Jobs at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

• 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 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 role of the Infrastructure Finance Specialist is to provide financing and advisory solutions for infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic Outputs

• Support the expansion of IF’s project pipeline, especially in infrastructure that is being targeted to mobilise public and private sector financing.
• Ensure long-term financial planning and modelling in collaboration with the Treasury and Finance teams.
• Support public sector in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and in financing of large infrastructure projects in order to assist government’s efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Prepare various documents and management reports for Executive Committees, Boards and Stakeholders.

Infrastructure Financing

• Prepare a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules. The project finance model should be suitable for investment analysis, debt structuring and operational scenario evaluation.
• Utilise project finance models to conduct financial and sensitivity testing which are critical in determining the effects and changes in input variables on key financial outputs.
• Advise clients internally and externally on the development and effective implementation of public / private investments for sustainable development in infrastructure with a specific focus on financing solutions.
• Support Leads during preparation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of transactions of investment and policy operations.
• Conduct the financial analysis and modelling tasks within project teams working on guarantees operations and other financial structures to mobilise commercial capital for development purposes.
• Work as an integral part of the project / programme team, to conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations with a special focus on structuring financial solutions for raising new funding and debt restructurings.
• Develop and deliver sustainable financing structures, models and solutions for IF clients through various products which include (amongst others) blended finance structures Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, B-BBEE funding structures, local currency funding, guarantees and derivative hedges.
• Develop and implement various innovative financing instruments to unlock and accelerate infrastructure delivery. These instruments include (amongst others) blended finance instruments, working capital facilities, bridging finance facilities, project bonds, CPI-linked debt, green bonds, project preparation facilities, construction performance bonds, price risk management and hedging products, customised vendor financing solutions.
• Develop and implement financial advisory solutions for the IF including (amongst others) technical, financial, environmental, insurance bank services.
• Access financial markets to fund IF investments and operations to foster sustainable economic development, create wealth and improve infrastructure in South Africa by investing in infrastructure and other productive sectors.
• Ensure that all investment projects are taken to bankability through amongst others, evaluation of the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view of ensuring that they are commercially sound for financing. This must be performed in alignment with the agreed strategy and mandate, due diligence process, deal structuring, facility agreements with clients, risk mitigation, etc.
• Assist with the execution of transactions and the credit approval process to facilitate the structure and negotiate the detailed terms of the deal / transaction in liaison with Treasury, Legal, Portfolio Management teams to ensure the approval of transactions through the various approval committees.

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers (in government entities, development banks, private companies and commercial banks) to contribute to economic and infrastructure development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project operators
• Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the mandate of the IF.
• Perform other strategic and operational duties as assigned.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Quality financial models and solutions
• Value and number of project approvals, commitments and disbursements.
• Value of infrastructure catalysed
• Value of Private & Public Sector partnerships and funding
• Clean audit

KEY INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

• Head: Infrastructure Finance
• Chief Investment Officer: IF
• CEO & Exco
• DBSA Board & Committees
• Relevant DBSA Divisions
• IF Team

KEY EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

• Infrastructure South Africa
• National Treasury
• Government Departments and SOCs
• Public & Private Sector Stakeholders
• External Service Providers
• Development Finance Institutions
• Capital Markets

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

 Minimum Requirements

• Post-graduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics.
• A minimum of 8 years demonstrable experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance arena at a mid-tier professional level.
• Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.).
• Exposure to working on new or innovative projects and programmes.
• In-depth experience in working with deal teams private and public sector investments.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure finance and development.
• Proven ability to build a project finance model using Microsoft Excel / workbook and calculation algorithms premised on accounting rules for investment purposes.
• Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation.
• Knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Good understanding of infrastructure investments. 
• Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to bankable debt financing deals.
• Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA).

Deadline:9th February,2026

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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    
Deal Origination

• Lead the development and execution of origination strategies and sector initiatives to drive infrastructure investment.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage key client relationships to maximize 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 executive committees and boards.
• Prepare and provide documentation/reports for EXCO and Board(s) decision-making where applicable.
• Present at deal Committees where applicable, as and when required.

Business Development

• Drive business development to establish DBSA as the preferred lender, investor, and partner.
• Lead the creation and execution of strategies to build a strong pipeline of development impact 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 and reconstruction projects across Africa.
• Expand client base in target countries, securing sustainable revenue streams and fostering long-term relationships.
• Design and implement targeted marketing strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities for DBSA’s services

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.

Key Measurements of Outputs

(*The list is not exhaustive)

• Value and number of new business deals originated.
• Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
• Value of infrastructure catalysed.
• Value of projects prepared and committed for DBSA approval.
• Value of funds under management secured (Infrastructure Delivery business).
• Quality of investment book (e.g., NPL ratio).
• Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities (50% shareholding and above).
• Number of jobs created or "to be created" by projects - Direct and Indirect jobs.
• Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
• Clean audit.

Minimum Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business or Finance (CA or CFA), or Engineering, or Economics.
• A minimum of 10-12 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 finding 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. 

Deadline:12th February,2026

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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    
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Deal Origination

• Lead the development and execution of origination strategies and sector initiatives to drive infrastructure investment.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage key client relationships to maximize 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 executive 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 creation and execution of strategies to build a strong pipeline of development impact 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 and reconstruction projects across Africa.
• Expand client base in target countries, securing sustainable revenue streams and fostering long-term relationships.
• Design and implement targeted marketing strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities for DBSA’s services.

