Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Analyst Green Finance
Location: Cape Town (CBD)
Salary: R48,000 R52,000 per month (CTC, includes medical aid contribution)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
We are a mission-driven, non-profit organisation working to drive the growth of South Africas green economy one that is low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. Our work involves partnering with businesses, investors, and government entities to remove barriers to the adoption and scaling of green technologies and services.
Our five-year strategy aims to double our impact and footprint, promoting green infrastructure solutions that are globally relevant and locally effective.
About the Green Finance Programme
The Green Finance Programme exists to unlock and scale finance for sustainable and low-carbon initiatives. This is achieved through ecosystem building, strategic partnerships, and specialised research. The programme operates across sectors including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water and wastewater, and the circular economy.
Key focus areas:
Market research and data collection
Dissemination of finance insights and tools
Support for bankable green projects
Access to finance facilitation
Role Overview: Senior Analyst Green Finance
We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven professional to join the Green Finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure finance in South Africa, particularly in projects that enhance climate resilience and public-sector capability.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in generating knowledge, engaging stakeholders, structuring finance, and advancing innovative mechanisms for green investment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct financial modelling, feasibility studies, and business case development
Structure finance for green infrastructure projects
Develop investment-ready pipelines
Lead or contribute to strategic stakeholder engagements and workshops
Align project support with SDGs, ESG metrics, Equator Principles, and IFC Performance Standards
Collaborate with municipalities, funders, government entities, and DFIs
Oversee internal and external project delivery, including budgets and timelines
Translate financial and market data into actionable insights
Required Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate degree (Masters preferred) in Finance, Development Finance, Economics, Commerce, or Business Management
Minimum 4 years relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, or feasibility assessments
Demonstrated experience in green, infrastructure, or sustainable finance
Knowledge of public sector finance and project implementation (advantageous)
Familiarity with sustainable finance and impact frameworks (e.g. SDGs, ESG, blended finance)
Existing networks in green economy, finance, or infrastructure sectors
Desired Skills & Competencies
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Independent, proactive, and action-oriented mindset
Comfortable in public speaking and high-level stakeholder engagements
Professional, detail-driven, and results-oriented
Understanding of South Africas green economy and climate policy frameworks
Why Join Us?
Shape South Africas green finance future
Contribute to meaningful, sustainability-driven infrastructure development
Join a collaborative, innovative, and learning-focused work environment
Be part of a mission that enables real climate action and inclusive growth