Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) TRANSACTION PRINCIPAL: INFRASTRUCTURE & LOGISTICS Vacancy 2026 | Apply with Honours Degree

Opportunity Overview

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites applications for a Transaction Principal in Infrastructure & Logistics. This permanent position is based in Gauteng and involves evaluating and structuring funding applications and deals that contribute to the IDC's objectives and industry development goals.

This role requires a senior professional to lead the structuring and execution of significant transactions, primarily outside South Africa, within target markets and sectors. You will play a crucial part in originating bankable transactions across the African continent, advancing the IDC’s mandate and supporting key infrastructure and logistics development.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum qualification: A relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or an equivalent qualification.
• 8-10 years of related experience.
• At least 8 years of experience specifically in deal assessment and the closing of transactions, including managing approved deals up to the first drawdown and ensuring the timely conclusion of legal agreements.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully originating, structuring, and closing Infrastructure & Logistics transactions across the African continent.
• Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical, or Financial) and grounded in all three.
• Experience in transaction leadership, particularly for complex deals.
• Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction, including legal and risk aspects.
• Experience in conducting peer reviews.
• Experience in the interpretation and analysis of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions using IDC financing instruments, ensuring financial soundness of all credit submissions.
• Proactively originate suitable transactions in target countries and sectors.
• Lead structuring and execution of transactions outside South Africa, including performing complex financial, technical, and marketing due diligence.
• Lead due diligence teams, ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
• Design and negotiate the financial and legal relationships between the client and IDC for specific deals.
• Manage the transaction lifecycle from early screening, due diligence, presentation to committees, approval, signing, and first disbursement.
• Prepare well-written and motivated reports for presentation to relevant Credit and other committees.
• Conduct peer reviews across all due diligence disciplines (financial, marketing, and technical).
• Provide training, mentoring, and coaching to Business Analysts and Dealmakers.
• Unlock concessional or technical assistance for supported transactions.
• Crowd in funding through syndication or co-financing with other funders.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events to generate new business and observe industry trends/opportunities.
• Effectively interact with different Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and departments to fulfil process requirements related to deals.
• Manage own development to enhance competencies and participate in knowledge sharing within the team and cross-functionally.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online.

• Visit the IDC careers portal.
• Navigate to the specific job posting.
• Complete the online application form with all required details and upload your relevant documents.

Apply Online Here: https://careers.idc.co.za/apply/index.html?jobId=PD4FK026203F3VBQB6868QWCT-16589&langCode=en_GB

The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026. Ensure your application is submitted before this date.