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.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Value and number of new business deals originated
• Value and number of project approvals, commitments, and disbursements.
• Value of infrastructure catalysed.
• Value of projects prepared and committed for DBSA approval. 
• Value of funds under management secured (Infrastructure Delivery business).
• Quality of investment book (e.g., NPL ratio).
• Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black-owned entities (50% shareholding and above). 
• Number of jobs created or "to be created" by projects - Direct and Indirect jobs.
• Quality of signed agreements/mandates.
• Clean Audit. 

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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Deadline:12th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The Technical Specialist: Transport & Logistics is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the transport and logistics sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of transport and logistics projects financed and/or delivered by the DBSA. The aim is to enhance the quality, sustainability, and impact of investments in the sector, ensuring alignment with the institution’s development mandate.

Key Responsibilities    
Technical Advisory and Expertise

• Provide expert technical support and apply advanced sector knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions analysis and implementation support for projects and initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, policy developments, and global best practices to ensure cutting-edge insights and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Diagnose complex sector challenges and identify opportunities, designing context-appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to support project preparation and implementation.
• Promote institutional learning by leading or contributing to training sessions, technical consultations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation in the sector, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus, and ensure technical alignment across project stages.

Investments and Programmes

• Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on infrastructure transactions applying strategic thinking and innovative approaches to deliver value to both the client and the DBSA.
• Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating technical and sector specific risks, working collaboratively with Credit Risk, Country Risk Officers, and other relevant units across the Bank.
• Support the preparation of potential investments by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that inform project scoping, feasibility studies, and business planning.
• Conceptualise and contribute to the design of new products and services aligned with DBSA mandate and proactively identifying and guiding the DBSA toward emerging sector opportunities.
• Assess the sector impact of proposed DBSA investment transactions across South Africa the African region, including:
• Appraising the macro and sector-specific market environment.
• Assessing the impact of sectoral policy, legislation, strategy, and tariff regimes.
• Analysing sector risks and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Demonstrating the economic rationale of projects through demand/supply analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
• Validating the technical feasibility / assumptions and projections including design assumptions, technology options, operations, and maintenance plans.
• Providing structuring recommendations to support investment approvals by internal decision-making committees.
• Developing sector-specific conditions to be embedded with investment structures.
• Monitor and evaluate the sectoral outcomes and impact of DBSA’s energy investment portfolio.
• Track compliance within agreed sector conditionalities and mitigation measures, recommending timely corrective actions in cases of deviation or underperformance.

Sector Governance

• Present sector research findings on business and product development, sector targets, and investment strategies to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
• Develop, implement, and review sector strategies, guidelines, and technical frameworks to embed Generally
• Accepted Industry Practice (GIIP) in DBSA investment decision making.

Clients, Governments and Finance Partnerships

• Provide credible sectoral advice to the DBSA, its clients and sector role players including private and public sector investors, businesses, and client-country governments.
• Influence relevant sectoral investment decision making structures including DBSA, national government, SOCs, sector fora, Regional Economic Communities (e.g. SADC, IIPSA) to enhance sectoral infrastructure investments.
• Interface with finance partners locally, regionally, and internationally to catalyse sustainable financing, align and incorporate GIIP, the Sustainable Development Goals and global, regional, and local sector policy frameworks into DBSA operations and investment decision making.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align expectations and gather insights and ensure successful engagements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their area of expertise.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, products, or services, leveraging technical knowledge, creativity, and  industry insights.
• Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies or methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, and value for the organisation.
• Facilitate idea generation promoting a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can flourish.
• Develop the organisation’s competitive edge and adapt to evolving market demands within the sector.

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare and present high-quality, data-driven technical reports, assessments, and recommendations to support decision-making, anticipate risks, and enhance project outcomes.
• Analyse complex data and deliver accurate, stakeholder-focused reports with clear, actionable insights and visualisations.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.

Key Measurement of Output

• Number of innovative and sustainable energy financing opportunities identified and brought into the business pipeline.
• Number and quality of technically sound, bankable projects and innovative financing solutions developed for investment approval.
• Number of due diligence assignments and investment-ready projects concluded with full technical compliance.
• Percentage of the loan book aligned with priority geographies/sectors and annual investment metrics (disbursements, commitments, approvals).
• Number and quality of projects monitored and evaluated, ensuring application of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and lessons learned.
• Number of sector strategies, technical frameworks, knowledge products, and partnerships developed to inform investment decisions and strengthen sector impact.

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 policies authority of repute within the global market.

Business Acumen

• Takes actions to fit business strategy.
• Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.
• Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
• Anticipates possible responses to different initiatives.
• Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.

Project Management

• Seasoned ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects aligned to DBSA sustainable infrastructure investment mandate.
• Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Makes effective use of resources when executing; ensures processes are in place to achieve outcomes aligned to operational excellence standards.
• Risk Identification & Assessment skills.
• Advises on applicable aspects of risk identification and assessments.
• Assesses and links short-term tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or perspectives.

Financial Acumen

• Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
• Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability.
• Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as  appropriate to maximise sustainable development outcomes, revenues, and control costs.

Business Development

• Takes overall lead for pro-active business development at national and regional level.
• Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and take actions accordingly.
• Formulates and modify market approaches on the basis of competitor analyses.
• Leads the formulation, development, and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
• Identifies and develop new markets, products, and clients.
• Positions the DBSA as the preferred development partner, lender, and advisor.
• Leads the participation and presentation of the DBSA at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
• Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.
• Promote compliance and alignment with the strategic imperatives of both individual clients and the DBSA of investment and development interventions.
• Builds capacity to coordinate, control and manage the activities and efforts required for the implementation of  the plan.
• Builds capacity to conduct project origination exercises.

