Fresh Openings at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• The Principal Investment Officer is responsible for formulating and executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Transacting Head, whilst generating deal flow and building a robust pipeline of prospective projects for development financing bankability.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Transaction Assessments

• Evaluate the feasibility of investment opportunities and project transactions with a view to ensure they are commercially viable and align with the DBSA’s strategic objectives and mandate.
• Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating key risks, collaborating closely with the Chief Investment Office and Financing Operations Team, including Sector Specialists, Country Risk Specialists, and Financial Analysts.
• Provide technical expertise on transactions for the benefit of clients and the organisation through innovative approaches and strategic thinking.
• Develop and prepare early-stage review proposals and related documentation in the specified format.

Transaction Execution and Credit Approval

• Collaborate with the team to structure and negotiate detailed deal terms with Treasury, Legal, and Loan Administration teams, ensuring transaction approval.
• Secure internal approvals and lead or participate actively in closing transactions through successful negotiations.
• Manage the credit approval process from early review to final decision by the relevant committees.
• Review proposals submitted to approval committees to ensure they are well-structured and documented for informed decision-making.
• Manage the preparation of complex multi-jurisdictional documentation and ensure compliance with procedures, laws, and regulations for transaction implementation.
• Resolve potential constraints in the lending value chain in collaboration with the Head of Transactions.
• Capture and apply learning opportunities post-transaction to drive continuous improvement and successful deal delivery.

Lead Transaction Execution Functions

• Lead transaction teams in conducting assessments, executing deals, and driving the credit approval process.
• Coach and mentor Senior Investment Officers and Investment Officers, guiding them toward achieving transaction bankability and to enhance their skills and performance.

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.
• Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, following the project’s development objectives.
• Maintain communication with clients and manage client relations; ensure that they submit all the Bank’s requirements to facilitate the appraisal process.
• Provide feedback on the status of their application timeously and advise them on the bank’s processes and procedures, and in liaison with Finance, resolve payment and / repayment-related issues.
• Ensure continuous communication with clients/ projects that the DBSA has funded to adequately support the division’s monitoring function.
• Identify clients’ pain points together with the front-line divisions and coordinate DBSA’s solution offerings to address them.
• Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop specific investment opportunities further.
• Provide value to the Division for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

*The list is not exhaustive

• Revenue performance in terms of Interest Income and Fees generated.
• Delivery on the agreed Operations Mandate; these include:
• Growth rate in assets of the loan book:
• Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals
• Quality of loan book
• % of loan book in priority geographies and sectors
• Number of new clients
• Number of potential deals/ pipeline
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and 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 relevant work experience in appraising, negotiating, due diligence and closing project finance, corporate finance, or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.
• 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 infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa and doing business across Africa.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high-level stakeholders and qualified professionals.
• Strong credit, financial, analytical, and financial modelling skills.
• Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks to identify and source viable projects/investments.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market and financial markets.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in structuring innovative solutions.

Key Internal Liaison Relationships:

• 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:

• 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:18th December,2025

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Job Description    

• The Senior Head: Municipalities leads and manages the origination and development of investment opportunities within the municipal infrastructure sector. This role provides strategic oversight to the Head: Infrastructure Planning, Head: Partner A District, and the Head: Financing. Key responsibilities include formulating sector-specific strategies, identifying and evaluating bankable municipal infrastructure projects, and ensuring alignment with the bank’s developmental mandate and investment objectives. The role also assists municipalities with infrastructure planning, drives proactive engagement with municipal stakeholders, cultivates strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors, and spearheads the design of innovative, market-responsive financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of municipalities and districts.

Key Responsibilities    
Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight to the Head: Infrastructure Planning, Head: Partner A District, and Head: Financing within the Bank’s Municipalities function.
• Develop and lead the origination strategy for municipal infrastructure investment opportunities, aligned with national, regional, and local development priorities, including sustainable service delivery and infrastructure-led development.
• Originate and structure bankable municipal infrastructure projects in collaboration with municipalities, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s development finance mandate and long-term strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust project pipeline focused on key municipal infrastructure sectors such as water, sanitation, energy, transport, and waste management while delivering measurable socio-economic development outcomes.
• Support municipalities with infrastructure planning and financing solutions, ensuring projects are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with integrated development plans and sector strategies.

