Project Preparation Specialist

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Preparation Specialist

Qualifications

The Project Preparation Specialist will be responsible for the preparation of projects accepted into the project preparation pipeline. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in appraising, negotiating and committing project preparation in support of corporate finance or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.
• Experience in doing business in South Africa with Municipalities is a requirement.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the water sector as well as the project preparation cycle and requirements to prepare bankable projects
• Knowledge and understanding of all legislation relevant to the business as well as the water sector (i.e., PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, NWA, WSA, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and experience in working with local government planning cycle and processes
• Knowledge and experience in Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Knowledge and experience in Climate Change
• Demonstrable track record of working with high level government stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities / metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa
• Demonstrated sound understanding of limited recourse and balance sheet funding, the process required to prepare projects, and financing documentation required to present projects for investment decision
• Experience in leading an internal team of sector specialists and analysts to appraise and present transaction to internal committees
• Experience in appointing and managing a team of external consultants/advisors (technical, environmental, financial and legal) to prepare and present the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) to prospective financiers
• Experience in analysing sponsors financial statements, understands and reviews financial models
• Demonstrated understanding of the water sector to identify potential fatal flaws generally associated in this sector in projects presented and key risks to be mitigated

Desirable Requirements

• A post-graduate qualification in Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance
• CA, CFA or MBA qualification
• Development finance expertise would be an advantage
• Experience in using financial models and project finance / investment banking experience would be advantageous

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.

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