Job Openings at IDC

Job Description

The purpose of this role can be defined into the following distinct functions:

• To provide a client centric and service orientated Human Capital advisory service to business in the implementation of
  people strategies and initiatives
• Support the operationalizing and execution of people strategies.
• To be a trusted, credible people coach and advisor to line managers and employees alike.
• Ensure the effective risk analysis, mitigation and management of people practices and processes in the business

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• Relevant degree in Human Resources or related.
• Postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
• Registration with relevant regulatory bodies e.g. HPCSA

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive, practical exposure/application of human resource management processes with a generalist background and exposure to recruitment, selection, training, talent management, organisational development, change, recognition and reward, employee relations relevant legislation and employment laws within a complex environment.
• Strong background in partnering with the diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in use and application of relevant psychometric assessments with
  certification as an assessment practitioner being advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of various Labour Laws.
• Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end recruitment and disciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of performance management methodologies, processes and practices.
• Knowledge and of various Change Management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of Talent Management processes including succession planning, 9-Box Grid.
• Knowledge of various team interventions such as Assimilations. Cohesion.
• Knowledge and understanding of workforce planning and people strategy
  implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Wellness processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of driving transformation in the business through culture management, employee engagement, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

HC Execution

• Partners with the Senior HCBP to drive the implementation of strategies that will engage people in delivering the organization’s vision.
• Partners with Senior HCBP and COE to ensure execution of relevant HC projects as per the business needs
• Communicate and engage with respective Divisions’ management and/or employees
• Obtain feedback with regards to implementation and ensure such feedback is translated back to HC Strategy and processes

Enable the HC Service and Operating Model

• Provide expert advice and coaching to all stakeholders when appropriate
• Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HC services and processes
• Identify new opportunities for HC to add value to the business.
• Provide inputs and guidance on HC requirements for business
• Implements, communicates and offers advice on standard HC systems, processes, policies, procedures, plans, and ensure programs are in place
  and effectively utilized (reward and recognition, employee relations, workforce planning, resourcing, performance management, etc.).

High Performance Culture Implementation

• Support with implementation of people strategies aimed at facilitating a high-performance culture
• Provide on-going line management coaching and training around driving a high-performance culture in their units
• Ensure performance management process and system is optimally deployed/implemented in units.
• Works with internal stakeholders to identify risk areas and address them.
• Partners with ER and Transformation Specialists to ensure a sound ER environment within the business units.
• Attend to all labour related matters including supporting CCMA cases.
• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy and ensure
  appropriate capacitation is in place
• Ensure that remuneration and reward is competitive by providing guidance and direction to Senior management on latest market and industry
  trends.
• Work with the Total Rewards and Shared Services to co-ordinate the Annual Salary Increase and incentive process.
• Implement and encourage the company recognition programmes and other initiatives to build a culture of recognition

Organisational Effectiveness Intervention Implementation (OD and Change, Performance Management, Talent Management, Remuneration and Benefits &Employee Relations and Transformation)

• Support the achievement of the Employee Value Proposition to create a ‘Great Place to Work’ environment.
• Support the implementation of the Integrated Talent management processes, i.e. Talent Reviews, Development, Retention programmes and or initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of organisational effectiveness interventions.
• Support and monitor the implementation of change plans.
• Proactively implement interventions which would assess the level of engagement in the business i.e. employee engagement survey’s.
• Support and monitor the execution of the business case for change against agreed metrics.
• Support the implementation of Employment Equity Plans and ensure that a medium/long term plan is developed to address representation at a Senior management, Professionally qualified and skilled technical levels.
• Implement programs to drive a strong diversity, equity and inclusion culture

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Analytics and Reporting

•  Prepares analytics and organizational health measures such as disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, employee wellness matters, absenteeism and other organizational measures across the business unit
• Review, consolidate and identify trends around people scorecards to inform unit engagement. In collaboration with the Senior HCBP/HCBP develop, monitor and manage actions to address these (for example high turnover among high performers).
• Compile and present divisional/departmental people dashboard to the divisional leadership team.

Talent Acquisition

•  Deliver on talent acquisition service to the business.

