Project Finance Officer

Energy Vault; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy transformation as a Project Finance Officer. You'll oversee financing arrangements and analyze financial models, ensuring long-term sustainability for high-impact energy projects while collaborating with various teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in structured finance or project finance required.
• Strong financial modeling skills are essential.
• Solid knowledge of project finance structures, credit risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor loan agreements and bank flows.
• Conduct cash flow analysis and financial modeling.
• Prepare and deliver reporting to lenders and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About EDF Renewables South Africa

EDF Renewables South Africa is a fully integrated independent power producer (IPP), delivering innovative and sustainable wind, solar, and battery energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. With over 3GW in development and operations, we’re driving the energy transition forward.

As the company continues to grow, we’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Finance Officer to help manage the financial performance of our operating renewable energy projects.

The Role

The Project Finance Officer acts as the main financial liaison between EDF Renewables, lenders, and internal teams. You will be responsible for overseeing project financing arrangements, managing loan compliance, analyzing financial models, and supporting decision-making through accurate reporting and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for all financing arrangements during construction and operations

• Manage and monitor loan agreements, drawdowns, and bank flows

• Oversee derivatives and hedge instruments (e.g., interest rate swaps, forex)

• Conduct cash flow analysis, project financial modeling, and financial ratio calculation

• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and contractual obligations

• Prepare and deliver reporting to lenders and internal stakeholders

• Support due diligence processes and oversee risk mitigation strategies

• Manage project guarantees, SARB approvals, and financing documents

• Handle “exceptional events” that impact project financing or risk profiles

• Collaborate cross-functionally with asset management, legal, and construction teams

What You’ll Need

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

• 3–5 years’ experience in structured finance or project finance

• Strong financial modeling and MS Excel proficiency

• Solid knowledge of project finance structures, credit risk, and compliance

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

Work at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy transformation. As a Project Finance Officer, you’ll be essential in managing capital and ensuring long-term financial sustainability for high-impact energy projects.

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