Climate Finance Program Lead – Cape Town (12-month)

ImpactAlpha; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement in CapeTown

12-month fixed-term contract with the潜

Professional development in climate政策

Diversified, inclusive culture

Job summary

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is recruiting a Program Associate (Project Delivery Lead) based in Cape Town. The role supports CPI’s South Africa programs and the GTPariF initiative, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, contracts, and reporting, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of climate finance programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grants/project management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience administering high-profile programs or grants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in grants or contract administration or project management.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa (no visa sponsorship).
• PMP certification or related qualification (hugely beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Lead tracking of financial spending, budgets, and performance metrics for GTPariF projects.
• Oversee staff/consultant resourcing and contracting while ensuring compliance and risk control.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting with CPI Finance teams.
• Coordinate grant lifecycle from proposal development through award closeouts.
• Support development of project proposals, budgeting, and contracting documentation.
• Provide ad hoc tools and templates to program managers for business development.

Skills

Budget management

Grant administration

Project management

English fluency

Staffing & resourcing

Risk management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Grant management software

Job description

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is recruiting a Program Associate (Project Delivery Lead) based in Cape Town. The role supports CPI’s South Africa programs and the GTPariF initiative, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, contracts, and reporting, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of climate finance programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grants/project management,