Analytical Ability

• Ability to propose solutions to support investment through analysis and solutioning.
• Thorough and in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify anomalies and draw conclusions, and able to relate these to operational circumstances.
• High level of skill in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques and able to use judgement to decide upon the most appropriate analytical techniques to solution according to the situation.
• Proven ability to apply relevant estimating techniques, tools and models covering all potential business circumstances (such as cost benefit analysis) and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
• Able to translate findings into reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Urban Planning or Infrastructure Development).

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ energy sector experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
• Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and transaction advisory services for large-scale energy projects.
• Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the energy sector across South Africa and the wider African continent.
• Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the energy value chain, including
• service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
• Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
• Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).

Deadline:10th February,2026

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Job Description    

• Lead the development and operationalisation of the centralised Programme Management Office (PMO) frameworks,  policies, and standards to ensure strategic alignment with DBSA’s financial targets and delivery priorities. Provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for programme execution, driving consistency, compliance, and excellence across internal and external programmes. Fosters stakeholder collaboration and optimises resource  utilisation to support DBSA’s impact-driven mandate.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Focus

• Lead the design and implementation of operational frameworks, tools, and standards for programme delivery.
• Ensure alignment of programme operations with DBSA’s strategic investment goals and impact targets.
• Oversee integration of planning, execution, and monitoring across all programme portfolios.
• Ensure operational efficiency in the delivery of programmes’ annual targets and strategic objectives.

Project Management Office (PMO) Services

• Develop and maintain PMO frameworks, tools, and methodologies to support programme delivery.
• Provide centralised support services including scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Ensure consistency and quality across programme management practices.
• Structuring PMO governance and operational models.

Programme Governance Development

• Design and implement governance models tailored to programme needs and stakeholder requirements.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and compliance across all programme activities.
• Align governance structures with DBSA’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Supporting negotiation of Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) with programme owners.

Project and Portfolio Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and portfolios.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with DBSA’s impact goals and financial targets.
• Apply best practices in project management to drive delivery excellence and mitigate risks.
• Appraising projects and programmes and preparing proposals for DBSA’s governing structures.

Programme Oversight and Risk Management

• Provide centralised oversight of programme execution across DBSA and its partners.
• Facilitate coordination between programme leads, delivery teams, and strategic stakeholders.
• Monitor and identify potential risks and mitigation measures for all third-party funds and programmes.
• Support executive decision-making with consolidated operational insights and performance data.

Resource and Financial Management

• Ensure optimal utilisation of financial and human resources across programme operations.
• Align resource planning with strategic priorities and delivery timelines.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, cost-efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the administration, compliance, and reporting of third-party funds and grants.

Operational Resource Management

• Ensure optimal utilisation of financial and human resources across programme operations.
• Align resource planning with strategic priorities and delivery timelines.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, cost-efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the administration, compliance, and reporting of third-party funds and grants.

Reporting & Governance

• Establish and enforce governance structures, policies, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Drive standardisation of programme management practices across DBSA and partner entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee the audit of programmes and third-party funds in line with respective mandates.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Contribute to documentation and reports for committees, Executive Committee (EXCO), Boards, and other decision-making bodies.
• Develop periodic reports for key stakeholders (programme owners, third-party funds, Board, EXCO), including monitoring of budgets, resource allocation, utilisation, and risk management.

Digital Transformation

• Champion and drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and unlock new value streams within the DBSA.
• Foster a mindset of innovation, identifying opportunities to adopt emerging technologies and best practices to modernise processes and deliver impactful solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with programme owners, third-party funders, delivery partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of programme performance, risks, and strategic decisions.
• Represent DBSA in engagements with external stakeholders to promote collaboration, alignment, and shared impact.
• Develop stakeholder-specific reports and insights to support decision-making and accountability.

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, 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.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Quality and timeliness of programme proposals, operational frameworks, and governance models submitted for approval
• Number of new Programmes / Projects identified to enable infrastructure development investments for the DBSA or/and the market
• Number of programmes incubated versus delivered
• % of programmes delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives
• Compliance rate with programme governance policies, audit requirements, and third-party fund mandates
• Effectiveness of risk identification and mitigation across programme portfolios (measured through risk logs and resolution rates)
• Accuracy and clarity of reports submitted to EXCO, Boards, and stakeholders, including budget utilisation and performance metrics
• Quality and timeliness of programme proposals, operational frameworks, and governance models submitted for approval
• Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance management system

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Development Studies or Project Management.

Desirable Requirements

• Certification in Project Management (e.g.., Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), PRojects IN Controlled Environments, Version 2 (PRINCE2)).

Experience

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 12 years in programme or operations management, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in a development finance or public sector context.
• Project management of infrastructure projects/programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.
• Expertise in programme governance, operational frameworks, and delivery models.
• Familiarity with enterprise PMO tools and performance management systems.

Desirable Experience

• Banking industry and/or economic development services industry experience.

Deadline:10th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The Credit Model Technician is responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing Credit Risk Models and tools that support the Credit Lab’s analytical, pricing, and risk management functions. The role ensures the accuracy, reliability and compliance of credit risk models while enabling effective decision-making across business and operational divisions. The incumbent collaborates closely with risk, credit, data, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of models into credit systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities    
Credit Model Development

• Maintain, enhance and troubleshoot existing credit risk models and tools.
• Develop business cases for new credit risk models for submission to the Risk Models Technical Committee.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications for the development of credit risk models.
• Design, develop and test credit risk models and risk measurement tools.
• Support external consultants and internal credit model developers in developing and refining credit risk models.
• Provide technical advice on model development methodologies, assumptions and design.

Credit Lab Data Warehouse

• Use credit and portfolio data for developing and maintaining credit risk models.
• Validate accuracy and completeness of data flows between models, systems and data sources.
• Perform data quality checks and identify data anomalies ahead of model use.

