ACDAfrica Career Desk
Back to jobs
Development Bank of Southern Africa

Senior Investment Officer (Project Finance)

Development Bank of Southern Africa

Midrand, South Africa · Southern Africa

Role type

Infrastructure & Project Finance

Experience

Senior

Deadline

25 Sep 2026

Summary

Originate, assess and close infrastructure-finance transactions, including public-sector and municipal investments, at DBSA.

About the role

DBSA’s senior investment officer will take infrastructure proposals through commercial appraisal, due diligence, financial structuring and approval. The position requires judgement on project bankability and public-sector financing, alongside client engagement and support for less experienced investment staff.

Key responsibilities

Develop infrastructure investment opportunities and assess financial models, project risks and borrower capacity.

Coordinate due diligence, structure funding and prepare investment recommendations for approval.

Negotiate transaction terms and agreements and support implementation with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key requirements

Postgraduate qualification in finance, business, accounting, engineering, economics or a relevant field.

At least eight years of experience in financial appraisal, due diligence and closing transactions.

Knowledge of project finance and South African public-sector frameworks, including PFMA and MFMA.

Permanent position in Midrand, reference DBS260911-2. The official title contains the typo “Invesment”; ACD uses the corrected spelling. Applications close on 25 September 2026. The official Apply button reaches the DBSA candidate login.