PROGRAMME LEAD - INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT FINANCE

Recruiter:

Paton Personnel

Job Ref:

Salona/Robyn

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Contribute to a steady flow of deals taking responsibility for overall project management of portfolio of projects leading to funding and implementation opportunities in the infrastructure development space.

POSITION INFO:

Work across business units from project developer/sponsor to investment team and key stakeholders and partners and provide project preparation support to ensure bankability of proposed projects

Monitor progress of large-scale infrastructure projects, manage procurement of resources, calculate project costing, design and implement complex project/programme plans, identify and mitigate risks and report on project progress and successes

Minimum Requirements:

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in infrastructure project/programme funding and financing with a proven track record.

Experience in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring, and closing investments in South Africa.

Proven ability to oversee large-scale infrastructure projects and PPPs.

Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.

Comprehensive knowledge of South Africa’s infrastructure and procurement legal and regulatory environments.

Proven track record of preparing high-quality reports and presentations for Executive Management and stakeholders.

Sound understanding of socio-economic issues, financial markets, and macroeconomics in South Africa and Africa.

Understanding of the PFMA and regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises, and other government entities.

Proven ability to understand client/funder motivations and perspectives.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives.

Preferred requirements

Qualification in Project/Programme Management and certification with PMI or SACPCMP.

Project/Programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.

If you have not received a response in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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