Deal Origination

• Oversee and lead the early-stage identification, conceptualisation, and screening of municipal infrastructure projects and investment proposals to assess technical, financial, developmental, and strategic viability, ensuring a strong foundation for project origination.
• Develop and manage a high-quality, diversified origination pipeline of municipal infrastructure projects, progressing them from concept to preparation in alignment with the Bank’s development finance mandate.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the pipeline maintains strategic relevance, technical integrity, and alignment with institutional investment and developmental priorities.
• Drive targeted outreach and client engagement strategies focused on municipalities, municipal-owned entities, and relevant district and provincial stakeholders to identify investment opportunities and support infrastructure planning.
• Conduct data-driven market analysis and segmentation to identify high-impact municipal infrastructure opportunities and expand the Bank’s engagement with under-resourced and high-potential areas.
• Represent the Bank in municipal infrastructure forums, conferences, and stakeholder platforms, positioning DBSA as a key partner in advancing sustainable and inclusive municipal development.

Sector Intelligence and Policy Influence

• Oversee the development of sector-specific insights, municipal infrastructure opportunity maps, and investment briefs to inform project origination and guide the Bank’s municipal investment strategy.
• Provide technical input into national, provincial, and local government policy processes, regulatory frameworks, and municipal infrastructure reform initiatives to strengthen enabling environments for sustainable investment.
• Position the Bank as a thought leader in municipal infrastructure development, including sustainable service delivery, integrated planning, climate-resilient infrastructure, and municipal finance reform.
• Monitor sector trends, regulatory developments, fiscal policy changes, and macroeconomic factors impacting municipalities and local infrastructure investment across South Africa and the region.

Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key municipal clients, government stakeholders, development partners, and private sector participants involved in local infrastructure development.
• Engage early with municipalities and project sponsors to shape viable, bankable infrastructure concepts and accelerate project development and progression.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments including all spheres of government, state-owned entities, development finance institutions, private investors, and communities to align interests, influence policy and planning outcomes, and drive impactful municipal infrastructure delivery.
• Position DBSA as the preferred development finance partner for municipalities in delivering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Lead and oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality submissions and reports for Executive Committees, Board, and governance forums, ensuring strategic and regulatory alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support informed decision-making and maintain compliance with governance protocols and institutional standards.
• Oversee robust reporting frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely reporting on performance, risks, and strategic progress.
• Manage follow-ups, actions, and resolutions from governance processes, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk policies, and audit recommendations.

Digital Transformation

• Champion digital transformation within the Municipalities Cluster, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
• Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
• Provide direction and management to the business unit, 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.

Key measurement of output:

• Achievement of municipal origination targets, including the value and volume of municipal infrastructure project approvals, funding commitments, and disbursements.
• Performance of the municipal portfolio, measured through indicators such as Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio, asset quality, and sustainability of municipal financial health.
• Delivery on development impact targets within the municipal sector, including the value of infrastructure catalysed, number of municipalities supported, and alignment with national and local development priorities.
• Number and value of municipal projects prepared for DBSA approval, including funding secured under management for project preparation and implementation.
• Client service excellence, measured through client satisfaction ratings, execution of annual client engagement plans for priority municipalities, and the establishment of strategic partnerships to enhance DBSA’s market positioning and drive municipal deal flow.
• Effective leadership and team performance, including talent development, succession planning, and performance management aligned to the Bank’s municipal strategy and objectives.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s, or equivalent) in Public Finance, Engineering, Urban Planning, Development Finance, Economics, Infrastructure Development, or a related field relevant to municipal infrastructure and local government investment.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in development finance, public infrastructure investment, municipal finance, or related sectors, with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership role.
• Proven track record in originating, structuring, and closing large-scale municipal infrastructure or public-sector investment projects.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments and structures relevant to municipalities, including project finance, blended finance, grants, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Strategic planning and leadership expertise, with a demonstrated ability to align infrastructure investment with national, provincial, and local development strategies.
• Solid knowledge of the municipal infrastructure landscape, public finance frameworks, and macroeconomic dynamics in South Africa and across the African continent.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with an established network across local government, national departments, development partners, and the private sector.
• Experience in municipal client engagement and co-creating infrastructure solutions, with a proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience influencing and closing infrastructure deals at executive, political, and board levels.
• Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive environments, engaging senior municipal and government stakeholders across diverse regional and cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, briefing documents, and presentations for Executive Management, Boards, and high-level policy forums.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams, including mentoring and succession planning.
• Sound understanding of South Africa’s intergovernmental fiscal system, infrastructure financing challenges, and socio-economic development priorities across the country and region.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):
• Project Management Professional
• ECSA registration (for engineers)
• Masters in Development Finance.
• Leadership Programme such as a General or Advanced Management Programme.

