Senior analyst - Green Finance

Job Opportunity : Senior Analyst Green Finance

Location : Cape Town (CBD)

Salary : R48,000 R52,000 per month (CTC, includes medical aid contribution)

Contract Type : Permanent

Start Date : As soon as possible

About the Organisation

We are a mission-driven, non-profit organisation working to drive the growth of South Africas green economy one that is low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. Our work involves partnering with businesses, investors, and government entities to remove barriers to the adoption and scaling of green technologies and services.

Our five-year strategy aims to double our impact and footprint, promoting green infrastructure solutions that are globally relevant and locally effective.

About the Green Finance Programme

The Green Finance Programme exists to unlock and scale finance for sustainable and low-carbon initiatives. This is achieved through ecosystem building, strategic partnerships, and specialised research. The programme operates across sectors including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water and wastewater, and the circular economy.

Key focus areas :

Market research and data collection

Dissemination of finance insights and tools

Support for bankable green projects

Access to finance facilitation

Role Overview : Senior Analyst Green Finance

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven professional to join the Green Finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure finance in South Africa, particularly in projects that enhance climate resilience and public-sector capability.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in generating knowledge, engaging stakeholders, structuring finance, and advancing innovative mechanisms for green investment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct financial modelling, feasibility studies, and business case development

Structure finance for green infrastructure projects

Develop investment-ready pipelines

Lead or contribute to strategic stakeholder engagements and workshops

Align project support with SDGs, ESG metrics, Equator Principles, and IFC Performance Standards

Collaborate with municipalities, funders, government entities, and DFIs

Oversee internal and external project delivery, including budgets and timelines

Translate financial and market data into actionable insights

Required Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate degree (Masters preferred) in Finance, Development Finance, Economics, Commerce, or Business Management

Minimum 4 years relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, or feasibility assessments

Demonstrated experience in green, infrastructure, or sustainable finance

Knowledge of public sector finance and project implementation (advantageous)

Familiarity with sustainable finance and impact frameworks (e.g. SDGs, ESG, blended finance)

Existing networks in green economy, finance, or infrastructure sectors

Desired Skills & Competencies

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Independent, proactive, and action-oriented mindset

Comfortable in public speaking and high-level stakeholder engagements

Professional, detail-driven, and results-oriented

Understanding of South Africas green economy and climate policy frameworks

Why Join Us?

Shape South Africas green finance future

Contribute to meaningful, sustainability-driven infrastructure development

Join a collaborative, innovative, and learning-focused work environment

Be part of a mission that enables real climate action and inclusive growth