Manager: Divisional Operations

Job number

IDC00780

Contract Type

Permanent

Posting End Date

10 Aug 2026

Region

Gauteng

IDC Job Grade

M Band

The Divisional Operations Manager in the Office of the Divisional Executive serves as the strategic and operational integrator for the division responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the performance of the IDC’s portfolio under CSG management.

The role ensures that the portfolio meets its dual mandate of:

• Financial sustainability (asset quality, returns, collections, exits, etc.)
• Developmental impact (job preservation/creation, industrial capacity, transformation)

The role oversees execution discipline, performance monitoring, portfolio analytics, stakeholder alignment, and governance, enabling the Divisional Executive to serve effectively as a steward of the IDC’s invested capital.

The role acts as the central nerve center of the CSG Division, translating strategy into action, coordinating across functions, and ensuring proactive management of portfolio risks and opportunities

Qualification and Experience

Minimum: postgraduate qualification in:Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Advantageous:MBA, CA(SA), CFA or equivalent qualification

Additional certifications in restructuring, project finance, or data analytics are beneficial

Experience Required

8–10 years relevant experience

Experience in

Development finance or commercial banking

Investment banking / private equity

Restructuring, turnaround, or portfolio management

Strategy or executive office roles

Proven track record in

Portfolio analysis and performance management

Supporting senior executives

Managing cross-functional initiatives

Preparing board and executive-level reports

Knowledge Required

Credit and equity portfolio management

Corporate finance and restructuring

Financial statement analysis

Risk management and impairment frameworks

Development finance mandate and impact measurement

Knowledge of

South African and African industrial sectors

Legal recovery and business rescue processes

Governance and public sector accountability frameworks

Skills Required

Strong financial and analytical skills

Portfolio performance analysis

Executive communication and presentation

Project and programme management

Stakeholder coordination and influence

Advanced Excel and data interpretation

High-level problem solving and judgement

Roles and Responsibilities

1.Strategic and Portfolio Performance Support

• Support Divisional Executive in defining portfolio strategy and priorities
• Convert corporate and divisional strategies into actionable portfolio plans

Financial returns

Risk indicators (NPLs, impairments, covenant breaches, etc.)

Developmental impact metrics

• Identify emerging risks and opportunities for value creation across the portfolio
• Prepare strategic reviews and in-depth portfolio analyses

2.Portfolio Monitoring and Value Creation Oversight

• Establish and maintain division-wide portfolio dashboards and reports
• Track investment performance across sectors, geographies, and risk categories

Early Warning Signals

Distressed Assets

Turnaround Cases

Exit Candidates

• Support the development and tracking of value-creation and turnaround plans
• Coordinate interventions across credit, equity, and restructuring teams

3.Execution Management and Operational Coordination

• Monitor the implementation of key divisional initiatives and EXCO directives.

Equity portfolio management

Loan portfolio monitoring

Distressed assets and restructurings

Legal recoveries

• Coordinate workflows between portfolio teams and support functions.

Risk

Legal

Finance

Business support

• Resolve bottlenecks impacting portfolio performance and recovery

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

4.Governance, Reporting and Decision-Making Support

Investment Review Committee Submissions

Watchlist, NPLs and impairment reports

Board and EXCO portfolio reports

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of portfolio data and reporting.
• Keep decision records and monitor the execution of resolutions
• Support the annual budgeting, planning, and performance review processes.
• Provide analytical assistance for key portfolio decision

5.Stakeholder and Client Engagement Assistance

Key investee companies

Co-investors and lenders

Government and policy stakeholders

Business rescue practitioners and consultants

• Draft executive briefing notes for high-stakes engagements.
• Assist in preparing negotiations for restructurings and exits

6.Portfolio Analytics, Systems, and Continuous Improvement

• Drive the enhancement of portfolio monitoring systems and dashboards.

Client reporting

Covenant tracking

Risk monitoring

Developmental impact measurement

• Enhance data quality and reporting discipline throughout the portfolio
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and implement automation.

7.Special Projects

• Lead critical high-priority divisional projects, including:

Redesign of portfolio segmentation

Distressed asset strategies

Exit optimisation programmes.

Institutional transformation initiatives

• Coordinate cross-divisional initiatives with Origination and Corporate Functions

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and commercial judgement
• Influencing without formal authority
• Cross-functional leadership
• Discipline and accountability in execution
• Supporting change and transformation
• Building stakeholder confidence and credibility
• Demonstrating sound judgement under pressure

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

1.Portfolio and Financial

• Portfolio segmentation and analytics
• Credit and equity performance analysis
• Impairment and risk monitoring
• Turnaround and restructuring support
• Exit and recovery strategy tracking

2.Performance and Reporting

• KPI and dashboard design
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Executive reporting and presentations
• Budgeting and forecasting support

3.Operational

• Programme and project management
• Governance and committee coordination
• Process improvement and workflow optimization

4.Digital and Systems

• BI tools (Power BI or similar)
• Portfolio management systems
• Advanced Excel modelling
• Data quality and reporting systems

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

1.Professional Attributes

• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Intellectual rigour and curiosity
• Detail-oriented but strategically focused
• Ability to cope under pressure

2.Collaboration and Influence

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Diplomacy and professional maturity
• Ability to challenge constructively
• Service-oriented mindset toward executive and division

3.Execution Mindset

• Results-driven and proactive
• Structured and disciplined
• Able to manage complexity and ambiguity
• High responsiveness and reliability