Project Finance Senior Manager

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/31/2026

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Job Description

Project Finance Senior Manager

Location: Johannesburg | Permanent

A leading corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an experienced Project Finance / Infrastructure Advisory Senior Manager to lead the execution and origination of complex infrastructure and project finance transactions across sectors including energy, water and transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project finance, debt raising, refinancing and infrastructure advisory transactions.
  
• Manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary transaction teams.
  
• Oversee complex financial models, transaction analysis and due diligence.
  
• Prepare and review investment papers, information memoranda and financing materials.
  
• Support business development, proposals and transaction origination.
  
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
  

Requirements:

• CA(SA), CFA, MBA or Finance-related degree.
  
• 6–10 years' experience in project finance, infrastructure advisory or corporate finance.
  
• Strong experience in project finance, debt raising, refinancing, PPPs and infrastructure transactions.
  
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
  
• Proven client management, transaction execution and leadership experience.
  
• Strong commercial acumen, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure finance professional looking to lead high-profile transactions within a collaborative, high-performing advisory environment.

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