This role provides for specialist project financing expertise and treasury functions as well as financial planning capability for the priority portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for providing fit-for-purpose finance and funding solutions for project preparation and capital investments in the priority infrastructure portfolio. The role also entails finding innovative ways to structure capital funding for priority projects and programmes. This will be done in collaboration with the Infrastructure Fund, National Treasury and others funding sources. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that ISA plans for and sources the funding needed for priority projects’ preparation and develops financial and commercial models for these projects. Objectives Development of financial and funding models for projects registered with Infrastructure South Africa and undergoing project preparation. Assess and source the opportunity of public funding and private financing (PPPs, blended finance) for priority infrastructure projects. Lead the preparation and sourcing of additional funding mechanisms to implement Infrastructure South Africa’s mandate for project preparation. Provide strategic guidance to project sponsors on aligning project objectives with funding opportunities. Manage a multi-disciplinary team of infrastructure funding and financing specialists. Build relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in the infrastructure funding financing space such as the development finance institutions, multi-lateral development banks, commercial banks, and sovereign wealth funds. Basic requirements for the role Formal Qualification/Degree Any of the following qualifications: Postgraduate/NQF level 8 related qualification in Financial Engineering, Development Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or Accounting. Experience Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure finance, financial modelling, risk assessment, and strategic financial management, with a strong background in public-private partnerships and green finance. Advantage: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a management level. Registration with a Professional Body N/A The Industrial Development Corporation is a national development finance institution whose primary objectives are to contribute to the generation of balanced, sustainable economic growth in Africa, and to the economic empowerment of the South African population, thereby promoting the economic prosperity of all citizens. Additional Advantage: Registration with a statutory body or legally recognized association. Job Related Knowledge International best practice in infrastructure funding financing. Relevant Legislation such as PFMA/MFMA Regulations, Donor Funds, PPP Framework Strong analytical skills in assessing funding opportunities, with experience in economic modelling, policy evaluation, business model development, and financing mechanism. Knowledge of infrastructure industry trends, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks. Strong understanding of infrastructure issues and the interrelated linkages. Proficiency in financial modelling tools with ability to effectively interpret and communicate the output and recommendation. Behavioural Competency Communication Skills Teamwork Relationship Building Adaptability Innovation Continuous Learning Problem Solving Attention to Detail Ethical Conduct Organizational Skills 8 Resilience Technical Competency Good analytical skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to delegate responsibly Ability to build and manage relationships Solutions oriented good presentation skills Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent scheduling and time management skills Good technical understanding of financial concepts Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams

Programme Manager Infrastructure Funding & Financing (60 Months) position available in North Johannesburg, Sandton. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-04-24 in the Accounting Finance category

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