Deadline:18th December,2025

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Job Description    

• Leads the origination and early-stage development of infrastructure projects across South Africa and the rest of Africa by identifying, shaping, and structuring innovative project concepts. The role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into a pipeline of viable, high-impact infrastructure opportunities, guiding pre-feasibility and early structuring, and mobilising partnerships and funding to support project development. The role ensures that projects are strategically aligned, technically sound, and positioned for successful transition into the preparation phase.

Key Responsibilities    
Strategic Focus

• Build a pipeline of bankable projects in support of the DBSA mandate, ensure deal flow and create co-funding opportunities by catalysing co-investment in projects prepared.
• Lead the execution of DBSA’s project development strategy, as defined by the Senior Head, with a focus on earlystage origination and concept innovation.
• Identify strategic infrastructure gaps and opportunities aligned with national and regional development priorities.
• Translate strategic intent into a pipeline of viable, high-impact project concepts.
• Develop and maintain policies and frameworks that guide early-stage project development.
• Monitor global and regional trends to inform innovative approaches to project origination and delivery.

Infrastructure Origination and Concept Development

• Identify and shape infrastructure concepts from ideation through to pre-feasibility.
• Direct early-stage technical, commercial, and regulatory assessments to determine project viability.
• Curate a pipeline of innovative, high-impact projects aligned with DBSA’s mandate.
• Ensure seamless transition of viable concepts to the Project Preparation Unit for further development.

Conduct project-specific feasibility assessments to provide technical and financial requirements:

• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Regulatory environment and approvals required
• Procurement needs assessment
• Key stakeholder engagement and approvals required
• Technical evaluations and needs assessments
• Oversee the development of standardised technical requirements for each project structure and ensure procurement specification documents are clear and meet the minimum standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop the procurement model and specifications to guide project owners on the approach to market for implementing the project.
• Develop and recommend sustainable financing structures, models, and solutions for DBSA clients through various products, which include (amongst others) blended finance structures, climate finance, Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, project finance, B-BBEE funding structures, local currency funding, guarantees and derivative hedges.
• Provide project development oversight, including investment and financial advisory solutions, considering the technical, financial, environmental, and insurance factors.
• Provide technical implementation support to beneficiaries with respect to project development grants, loans, access to technical assistance and instruments.
• Oversee compliance with DBSA governance processes and sound programme/ project management methodologies and best practice standards for project development execution initiatives.
• Provide status reporting on execution milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership and identified stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with project sponsors, municipalities, SOEs, DFIs, and private sector actors.
• Facilitate co-development of projects with ecosystem partners to enhance innovation, impact, and bankability.
• Represent DBSA in national and regional forums to promote its leadership in infrastructure origination and earlystage development.
• Mobilise third-party funding and technical assistance to support early-stage project development.

Reporting and Governance

• Establish governance mechanisms for project development activities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Track and report on pipeline growth, concept conversion rates, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with DBSA’s internal policies, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, and external regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of early-stage project risks and mitigation strategies.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
• Drive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build and retain a skilled and motivated team.
• Provide direction and management to the Division, to enable 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.
• Contribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
•  Live the DBSA values.

