Programme Lead - Infrastructure Project Finance

Paton Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced project manager with a postgraduate qualification in engineering. The role involves overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, managing procurement processes, and providing support to ensure project bankability. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in funding and financing infrastructure projects, alongside strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in infrastructure project / programme funding and financing.
• Proven ability to oversee large-scale infrastructure projects and PPPs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide project preparation support to ensure bankability of proposed projects.
• Monitor progress of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Manage procurement of resources and calculate project costing.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering

Qualification in Project / Programme Management

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 Africas 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.