Environment Expert Job Vacancy at Development Bank of Southern Africa

  Job Title: Built Environment Expert

Job Reference Number
DF 040
Job Title:
Built Environment Expert
Business Unit:
Development Fund
Location:
Western Cape
Job Type:
Contract (3 Years)
Application Type:
Internal & External Applicants
Number of Positions Available:
1
Application Closing Date:
4/9/2012
Key Responsibilities:
• To actively assist with the management of Professional Resource Teams for a specific region in the Western Cape.
• Assist with the project management of key Human Settlement projects;
• Support the master planning and facilitation of projects;
• Support the Co-ordination of key Initiatives within the Human Settlements portfolio;
• Facilitate the skills transfer and capacitating of the Client’s officials to ensure sustainability of projects;
• Development and maintenance of partnerships with stakeholders, e.g. municipalities, provincial government, private sector, etc.
• Development of business plans and the monitoring of their implementation;
• Facilitation of programme/project identification (business development) and assistance to the Client with human settlement initiatives to achieve its objectives;
• Coordination and management of programmes/project teams, and other resources including performance management of the Professional Resource Teams;
• Appraisal and monitoring of programme implementation within an integrated development framework;
• Application of internal systems and procedures.
Expertise & Technical Competencies:
• Analytical skills
• Independent and logical thinker
• Communication, presentation and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong integrative skills
• Customer focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients. Obtains the necessary information from clients and utilises the information for the delivery of service to the client. Establishes and maintains effective relationships and gains the trust and respect of clients.
• Persistence and perseverance: Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards. The ability to move past obstacles to achieve end results in an efficient and professional manner.
• Results driven: Demonstrates high levels of commitment and dedication to achieving goals and objectives in a pressured work environment.
• Action orientated and sense of urgency: Act without prompting, readiness to be energetic and inventive and contribute to innovative outcomes.
• Collaborative, and team player: Working effectively with team/work group or those outside formal line of authority to accomplish organisational goals’; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organisation or team.
• Emotional Maturity: Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Required Personal Attributes:
• A suitable qualification in the Built Environment Sector.
• Experience in Human Settlements delivery is not a necessity but would be advantageous.
• Experience in the management of Consultants and Contractors.
• Knowledge of the Housing Code and associated legislation (e.g. LUPO, NEMA, etc.) would be advantageous.
• Applicant must be a resident of Cape Town and surrounding areas, or willing to relocate to Cape Town.
Equity Statement:
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.

General:
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.

The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website (www.dbsa.org) under Careers.


How to Apply:
http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/