Credit System Platform

• Support the Credit System Architect to design, build and maintain the platform used to house credit risk models and tools.
• Provide technical and user support for all credit risk tools implemented on the platform.
• Develop and maintain user manuals, technical documentation and process guides.
• Support implementation, testing and training of credit systems and modelling tools.

Credit Risk Pricing and Rating

• Support the Credit Lab Manager in the activities of the Pricing Working Group.
• Validate credit ratings, PDs, LGDs and related risk metrics used within the pricing model.
• Conduct review and testing of model outputs to ensure consistency with pricing requirements.
• Validate data inputs and information used in credit rating and risk assessment models.
• Test and verify standardised outputs from credit rating models are complete, accurate and reliable.
• Liaise with Credit Officers, Investment Officers, Technical Experts and Portfolio Officers to ensure consistency and integrity of rating information.

Governance and Reporting

• Prepare submissions for the Technical Committee relating to model development, validation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with scheduled model maintenance cycles and governance requirements.
• Demonstrate model performance over time and highlight emerging issues or trends.
• Provide well-reasoned responses to questions and challenges raised by the Committee.
• Produce accurate and insightful analyses and reports that support credit and risk decision-making.
• Ensure reliability and traceability of data used in all reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with management, business units, and key stakeholders to facilitate effective operational support.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Delivery against agreed model development and maintenance timelines.
• Accuracy and reliability of model outputs and documentation.
• Quality and completeness of submissions to the governance committees.
• User adoption and satisfaction with credit systems and tools.
• Successful validation of credit risk data, ratings and metrics.
• Compliance with internal model governance standards and audit requirements

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Data Collection and Analysis

• Skilled in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques.
• Ability to use judgement to decide upon the most appropriate analytical techniques according to the situation.
• Recognises underlying principles, patterns, or themes in an array of related information, and determines whether additional information would be useful or necessary.
• Through an in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify anomalies and concludes, relating these to operational circumstances.
• Ability to model a range of scenarios covering all potential business circumstances and highlight potential risks/opportunities.

Detail Orientation

• Identifies multiple sources/approaches of information to ensure that details are addressed.
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows up to ensure tasks are completed and commitments met by others.

Solution Focus

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

Policies and Procedures

• Has a detailed understanding of relevant policies and procedures and interprets these according to operational circumstances to ensure compliance.
• Understands the business context sufficiently to recommend improvements and modifications to existing policy.
• Is able to write new procedures.

Reporting

• Designs / customises reports to meet user needs.
• Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report.
• Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.

Financial Acumen

• Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community.
• Effectively prepares budgetary submissions and forecasts for own department.
• Knows the internal and external factors that impact resource and asset availability.
• Ability to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximise revenues and control costs.

Risk Management Policies and Procedures

• Develops innovative approaches to managing significant business risks effectively and efficiently.
• Leads implementation, execution and monitoring activities.
• Advises on best solutions and foresees the impact of changes in regulations, policies and procedures for non-complex and increasingly complex business issues.

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics, Mathematics, Risk Management, Accounting, Statistics, Actuarial Science,  Finance or a related field.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing credit models and tools, statistical modelling and validation in a credit risk management environment.
• Experience in credit management in the banking and/or financial services sectors.
• Good knowledge of data management.
• In-depth knowledge of credit rating methodologies.
• Exposure to credit risk systems, data warehousing or model implementation environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Basel II/III, IFRS 9 and other credit risk regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to programme data solutions in SQL, SAS, Python, R, Power BI or similar modelling and analytics tools.

Desirable Requirements

• A Postgraduate Degree in Statistics.
• Experience in a Development Finance institution.

Deadline:10th February,2026

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• The Senior Project Finance Specialist will effectively advise on, develop, implement and manage all the financial and funding aspects required for bankable project financed based procurement documentation. These will involve different power producing projects that will include Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power, and Hybrid energy facilities and now the Independent Transmission Infrastructure Procurement Programme - ITIPP.
• The role will report to the Head of Infrastructure Finance and will collaborate effectively with all other departments within the IPPO to deliver timeously on the IPPO's mandates and strategy.

Key Responsibilities    
These include but are not limited to:

Effective project finance management

• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for energy procurement
• Draft and review the conceptualization, design, and development of procurement documentation for the various programmes and manage Transactional Advisors involved in the process.
• Oversee the financial evaluation of received bids, negotiations on all relevant agreements, and the financial close process.
• Develop and maintain relationships and coordinate directly with project managers, legal team, technical team and advisors in the analysis, drafting of procurement documentation, negotiation, and execution of agreements/contracts.
• Confer with various stakeholders to assess project finance needs and consolidate to ensure that needs have been considered during the procurement phase.
• Conduct financial analysis, potential investment interests into potential projects and market related financial insights to support effective decision making

Effective and efficient reporting

• Create detailed reports and budgets in written and verbal form for presentation to stakeholders, senior management and internal audit staff, maintaining records with risk management
• Prepare reports and/or present to management on outcome of analysis performed in relation to risk allocation, bankability issues, optimisation & and any project finance activities related to projects
• Clearly articulate and consolidate the risk and rewards of potential transactions to the executive management team and provide recommendations for mitigation

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders
• Manage the elaboration of the documentation required for various project stakeholders, including building charts from spreadsheets to facilitate understanding of complex financial data
• Responsible for preparing, assisting with, and reviewing financial models and analyses, including those prepared by other team members, while also providing expertise and guidance on financing, accounting, and tax-related inputs.
• Provide oversight and assistance in the development and management of complex financial models utilised to inform key decision-making processes at both the project/programme-level and corporate-level.