Key measurement of output:

• Value of projects prepared and committed by DBSA and other funders.
• Value of bankable projects.
• Number of projects prepared which result in the identification, assessment and realisation of projects.
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.
• Partnerships established to promote projects.
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects.
• Implementation of Effective Governance and Compliance Structures.
• Clean audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Sector Expertise

• Demonstrates global thought leadership, including speaking at international conferences, sharing work via knowledge management, documenting business cases, white papers, and articles.
• Understands dynamics of other sectors and uses that knowledge to draw comparisons and insights about the given sector.
• Foresees trends in the given sector industry at a global level and actively communicates/publishes opinions and insights.
• Understands sector industry dynamics, trends and key players at the global level and uses that knowledge to position DBSA as an economic policy authority of repute within the global market.

Deal Origination

• Formulate and develop new and alternative financing mechanisms and concepts that can be replicated elsewhere within and outside SA.
• Conceptualise and develop innovative funding instruments (equity, venture capital, mezzanine, debt, securitisation of projects, etc.) to finance infrastructure that would otherwise not be possible, relying on the market only to develop and propose these investment opportunities.
• Proactively develop impact concepts to take to the market.
• Leads and mentors project teams.
• Formulate new products.

Deal Structuring

• Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
• Has an in-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
• Interrogates financial models, including those with a high degree of complexity, to develop an optimal structure.
• Identifies complex structural issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate bankable structures.
• Demonstrates knowledge on advanced structuring, including the use of derivatives, syndicated loans, synthetic loans, securitisations, inflation-linked debt, credit default swaps and subordinated debt.
• Prepares specialised or tailored reports relating to new innovative instruments, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report to new product approval committees.
• Compiles comprehensive specialist reports as required for inclusion into credit committee submissions.

Negotiation

• 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.

Financial Analysis

• Serves as subject matter expert and leads work teams for more complex issues.
• Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
• Demonstrates in-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Engineering and/or in the Built Environment (Civil, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer (PrEng).

Experience
Minimum Experience

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in infrastructure project development, built environment, advisory service or consulting experience, with 5 years in a management role. 
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end infrastructure project development process including feasibility studies and deal structuring.
• Deep understanding of development finance and the financial instruments and structures relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Strategic planning and leadership expertise, with a demonstrated ability to align project development with national, provincial, and local development strategies.
• Solid knowledge of the infrastructure development landscape, public finance frameworks, and macroeconomic dynamics in South Africa and across the African continent.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills, with an established network across local government, national departments, development partners, and the private sector.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience influencing and closing infrastructure proposals at executive, political, and board levels.
• Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive environments, engaging senior municipal and government stakeholders across diverse regional and cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, briefing documents, and presentations for Executive Management, Boards, and high-level policy forums.
•  In-depth technical understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.

Desirable Experience

• Expertise in financial modelling.
• Knowledge of regional infrastructure development dynamics

Deadline:18th December,2025

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Job Description    

• The Head: Programmes role is a strategic leadership 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 then Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA.  The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services.  The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.
• The role has been necessitated firstly for the purpose of leading and directing a significant portfolio of IPP Programmes, implementing appropriate project management frameworks, tools and protocols to improve the consistency and effectiveness of the IPP Office’s project delivery and project outcomes. The portfolio of Programmes include, but are not limited to, Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power, Coal, and Hybrid energy facilities.
• Reporting to the Head: IPPO, the Head: Programmes will be responsible for leading the delivery and management of the overall strategic objectives of the IPPO's procurement programmes portfolio.
• The Head: Programmes will further identify, mobilise and manage the appropriate strategic partnerships, personnel, programme resources, ensure appropriate governance is maintained throughout, and manage all strategic partnership and stakeholders expectations.

Key Responsibilities    
The Head: Programmes will be responsible for: 

Strategic development and contribution

• Develop the Programme Management Department’s 5 year Strategic Plan, aligned to the overall IPP Office strategy.
• Direct the interpretation and alignment the Programme Management Department’s strategy into overall business plans and budgets to enable the achievement of the IPP Office goals.
• Ensure Integration of multi-dimensional functions within the programme management function.
• Ensure that the Programme Management Department’s strategic initiatives are translated into the required functional policies, systems and resources in order to make the strategic initiatives a reality within the Programme Management Department’s function.
• Oversee the appointment and management of transaction advisors to key Programme Management related functions.

Enable the execution of the Programme Management Department’s strategy.

