Analyst ICT
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Midrand, South Africa · Southern Africa
Role type
Infrastructure & Project Finance
Experience
Analyst
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Summary
Infrastructure-finance analyst role supporting due diligence, financial analysis, transaction evaluation and portfolio monitoring for DBSA investment and project-finance activities.
About the role
The Analyst ICT is an entry-level permanent position within the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), designed as a stepping-stone for graduates who have completed the DBSA graduate programme, providing practical on-the-job training in investment banking, trade finance, project finance, and related activities. DBSA is a development finance institution mandated to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development across Southern Africa and the broader continent through infrastructure investment and financing. The role is based permanently in Midrand, Gauteng.
Key responsibilities
Liaise with clients and conduct research on client businesses, operations, performance, and industry trends
Conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations and provide recommendations on funding and debt restructurings
Evaluate the feasibility of investment opportunities and project transactions in line with DBSA's strategy and mandate
Support business development by analysing sales activity, pipeline data, and client plans
Conduct in-depth market, sector, and client research to support trade finance pipeline development
Develop and maintain financial models for trade finance transactions, including cash flow projections, pricing scenarios, and sensitivity analyses
Prepare and update project plan documents and assist in the preparation of project management deliverables
Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for steering committees, Exco, and the Board
Assist in the early-stage screening of potential transactions, evaluating alignment with institutional mandate and risk appetite
Monitor and track programme and project budget spending
Key requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in banking, trade finance, investments, or corporate/project finance
Exposure to trade finance transactions, including financial modelling and documentation preparation
Familiarity with trade finance instruments such as guarantees, letters of credit, supply chain finance, and receivables financing
Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis
Permanent position. Reference number: DBS260710-2. Application deadline: 1 September 2026. Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Apply via the DBSA erecruit careers portal.