Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/09/15 @ 17h00

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Group Executive: Transacting (GE: T)

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Enquiries may be directed to Ms. Keneiloe Ramaphakela at KeneiloeR@dbsa.org

Job Type

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Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Midrand

Job Purpose

The GE: T is the DBSA’s functional lead in respect of overseeing and managing infrastructure projects from a long-term financial perspective. He/she executes in the context of the DBSA strategy and governance structures, whilst ensuring projects’ viability and profitability. That is, he/she is responsible for leading and managing the strategic, tactical and operational objectives of the Transacting Division as well as the achievement of all associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). A synopsis follows hereafter.

Minimum Requirements

Post-graduate qualifications. 12-15 years’ total working experience in DFI’s / banking / finance. 5 years must be as Senior Head or Executive of a medium-size/large-size enterprise. Proven track record in project finance, advanced quantitative competencies and leadership track record.

Recommendation

Key Measurements of Outputs: Approved infrastructure investment strategies and plans, products and services. Value of project approvals, commitments and disbursements. Profit optimisation targets and minimisation of Non-Performing Loan (NPL) targets. Client service ratings.

Key Performance Areas

- Infrastructure Investment Strategy Formulation, Direction & Implementation: In collaboration with the Coverage and Project Preparation Divisions, review and develop medium to long-term (5-10 years) infrastructure finance strategies, plans and activities. Facilitate value-added services to clients by providing innovative finance and development solutions. Lead the evaluation opportunities with a view of ensuring that they are commercially sound and of excellent quality.

- Stakeholder Management: Develop and grow relationships with clients to increase the Bank’s reach, influence and impact in infrastructure implementation within the country and the rest of Africa.

- Leadership & Advisory Services: Lead the development and implementation of policies, processes and guidelines, applicable. Present investment/financing proposals to the Management and Board Investment Committees.

- People Management: Provide direction and management to the Division. Attract, retain and develop talent, ensure succession planning, sufficient capacity and capability in all critical functions.

Competencies

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Remuneration

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Notes

The Group Executive: Transacting (GE: T) reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the DBSA.

*NB: refer to the GE: T profile on the DBSA intranet for the expanded requirements.

Regrettably, late applications will not be considered. Employment Equity considerations apply.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (“DBSA”) is a Development Finance Institution (“DFI”) wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of South Africa (“the Shareholder”), with a mandate to finance infrastructure projects across Africa. DBSA has sought to promote economic and social development by mobilising financial and other resources for sustainable development projects in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, and the whole of the African continent. For more information, please access the website at www.dbsa.org.