• Develop, Implement and maintain a Project Management Office, to set the standard for and enable consistency and effectiveness of the IPP Office’s project delivery and project outcomes.
• Ensure that the Programme Management Department’s Strategic Plan (SP) and Annual Performance Plan (APP) are prepared annually.
• Manage the IPP Procurement Programmes and interventions as informed by various stakeholder mandates.
• Project manage strategic initiatives at a high level.

Lead all Programme Management activities for the IPP Office

• Initiate and develop creative and innovative programme management processes
• Ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are established and followed, ensuring best practice in project management are continually developed and used with appropriate Programme/Project Management frameworks in place, incorporating the Gateway Review process if required.
• Continuously conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks.
• Escalate, manage and monitor programme risks and issues.
• Produce written reports and make presentations as required

Build and maintain strategic partnerships.

• Create and leverage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.
• Develop partnerships with key IPP’s/transaction advisory firms/regulatory bodies / relevant government organisations and government officials etc. to build sustainable long term programme management solutions.
• Network to identify appropriate and advantageous contacts with regard to Programme and project management

People enablement.

• Communicate a compelling vision to gain commitment to the overall objectives.
• Model high performance behaviour in line with the leadership principles internally and externally.
• Create the conditions that enable the team to perform (e.g. team spirit, providing the right structure, involving the team in decision making).
• Suggest appropriate development interventions that will be helpful for the future career advancement of subordinates.
• Monitor development progress of individuals and the department regularly.
• Coach and develop leaders/successors personally.
• Inspire people and ensure that individuals have the space to contribute fully to the achievement of departmental and business objectives.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
The role requires:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Finance / Economics /Engineering or equivalent Project Management qualification(Honours Degree or equivalent preferred.)
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the management and implementation of large infrastructure, Project Finance and or PPP programmes – in particular on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Energy or Water projects advantageous
• Minimum of 8 years should be at Senior Managerial level with experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams. Accreditation of a recognised Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification is advantageous as this role will be leading 3 Project Managers (at minimum) and supporting Administrative Staff, as well as project teams consisting of consultants as well as broader in-house teams when working on a specific programme initiatives / procurement windows dealing with approx. ZAR50MN per bid window budget controls

Deadline:17th December,2025

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Job Description    

• The Project Manager role is a project management 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 Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA.  The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services.  The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.
• The role has been necessitated firstly for the purpose of effectively managing and delivering various power producing projects including, Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power, Coal, and Hybrid energy facilities; a number of which are in various stages of the project life-cycle.
• Reporting to the IPPO Head of Programmes, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of procurement programmes including, but not limited to, planning, organising, execution and completion. 
• The Project Manager will further identify, mobilise and manage the appropriate personnel, project resources, ensure appropriate governance is maintained throughout, and manage all stakeholder relation expectations.

Key Responsibilities    
The Project Manager will be responsible for:

Managing project execution (conceptualisation, design of procurement process, bidding documentation preparation, evaluation and appointment of Bidders and close out reports)

• This will involve Project/Programme planning and maintenance, execution and control and managing the execution of IPPO mandates within agreed timelines:
• Design, develop and manage the programme/project schedule with programme/project stakeholders as well as support plans that inlcude but are not limited to resource plans, change management and configuration and risk management and providing guidance on these related project areas. 
• Manage project deliverables as per approved Project Charter and Project Management Plans
• Manage the progress and report programme and project status to all stakeholders
• Identify impediments and facilitate reoslutions and revised timelines and manage associtaed and agreed risk mitigation actions

Managing project administrative processes and procedures within the framework of the procurement plan, 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 all related project costs 

Managing and maintaining 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
• Manage client expectations and understand business needs in relation to assigned project/programme
• Comply with project planning and control schedules

Identifying, mobilising and managing appropriately skilled project resources;

• Create and maintain an environment that encourages input from all team members
• Consult with and manage appointed legal firms and experts where required to ensure project deadline delivery is met
• Manage project-team members deliverables
• Analyse and assess the productivity of the internal resources and Transaction Advisors
• Formulate performance improvement plans to address any development areas for full time project resources

Effective self-management and teamwork;

• Apply knowledge of organisational systems, structures policies and procedures to achieve results
• Demonstrate initiative in follow thorugh in maintaining personal and organisational quality and productivity standards
• Act in a manner that is customer orinetated 
• Support and drive the business core values
• Show commitment to teamwork and a wilingness to go the extra mile to achive team objectives

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• Degree or relevant qualification in Economics/ Finance/ engineering.  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 preferred.
• 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 lifecycle of the project from origination, through procurement to implementation.
• At least 10 years direct experience in managing successful projects.