Risk assessment and mitigation

• Develop risk assessments and potential risk mitigations.
• Manage various risk assessments performed and consolidate quantified results to influence strategic business decisions by management and key stakeholders
• Assess and manage financial risks associated with energy procurement activities and recommend mitigation measures
• Manage the budget for the various programmes in regards to the Financial Advisor requirements

People Enablement

• 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).
• Source and manage scarce specialist skills and resources.
• Establish and monitor performance standards with direct reports.
• Provide regular feedback regarding staff performance.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
The successful incumbent should have:

• Post Graduate Qualification in finance, accounting or related field. Advanced degree such as CA, CFA or MBA is preferred
• Extensive experience in project finance, preferably in the energy or public sector
• At least 10 years’ experience in providing financial advisory services preferably in large public procurement.
• At least 5 years’ experience in leadership roles
• Programme Management Experience. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Project Management and Project Finance methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of financial business case management
• Knowledge and understanding of the public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business strategy
• Knowledge of the macro – economic environment of the county.
• In-depth knowledge of various legislations related to the IPP Office
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal & Networking skills
• Financial and business analytic skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Attention to Detail

Required Personal Attributes    

• Analysis and Judgement
• Numerical Reasoning
• Assertiveness
• Excellence Orientation
• Investigative Orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Prioritising
• Ability to Influence
• Leadership

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to drive supplier management best practice and standardisation by leading initiatives focused on supplier risk, performance, and enterprise supplier development. This role contributes to enhanced procurement effectiveness, improved supplier relationships, and supports DBSA’s transformation and sustainability goals through proactive supplier development and sourcing practices.

Key Responsibilities    
Supplier Risk Management

• Conduct ongoing risk profiling and segmentation of the supplier base.
• Develop;mplement and manage a supplier risk assessment framework.
• Monitor supplier risk exposure and escalate emerging risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier risk mitigation actions with business continuity requirements.

Supplier Performance Management Processes

• Develop supplier performance frameworks and scorecards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on supplier performance against contractual and service level expectations.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews with key stakeholders.
• Identify underperformance trends and drive corrective action planning with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier risk and performance data in appropriate systems.
• Contribute to the development of supplier-related dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in procurement audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Initiatives

• Design and implement ESD programmes aligned to the DBSA’s transformation strategy
• Engage with suppliers to drive capability development
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to unlock access to markets and funding for qualifying suppliers
• Track and report ESD progress against targets and compliance frameworks

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Transformation

• Provide supplier insights and data to inform category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Partner with category managers and sourcing teams to identify value opportunities.
• Champion supplier innovation and value-add through collaborative engagements.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Produce accurate, insightful reports and continuously monitor key metrics to assess progress against objectives.
• Analyse data to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable information that supports ongoing performance improvement and accountability

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Percentage of supplier performance compliance rate based on quality, delivery, pricing and responsiveness
• Cost savings, quality improvements or efficiency gains achieved through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Percentage of suppliers’ compliance with DBSA standards and traceability of DBSA compliance documentation
• Number of supplier risks identified and mitigated, and reduction in supply chain vulnerabilities
• Average time to resolve supplier disputes and number of disputes resolved without escalation
• Number of supplier engagement activities conducted, and feedback received from suppliers on relationship quality
• Percentage of supplier reports submitted on time and rate of errors in compliance and performance data
• Percentage of suppliers passing internal or external compliance audits
• Number of procurement or supplier management processes and efficiency improved
• Average time taken to onboard new suppliers from verification to activation

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or Logistics or Equivalent (NQF 7)

Desirable Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or Logistics or Equivalent.
• Professional certification in Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply – CIPS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management – SAPICS or Equivalent).

Experience

Minimum Experience

• A Minimum of 8 years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Proven track record of managing supplier performance and compliance.
• Understanding of PFMA, BBBEE Act, PPPFA and National Treasury Regulations.
• Experience working across multiple supplier categories
• Understanding of supplier management principles and practices.
• Awareness of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) standards and ethical sourcing practices. Familiarity with supplier verification processes.
• Knowledge of public procurement in South Africa

Desirable Experience

• Experience in procurement analytics, supplier performance scorecards, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).

Deadline:12th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Loan Management Unit (LMU), ensuring that all loan-related activities are executed with precision, efficiency, and compliance. This includes overseeing the end-toend loan administration process, from disbursement to repayment, while maintaining high standards of data integrity, client service, and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Loan Administration and Processing

• Ensure that all loan disbursements, repayments, interest, and fees are processed accurately and on time to maintain the financial integrity of the loan book. Errors in processing can lead to incorrect balances, client disputes, and financial misstatements.
• Prevent financial discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting as accurate loan data feeds directly into financial statements. Discrepancies can result in audit findings, regulatory penalties, or loss of investor confidence.
• Maintain client trust by ensuring their loan accounts are correctly managed. Mistakes can damage relationships, lead to reputational harm, and increase customer churn.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and external regulatory requirements, as failure to meet legal  and policy standards can result in fines, sanctions, or license revocation.
• Minimise legal and reputational risks through proper documentation and control to protect the DBSA in the event of disputes, audits, or investigations.
• Support audit readiness and strengthen governance, which are essential for stakeholder confidence an operational credibility.

Client Request and Waiver Management

• Maintain transparency and accountability through proper tracking and documentation, reducing the risk of internal or external challenges.
• Support relationship management and reduce the risk of disputes through proactive and professional handling of exceptions to prevent misunderstandings and legal conflicts.

