Senior Technical Finance Specialist (Jobs Fund)

Requirements

A degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Development Finance, or a related field. Formal training or qualification in project or programme management. 10–15 years’ experience in project finance, corporate finance, structured finance, or investment analysis, including appraisal and closing of complex transactions. 20 Demonstrated experience assessing innovative or non standard financial structures and grant based funding mechanisms. Strong understanding of privatesector financing, incentives, and risk dynamics.- Proven ability to conduct due diligence-, analyse financial statements and models, and exercise sound i-nvestment judgment. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Advantageous Experience and Qualifications: Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Development Finance, or a related field. CFA, CA(SA), MBA (Finance/Strategy), or equivalent senior professional qualification. Experience in development finance, impact investing, blended finance, climate finance, or transition finance. Experience working on green economy, informal economy, or Just Energy Transition–related projects or value chains. Experience conducting or translating research on value chains, labour absorption, or economic development outcomes. Ideal Candidate Profile: You are a senior technical finance professional who combines strong analytical rigour with practical dealmaking experience. You are comfortable working between public and private sectors, interrogating complex financial structures, and applying an inves-tment lens to realworld job creation challenges. You bring independence of thought, strong judgment, and a commitment to using public resources catalytically for inclusiv-e growth.

Key Responsibilities

Originate and develop a pipeline of high impact, employment focused investment opportunities in partnership with private sector firms, intermediaries, developers, and ecosystem pa-rtners. Analyse, struct-ure, and assess complex financial instruments and funding models, including blended finance, debt structures, outcomebased financing, and performance linked grants. Conduct rigorous financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on project applications, including- assessment of financial additio-nality, sustainability, and execution risk. Identify and analyse financial, market, governance, and performance risks arising from different project structures, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead and quality assure appraisal reports and funding recommendations submitted to Technical Evaluation and Investment Committees. Provide technical overs-ight of highrisk or complex projects within the Jobs Fund portfolio and support remedial action where performance challenges arise. Conduct independent appli-ed research on job creation opportunities, priority value chains, the informal economy, and green and Just Energy Transition–related sectors, translating insights into funding and strategy inputs. Present financial, risk, and research findings clearly to internal decision makers and external stakeholders. Coach, mentor, and technically support junior staff, building institutional capability in financial appraisal, risk a-nalysis, and innovative finance. Represent the Jobs Fund in relevant stakeholder engagements, market forums, and learning platforms.

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The Jobs Fund is recruiting a Senior Technical Finance Specialist to strengthen its capacity to originate, structure, appraise, and oversee innovative, employment generating projects that leverage public finance to unlock private investment. This is a senior specialist role suited to an experienced finance professional -with strong private sector exposure and a deep understanding of development, impact, and transition finance. -