Deadline:17th December,2025

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Job Description    

• The Senior Legal Advisor role is a legal advisory function located within the Independent Power Producers 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).
• The IPP Office’s specific mandate is derived from the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Electricity and Energy, National Treasury and the Development Bank of Southern Africa which assigns to the IPP Office the implementation of the Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP) pursuant to Ministerial Determinations on behalf of the DEE and covers preparatory and sustaining contract management and monitoring actions to make effective and efficient procurement possible. This is a Fixed Term Contract position until March 2031 aligned with the mandate of the MoA. The purpose of this role is to ensure an optimal procurement process by drafting and advising on relevant commercial arrangements, agreements and evaluation criteria. 

Key Responsibilities    
Key Outputs 

Contribute to and interpret the strategy of the legal department of the IPP Office

• Understand the strategy of the IPP Office and contribute to the overall strategy of the legal department.
• Interpret the legal strategy.
• Devise tactical plans to implement the legal strategy.
• Ensure that the legal strategy is executed as planned.
• Devise tactical plans to implement the legal strategy.

Ensure relevant legal documents related to the procurement process are drafted, reviewed and finalised timeously

• Direct a team of legal transaction advisors in respect of the IPP Procurement Programmes and lead engagements between the legal transactions advisors and other multi-disciplinary teams
• Assume responsibility for the procurement process including the procurement documents from inception until signature of the relevant agreements and fulfilment of all conditions to financial close. .
• Ensure that the following documents are prepared in accordance with best industry practice and applicable laws and regulations: o Request for Proposals (RFP) o Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) o Implementation Agreement (IA) o Relevant connection agreements o Relevant direct agreements o Any other relevant commercial agreements o Such other regulatory and legal considerations
• Ensure that the relevant documents are completed whilst considering the risk analysis, project structures and technology choice.

Effectively handle all issues and queries

• Attend to all incoming bidder queries and issues prior to bid submission.
• Ensure that all matters are handled efficiently within the stipulated time frames.
• Support and assist the IPP office team during bid receiving.
• Attend the weekly queries meeting to advise on and assist with outstanding matters.
• Attend to all incoming bidder queries and issues post closure process.
• Attend to all incoming bidder queries and issues during implementation.

Support and enable the IPP during the bid evaluation and finalisation process.

• Advise on the bid evaluation system and criteria.
• Ensure that a suitable bid process is designed to enable bid comparison.
• Provide all necessary support to the IPP Office for the efficient and professional management of the evaluation process.
• Enable the IPP Office to advise the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on outcomes and recommendations.
• Assist the IPP office to finalise all agreements following the appointment of preferred bidders
• Manage and conclude all change requests and other preferred bidder queries from appointment of preferred bidders until financial close.
• Advise and guide the IPP office in respect of all legal and regulatory compliance requirements in relation to closure process

Provide support in terms of contract management / implementation. Attend to and resolve all change requests.

• Ensure that all non-compliance matters are effectively handled. Interact with Eskom and other key stake holders to resolve contract management related matters.
• Analyse and interpret contractual rights and obligations of various parties in respect of project agreements
• Advise the IPP Office and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on matters related to contractual matters.

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 manner that is in line with and consistent with the professional integrity and ethics applicable to Attorneys
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership to drive own career development Manage own and other’s disruptive emotions , staying calm and focused in situations of stress and pressure
• Show commitment to teamwork and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team objectives

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• Minimum qualification and experience requirements - LLB degree or other relevant post graduate qualification
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law field

