CURRICULUM VITAE JACOB HENRY DE VILLIERS BOTHA Suite 330

2nd Floor, Summit Square 15 School Road 2196 Sandton Johannesburg South Africa Postnet Suite #42 Private Bag X51 Rivonia 2128

CURRICULUM VITAE

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JACOB HENRY DE VILLIERS BOTHA

Suite 330 Postnet X 033 Rivonia 2128

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Professional Profile

Directors: Dr I Abedian (Chairman), Mr J H de V Botha, Mr M F Kekana* Dr Z N Kubukeli, Mr E Mbuthia*, Ms Y M Mjiako*, Ms B N Njobe*, *Non-Executive

Reg no. 2004/004896/07

Combines engineering qualifications and experience with general business management skills to successfully determine and implement the strategic direction and efficient operations of a large development institution providing funding and professional support for socio-economic development on a national basis. Well known and respected among key stakeholders of the bank, colleagues and the financial industry as a whole. Held senior management positions in local government and the private sector. Considered an authority and opinion maker on local government issues. International exposure to approach in dealing with socio-economic matters. Broad experience in development and its application. Character Strengths Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills at all levels and with different cultures. Lateral thinker; analytical, objective decision-maker, skilful negotiator and effective business strategist with entrepreneurial and leadership acumen. Strong staff management, motivational and development skills. Successful at group interaction, at peer, superior and subordinate levels, both as leader and in a key support function. Assertive but diplomatic in handling sensitive and controversial issues. Flexible and innovative in adapting and applying knowledge and experience to different circumstances and environments. Works well under pressure in deadline and financially high risk situations.

Pan-African Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd Limited Pan-African Capital Holdings (PTY)

Personal Full Names Date of Birth Nationality Health Languages

Jacob Henry De Villiers Botha 17 May 1949 South African Very good Proficient in English and Afrikaans

Education and Training 1970

Graduated Bsc (Eng) Civil - Univerity of Pretoria

1966

Matriculated at Klerksdorp High School with full university exemption. Leadership honours included being elected Deputy Head Boy, receiving the school dux award and provincial colours for rugby, athletics and cricket. Received awards for the best student in Standard 5.

2002

Completed Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD, France.

Professional Qualification Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Academic/Professional Interests Local and global economics Trends and activities in the South African financial sectors Developments in the Public Sector at national, provincial and local levels Enhancement of Treasury skills

General Interests Enthusiastic sports spectator Golf, jogging and gym as a current participant Keen gardener Family and community involvement


Career Résumé June 2006 – Present

PAN-AFRICAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS (Pty) Ltd (PACH) [PACH focuses on the provision of professional financial sector research and advisory services, private equity investments and strategic investments] Areas of responsibility Executive Director of PACH. Serves on several PACH subsidiaries boards and is also member of the Executive committee. Also responsible for the financial and administration affairs of PACH Served on several boards and sub-committees as reflected on page7 apart from those listed in the Annexure.

Oct 1988 November 1998

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) [A development finance institution whose primary aim is to facilitate development and empowerment in the Southern African region, with the support of private sector capital] Areas of responsibility - Corporate Served as a member of the DBSA Executive Committee and other executive decision-making committees. Deputized for the Chief Executive in his absence. Addressed local and international conferences on topics ranging from development to finance, infrastructure, environment and construction. Served on several Policy Panels, providing professional support in respect of policy formulation and analysis related to the specific programmes. Chairs and spearheads the panels addressing infrastructure, operations, construction and development. Areas of responsibility - Operations Planned and directed all operational activities in the bank with nine Unit Managers and 250 professional and support staff. Served as Chairperson of the Operations Committee which formulated and implemented operational policy; assessed viability of potential development projects and allocated financial and human resources to appraise and recommend projects for final approval. Permanent member of the Commitment and Finance & Risk Management Committees.


National Relations Programme Network with other South African development institutions and key decision-makers in the public and private sectors.

International Relations Programme Maintain ongoing international contacts in government, financial and corporate circles regarding information transfer and potential funding. Areas of responsibility - Corporate Affairs Manage a group of 20 professional and administrative staff co-ordinating the internal and external communication programme for the Bank. Provides support and deputizes for the Chief Executive on corporate matters and in representing the views and policies of the Bank. Areas of responsibility - Human Resources Manage the Human Resources Unit of the Bank from 01 March 1998 until November 1998. Areas of responsibility - Development Information and General Services Manage the two Units from 01 March 1998 until November 1998.

