Cape Town, WC
Job ID:
37324
Published date:
05-03-2026
Summary
Overview
Our client is a leading IPP in South Africa’s renewable energy landscape, based in Cape Town. This role is based full time in the office. Our client has an enviable culture and pro-employee environment.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Transactor to support the commercial execution of renewable energy project transactions, taking projects from Preferred Bidder stage through to Financial Close within the REIPPPP framework. The role works closely with the Transactions Manager and Investment Director to structure, negotiate and close complex project finance transactions.
What You’ll Do
- Play a leading role in the execution of renewable energy project transactions from Preferred Bidder stage through to Financial Close.
- Lead commercial negotiations and coordinate the preparation and review of key project agreements.
- Support the negotiation of deal terms with lenders, equity shareholders and off-takers.
- Coordinate and manage Financial Close workstreams across internal teams and external advisors.
- Lead and coordinate the due diligence process across lenders, advisors and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee and review project financial models from bid stage through to Financial Close.
- Support the structuring of project transactions in consultation with the Transactions Manager.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure timelines and deliverables are met to reach Financial Close.
- Support the credit approval process and preparation of documentation required for internal and external approvals.
- Assist with the evaluation of secondary market acquisition and divestment opportunities where required.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field.
- MBA advantageous.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience within renewable project finance and/or banking and finance.
- Strong understanding of project finance structures within the renewable energy sector.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex transactions and work with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commercial negotiation and transaction management capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on landmark Wind, Solar, and BESS projects shaping South Africa’s energy future.
- A dynamic and collaborative environment with a positive culture within a mission-driven IPP.
Medical Aid paid in full. - Opportunity to lead the commercial execution of multiple utility-scale solar projects from Preferred Bidder stage through to Financial Close.
- Direct involvement in structuring, negotiating and closing project finance transactions with lenders, shareholders and key project stakeholders.
- Position sits close to senior decision-makers, working alongside the Transactions Manager and Investment Director on commercial strategy and deal structuring.
- Responsibility for driving the Financial Close process, coordinating advisors, lenders and internal teams to meet project timelines.
- Exposure to complex project finance structures within the REIPPPP framework, providing significant transaction experience.
- Opportunity to lead negotiations and manage key workstreams across multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Functional leadership of Transactors within the team, coordinating workstreams and supporting transaction delivery.
- Strong platform to gain end-to-end transaction exposure, taking projects from Preferred Bidder status through to Financial Close across multiple utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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