Fund Disbursement and Billing Oversight

• Ensure that funds are disbursed according to approved terms, avoiding delays or errors, which is essential for client satisfaction and project execution. Errors can delay operations and damage trust.
• Conduct reconciliations to ensure that client accounts reflect true balances, reducing audit risks. Regular  reconciliations catch discrepancies early, ensuring clean books and reducing the risk of audit findings or financial restatements.

Reporting and Data Integrity

• Provide leadership and stakeholders with insights into loan portfolio performance, arrears, and operational metrics to support strategic decisions, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Ensure data accuracy in systems like SAP, which is critical for compliance, reporting, and decision-making
• Support strategic planning and operational efficiency to enable forecasting, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to streamline operations to reduce waste, improve turnaround times, and enhance service delivery.
• Support scalability and adaptability in a changing financial environment. As the business grows or regulations evolve, agile processes ensure the team can adapt without compromising quality.

Operational Execution and Planning

• Ensure that team operations are conducted effectively and efficiently, optimising the use of resources to achieve organisational goals.
• Analyse existing workflows and processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Prioritise tasks and allocate resources strategically, ensuring that team members have the tools and information they need to perform their duties effectively.
• Promote best practices and continuous process improvement by driving efficiencies that result in cost savings and enhanced service delivery.
• Monitor operational performance through key metrics and adjust strategies as necessary to maintain o improve output quality and timely delivery.

Communication and Coordination:

• Ensure effective communication and seamless coordination within the team and across departments.
• Convey information, expectations, and updates to team members, ensuring they are well-informed and  aligned with organisational objectives.
• Promote an open and inclusive communication environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns.
• Coordinate activities with other teams or departments, facilitating collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Act as a liaison and foster strong interpersonal relationships
• Utilise appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the team to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
• Set clear goals and expectations, providing guidance and support, and fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and mutual respect.
• Actively monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and recognise achievements.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities is essential to enhance team skills and competencies, including identifying training needs and supporting career growth.
• Ensure alignment with organisational goals and contribute to overall business success.
• 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 Measurements of Outputs:

• Percentage of loan transactions processed accurately
• Average turnaround time for loan processing
• Number of escalations or complaints
• Timeliness of report submissions
• Team productivity metrics
• Management of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance  management system

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Credit Risk Management or a similar qualification.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CFA, SAIPA, or Credit Risk Management Certification.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA)
• Knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 9).

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in loan administration, credit operations, or financial services support.
• Experience with transaction processing and client servicing in a banking or DFI environment is preferred
• Experience in working with loan management systems (e.g. SAP)
• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a financial services or banking environment.

Deadline:9th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for leading and shaping the Bank’s enterprise-wide risk management strategy, ensuring comprehensive identification, evaluation, mitigation, and monitoring of all material risks that could affect the achievement of the Bank’s developmental and commercial objectives. The CRO provides strategic oversight of key risk functions, including group risk, credit risk, recoveries, credit lab, country risk, and portfolio risk management.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

• Lead the formulation, execution, and continuous enhancement of an enterprise-wide risk management strategy that aligns with the Bank’s strategic objectives and developmental priorities.
• Define, maintain, and embed a Risk Appetite and Tolerance Framework to guide strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.
• Provide strategic risk leadership to the Executive Committee (ExCo), Board, and Board Committees to enable proactive, informed, and balanced decision-making.
• Oversee a robust risk governance framework, including clear policies, procedures, delegation of authority, risk limits, and escalation protocols.
• Establish and maintain early warning systems and risk triggers to detect deviations from the defined risk appetite, enabling timely intervention and mitigation.
• Provide strategic oversight across all major risk types, including credit, market, liquidity, operational, reputational, country, and emerging risks.
• Champion the integration of risk management practices into business processes, investment decisions, and developmental operations to strengthen both impact and financial sustainability.
• Assess the financial and developmental implications of key risk exposures, recommending corrective or riskadjusted strategies as needed.
• Oversee the implementation of risk management practices that promote regulatory compliance, institutional integrity, and adherence to principles of good governance and sustainable development finance.

Investment Risk Management

Credit Risk & Portfolio Management

• Exercise oversight over credit assessments, approval processes, and policy implementation across the investment lifecycle.
• Facilitate the timely identification, measurement, and mitigation of credit risk exposures across loan and investment portfolios.
• Oversee the credit and investment portfolios’ performance and risk quality, through structured monitoring, early warning indicators, stress testing and portfolio analytics to identify emerging risks, concentrations and vulnerabilities.
• Lead the production and presentation of independent, forward-looking credit and investment risk insights, dashboards, and analyses to Executive Management and the Board, highlighting key trends, exposures, and portfolio risks.
• Direct periodic and annual portfolio reviews, including country and sovereign exposures, incorporating updated risk ratings, macroeconomic assessments, and policy compliance evaluations.
• Oversee ongoing client credit reviews, creditworthiness assessments, and Expected Credit Loss (ECL)
• evaluations in line with applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Country Risk Management
• Provide strategic oversight of the development and continual enhancement of country risk assessment models that incorporate political, macroeconomic, and sovereign risk factors.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of country risk ratings and exposure limits to guide prudent crossborder investment decisions.
• Review and challenge country risk assessments, scenario analyses, and geopolitical monitoring to ensure responsiveness to changing operating environments.
• Champion that country risk insights are appropriately integrated into credit decisions, investment strategy
• formulation, and overall risk appetite considerations.