Career history DBSA

Apr 1988

Initially consulted to the Bank on a six month contract, developing a data base and remuneration structure for appointed consultants.

Oct 1988

Appointed Divisional Manager - External Human Resources Division, responsible for the appointment and remuneration of consultants.

May 1989

Appointed Divisional Manager - Urban Development.

Jan 1991

Promoted to Group Manager - Urban Development responsible for all projects in this portfolio.

April 1993

DBSA was restructured on a geographical basis into four regions. Appointed General Manager of the Central and Western Region responsible for a staff complement of 95.


April 1994

Assumed additional responsibility as General Manager for the Eastern Region responsible for a staff complement of 60. Directed and controlled the activities of 155 staff members responsible for over 50% of the Bank's total disbursements.

Oct 1994

Appointed Acting General Manager - Operations.

May 1995

Took on additional responsibility as General Manager - Corporate Affairs.

March 1996

Appointed Senior General Manager - Operations.

October 1996

Appointed Executive Manager responsible for the Operations Complex.

March 1998

Responsible for Human Resources and General Services apart from the above

December 1998

Executive Manager - Operations until July 2001 Development Information Private Sector Investment Southern Africa Region Northern Region Western Region Operations Secretariat Specialists Eastern Region Southern Region

August 2001 Executive Manager Operations until May 2003 Structured Finance Private Sector Investment Southern Africa Region Northern Region Western Region Operations Credit and Administration Eastern Region Southern Region Legal Workout Unit

Executive Manager’s responsibility.

June 2003 – Executive Manager – Strategic Initiatives -

Change Management (Innovation, Internal Communication, Leadership, Performance Culture and Business Processes) Agency Services (at present managing 30 agencies on behalf of third parties) i.e Workd Bank etc Corporate Communications and Marketing Strategic Projects (Project Office)


All cross cutting projects i.e Management Information Systems, Business Renewal Programme, Human Resource Management BPR, Integrated Reward and Recognition Scheme, Sustainable Communities and Local Investment Committee etc.

General: 

Member of the Lepelle Northern Water Board and Audit Committee (served also as chairperson) until end March 2006

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Member of the Board Credit Committee of National Housing Finance Corporation

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Board member of the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Unit until end March 2006

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Chairperson of Flexible Solutions until 2007

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Remuneration and Information Technology Committees

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Board member for 11 years and last three years Chairman of uShaka Marine World and served on several sub-committees of the Board

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Board member for 10 years of Ubank and last three years Chairman of the Board and served on several sub-committees of the Board

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Member of the Investment Committee of the Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund

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Attended several courses i.e Sustainable Development (Austria) Presentation Skills Financial Instruments Project Management Institute Conference Internationally Undertook several international trips - World Bank, Inter American Bank, Asian Development Bank European Investment Bank and several other countries and development agencies. Attended Advanced Management Program at INSEAD in France

Involvement with growth and development of the Bank


Built up and maintains excellent client relationships and broadened the client base; improved operational efficiencies; created and developed a highly professional and motivated management team. Improved management information and reporting standards and introduced more efficient controls. At Executive Committee level has been instrumental in improving communications and co-operation between the Operations groups and the Policy and Information Centre. Has played a key role in professionalising and formalising the quality and content of the latest published annual report.

Since Dec 1987

BUSINESS INTERESTS Maintains a financial interest in various properties.

Jan 1985 Nov 1987

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Position Held Director Responsible for the day-to-day running of the institution which had a membership in excess of 7 000 people. Recipient of the 1987 President's Award for contributions to the Engineering Profession.

Apr 1975 Dec 1984

WELKOM CITY COUNCIL Last Position Held City Engineer Reported to Town Clerk Staff complement of 500 people Initially joined the City Council as Deputy City Engineer and promoted to City Engineer two years later. During this period established the Town Planning Division in the City Engineer's Department and became extensively involved in the redevelopment of the central business district. Commended by the City Council on a number of occasions for contributions to the development of the city.


Early Work Experience Oct 1974 Mar 1975

MORRIS VALENTE - Johannesburg [Civil Engineering Contractors] Position Held Contracts Manager for a water and sewer reticulation south of Johannesburg.

Jan 1972 Sep 1974

KLERKSDORP TOWN COUNCIL Last Position Held Assistant City Engineer Initially joined the Council as an Engineer Grade II and a year later was promoted to Assistant City Engineer.

Jan 1971 Dec 1971

P.C. ZANEN - Pretoria [Civil Engineering Contractors] Position Held Contracts Manager


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