Deadline:17th December,2025

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Job Description    

• The IPP Office is responsible for facilitating the procurement of energy from Independent Power Producers and supports the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) on various mandates. This role is responsible for the management of the procurement of goods and services as well as Transaction Advisors for the IPP Office as well as to facilitate aspects of the DEE’s procurement processes.
• The incumbent will co-ordinate and control Supply Chain Management processes, aligning procedures, systems and controls, executing applications to address the identification, acquisition or disposal of items, monitoring the stock control applications and maintaining records of outcomes, supporting and contributing to fair, equitable, transparent and cost-effective procurement practices that is consistent with policies and laid down requirements encapsulated in legislative frameworks.
• The incumbent will support the DBSA and IPP Office procurement objectives and targets through compliance to strategy and application of policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities    
Policies and Procedures

• Research and give input into the formulation of Supply Chain Management Policies needed to achieve the Corporate Objectives of The IPPO for submission.
• Develop and manage all strategies, plans and outputs necessary to implement the policies and objectives of the Supply Chain Management Section of The IPPO.
• Develop, align and implement procurement standards, templates and process across the business
• Accurate analysis on procurement transactions (spend information) for trends. Assessment on off contract spend, spend without quotations, non-compliance to policy (deviations), single source, processing errors etc. - for the purpose to inform planning, risk management, gap closure and reporting

Risk Management

• Development and implementation of effective processes to ensure that the risk exposure of The IPPO is within the policy-defined risk appetites for each of the SCM activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Design, implement and control processes to deliver the required stakeholder interactions and value propositions to the stakeholders of SCM.
• Facilitate and report on effective feedback systems with stakeholders.

Acquisition, Appointment, Contractual Agreements and Disposal

• Ensure appropriate processes and bid systems are applied to solicit responses in the form of quotations from suppliers/ vendors or service providers.
• Ensure adherence to SCM SOPs related to bid documentation, site meetings, briefings, tender opening, registering, recording and evaluation of bids.
• Develop, implement and maintain quality control programmes and provide appropriate feedback to both management and clients.
• Plan tender reviews and submittal deadlines according to business unit / owner requirements.
• Facilitate the establishment of the necessary governance structure/s to lead and adjudicate on the tender (CFT– Cross Functional Team)

Value Management

• Support the Financial Division and SCM Unit on delivering on the key business imperatives pertaining to costcontainment; innovation and productivity and business relevance
• Work with the appropriate Business Unit Managers to understand their operational plans, sourcing requirements, budgets, service standards and targets (cost, transformation, etc.)
• Development and maintenance of the demand pipeline and sourcing plan for business
• Support business units with drafting specifications / requirements for Tenders
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers. Deliver savings targets to the IPPO
• Quarterly meetings/interventions with staff to improve knowledge and understanding of policies and guidelines and close gaps. Support the Bank and the SCM team in delivering innovative solutions to improve productivity, service levels and contribute to cost containment.

Reporting

• Report process performance, deviations and Procurement lead times against SLA (weekly)
• Monthly report on RFQ’s, Closed tenders and RPF’s
• Trend analysis on procurement transactions (spend information) – report on non-contract spend, spend off contract. To include recommendations to inform sourcing pipeline.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
The incumbent should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Relevant Supply Chain Management qualification with strong procurement / sourcing expertise
• Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance, SCM regulations and laws and other regulatory requirements including the PFMA.
• At least 10 years’ experience in SCM
• At least 5 years’ experience as SCM Manager
• Specific training and experience in Public sector procurement
• Accredited training for SCM senior managers an advantage

The incumbent is required to have the following leadership competencies:

• Managerial: Leadership; People management; Strategic planning
• Generic: Business Acumen; Analytical; Decision making; Negotiation; Administrative; Problem solving; Customer management; Change management; Communication; Facilitation; Numeric skills; Computer literacy
• Knowledge: Procurement and supply chain management; Supplier relationship management; Procurement policies and procedures; Contract management; Procurement delegation; Financial analysis; Detailed working knowledge of the PPPFA, supply chain regulations from National Treasury, BBBEE Act and PFMA.
• Skills: Financial analysis; Supplier relationship management; Contract management? Solution and deadline orientated with the ability to manage bottlenecks effectively
• Ability to ensure all governance and compliance requirements are met with the aim to eliminate potential
• inappropriate and corrupt practices.
• Strong administration skills
• Good influencing and negotiating skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong team player
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Deadline:17th December,2025

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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.

Deadline:18th December,2025