About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Deputy Director: Infrastructure and Climate Financing to join its dynamic team in Pretoria. This vital role focuses on financing the government’s gross borrowing requirements, supporting the development and implementation of strategies to fund infrastructure and climate-related projects throughout South Africa. By facilitating effective negotiations with both domestic and international investors, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that our country can meet its infrastructure needs while addressing climate change challenges, ultimately impacting the daily lives of South Africans.
Working in Pretoria, a city that serves as the administrative capital, you will be at the heart of decision-making processes that shape the financial landscape of South Africa. This role is not just about numbers; it is about contributing to a sustainable future for communities across the nation. As a Deputy Director, you will engage with a variety of stakeholders, helping to cultivate relationships that enhance the investor base and foster an enabling environment for financing initiatives.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to promoting sound financial management and fiscal responsibility in South Africa. Its mission encompasses various aspects, including budget management, financial oversight, and resource allocation. Working in this department means being part of a team that strives to build a resilient economy, ensuring that public resources are utilized effectively and transparently. Joining this department provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement strategies for domestic and foreign borrowing to finance infrastructure and climate projects.
- Negotiate and evaluate financial offers from investors to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Manage the annual gross borrowing requirements and contribute to the management of the government’s debt portfolio.
- Engage stakeholders, including banks and investors, to improve the investor base and facilitate policy discussions.
- Participate in advisory committees and platforms related to infrastructure and climate finance.
- Conduct market analysis and research to inform debt management strategies and monitor economic events affecting the portfolio.
- Prepare briefing notes and speeches based on thorough research and analysis.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of Grade 12 and a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related fields; a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) is an advantage.
- At least 4 years of experience, with 2 years at an Assistant Director level or equivalent in financial markets or development finance.
- Knowledge of research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Experience in market analysis and engagement with various stakeholders.
- Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to provide strategic insights.
How to Apply
Submit your application via post or hand-deliver it to the specified addresses below.
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Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics/ Finance/ Statistics/ Investment Management/ Mathematical Sciences, A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in any of the above disciplines is added advantage.A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in financial markets, development finance, and a policy environment.
Knowledge and experience of research in quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Knowledge and experience in market analysis and information for utilisation in the broader business.
Knowledge and experience in dealing with various market and policy stakeholders.
Job Duties
Financing of Government’s Gross- Borrowing requirements: Assist in development and implementation of a domestic and foreign borrowing strategy for the national government to finance infrastructure and climate related projects.Assist in negotiating, shortlisting and evaluation of financial offers from domestic and international investors in a cost-effective manner.
Assist in the Initiation and management of the funding of annual gross borrowing requirements.
Participate in the manage the Debt portfolio by diversify funding sources, smoothening maturity profile and funding cash requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in the development and implementation tools that will improve the investor base.
Coordinate engagements with foreign and local policy makers in the infrastructure and climate finance space to better understand ongoing policy and regulatory reforms that will create an enabling environment for infrastructure and climate financing.
Develop relationships with stakeholders like banks, domestic and foreign investors and engage lawyers on certain conditional requirements.
Contribute to the developments of the domestic debt market as it relates to infrastructure and climate financing: Participate in Advisory Committees, climate finance committees, infrastructure platforms and Associations in Domestic Debt Market.
Assist in the initiation of frequent market and portfolio analysis of qualitative and quantitative domestic and foreign currency debt information.
Analyse and advise on prudent debt management policies and recommend corrective debt strategies for implementation.
Monitor domestic and international economic events and their impact on the South African economy and the debt portfolio.
Perform Research on markets volatility: Assist in the initiation of research on capital markets pertaining to market volatility in the prudent management of debt.
Perform research on local and international markets to stay abreast of developments impact on foreign debt management issues.
Analyse and provide inputs to briefing notes and speeches.
