Senior Associate Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a client-facing finance professional with strong commercial acumen and technical expertise to lead financial modeling, valuations, and transaction execution across Project Finance and M&A mandates.

The role requires mentoring junior team members, engaging with lenders and investors, and delivering strategic financial advice across infrastructure sectors. A relevant degree and advanced certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CFA, FMVA, MBA, or similar postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• 8–12 years' experience within Project Finance, Infrastructure Advisory, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, or M&A.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation experience.
• Proven experience working on complex transactions from origination through execution.
• Exposure to infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, water and sanitation, transport, mining, telecommunications, or broader infrastructure projects will be highly advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and presentation of complex financial models for infrastructure and project finance transactions.
• Perform business, project, and investment valuations using a range of valuation methodologies.
• Support and lead transaction execution across Project Finance, Infrastructure Advisory, Corporate Finance, and M&A mandates.
• Conduct financial due diligence, commercial analysis, and investment assessments.
• Prepare investment committee papers, client presentations, and transaction reports.
• Engage with lenders, investors, sponsors, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Provide strategic financial advice across sectors including renewable energy, water and sanitation, transport, utilities, and other infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and develop junior professionals while contributing to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Project management

Education

CA(SA)

CFA

FMVA

MBA

Relevant degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering)

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a client-facing finance professional with strong commercial acumen and technical expertise to lead financial modeling, valuations, and transaction execution across Project Finance and M&A mandates.

The role requires mentoring junior team members, engaging with lenders and investors, and delivering strategic financial advice across infrastructure sectors. A relevant degree and advanced certifications are preferred.