Credit Lab

• Exercise leadership and direction in the design and continuous enhancement of credit evaluation tools and processes that underpin early-stage project screening and sound credit decision-making.
• Oversee the governance and adequacy of due diligence frameworks, ensuring the incorporation of robust quantitative and qualitative risk metrics that strengthen the quality and consistency of credit submissions and approvals.
• Foster a strong risk culture by championing capacity development initiatives across business units, enhancing risk awareness, and advancing sound credit structuring practices across sectors and regions.
• Drive the harmonisation and alignment of credit tools, templates, and methodologies across the Bank to promote consistency, analytical rigour, and efficiency in credit assessment and portfolio management.

Business Support & Recoveries

• Provide effective recovery strategies and workout solutions for distressed or non-performing assets to maximise recoveries and protect capital.
• Facilitate regular review and categorisation of non-performing loans (NPL) with tailored action plans to support restructuring, enforcement, or exit strategies.
• Oversee the collaboration with legal, investment, and restructuring teams to resolve complex exposures while balancing financial recovery and development impact.
• Champion reduction in NPL ratios in line with institutional targets and market benchmarks.

Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with financial institutions, commercial banks, and other counterparties to support the Bank’s development mandate and risk mitigation management.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, peer DFIs, multilateral institutions, and credit bureaus to enhance risk intelligence and risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Contribute to shaping national, regional, or sectoral risk-related regulations or frameworks through consultation processes or formal submissions.
• Respond timely and effectively to the appropriate stakeholders during significant risk events or portfolio stress scenarios.

Reporting

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive risk reporting framework that enables timely, accurate, and relevant insights into key risk exposures across the Bank.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including those related to the PFMA, Basel guidelines, DBSA Act, and other relevant legal or prudential standards.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive risk reports to the Board, Board Risk & Audit Committees, Executive Committee (EXCO), and other governance bodies, covering credit, market, liquidity, operational, and investment risks. Provide consolidated portfolio risk analytics and dashboards, including
• forward-looking indicators, stress testing outcomes, and early warning signals, highlighting risk trends,
• concentrations, emerging threats, and non-performing assets.
• Report on risks associated with achieving developmental mandates, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations, country risk exposure in fragile markets, and just transition-related risk factors.

People Management

• 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.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• A fully approved and implemented enterprise risk strategy and governance framework that aligns with the Bank’s decadal strategy, regulatory requirements (e.g. Basel, PFMA), and developmental objectives.
• Demonstrable improvement in credit portfolio management overall, inclusive of quality and the following indicators - reduced risk concentrations, declining non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, stable/reduced credit losses; improved portfolio risk-adjusted returns, early warning indicators, stress testing, effective credit risk mitigation actions and so forth.
• Effective credit portfolio oversight and transparency by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality credit portfolio analytics and dashboards to Executive Management and the Board including visibility of sectoral, geographic, counterparty, and sovereign exposures, risk migrations, stress test outcomes, and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) trends.
• Receipt of an unqualified audit opinion and full compliance with internal and external regulatory reporting standards, reflecting effective governance and financial control.
• Achievement of operational KPIs related to internal control effectiveness, fraud prevention, process integrity, and adherence to statutory and ethical standards across the Bank.
• Evident embedding of a strong risk-aware culture across business units, including increased risk ownership, improved compliance behaviour, and robust challenge-and-review practices.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification

• Relevant undergraduate and post-graduate degrees/qualifications in related/relevant disciplines such as Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Actuarial Science, Banking, Development Finance and so forth.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 12 years senior-level experience in enterprise risk management, financial risk, or banking, preferably within a development finance institution or within a regulated financial services environment.
• A minimum of 5 years in an executive or leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide risk functions, including creditrisk, operational risk, market risk, or compliance.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, banking products, and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing enterprise risk management strategies aligned to regulatory frameworks such as Basel Accords, and international risk standards.
• Proven success in embedding risk governance frameworks, including risk appetite, policies, and controls, within complex or multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Track record of leading credit risk oversight, including credit policy development, country risk assessments, early warning systems, and non-performing loan (NPL) recovery strategies.
• Strong technical understanding of risk quantification, capital adequacy, stress testing, credit rating methodologies, and portfolio risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships and ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and supervisory expectations.
• Proven experience in risk advisory to Boards and Executive Committees, with the capability to present risk intelligence and influence strategic decisions.
• Strategic leadership experience in high-performing risk or finance teams, with the ability to align divisional objectives with the institution’s mandate and strategic direction.
• Experience working with DFIs, multilateral institutions, international lenders, commercial banks, particularly in relation to funding compliance, banking regulatory requirements, and cross-border credit risk.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]
• Experience in developing and executing enterprise risk management strategies aligned to regulatory frameworks such as PFMA.

Deadline:13th February,2026

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Job Description    

• The Principal Climate Change Specialist is responsible for providing high-level technical and strategic advisory services on climate change, climate policy, and green finance across all DBSA sectors. The role supports the mobilisation of climate finance from global mechanisms such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This position plays a pivotal role in embedding climate considerations into DBSA’s operations and contributing to the Bank’s climate finance targets.

Key Responsibilities    
Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the formulation and enhancement of DBSA’s infrastructure strategy with a strong focus on climate resilience, low-carbon development, and adaptation priorities.
• Align programme initiatives with national climate commitments, sectoral decarbonisation pathways, and DBSA’s climate-investment objectives.
• Identify climate-related risks, transition risks, and green-growth opportunities to inform strategic direction and portfolio positioning.
• Provide strategic insights to align climate-related initiatives with DBSA’s investment priorities and country strategies.