Human Capital Business Partner Coordination

• Implementation of people movements/changes within the business (promotions, transfers, secondments, job rotations, role upgrades, salary adjustments, etc.).
• Planning and coordination of sessions and related documentation (team cohesion, talent reviews, culture, organizational development (OD), change and learning and development initiatives.
• Facilitation of post appointments, stay and exit interviews. Drive implementation of people related outcomes from these interviews.
• Support the offboarding process of employees.
• Quarterly HC Audit and adhoc reporting

LEARNING AND GROWTH

• To continuously research and find new ways of doing the work.
• To take ownership of Personal Development.
• To promote/participate in knowledge sharing with team members  

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Identifies service requirements and performance and delivers on these
• Maintains regular communication and engagement with stakeholders
• Manages and resolves non-delivery and compliance issues
• Units’ objectives, standards and operating procedures are communicated to internal and external service providers as per SLA

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Qualification and Experience

• Minimum qualification: Relevant Commercial degree
• Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
• The preferred candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in Administration or Office Management, preferably in the field of discipline (Company Secretariat);
• Must have experience in managing and co-ordinating strategic projects;
• Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDC and its mandate;
• Experience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Secretariat governance principles and applicable legislation is desirable;
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment;
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management;
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments / divisions;
• Effective, versatile and action-oriented;
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships;
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint;
• Practical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and co-ordinate the execution of strategic initiatives.
• To create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success.
• To manage Corporate Secretariat’s budget and cost centres and consolidate various reports.
• To assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reports.
• To assess inquiries directed to the Group Company Secretary, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage, and follow up to ensure resolution.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the Group Company Secretary’s office.
• Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters.
• Management of the Office (planning and co-coordinating the activities of the office).
• Assist with reporting on various operational activities.
• Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.
• To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems.
• Represent the IDC and the Group Company Secretary in internal and external forums.
• Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects.

Corporate Strategic Alignment:

• To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management:

• To create relationships with internal and external clients.
• Dealing with client queries that require policy decisions to protect the organisation against reputation risk and ensure client satisfaction.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth:

• To provide leadership and support to staff within the Office of the Group Company Secretary.
• To research best practice measures.
• Take responsibility for personal development and growth.
• Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice.

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The main duties of this role will include, but not limited to the following:

Governance Advisory:

• Draft governance frameworks for the IDC and Subsidiaries (incl. committee charters, board charter, etc.);
• Draft governance policies (Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Ethics, Board Evaluation Policy, Board Nominations Policy, Access to Professional Advice, Dissemination of Company Information, Nominee Director Framework, Board Remuneration);
• Provide guidance to the Directors, Management and the entire Corporation on governance matters (guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Board, conflict of interest);
• Maintain a register of declaration of interests for the Board and Management and provide an analysis of the potential conflicts for the various meetings;
• Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements.

Corporate Secretariat Services:

• Prepare the annual calendars for the Board and Committees;
• Conduct board evaluations and customised Director development programmes;
• Research and communicate applicable legislative developments to all stakeholders;
• Create content to alert Directors of legislative or regulatory changes that impact them;
• Lead the process of nominating Directors to IDC Investee Companies and Subsidiaries and present to the Director Working Committee, Exco and Director Affairs Committee;
• Lead the process of evaluating performance of IDC Nominee Directors and prepare reports to the various IDC committees.

Conflict of Interest Management:

• Coordinate all activities that contribute to providing content to codes and policies and ensure consistent alignment and application of ethics-related policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manage conflicts of interest, with particular attention to the record-keeping, analysis and evaluation of issues relating to financial disclosures related to employees, applications for external remunerative work and gift registers.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Commerce or equivalent; Preferably Company or Commercial Law and/or Governance related.
• A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage.
• A certified Ethics Officer will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Corporate Secretariat or Governance
• Registration with a Professional Body mandatory (Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA); Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA); Ethics Institute

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Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting with post graduate degree e.g. BCompt (Honours) or BSC engineering or similar 4-year undergraduate qualification with finance experience.
• CA (SA) would be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience:

• The candidate should have at least 5-8 years of relevant experience in post investment monitoring / portfolio management or evidencing experience in managing key aspects of business partner relationships by considering risks, mitigants and protecting financial interests.
• Experience and knowledge in the portfolio management, restructurings, Due Diligence, drawdowns processes.
• Accounting / relevant IFRS9, financial modelling and analysis experience will be an added advantageous.
• Experience in assessing the economic viability of businesses and/or projects
• Sound experience in a financial environment is essential
• Skills in respect of the analysis and interpretation of financial statements
• Sound knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses
• Good understanding of different types of security
• Understanding of Economic trends would be an advantage
• Project management experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of BP strategic diagnostics would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience on how to help BP’s execute value levers

