Specialist: Structured Finance - Transnet



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Position Purpose:

  • Manage Project Financing to develop financial models for new ventures and new partners which will include non-recourse or limited recourse financing structures (debt/equity) for strategic projects
  • Drive decision making on structuring of PSPs, Capital investments and provide funding solutions/alternatives
  • Develop, maintain and review financial models for investments/projects being undertaken by TPL to assist with assessment of financial viability

Position outputs:

Project development and processing

  • Develop financial models to assess financial viability of investment/projects and make investment recommendations based on detailed financial analysis and results of the model.
  • Assess acquisition transaction opportunities and perform valuations recommending the valuation methodology and providing supporting information for assumptions made in the valuation process.
  • Guide and review the use of various project financing mechanisms such as equity financing and debt financing
  • Apply a structured and systematic approach to financing projects using project Finance techniques
  • Propose to the Senior Manager: Corporate Finance innovative/optimum/appropriate funding structures/instruments for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability/ viability of the project to the benefit of TPL and Transnet
  • Ensure that the financial model and analysis is in line with the terms captured on legal documents such as term sheets; offer to purchase, etc.


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  • Build a credit rationale to make and substantiate investment decisions
  • Member of Transaction Advisory Team
  • Partake in due diligence exercises, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope
  • Assess and structure transactions to maximize the potential for commercial co-financing and catalyzing of additional sources of capital
  • Prepare financial analysis and funding proposal reports/presentations for submission to governance structures.
  • Policy and project evaluation
  • Research and identify industry reports that should be used in the assessments and development of financial models;
  • Perform ad-hoc activities as and when required including research for information required in development and maintenance of governance documents such as policies, procedures and frameworks that will be used in the investment evaluation processes.
  • Develop a broad knowledge of (corporate finance/private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support teams in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues
  • Long range financial and/or operations planning experience.
  • Liaise directly with Transnet Treasury to ensure short and long-term funding needs are met.
  • Review and recommend the appropriate capital structure.
  • Participate and support execution of all capital market transaction
  • Mentor Trainees in Corporate Finance

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bcom Honours, with Financial Management as a major
  • CA (SA) or CFA will be an added advantageous
  • Five (5) to Eight (8) years of experience in corporate finance
  • 2 years specialist structured finance experience
  • Experience in development finance institutions will be an added advantage

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Driver’s license code 08
  • Travel as required and approved
  • Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19


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Competencies:

  • Ability to produce Financial Models
  • Advanced Spreadsheet Skills.
  • Knowledge of financial policies, controls, and procedures.
  • In depth knowledge and experience on budgeting
  • Knowledge of and experience with ERP Systems
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), King Code of Corporate Governance and Conduct.
  • Sound organising and administrative ability
  • Must be assertive and have good communication, problem solving and report writing skills.
  • MS PowerPoint



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