Climate Finance Advisory & Mobilisation

• Provide strategic advisory services to all Bank sectors on GEF/GCF climate finance processes, requirements, and opportunities.
• Identify and structure opportunities to co-finance projects, leveraging GEF and GCF funding to support the Bank’s climate finance objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with internal lending units, other development finance institutions, and private investors to expand access to climate and green finance.
• Advise on climate finance for adaptation and mitigation projects, including emerging market-based financing mechanisms.
• Contribute to the development, management, and administration of accredited funds in line with DBSA’s obligations.
• Provide and coordinate policy submissions to GEF/GCF, UNFCCC mechanisms (including the Work Programme on Long-term Finance, Standing Committee on Finance, and Warsaw Platform for Effective Climate Finance), and other climate policy fora.
• Support DBSA’s representation at GCF/GEF and other climate finance meetings, preparing key messages and ensuring dissemination of insights to senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Offer expert advice on national and international climate policy, including implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to analysts and junior climate change professionals.

Project Appraisal and Portfolio Support

• Provide portfolio support for ongoing projects, including monitoring implementation progress, climate impact, safeguard compliance, and consultant performance.
• Provide hands-on support to executing agencies on procurement, monitoring, reporting, and documentation required by GEF/GCF.
• Monitor projects comply with environmental and social safeguards, fiduciary requirements, and climate fund accreditation obligations.
• Prepare technical inputs for project documentation, implementation reports, supervision missions, and periodic evaluations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at global, regional, and local levels, including businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials, to further develop specific project preparation opportunities.
• Manage expectations from programme owners and ensure third-party programme mandates are understood by the DBSA teams.
• Support partnerships, joint platforms, and networking initiatives that advance DBSA’s climate finance positioning at national, regional, and global levels.
• Represent DBSA in high-level forums, technical working groups, and climate-finance industry engagements.
• Liaise with Investment divisions' peers to develop a pipeline for the DBSA market at large.
• Contribute to the development of the DBSA’s brand and reputation through positioning the bank as a partner of choice for end-to-end infrastructure development and financing across Africa.

Reporting and Governance

• Provide accurate and timely reports to GEF, GCF, and other climate finance sources in line with accreditation, fiduciary, and safeguard requirements.
• Monitor DBSA partners meet the reporting obligations to GEF, GCF, and other climate finance sources by coordinating accurate and timely submissions.
• Support the management, administration, and operationalisation of DBSA-accredited climate funds, systems, and reporting frameworks.
• Maintain essential documentation, data integrity, and audit-ready records across the climate finance portfolio.
• Implement and refine reporting formats, portfolio dashboards, and decision-support tools to strengthen climate investment oversight and management.

Key Measurement of Outputs:

• Sector Strategies developed and maintained.
• Number of opportunities identified through the sector strategy papers.
• Number of programmes developed
• Value of bankable projects (Fee income & returns on project preparation investments)
• Value and number of projects approved and committed by the transacting division
• Value of funds catalysed towards projects approved and committed by the transacting division
• Value of bankable projects (Fee income and returns on project preparation investments)
• Quality of loan book
• Percentage of loan book in priority geographies and sectors
• Reduction in impairments through de-risking technical and commercial risk aspects of projects
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders
• Team behavioural KPI’s.
• Coaching and mentoring to transfer skills

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Business Acumen

• Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects, or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
• Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
• Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can make decisions based on an assessment of alternativesconcerning complex business situations.
• Deep understanding of DBSA economic priorities and how they can be implemented to meet DBSA's strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of DBSA's core sector role in achieving DBSA's strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, the private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.

Project Preparation

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of limited recourse and balance sheet funding, the process required to prepare projects, and financing documentation required to present projects for investment decisions.
• Leads an internal team of sector specialists and analysts to appraise and present transactions to internal committees.
• Appoints and leads a team of external consultants/advisors (technical, environmental, financial and legal) to prepare and present the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) to prospective financiers.
• Analyses sponsors’ financial statements, understands and reviews financial models.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the water, transport and energy sectors to identify potential fatal flaws generally associated with these sectors in projects presented and key risks to be mitigated.

Project Management

• Ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects related to a relevant function as well as to track and manage resources, timelines, costs, deliverables and performance, and implement contingency plans, if necessary, to ensure projects are completed.
• Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
• Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
• Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
• Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective action by maintaining a respected profile with relevant external organisations and the research community in general.

Solutions Focused

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

Planning and Organising

• Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
• Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
• Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interface with the function’s budget.
• Uses advanced time management processes to deal with a high workload and tight deadlines.
• Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient useof time and resources.
• Achieves goals promptly, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.

Detail-oriented

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

Reporting & Communication

• Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
• Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
• Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
• Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others to achieve organisational goals.
• Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
• Able to communicate complex problems or concepts by making them simple and understandable for others.
• Adapts language to the level of the audience to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
• Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high-level audiences.

Presentation Skills

• Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter, etc.).
• Knows various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Minimum Qualification

• A postgraduate degree in Environmental/Natural Sciences, Engineering, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a relevant field.

Desirable Qualification

• A postgraduate qualification, e.g. A Master's in Environmental Science related qualification, an MBA or a relevant Master's degree.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the climate and/or environmental sector or the financial/DFI/development sector with a focus on Climate and Environmental Financing or project development for energy, water or transport, including the technical and financial aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and investments.
• Experience in climate change adaptation, resilience or mitigation.
• Strong experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, water security, sustainable transport, or related lowcarbon sectors.
• Proven expertise in climate & environment metrics and GHG accounting tools.
• Understanding of GEF/GCF operations, climate definitions, eligibility criteria, and fiduciary standards.
• Demonstrated ability to structure complex financial instruments (debt, equity, blended finance, guarantees).
• Extensive knowledge of climate-related markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and international best practices.
• Experience engaging senior executives in government, DFIs, the private sector, and DFI/financial institutions.
• Strong track record in client relationship management and transaction execution.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement on climate issues.

Deadline:9th February,2026