Job Openings at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using “blended” finance - combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.
• The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.
• The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF. These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

Key Responsibilities    
Strategic Outputs

• Support the IF’s strategic intent and progressively contribute to its annual disbursement through project and programme management activities.
• Enable IF to participate in a robust portfolio of projects, leading to improved funding and implementation opportunities.
• Work with other business units to promote IF’s role as the project developer or sponsor in selected priority sectors and programmes.
• Work with other business units to prepare investment proposals and feasibility studies for consideration by management, governance structures and key stakeholders.
• Participate in the processes of leveraging local, international and regional partners to provide capital for new business investments.
• Provide project preparation support to projects/initiatives that require further enhancement or de-risking to achieve bankability. This includes assisting project owners in refining project structures, addressing risks, and ensuring readiness for financing and implementation.
• Enhance the IF’s financial sustainability by preparing projects to be bankable through the project preparation fund, ensuring a return on investment, crowding in financers and securing rights of first refusal for IF to participate as a lender.
• Contribute to a steady flow of deals and efficiently execute and manage deals within the financing division’s pipeline by:
• Supporting other business units in identifying and structuring project opportunities from a project developer / sponsorship perspective.
• Defining project concept and scope.
• Developing deal execution implementation plans.

Technical Responsibilities

• Support efficient risk management of programmes, provide opportunities for investments in projects and improve the quality of the IF loan book by:
• Mitigating the technical and commercial risk associated with projects.
• Facilitating a better understanding, evaluation and valuation of project risks.
• Collaborating with the Head of Strategic Partnership and Origination, perform initial technical reviews and appraisals of projects or initiatives for potential inclusion in the IF pipeline.
• Prepare projects to ensure that they are bankable by mitigating the technical and commercial risks associated with projects.
• Overseeing the implementation of technical aspects and coordination of programme oversight functions.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams within IF and with project owners/sponsors, including technical, legal and financial experts, to facilitate projects reaching financial closure.
• Examining and authorising all technical documentation to ensure solutions are viable, investment ready, and sustainable.
• Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions and analysing alternative approaches to determine the most efficient solution that supports the national socio-economic priorities.
• Providing technical inputs into financing agreements, negotiations, and closure-related activities while ensuring that all technical prerequisites are met.
• Providing technical input to support the development of contractual and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with project design, structuring, execution, and governance requirements.
• Defining the technical parameters, criteria, and specifications necessary for inclusion in the procurement strategy outlined in the Project Information Memorandum.
• Preparing investment proposals and feasibility studies for management and the Board of Directors to consider.

Programme Management

• Monitor a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders from cradle to completion.
• Engage project stakeholders and align roles of key players.
• Manage the procurement of resources to achieve programme objectives within planned timeframes and manage the respective contracts.
• Design, develop and implement complex project/programme plans, budgets, resources and dynamic scope and deliverables according to the clients and funders' agreements. Effectively providing investor with the assurance that their investment in agreed projects/programmes will be successfully and timeously completed.
• Identify and implement measures to prevent project/programme delays by actively engaging and managing multiple project/programme offices.
• Prepare/develop project costing and cost control methodologies and procedures to ensure that projects/programmes are completed within budget and time.
• Design and review the implementation of projects/programmes as agreed. These would include:
• The preparation estimates and detailed programme plans for all phases of the programme.
• Implementation plans with outputs, activities, responsibilities and time frames.
• Programme budget and report against budget.
• Resource plan and allocation of responsibilities.
• Supporting and aligning if programmes and work plans.
• Provide status reporting regarding programme milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership and identified stakeholders.
• Perform other strategic duties as assigned.

