Technical Finance Specialist (Jobs Fund)

TECHNICAL FINANCE SPECIALIST (JOBS FUND) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR. The post is based in Jobs Fund, Gauteng. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level
• 8) in Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 10–15 years' experience in appraising, negotiating and closing project finance and corporate finance transactions.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in a project management environment.
• 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level.
• Advantageous: Experience in deal structuring.
• Practice as a project manager.
• Public sector and grant management experience.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic and critical thinking, risk management and communication skills.
• Experience in the use of relevant AI tools.
• Ideal Candidate Profile: You are an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical and analytical ability with sound project management practice.
• You are comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders, quality assuring complex financial appraisals, and applying rigorous risk management across a diverse project portfolio.
• You bring integrity, strong communication skills and a commitment to using public and grant funding effectively to support job creation.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide financial technical support on project due diligence and appraisals of new projects, including financial structuring of new applications, and manage a portfolio of projects and team.
• Provide input into the quarterly stakeholder reports.
• Prepare and contribute to the development of Term Sheets for new funding rounds and assist with project origination to build a pipeline of fundable projects; quality assure appraisals before submission to the Technical Evaluation and Investment Committees and support the team in presenting recommendations.
• Ensure the contracting of new projects is finalised within prescribed timelines, including drafting of financial contractual obligations, and conduct roadshows for new funding rounds.
• Facilitate efficiency improvements to the Jobs Fund's Grant Management Framework and Procedures, and provide technical support to project teams to meet the Fund's annual disbursement and job targets.
• Conduct risk-based oversight of the project portfolio, design and implement remedial actions to address underperformance, and prepare for and participate in quarterly Disbursement Panel meetings.
• Quality assures disbursement memoranda and ensure audit readiness of the project portfolio, with timeous resolution of audit findings and appropriate controls to prevent repeat findings.
• Conduct baseline assessments of key business processes, support the implementation of new technologies to improve operational efficiency, and support sound governance and document management practices.
• Effective planning of project site visits
• (SV) to ensure effective project implementation, and efficient utilisation of operational budget.
• Improve the visibility of the Jobs Fund's work by cultivating stakeholder relationships, producing discussion documents and Practice Notes, preparing webinar content, and representing the Fund at conferences and panel discussions.
• Generate, package and disseminate research information, support the development of terms of reference for project evaluations and close-out reports, and prepare Learning and Research Papers, Practice Guides and Articles.
• Contribute to the Jobs Fund's internal learning agenda through brown-bag sessions and related learning material, and coordinate with the finance team on financial information and forecasts.
• Maintain communication with staff and stakeholders on financial matters, motivate and support project teams, and maintain relationships with Contracted Intermediaries to ensure sound risk management at project and portfolio level.
• Develop and manage the Jobs Fund Risk Framework, develop strategies to mitigate financial and performance risk, and monitor portfolio-level risk status, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support the Management team in developing the Jobs Fund's financing strategy, own and manage specific financial management processes, provide training to staff to improve financial appraisal and management skills, and contribute to strategic planning sessions within the Jobs Fund and its sub-programmes.

Notes

Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Use the correct email address associated with the post.

Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the old Z83 application form will not be considered.

Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.

Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered and declaration signed.

Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).

Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre- Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicant’s own expense.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). MANAGEMENT ECHELON

The Jobs Fund is recruiting a Technical Finance Specialist to provide technical financial support in the management of its portfolio of projects and to contribute to the achievement of projected outcomes and the knowledge and learning agenda of the Fund. This is a specialist role suited to an experienced finance professional with strong project finance and corporate finance experience.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Department Notes

Department Notes

Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Use the correct email address associated with the post.

Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the old Z83 application form will not be considered.

Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.

Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered and declaration signed.

Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).

Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre- Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicant’s own expense.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Kaizer Malakoane at 066 250 7072

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 21–23
• Open the DPSA circular PDF