Project Finance Executive

2 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Forvis Mazars Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year
Job Description

Forvis Mazars South Africa is seeking a Project Finance Executive to join its Project Finance Advisory team, with a strong focus on financial modelling and transaction execution. The role is critical to supporting the structuring and financing of infrastructure and energy projects across South Africa and the wider African continent, in both public and private sectors. You will work in a fast paced, collaborative environment alongside senior advisors, building investment-grade financial models, supporting capital raises, and contributing to bid submissions under flagship programmes such as the IPP Office's Renewable Energy Programme, TIPP, and strategic PPP initiatives.



Minimum Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
  • Progress toward CFA, CIMA, or CA(SA) qualification will be advantageous.
  • Financial modelling training or certification preferred (e.g. FMVA).

Experience:

2-4 years' experience in project finance, preferably within:

  • A financial advisory or consulting firm;
  • Development finance institution (e.g. DBSA, IFC);
  • Commercial/investment bank;
  • Infrastructure investment fund or PPP unit.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage project finance models using Excel.
  • Exposure to South African regulatory and procurement frameworks (e.g. MFMA, PFMA, PPP Manual) will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

  • VBA & Excel modelling skills (including circularity, macros, sensitivity analysis).
  • Understanding of non-recourse financing, risk allocation, and PPP structuring.
  • Familiarity with key infrastructure sectors: energy (renewables, gas, storage), transport, logistics, digital, and water.
  • Ability to synthesise financial concepts into client facing outputs.
  • Highly analytical, detail oriented, and proactive.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross functional teams.

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