Oversight & Compliance Monitoring

• Support the Asset Management and Treasury (AMT) Unit in monitoring the projects' implementation to ensure compliance with facility agreements and contractual obligations (Construction, O&M, etc.) by conducting technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential project execution issues.
• Provide regular technical and programme management reports to AMT on project progress, potential risks with mitigation strategies, and compliance gaps to assist in tracking project milestones, disbursements, and performance indicators to ensure timely execution.
• Engage with project owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to address technical and programme-related challenges.
• Resolving contractual disputes or deviations related to project execution.
• Managing change requests and ensure alignment with financial and contractual commitments.
• Provide technical insights to enhance project monitoring frameworks and contribute to the development of best practices for programme and asset management within the IF.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Value of bankable projects.
• Successful management and implementation of agreed projects / programmes:
• Percentage of performance targets met as per business plan
• Quality of delivery of projects / programmes
• Investor satisfaction of invested projects / programmes
• Clean audit

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Requirements:

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in infrastructure projects/programmes funding and financing with a proven track record.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
• Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
• 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 Africa and the rest of Africa.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
• Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.

Desirable Requirements:

• Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.

Deadline:26th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The IT Support Technician role is an ICT support function located within ICT Unit of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO). 
• The IPP Office was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa’s severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs).  The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now 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 IT Support Technician role is a vital support function responsible for providing efficient technical assistance and support to IPP Office staff users of computer systems, networks, and software, always with the focus on the effective functioning and maintenance of IT systems and tools which support and enahnce the achievement of the deadlines and strategic operations of the IPP Office.
• Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Support Technician will be resposible for providing effective technical support to end users by maintaining, installing, configuring and repairing computer systems and other technologies in the business. The incumbent will ensure relevant accurate record-keeping of IT related tasks, assets and procedures while maintaining an excellent customer service oriented approach to all tasks. This is a contract position until 31 March 2028.

Key Responsibilities    
The Key Responsibilities of the IT Support Technican role include but are not limited to:

Provide effective support to end users at the IPP Office:

• Will assist all users with any logged IT related incident when called upon
• Will diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating systems (Windows)
• Analyse and Assess the information
• Take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible; escalating incidents to other support teams where necessary.

Documentation/Record Management

• Accurately record, update and document requests using the IT service desk system
• Accurately record, update and document asset management changes
• To create, maintain and publish relevant support documentation in order to assist all staff in the quick resolution of their incidents and service requests and enable users to become more self-sufficient

Customer Communication

• Maintain excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Continuously update users on progress of logged tickets until resolution.
• Ensure required escalation is done timeously 

Effective self-management and team work

• Apply knowledge of 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 customer centric manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualification and requirements:

• A National Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6) or similar.
• ITIL Foundation certificate is advantageous

Experience:

• 3 years Helpdesk/IT Administrator experience with technical support and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with DHCP, LAN/WAN and Endpoint Management
• Good working knowledge of Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, active directory
• Must have excellent people, telephonic and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 platform.

Required Personal Attributes    

• Excellent IT Skills and computer literacy
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in a professional manner, face to face, on the phone and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate practical troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques
• Excellent knowledge of customer service best practice.
• Ability to prioritise, manage and perform under pressure to meet Service Level Agreements
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Excellence Orientation
• Investigative Orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Planning and Prioritising
• Attention to detail

Deadline:17th February,2026

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Job Description    

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

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Business Continuity & Resilience

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

Planning, Development and Maintenance

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

Training and Business Readiness

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

People Management

• Coordinate the trained Business Continuity Teams in the response, recovery, restoration, and resumption of all business operations in accordance with the business continuity plans, emergency response plans, crisis management plans and technology recovery plans.
• Provide direction and management to the Division, to enable the strategy execution
• Attract, retain, and develop talent and ensure succession planning and sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions, supporting diversity strategies and initiatives as well.
• Promote DBSA values and a culture of high performance through implementing performance management in line with the planned strategic objectives, goals, quality standards and agreed key performance measures using sound performance management principles.

Governance, Reporting, Assurance and Stakeholder Management

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

Key Measurements of Outputs

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

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

• Technical Specialists
• DBSA Internal Staff

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

• DBSA suppliers
• DBSA clients
• Other Stakeholders

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• A Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience

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

Desirable Requirements

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

Deadline:27th February,2026