Green Finance Expert: Accelerating Low-Carbon Investments

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Role Overview

The Legends Agency is seeking a highly skilled Green Finance Expert to join our team in Cape Town. This role will focus on providing technical and financial expertise to accelerate investments and finance in the green economy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Expertise:
    • Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, business case development, and feasibility studies for green infrastructure projects.
    • Build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders, including government and financial institutions, to drive investment opportunities.
    • Develop and apply impact indicators, such as SDGs and ESG frameworks, to measure project effectiveness.
  • Project Management:
    • Lead or support strategic decision-making within our Green Finance Program.
    • Manage projects, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure timely completion and high-quality results.
    • Oversee feasibility studies and other technical evaluations for green infrastructure projects, providing expert advice to inform investment decisions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Establish and maintain relationships across the green economy value chain, including investors, developers, and policymakers.
    • Provide objective market insights and promote investment opportunities to drive growth in the green economy.
    • Represent The Legends Agency at industry events, forums, and stakeholder meetings, promoting our organization's mission and values.
  • Innovation in Financing:
    • Design and implement innovative financing mechanisms to address the funding needs of green infrastructure projects.
    • Match projects with suitable funding sources, facilitating the flow of capital into the green economy.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Postgraduate degree (Masters preferred) in Finance, Economics, Development Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in financial modeling, commercial due diligence, and project finance, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
  • Strong existing connections within finance, infrastructure, or green economy sectors, with a proven track record of driving investment growth.
  • Advanced project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to foster and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.

Additional Advantages

  • Fluency in Afrikaans, isiXhosa, or isiZulu (in addition to English), which will be beneficial in communicating with stakeholders and accessing local markets.
  • A proven track record of securing funding for green infrastructure projects, with experience navigating complex financing landscapes.
  • Knowledge of climate change adaptation/resilience and impact metrics, which will enable you to develop effective project evaluation and monitoring frameworks.
  • An existing network in the energy or green economy sectors, which will facilitate partnerships and collaborations to drive growth in the green economy.

Contract Terms

  • Cape Town CBD location, with potential travel across South Africa to engage with stakeholders and access new markets.
  • 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and the need for continued expertise in green finance.
  • Market-related salary, inclusive of a medical aid contribution, reflecting the competitiveness of the role in the local job market.


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