settings.
• Proven knowledge and practical application of contracting frameworks, including JBCC, NEC, GCC, and other relevant industry-standard contracts.
• In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and related project governance methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure development legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Good understanding of infrastructure markets, delivery mechanisms, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of government priorities, systems, and processes at national and provincial levels, particularly in relation to public infrastructure delivery.

Desirable Requirements

• A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management will be an added advantage.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
• Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related disciplines will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with one of the following Built Environment Councils:
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
• South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
• South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
• Registration with any other relevant bodies in infrastructure projects