DBSA Vacancies

1. Programme Manager: Water Reuse (Water Partnerships Office)

Closing Date: 1 September 2025
Reference Number: DBS250821-1
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Contract
Job Grade: 17

About the Role:

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a Programme Manager to lead water reuse initiatives under the National Water Partnerships Programme. This critical role involves developing sustainable water solutions, managing infrastructure projects, and fostering public-private partnerships across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement water reuse strategies and standardised programme frameworks
  • Manage infrastructure projects from concept to completion
  • Secure funding through innovative finance solutions
  • Lead stakeholder engagements with municipalities and water boards
  • Manage project budgets up to R500 million
  • Oversee team of water sector specialists

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Engineering (Civil preferred)
  • 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure finance and project management
  • Proven track record in public-private partnerships
  • Deep knowledge of water sector legislation
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Project Management
  • Experience in water reuse or resource recovery projects

Apply Online for Programme Manager Position

2. Principal Investment Officer – Project Finance

Closing Date: 5 September 2025
Reference Number: DBS240816-1
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Grade: 17

About the Role:

Join DBSA’s project finance team to drive infrastructure investment across Africa. This senior role focuses on structuring complex financial transactions and managing a portfolio of high-value projects in energy, transport, and social infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead project assessments and financial structuring
  • Negotiate terms with stakeholders and financiers
  • Manage credit approval processes
  • Monitor R2.5 billion project portfolio
  • Develop new business strategies for African markets

Requirements:

  • Honours degree in Finance/Business/Engineering
  • 10-12 years’ experience in project finance
  • Proven track record in African infrastructure deals
  • Expertise in financial modelling and risk assessment
  • Strong network in African financial markets

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CFA/CA/MBA qualification
  • Multilingual capabilities (French/Portuguese)

Apply Online for Investment Officer Position

DBSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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