Senior Financial Analyst – Project Finance

Overview

Our client is a leading local IPP in South Africa’s renewable energy landscape, based in Cape Town, with an enviable culture and a forward-thinking, employee-focused environment. This Project Finance role plays a critical part in bid execution, tariff setting, financial modelling, and capital raising across the project lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, development, legal, technical, and asset management functions. The role is based full time in Cape Town.

What You’ll Do

• Build, maintain, and analyse complex project finance models for renewable energy projects, including valuations, forecasting, tariff setting, and risk analysis
• Perform detailed scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess project feasibility and bid competitiveness
• Support bid submissions through robust financial modelling and financial documentation
• Conduct financial due diligence on new project opportunities, validating assumptions and inputs
• Prepare lender-, investor-, and management-facing financial analysis, reports, and presentations
• Support project structuring to optimise returns and ensure bankability
• Provide financial and commercial input into key project agreements and supporting documentation
• Support tariff analysis through market benchmarking and competitor pricing assessments
• Manage defined project finance workstreams through bidding and financial close
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Business Development, Transactions, Legal, Technical, Strategic Procurement, and Asset Management
• Stay informed on renewable energy market trends, regulatory developments, and policy changes

What We’re Looking For

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance and/or Economics
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar project finance or renewable energy financial analyst role
  Minimum overall working experience 4-6 years.
• Proven experience building and analysing complex financial models
• Strong understanding of project finance principles, financial analysis, and risk assessment
• Advanced Excel capability
• Strong PowerPoint and Word skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Strong communication and presentation ability, with confidence engaging senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent deliverables in a deadline-driven environment

What We Offer

• Full Medical Aid
• One of the best bonus structures in the industry
• Flexi start / end times during the workday
• Working with a busy IPP where you gain exposure across the business.
• Permanent role
• A high-volume IPP environment that provides wide, cross-functional exposure, deliberately avoids siloed roles, and prioritises internal promotion and career progression over external hiring where possible.

JD-BD Officer（新项目开发专员）

Position Title: Business Development Officer
Department: Planning & Development
Reports To: BD Coordinator & Head of Planning & AM

1. Role Purpose

The BD Officer supports the identification, assessment, and documentation of new renewable energy opportunities in South Africa. The role includes market research, data collection, preliminary project evaluation, and administrative support for development activities.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Market & Policy Research

• Conduct ongoing tracking of IRP updates, REIPPPP developments, and Eskom grid expansion trends.
• Prepare periodic market intelligence reports and competitor analyses.

B. New Project Sourcing

• Identify potential wind/solar sites and development partners.
• Initiate contact with RE project developers where appropriate.
• Collect site-related information (GIS, technical data, environmental constraints).

C. Preliminary Project Assessment

• Assist with early-stage feasibility checks.
• Gather wind/solar resource data, land rights information, and environmental constraints.
• Support grid enquiry submissions and information requests.
• Assist the project developer(s) with administration of the project management work package, including project governance, stakeholder engagement, scope definition, cost control, risk management, quality, procurement, communications, health, safety, security, sustainability, environment considerations, as well as schedule & coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items, establish project data rooms, maintain documentation, timeline schedules, and trackers.

D. Documentation & Admin Support

• Prepare project folders, presentations, and screening reports.
• Assist BD Coordinator with data formatting, approvals documentation, and internal submissions.
• Support Project Development team in Development stage on Compliance Programme requirements, such as Third-party anti-corruption due diligence processes, implementation of mitigation measures, and annual audit responses.
• Assist in collaboration with legal team, in administering the Project Development and related contracts, (i.e. each contract’s deliverables, key milestones, action tracker).
• Maintain development document filing system.
• Compile and contribute to professional PowerPoint slide
• Coordinate the processing of PD’s travel arrangements, and timeous expense claims as per the Companies policies and procedures.
• Record management of team meetings

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in renewable energy, Business Administration, engineering, Project Management, or related fields.
• 2-4 years relevant experience welcome.
• Ability to conduct research, prepare reports, and work with GIS tools (advantage).
• Strong analytical ability and interest in the renewable energy sector.
• Prior exposure to REIPPPP bid preparation will be considered a strong asset but is not compulsory.

