Open Positions at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Development 

• Align the training and development initiatives to the strategic objectives, vision, mission and mandate of the Bank.
• Co-ordinate the scanning of the environment, conducting research and benchmarking DBSA to other 
  organisations to establish industry best practice in terms of learning and development.
• Assess skills development programs, co-develop and co-ordinate technical training needs for business in 
  support of the organisational culture and development requirements.
• Introduce the concept of knowledge sharing amongst peers especially in areas of relevant technical and nontechnical competencies and capabilities.
• Implement Leadership Development Programmes to develop leadership bench strength.
• Manage the appropriate sequence of events and utilisation of resources, including procurement and
  delivering learning.
• Serve as a key contributor to capacity building by actively engaging with management.
• Conduct a training needs analysis to determine training gaps and requirements. 
• Conduct assessment on learning outcomes to assess the transfer of learning and on the job application of newly acquired skills and knowledge.
• Compile training catalogue and ensure data accuracy on the human resources information system (HRIS).
• Implement interventions to address gaps identified through assessment processes.
• Compile and share with relevant internal stakeholders the annual training calendar and implement Bank wide training as per calendar and budget.
• Present to staff, learning and development initiatives to build understanding and ease of uptake and 
  attendance.
• Assess and promote a learning culture in an organisation using mediums such as questionnaires, survey, 
  personal development plans (PDP) or focus groups to determine the real training needs that exist.
• Implement the process of development planning for staff by providing personal and professional growth 
  models and processes.
• Examine and interrogate employees’ development plans with a view to addressing real skills gaps in terms of positions held and expected deliverables.
• Establish and manage a training committee to instil ownership of learning within the divisions and develop the right skills and capabilities across the organisation. 
• Manage the budget at a corporate level to ensure that funds are allocated to the recognised vendors and the outcomes of the course relate to the skills required for the Bank.     

Monitoring and Reporting

• Compile and draft reports in line with regulatory body and government requirements, such as: 
• Employment equity plan.
• Workplace skills plan.
• Annual Training Report.
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
• Budget reporting including cost recoveries.
• Training statistics and dashboards to HC and business.
• Monitor and report on Return of Investment (ROI) of training initiatives.
• Manage and report on the budget at a corporate level to ensure that funds are allocated to the recognised vendors and the outcomes of the course relate to the skills required for the Bank.
• Advise, track and report monthly on training investment to management and board committees.
• Manage, track and report risks associated with training and escalate where required.
• Present data analysis on trends and projections in training to provide Stakeholders (Business Partners, 
  Divisional committees, Board committees, Executive committee, etc.) with decision making tools and reports. 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Consult with accreditation bodies for accreditation of training intervention.
• Engage other DFI’s to benchmark learning and development interventions within the development finance
  environment.
• Collaborate with private and investment banks and coordinate stakeholder Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) development and implementation.
• Assess performance of vendors and provide feedback on the quality standards in assessment and training 
  intervention implementation.
• Benchmark with external key stakeholders to align with industry best practices.
• Consult with vendors to understand their offerings from a quality assurance perspective.

Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Learning and Development and/or Human Capital within a medium to large sized organisation.
• Relevant understanding of the legislative framework for Human Resources and Skills Development.
• Knowledge of SAP and HRIS, specifically in Learning in Development.

Desirable Requirements:

• Project Management experience.
• Experience in a banking and/or financial sectors.
• Relevant understanding of the legislative framework for Human Resources and Skills Development.
• Experience in performing organisational diagnostics.
• Experience with SETA’s and a good understanding of their processes.
• Experience in planning, including career and organisational development.
• Experience in workplace assessment.
• Broad understanding of Financial Management.
• Experience in working with talent management system.
• Consulting strategic advice experience.

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Key Performance Areas: 

ERM Operational Functions

• Support the Principal ERM in developing and implementing the strategic direction for the ERM function.
• Establish the ERM risk universe and ensure there are no gaps in the management of specific risks and risk categories.
  Establish functional methods and processes to implement the ERM strategy.
• Prepare and submit the Annual ERM Risk Plan and all other reports as per the requirements.
• Develop, implement and oversee the Risk Appetite Framework and Risk Tolerance levels for the group and per division.
• Facilitate the drafting and maintaining of divisional risk registers for divisions as requested by the Principal ERM.
• Provide support to Management in integrating risk management with the strategy development processes.
• Develop, implement and communicate ERM policies and procedures to business.
• Facilitate the development of risk management strategies for the organisation’s critical operational risks and find appropriate solutions to mitigate and manage identified risks (inclusive of Basel requirements).
• Facilitate ERM assessments and monitor priority operational risks across the organisation.
• Align the ERM process with Internal Audit, Credit and Investment risk processes and all other Risk and Control Functions across the Group.
• Build project risk management capabilities across various project types.
• Work closely with the risk team and other monitoring functions in ensuring effective combined effort and assurance of risk management.
• Assist in developing the ERM Cluster’s strategy and execution plan in line with the divisions and organisational vision, strategy, and goals.
• Determine cluster objectives and targets for inclusion in the division’s balanced scorecard.
• Monitor, evaluate and integrate risk activities across the Bank.
• Facilitate the strategic risk process and related reporting.

ERM Best Practice

• Elevate and evolve the status of ERM within the Group to at least best practice.
• Play a trusted advisor role to Management and the Executives concerning leading risk practices and consulting activities.
• Determine emerging risks on a timely basis.

Divisional ERM Advisory Services, Monitoring & Reporting

• Provide a professional ERM advisory service to Business.
• Ensure that group-wide risk projects are managed and implemented in the Business (excludes credit and investment risk).
• Communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Work with divisions to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and implement appropriate risk reporting standards.
• Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions.
• Develop, monitor and report on corporate key indications.
• Conduct risk investigations as required.
• Assess the status of corporate mitigation actions.
• Participate in special project risk reviews as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification in Risk Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Enterprise Risk Management.
• In-depth knowledge of development finance, risk management philosophies, practices, etc.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislative framework, i.e., Basel II, GAMAP, GAAP, IFRIS, etc.
• Experience in Project/Programme Management.
• Expert knowledge of risk and financial management principals, philosophy and methodologies to participate in the most complex risk assignments undertaken in the DBSA.
• Good understanding of Finance, Treasury, Credit and other risk-related matters affecting the Bank and the Divisions.
• Ability to quantify and aggregate risk for management and reporting purposes.

Desirable Requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification specialising in Risk Management.