Roles and Responsibilities

• Post investment and portfolio monitoring and management of allocated portfolio, some of which may be complex, technical and/or high value Business Partners.
• Ensure proper handover of Business Partners from the respective SBU is completed and all key priority and risk areas are discussed during the handover meetings.
• Periodically conduct SPPI (e.g. loans) impairment reviews and timeously prepare Business Partner credit quality assessment reports in accordance with the approved IDC guidelines and policies on allocated portfolio business partners.
• Identify Business Partners, where performance is not at the required level and develop a framework to ensure regular client visits occur and a diagnostic analysis is conducted to identify areas requiring improvement and specialized assistance and intervention.
• Schedule performance monitoring feedback sessions with investee companies on a regular basis. Ensure that monitoring and counselling services are provided on Value Creation levers in accordance with the Value Creation Plans and that Business Partners meet the contractual and underwriting obligations.
• Conduct client visits and regular Business Partner reviews, which include undertaking reviews, application funds reviews where applicable and AFS analysis, covenant reviews and assigning of risk rating to Business Partners.
• Proactively identify early warning signals and initiate appropriate intervention processes where necessary.
• To ensure that all necessary amendments to contracts during the life span of the Business Partner are timeously and adequately executed.
• To ensure that all exit processes i.e. early settlement, IRR and other calculations and release of security on the allocated portfolio of business partners are properly executed.
• To promptly monitor and follow-up all payments due to IDC, including interest, capital, dividends, fees etc. on the allocated portfolio of Business Partners.
• To focus on collection inflows from Business Partners and monitoring forecasts against actual performance.
• To analyse financial information from allocated Business Partners on a regular basis and assess the need for initiating intervention based on the analysis.
• To ensure maximising of IDC value and limiting losses by being considerate of eventual exiting of investments where relevant.
• To focus on enhanced portfolio management and by focusing on value add and growth of IDC’s clients and optimised cashflow collection, where relevant while at the same time ensuring protection of IDC’s interests.
• To assist in refining and adopting the evolving debt as set out.
• From time to time to be involved in department and organisation wide initiatives linked to the department’s function.
• Prepare portfolio reports as and when required on the portfolio under management and present to all relevant portfolio risk management committees.
• Prepare and present credit submissions (amendments, condonations, restructurings etc.) to the relevant credit committees.

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Internal / operational processes

• Provide guidance on Environmental and Social issues to Business Units, clients and subsidiaries.
• Implement IDC Environmental and Social Management System.
• Advise investment teams to promote sustainable and responsible investments, where possible to reduce the climate change impacts and environmental impact of investee industries.
• Advise investment teams to promote sustainable social benefits of investee industries.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) legislation in South Africa and other countries where IDC operates (eg. EIA Regulations; all NEMA Acts; OHSA; Mining Charter; international environmental and labour regulations etc), and international best practice guidelines such as the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
• Remain abreast of developments in EHS thinking and practices locally and abroad (eg. UNEPFI; CDP; Global Compact; Equator Principles; ISO14001 and ISO18001 etc).
• Ensure that the IDC’s Environmental and Social policies, standards and procedures remain aligned with current legislation and best practices locally and internationally.
• Manage and coordinate environmental impact assessments conducted by IDC or its consultants.
• Collect, analyse, and compile sustainability data to produce Sustainability Reports in line with applicable frameworks and standards, including GRI, CDP, IFRS S1 & S2, and the GHG Protocol.
• Asses Environmental, Social, Health and Safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for financing by the IDC.
• Conduct social impact analyses as part of Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), including assessment of project‑related impacts on communities, livelihoods, vulnerable groups, labour, and community health and safety.
• Coordinate relevant capacity building interventions on environmental compliance.
• Provide support and input into IDC’s Annual Integrated Report. In particular, support IDC’s reporting obligations with respect to the Sustainability Bond, TCFD and Paris Agreement alignment, and SDG impacts.
• Provide support to SBUs on incorporating the SDGs into business plans and targets.
• Mentoring on basic aspects of the job.
• Participate in the review and update the IDC’s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance (ESRG) framework to ensure alignment to changing circumstances on a regular basis.
• Monitor subsidiaries and existing clients’ compliance with the IDC’s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance Policy and Responsible Investment Policy.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree recognised by SACNASP or in a technical discipline, preferably in an environmental management practice and/or engineering field, augmented by certificates for further development courses in environmental management practice.
• Honours degree in the field will be advantageous.

Knowledge & experience

• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience in the field
• Extensive knowledge in environmental management practice and/ or health and safety management Practice.
• Formulation and implementation of EHS Strategies and related concepts.