4. Competencies

• Research skills
• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication & writing ability
• Good teamwork & willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks

JD-Asset Management Coordinator/Analyst（资产管理专员/数据分析）

Position Title: Asset Management Coordinator/Analyst
Department: Asset Management
Reports To: Asset Manager (functional) & Head of Planning & AM (overall)

1. Role Purpose

This position ensures complete and accurate compliance reporting for the operational wind farms, manages documentation and data systems, supports the preparation of reports and assists with certain tasks related to development projects.

2. Activates & Key Responsibilities

Activities

This is a skilled position that requires strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to support the Asset Management team and other project teams. The role involves conducting research, analysing data, and preparing reports, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout all stages of the project development lifecycle, as well as pinpointing opportunities for improvement and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

A. Compliance Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare all Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual AM Reports.
• Support the submission of operational reports as required by the project.
• Assist in preparing lender PCR/DSR/Borrower Reports.
• Maintain compliance checklists, registers, and evidence folders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.

B. Data Management & Analysis

• Compile operational data analysis at SPV level (generation, availability).
• Assist the AM manager in checking ED/SED documents before submission.

• Support modelling for performance deviations, leverage your experience working with data to consolidate and extract results for informed decision-making and recommendations.

• Financial Modelling: Support the development and maintenance of operational model, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all payments of the plant against the financial model and approved budgets and implement optimisation strategies.
• Review production reports to identify issues and take preventative and corrective action to remedy issues.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and produce monthly/quarterly/annual management and plant performance reports and presentations as and when necessary.

C. Contract & Governance Administration

• Maintain document archives for O&M, SBO, land leases, insurance, and SPV governance.
• Track contract milestones, payments and expiry dates.
• Drafting contracts, service agreements etc. as required by the Department need.
• Support preparation of Board Packs and AGM documents.

D. Development Support

• Assist with data collection, policy documentation, and filing for new project development.
• Research and Information Gathering: Conduct research to support project planning and decision-making.
• Support BD Coordinator and BD Officer on administrative or documentation tasks when required.

3. Qualifications & Experience & Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, legal or related field.
• 2–4 years experience in compliance, reporting, or technical documentation.
• Experience in renewable energy preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel.

4. Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multi-task
• Strong teamwork & communication

JD-Asset Manager（项目资产管理经理）

Position Title: Asset Manager
Department: Asset Management (under Planning & Development)
Reports To: Head of Planning & Asset Management
Supports: Development team (technical input)

1. Role Purpose

The Asset Manager is responsible for the full operational oversight and performance management of Longyuan SA’s two wind farm SPVs. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and lender requirements, manages all external stakeholders, and supports technical assessments for new projects.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Operational Management of Wind Farms

• Monitoring of generation performance, availability, and SCADA events.
• Primary interface with O&M team, SBO, and other contractors.
• Review maintenance reports, major component replacement plans, and technical incidents.
• Assist with annual maintenance planning and performance review meetings.

B. Grid & Eskom Coordination

• Communicate with Eskom OCC/ROC regarding outages, alarms, curtailment, and grid events.
• Track and report grid code compliance matters.
• Support technical investigation of plant performance deviations.

C. Compliance & Reporting

• Provide operational input to IPPO, NERSA, lender, and insurance reports.
• Cooperate with external ED/SED consultants and environmental consultants.
• Ensure full contract compliance (O&M, land lease, insurance, PPAs, etc.).
• Reporting: Manage and where required, compile stakeholder report distributions to ensure compliance with the requirements of the project agreements (e.g. finance agreements, AMA, PPA, IA, etc.).
• Manage and support the social development program including meeting each assets Enterprise Development and Socio-Economic Development obligations.
• conducting analyses of project annual budget deviation.
• Manage project insurance activities.

D. Corporate Governance

• Prepare and present SPV operational sections for AGM, Board Meetings, Shareholder Meetings.
• Maintain SPV documentation, statutory records, and compliance registers.
• Coordinate with auditors during technical audits and insurance inspections.

E. Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for lenders, shareholders, IPPO, contractors, landowners, project advisors and consultants.
• Handle escalations and resolve multi-party coordination issues.

F. Support to Development Team

• Provide technical evaluation support for new projects.
• Review plant design assumptions, grid layouts, and operational risk assessments.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or similar.
• 5+ years experience in South African operational asset management of renewable energy projects.
• Practical knowledge of Eskom grid operations and wind farm O&M.
• Familiarity with SCADA, reliability analysis, and performance KPIs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication experience.
• Evidence of managing stakeholder relationships at this level required with senior relationships in the REIPPPP industry (e.g. IPP office, lenders, etc.)

4. Competencies

• Strong technical understanding
• Problem-solving & incident investigation skills
• Organisational and multi-tasking ability
• Good communication with regulators and partners
• Report writing & analytical skills
• Willingness to travel.

Overview

We are seeking a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to oversee finance across a growing portfolio of companies in renewables, property, and an NPO. This role requires someone who can balance hands‑on delivery with strategic oversight, progressively building team capability while focusing on planning, insights, and decision support.

What you’ll do

Debtors, Invoicing & Project Performance

• Manage accurate and timely invoicing of clients.
• Oversee collections with clear guidelines and escalation pathways.
• Monitor project performance (actuals vs budgets), updating costs and forecasts.
• Identify and address invoicing, recovery, and collection risks.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen invoicing accuracy and cash collections.

Cash Flow Management

• Lead proactive cash flow planning and forecasting (weekly and monthly).
• Identify short‑ and medium‑term cash risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Support operational and leadership teams with cash‑aware decision‑making.

Group Finance Planning & Delivery

• Oversee month‑end close processes, consolidations, and management accounts.
• Prepare project reporting, variance analysis, and rolling cash flow models.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting at entity, divisional, and project level.
• Review reports and reconciliations, ensuring quality control of junior colleagues’ work.
• Refine systems, processes, and SOPs.
• Coordinate Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and tax submissions.

Reporting, Insights & Decision Support

• Design and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and templates.
• Automate reporting where possible.
• Ensure outputs are clear, simple, and accessible for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Leadership & Ways of Working

• Operate effectively in ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clarity.
• Simplify financial concepts for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Balance detail orientation with strategic perspective.
• Train, mentor, and upskill junior finance team members.

What we’re looking for

• B Compt / Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• SAICA or SAIPA Articles experience.
• 4–6 years’ experience in financial accounting / project accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (Power BI advantageous).
• Knowledge of tax and accounting applications (Xero, Sage, Pastel, Simple Pay, VIP Payroll).
• Detail‑oriented with strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver decision‑ready insights.
• Confident communicator, able to work across diverse teams and simplify complex financial concepts.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio in renewables, property, and NPO sectors.
• A growing team environment where you can shape processes and build capability.
• Scope to balance hands‑on delivery with strategic finance leadership.
• Exposure to senior decision‑making and the chance to influence business growth.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.

Head of Advisory

Overview

The company is a specialised renewable energy consultancy with a strong track record of technical, commercial, and environmental advisory services spanning the full project lifecycle. Its team has deep expertise across wind, solar, and energy storage technologies, and it supports clients from early-stage feasibility through development, implementation, and operational phases. The business operates with an international footprint, having delivered over 130 projects across multiple continents and substantial cumulative capacity in wind, solar and battery storage, while also maintaining a strong commitment to quality, empowerment, and skills development in the renewable energy sector. It is structured as a BBBEE Level 1 entity with a focus on developing local engineering and project management talent and embedding sustainability and excellence throughout its work. The organisation is growing and scaling rapidly, requiring leaders who can balance strategic vision with hands-on involvement.

The Head of Advisory will lead the advisory function, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and commercial oversight across projects. This role is central to shaping the company’s advisory offering, ensuring clients receive high-quality, practical, and commercially sound advice in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Beyond technical delivery, the Head of Advisory will be accountable for quality, commercial performance, and profit and loss, while engaging confidently with banks, pension funds, and infrastructure companies at an executive level to support funding and investment discussions.

