DBSA Careers 2025 – Development Finance Opportunities

The Development Bank of Southern Africa invites applications for impact-driven professionals to fund critical infrastructure projects. Midrand-based roles with regional travel. Shape South Africa’s energy, water and transport future while enjoying public sector banking benefits.

Employer:	Development Bank of Southern Africa
Focus Areas:	Energy • Water • Transport • Social Infrastructure
Salary Bands:	R35,000–R150,000/month
Benefits:	Pension • Housing Allowance • Project Bonuses
Closing Date:	15 August 2026

Urgent Infrastructure Roles

Position	Division	Requirements	Ref No
Infrastructure Finance Analyst	Energy	CFA/CA(SA) + 3yrs	DBSA-IFA-2026
PPP Specialist	Transport	MSc Infrastructure	DBSA-PPP-2026
Water Sector Advisor	Water	Pr.Eng + PMP	DBSA-WSA-2026
Graduate Intern	All Sectors	Honours Degree	DBSA-GRAD-2026

Key Development Finance Duties

• 💰 Deal Origination: Structure blended finance solutions for mega projects
• 📈 Risk Assessment: Apply DBSA’s 5-pillar evaluation framework
• 🌍 Impact Analysis: Measure SDG alignment using IRIS+ metrics
• 🤝 Stakeholder Mgmt: Interface with government and DFI partners

DBSA Employee Benefits

• 🏦 Competitive Packages: 13th cheque + performance bonuses
• 🌐 Global Exposure: Secondments to AfDB & World Bank
• 📚 Study Support: 100% postgrad funding
• 🏡 Hybrid Model: 3 days office/2 days remote

Pro Tip from Our Hiring Team:

Demonstrate infrastructure project experience – even university case studies count! Highlight any exposure to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) or SDG-aligned initiatives in your application.

4-Step Application Process

1. Prepare:

   • Detailed CV with infrastructure projects
   • Certified qualifications
   • SAQA evaluation (foreign degrees)


2. Submit via:

   • DBSA Careers Portal
   • Email: [email protected] (Subject: “Ref Number”)
   • LinkedIn EasyApply (select roles)
3. Assessment:

   • Technical case study (72hr deadline)
   • Competency-based interview
   • Psychometric testing
4. Onboarding:

   • Development Finance Academy
   • Sector-specific mentorship
   • Project shadowing

FAQs

1. What’s the typical career progression at DBSA?

Most professionals advance from Analyst → Specialist → Sector Lead within 5-7 years, with opportunities to rotate across energy/water/transport divisions.

2. Do you consider candidates without finance qualifications?

Yes for engineering/technical roles! We value Pr.Eng/PMP certifications equally for infrastructure advisory positions.