cfo

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa KAHRE Renewable Energy Group Full time R150 000 - R300 000 per year

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company:
 KAHRE Renewable Energy Group

Location:
 Cyprus (Hybrid: remote + Cyprus, South Africa, Dubai)

Start:
 ASAP | Executive-level (C-Suite)

About Us – Building Africa's Largest Net-Zero Development Cluster

The 
KAHRE Renewable Energy Group
 is a privately held, internationally operating platform holding based in Cyprus with active hubs in South Africa, Dubai and Germany. Our mission is to build one of Africa's largest integrated Net-Zero development ecosystems.

The foundation of our work is a growing set of 
flagship projects in South Africa
, strategically connected under a unified platform structure, including:

  • : 6–20 GW of renewable power generation (PV/Wind) + 3.5–11 GW of electrolysis capacity for green hydrogen production in the Northern Cape
  • GreenLink
    : 450 km high-performance corridor transporting power, water, and hydrogen to the Western Cape
  • Velddrif Water & Power
    : regional desalination and green utility hub for energy-intensive industries
  • EcoVision Velddrif
    : a sustainable, AI-enabled coastal smart city focused on housing, industry, education, and health

In addition, we are launching further sectoral initiatives in 2026 and beyond – including:

  • Green Ammonia pilot (with Fraunhofer Institute)
  • Green Skills Africa
     – hybrid university & vocational training platform for Net-Zero careers
  • Health & Wellbeing Hub
     – integrated community health campus in EcoVision
  • Further developments
     in mobility (autonomous transport), AI, digital platforms, agri-tech, circular economy and SEZ zones

Together, these initiatives address the global megatrends of our time – 
Net Zero, Water, Migration, Industry 4.0 and Education Equity
 - with a total investment volume of 
€50-150 billion
 targeted by 2040.

Your Role as Group CFO

As 
Chief Financial Officer
, you will take full strategic and operational responsibility for all financial activities across the KAHRE Renewable Energy Group.

You report directly to the 
Founder & Group CEO
 and work closely with operational CEOs, strategic partners, institutional investors, and multilateral development institutions.

Key Responsibilities1. 
Group Finance Strategy & Corporate Structure

  • Design and implement a tax- and investor-optimized group structure (Cyprus / South Africa / Dubai)
  • Consolidate project SPVs into a scalable, compliant group platform
  • Drive group-level financial planning, treasury, capital table, and equity management

2. 
Project Finance & Capital Raising

  • Lead and execute all capital rounds (Seed / Series A / Series B / non-recourse project finance)
  • Liaise with international banks, DFIs, climate funds, public donors, and blended finance vehicles
  • Prepare and review financial models, investment teasers, term sheets, and due diligence data
  • Structure and negotiate investment vehicles (debt/equity/grants) for large-scale infrastructure

3. 
Financial Control & Group Reporting

  • Build and lead the internal finance function (controlling, accounting, audit, compliance)
  • Implement platform-wide reporting systems and financial KPIs
  • Prepare investor reporting at both holding and project level

4. 
Investor Relations & Governance

  • Build relationships with institutional investors and global financial partners
  • Coordinate Board reporting, shareholder management, strategic partner onboarding
  • Support PPP structures and strategic engagements with South African government institutions

Your Profile

  • University degree in finance, accounting, business or economics
  • 10–15+ years of experience in infrastructure, renewable energy or project finance
  • Prior exposure to emerging markets or development finance preferred
  • Strong expertise in debt/equity structuring, DFI engagement and capital stack management
  • Solid understanding of investment governance, tax structuring and group treasury
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, high integrity, strong leadership and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly between Cyprus, South Africa and Dubai

Our Offer

  • C-Suite leadership role in one of Africa's most ambitious Net-Zero development platforms
  • End-to-end financial responsibility in a €50–150 billion industrial cluster
  • Direct exposure to top-tier global investors, DFIs and government decision-makers
  • Hybrid work with high strategic autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom
  • Attractive compensation package with fixed salary + performance-based bonus
  • Optional equity participation or long-term incentive schemes (to be defined)

Application

If you are ready to help shape the future of the Net-Zero transition and lead one of the most ambitious financial journeys in African infrastructure development, we welcome your application at:


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