What you will do

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the advisory strategy in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Position the advisory function as a trusted partner to clients and stakeholders.
• Drive thought leadership and represent the business in industry forums and networks.

Technical and Commercial Advisory

• Provide expert guidance on renewable energy, engineering, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee quality assurance across all advisory deliverables.
• Manage commercial functions, including budgeting, pricing, and profit and loss accountability.
• Advise clients on project feasibility, risk management, and commercial structuring.

Client Engagement and Funding

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring advisory services meet expectations.
• Engage with banks, pension funds, and infrastructure companies at an executive level to support funding and investment discussions.
• Lead advisory projects from initial scoping through to execution.
• Translate complex technical and financial concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.

Team Development and Collaboration

• Establish and grow the advisory team as the business scales.
• Mentor and guide junior professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Work closely with leadership and other functions to integrate advisory insights into broader business operations.

Operational Contribution

• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
• Contribute to internal processes to ensure efficiency and consistent quality in advisory delivery.
• Step in hands-on where required, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of the business.

What you will bring

• 10+ years’ experience in advisory, consulting, or technical leadership within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy.
• A strong track record of delivering strategic and technical advisory services.
• Deep understanding of project lifecycles, risk management, and commercial frameworks.
• Proven experience managing quality, commercial functions, and profit and loss.
• Confidence engaging with banks, pension funds, and infrastructure companies at executive level on funding and investment matters.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capability.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a small but scaling business.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous.

What you will get

• A leadership role at the core of a growing renewable energy business.
• The opportunity to shape and scale the advisory function from the ground up.
• Exposure to high-impact projects across renewable energy and infrastructure.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values initiative, expertise, and professionalism.

BEE Analyst

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.

What you’ll do

• Manage interim and final B-BBEE scorecards accurately and timeously across multiple project companies.
• Conduct monthly internal verification of supporting documentation across all B-BBEE elements.
• Identify gaps, risks, and exposures on scorecards and assess their impact on B-BBEE levels.
• Recommend and track practical strategies to improve B-BBEE performance and points optimisation.
• Coordinate annual B-BBEE verification processes, working closely with verification agencies and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage verification files, evidence packs, and audit documentation.
• Provide on-site and post-verification support during audits.
• Monitor progress against approved B-BBEE strategies and targets.
• Prepare clear monthly and quarterly B-BBEE compliance reports.
• Analyse financial, employment, and operational data relevant to B-BBEE elements.
• Maintain accurate systems, records, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

What we expect

• Relevant post-school qualification (NQF Level 5 or 6).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in B-BBEE verification or compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • B-BBEE Act and Amended Codes of Good Practice
  • Employment Equity Act
  • Skills Development Act and SETA frameworks
  • B-BBEE verification methodologies and audit preparation (R47)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong document management and administration capability.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Genuine interest in B-BBEE, transformation, and compliance.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.

ED Administrator

Asset Management Department

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.

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of Economic Development (ED), Socio-Economic Development (SED), and Enterprise Development (EnD) initiatives across operational assets
• Coordinate project administration, stakeholder engagements, and SED-related activities
• Support the quarterly ED reporting cycle, including preparation of submissions to the IPP Office
• Capture, manage, and maintain ED data using ED reporting software (Trimax), including monthly Project Company and contractor reports
• Process and manage beneficiary and service provider payments, ensuring invoices align with approved milestones and service level agreements
• Track and support management of ED and SED budgets, including budget updates, analysis, and compliance tracking
• Maintain accurate records and supporting evidence for ED, SED, and EnD projects, including impact measurement data for reporting purposes
• Support annual ED audits and BBBEE verification processes
• Ensure ED, SED, and EnD service providers submit required monthly or quarterly progress reports and supporting documentation
• Maintain ED, SED, and EnD service level agreements and ensure correct document control and filing on SharePoint

What We’re Looking For

• Post-school qualification at NQF Level 5 or 6
• Working knowledge of South Africa’s socio-economic and regulatory environment
• Strong administration, document management, and record-keeping capability
• Experience supporting reporting processes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with budgets, invoices, and compliance-driven documentation
• Computer literate and able to work confidently across reporting and document management systems
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow a structured, results-oriented approach
• Strong written and verbal English; additional South African languages are advantageous

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.

Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – SITE (Owners Engineer)

1. Overview

This is a global engineering group with over a century of technical heritage and a footprint that spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organisation is recognised for delivering complex infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects across the full lifecycle — from feasibility and detailed design to construction oversight, commissioning, and operational support.

Its core expertise covers renewable energy, transmission and distribution, thermal generation, water and environmental infrastructure, nuclear engineering, and large industrial developments. The team brings together a deep bench of multidisciplinary engineers — civil, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, environmental, grid, and project controls — all working within a highly structured international quality and governance framework.

Across Africa, the group is known for supporting high-impact energy programmes, grid-strengthening initiatives, and utility-scale renewable developments. These roles form part of the Owner’s Engineer team supporting six utility-scale Solar PV projects (totalling 1.28 GW), executed across three clusters located in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the North West.

2. What You’ll Do

• Oversee LV and MV electrical construction activities across the two-project cluster.
• Review electrical drawings, installation plans, cable schedules, and test documentation for compliance.
• Monitor electrical installation of cable routes, switchgear, inverters, terminations, and related equipment.
• Support quality control activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate daily electrical interfaces with civil, mechanical, and grid teams.
• Identify electrical risks impacting project delivery and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review EPC contractor documentation, including method statements and as-built drawings.
• Support electrical readiness for commissioning and contribute to punch list closure.

3. What We’re Looking For

• BSc / BTech / NDip Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years electrical engineering experience (desirable).
• At least two Solar PV projects delivered in similar roles.
• Minimum two years’ experience in comparable assignments with the bidder.
• Strong capability in identifying and mitigating electrical and construction risks.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

4. What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of an Owner’s Engineer team within a respected international engineering group.
• Work directly with multicultural, international stakeholders, gaining exposure to global standards, methodologies, and project governance.
• Hands-on oversight of two large utility-scale solar plants per cluster, offering depth and breadth of technical exposure.
• A high-performance engineering environment with strong technical collaboration.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - SITE (Owners Engineer)

1. Overview

This is a global engineering group with over a century of technical heritage and a footprint that spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organisation is recognised for delivering complex infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects across the full lifecycle — from feasibility and detailed design to construction oversight, commissioning, and operational support.

Its core expertise covers renewable energy, transmission and distribution, thermal generation, water and environmental infrastructure, nuclear engineering, and large industrial developments. The team brings together a deep bench of multidisciplinary engineers — civil, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, environmental, grid, and project controls — all working within a highly structured international quality and governance framework.

Across Africa, the group is known for supporting high-impact energy programmes, grid-strengthening initiatives, and utility-scale renewable developments. These roles form part of the Owner’s Engineer team supporting six utility-scale Solar PV projects (totalling 1.28 GW), executed across three geographic clusters. Construction will take place in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the North West.

2. What You’ll Do

• Oversee all mechanical construction activities for utility-scale Solar PV plants within the assigned two-project cluster.
• Monitor installation of mounting structures, trackers, mechanical balance-of-plant systems, and associated plant components.
• Verify that mechanical works comply with approved engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct mechanical inspections, review method statements, and ensure adherence to construction sequencing.
• Coordinate daily with civil, electrical, and grid engineering teams to ensure integrated mechanical delivery.
• Review contractor documentation, mechanical test records, and as-built information.
• Identify risks impacting mechanical works and implement mitigation actions in line with OE processes.
• Support the close-out of mechanical punch lists and readiness for commissioning.

3. What We’re Looking For

• BSc / BTech / NDip Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years mechanical engineering experience (desirable).
• At least two utility-scale Solar PV projects completed in similar roles.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in similar assignments with Owners Engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical and construction risks.
• Strong coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

4. What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of an Owner’s Engineer team within a respected international engineering group.
• Work directly with multicultural, international stakeholders, gaining exposure to global standards, methodologies, and project governance.
• Hands-on oversight of two large utility-scale solar plants per cluster, offering depth and breadth of technical exposure.
• A high-performance engineering environment with strong technical collaboration.