Project Implementation Support Unit for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) South Africa Transnet Decarbonisation Framework Loan
Finance, Administration and Contracts Lead
About the job
The Project Implementation Support Unit (PISU) forms part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and supports Transnet in advancing South Africa’s shift toward low-carbon, climate-resilient transport infrastructure. Funded through the EU-supported IIPSA grant and aligned with the EIB’s Decarbonisation Framework Loan, the PISU provides end-to-end support across project preparation, procurement, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Its work enables the decarbonisation of key rail and port assets while strengthening governance, planning systems, and institutional capacity to deliver long-term energy transition investments.
What you will do
You will contribute your expertise to lead, coordinate, and support the successful delivery of this multi-year technical assistance assignment. For this role, we find the following experience particularly relevant.
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12+ years’ experience, including 3+ years in Sub-Saharan Africa (South Africa an advantage).
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7+ years in financial management, compliance, contract administration, financial modelling, business case development and risk assessment.
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5+ years managing teams across procurement, costing, scheduling, accounting, finance, and legal disciplines.
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Finance/contract management responsibility for at least two large infrastructure projects (CAPEX > EUR 50m) in the past 10 years.
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Knowledge of financing instruments including PPPs, grants, loans and other mechanisms.
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Knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks for financial management, contracts, and procurement (advantage).
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Experienced in planning, organising and executing projects within budget and timelines.
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Skilled in monitoring financial performance, contract compliance, and project-level risk management.
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Proven experience working with IFIs such as the EU, EIB, AfDB, WB, AFD/Proparco, FMO and KfW.
Your qualifications
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University degree in engineering, finance, accounting, law, or related discipline, or equivalent.
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Proficiency in oral and written English language.
Offer details
Last modified
3 days 20 hours
Languages
English
Duration
Commencing soon.
The project
Sector
Climate, Natural Resources & Environment
Energy
Social development
Countries
South Africa
Start & Duration
Commencing soon.