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Internal / Operational Processes

• Supporting key strategic objectives and initiatives aimed at driving operational and business improvements, enhancing IDC’s ESRG and Impact Programme
• Align internal processes and systems with global ESRG standards and emerging regulatory requirements
• Design, implement and continuously enhance portfolio-level climate risk assessment methodologies, including physical and transition risk analysis
• Setting up, implementation and management of the IDC’s ESRG Stewardship Programme focused on both listed and non-listed Business Partners
• Implement and manage strategic ESRG and impact interventions focused on the improvement of value creations plans
• Implement, align and manage portfolio ESRG compliance
• Provide support of the governance coordination of the organisational Sustainability Action Plan
• Support the ESRG initiatives through coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Map synergies across internal departments to strengthen internal alignment on sustainability objectives

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing
• Coaching and mentoring of team members with a special focus on sustainability and ESRG frameworks
• Support the Principal Specialist with the implementation of the programme and delivery focusing on the portfolio
• Support Head Risk Governance & Portfolio Management with strategic sustainability risk deliverables

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Degree in Natural Resources Economics or Engineering or Development Finance a focus on climate analytics, sustainability risk management, sustainability reporting. Honours will be an added advantage

Knowledge & experience

• 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience within the financial services sector
• Expertise in both investment portfolio oversight and the technical frameworks needed for sustainability disclosures
• Climate risk assessment and reporting, GHG accounting – application of GHG protocol, PCAF/financed emission methodologies, national GHG reporting, carbon budgeting, carbon offsets
• Proven hands-on experience in conducting NGFS or equivalent climate scenario analysis, climate stress testing or transition risk analysis/modelling
• Execution of stewardship programmes (listed/non-listed or both
• Stakeholder management and proven track record in driving sustainable initiatives with a strong understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory frameworks, and best practices
• Experience in thought leadership and knowledge transfer across the organisation
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
• Extremely organised and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals
• Proficiency in data science management and tool development for Business Partners
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment
• MS Office skills

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Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financinginstruments.
• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
• Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.

Risk identification and mitigation

• Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
• Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
• Account management function up to first draw
• Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
• Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
• Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
• Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and Applications

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
• Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline
• Proactively drive new business growth in line with specific initiatives that are aligned to the
• SBU strategy including plan of action in respect of cold calling, presentations, travel plan, entertaining potential clients to extend the reach of the Regional Office resulting in new applications pitched and/or approved by the IDC

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Coaching and mentoring of team members

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
• 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions ( i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
• Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical and Financial)
• Grounded in all three disciplines
• Transaction leadership (complex deals)
• Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
• Experience in peer review
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
• Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
• Knowledge of financing instruments
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
• Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members

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Job Description

• Lead the development, refinement and standardisation of the contractor development toolkit.
• Design and document diagnostic tools, interview guides and systems‑needs analysis templates.
• Translate diagnostic findings into structured risk assessment profiles.
• Develop Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) with measurable milestones.
• Create contractual, statutory and regulatory compliance frameworks and templates.
• Develop monthly monitoring tools including:
• Actual vs allowable cost analysis
• Cash flow and margin risk indicators
• Early-warning risk triggers (cash flow distress, underpricing, governance gaps, etc.)
• Establish risk identification and escalation mechanisms.
• Develop structured business development tools across financial, operational, governance and project management domains.
• Define measurable KPIs for Tirisano consultants.
• Identify key design elements for the programme impact‑assessment framework

Qualification and Experience
Qualifications

• BTech/BEng Civil Engineering, construction management, quantity surveying
• Advantage Postgraduate Qualification in Construction Project Management or similar.
• Professional Registration with a relevant built‑environment body (e.g., SACPCMP, ECSA, SACQSP)

Knowledge and Experience

• 8 to 10 years work experience within the built environment, or substantial practical experience in contractor systems or contractor development, with a minimum of 5 years of implementing contractor systems within live CIDB Grade 5–8 GB/CE construction environments.
• Proven experience developing or significantly adapting contractor business systems and tools (not generic templates).
• Demonstrated track record of measurable contractor development outcomes (e.g., grading progression, stabilised cash flow, business growth).
• Conducting business diagnostics and identifying systemic weaknesses.
• Designing and implementing structured performance improvement interventions.
• Reviewing and interpreting contractor financial, operational and project performance data.
• Developing and managing monitoring tools and reporting formats.
• Delivering structured mentorship/technical assistance in a development environment.
• Working within defined team structures, budgets and reporting lines.