Opportunity Overview

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is seeking a skilled Dealmaker to join their Agro team. This role involves evaluating and presenting funding applications, structuring impactful deals, and contributing to both unit objectives and industry development goals within the agricultural sector. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in performing financial, technical, and marketing due diligence functions, alongside identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with investments.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant commercial or technical Honours degree is essential.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Agriculture qualifications will be advantageous.
• 5-8 years of related experience, with at least 2-3 years specifically in the assessment and closing of transactions (managing approved deals up to first drawdown, including timely conclusion of legal agreements).
• Must be declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, or Financial) and grounded in one of these disciplines.
• Experience in the interpretation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of the financial products used by the IDC.
• Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions using IDC financing instruments.
• Evaluate applications for finance by conducting financial, technical, or marketing due diligences and investigations.
• Design and negotiate financial, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), legal, and other relationships between the client and IDC for specific deals.
• Identify and mitigate risks, and actively participate in due diligences.
• Ensure deal alignment with the strategic objectives of the unit and contribution to industry development goals.
• Manage client accounts up to the first disbursement.
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meet IDC funding requirements.
• Ensure accurate client data management.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants, and portfolio clients in conjunction with IDC support functions.
• Effectively interact with different Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and departments to fulfill process requirements for business transactions.
• Manage and enhance service levels and communication to provide client service excellence.
• Liaise, communicate, and promote the unit externally.
• Drive and manage personal development to enhance competencies.
• Participate in knowledge sharing within the team and across functions.
• Mentor and coach Business Analysts.

What the Work Involves

As a Dealmaker - Agro, you will be deeply involved in the lifecycle of investment opportunities, from initial evaluation to deal closure. Your daily work will include scrutinising financial statements, conducting thorough due diligence across various aspects, and designing robust deal structures that benefit both the IDC and its clients in the agricultural sector. You will be responsible for identifying potential risks and strategising mitigation plans. The role requires significant interaction with enquirers, applicants, and internal IDC departments, ensuring a collaborative approach to achieving funding objectives. You will prepare detailed proposals, manage client accounts, and actively contribute to the development of Business Analysts within your team. This is a dynamic, office-based role that demands strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

How to Apply

Applications for this position close on 26 September 2026. To apply, please visit the IDC careers portal directly using the link below: Apply Here

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Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Junior Portfolio Insights Analyst Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is seeking a Junior Portfolio Insights Analyst to proactively collect and transform data into actionable information, knowledge, and insights. This role is crucial in assisting the Corporate Social Group (CSG) and the IDC in making informed, fact-based decisions. You will be responsible for identifying relevant trends, interpreting them, and converting them into meaningful insights that highlight opportunities and challenges to improve the CSG business model and the Corporation’s strategic plans.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with a focus on Statistical and Data disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively and systematically collect and transform data into information, knowledge, and insights.
• Present findings in professional report formats, including actionable visual displays, reports, insights, and predictions.
• Assist the Corporate Social Group (CSG) and IDC in making better fact-based decisions.
• Identify relevant trends through comprehensive analysis.
• Interpret and convert identified trends into meaningful insights.
• Highlight opportunities and challenges to improve the CSG business model and the Corporation’s strategic plans.

What the Work Involves

As a Junior Portfolio Insights Analyst, you will immerse yourself in data, systematically collecting and transforming raw information into clear, actionable insights. Your role will involve using analytical tools and techniques to identify key trends and patterns within data sets. You will then interpret these trends to create professional reports, visual displays, and predictive models that support decision-making for the Corporate Social Group and the wider IDC. This analytical and reporting function is critical for enhancing business strategies and identifying areas for improvement or growth. You will operate in an office environment, working with various datasets and reporting tools to support strategic planning.