Analyst (Energy Sector Experience) - Gauteng

Sapientis Talent Management; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and project development team in South Africa is seeking a driven Energy Sector Analyst. You will support the origination, due diligence, and execution of energy projects, focusing on renewable power and gas transactions. The role requires an Honours Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Economics and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills are essential, along with excellent communication abilities. Join us to build expertise in Africa's evolving energy landscape.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or energy project development.
• Exposure to project finance, capital raising, or M&A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, due diligence, and execution of energy projects and investments.
• Build and refine financial and techno-commercial models.
• Conduct market and company analysis, prepare Project Information Memoranda, teasers, and board materials.
• Coordinate and track due diligence and project schedules.
• Review project agreements and contribute to deal structuring.
• Monitor industry trends and share insights.

Skills

Strong financial modelling

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Honours Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Analyst (Energy / Power sector)We're looking for a driven and analytical Energy Sector Analyst to join a leading investment and project development team.

You'll help originate, structure, and execute energy transactions - from renewable power and gas projects to distributed generation and M&A deals - while building deep expertise across Africa's evolving energy landscape.

What You'll Do

• Support origination, due diligence, and execution of energy projects and investments.
• Build and refine financial and techno-commercial models (tariff analysis, wheeling, savings, offtake).
• Conduct market and company analysis, prepare Project Information Memoranda, teasers, and board materials.
• Coordinate and track due diligence and project schedules across technical, financial, and legal workstreams.
• Review project agreements (PPAs, EPCs, O&M) and contribute to deal structuring.
• Monitor industry trends and share insights to guide strategic decisions.

What You Bring

• Honours Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Economics (essential).
• 3–5 years' experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or energy project development.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Exposure to project finance, capital raising, or M&A preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Interested?