Project Finance Investment Internship 2026 | Pretoria
CompanyIX Engineers
LocationPretoria
SalaryMarket Related
Closing date2026-07-10
Date posted2026-06-12
Employment typeContract
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Screening & Origination
Assist in evaluating greenfield and brownfield infrastructure and energy projects.
Conduct preliminary bankability assessments, considering technology, sponsor strength, and contractual arrangements.
Prepare project summaries highlighting key risks and mitigation measures.
2. Financial Modelling & Analysis
Support the development and review of project finance cash flow models.
Assist with debt sculpting, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) analysis, and covenant testing.
Review assumptions related to tariffs, operating costs, inflation/escalation, and financing structures.
Perform sensitivity and downside scenario analyses for lenders and investors.
3. Project Structuring
Analyse project structures, including SPVs and contractual risk allocation.
Review key project agreements such as:
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) / Offtake Agreements
EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Contracts
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts
Fuel Supply Agreements (where applicable)
Identify bankability gaps and potential structuring solutions.
4. Due Diligence Support
Coordinate technical, financial, legal, and ESG due diligence processes.
Manage lender and investor due diligence checklists.
Review data room documentation and summarise findings.
Track outstanding due diligence issues and mitigation actions.
5. Financing & Credit Analysis
Analyse debt structures, including tenor, pricing, covenants, and security packages.
Support preparation of materials for Credit Committee and Investment Committee reviews.
Compare funding options across commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and blended finance providers.
6. Investment Committee Support
Assist in preparing investment memoranda.
Contribute to financial, risk, and covenant analysis sections.
Record and organise meeting notes from financing and investment discussions.
7. Construction & Operational Monitoring
Support monitoring of projects during construction and operations.
Review drawdown requests and budget-versus-actual performance.
Assist with ongoing covenant compliance and project performance monitoring.
8. ESG & Lender Compliance
Support integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements into project assessments.
Monitor ESG action plans and lender compliance obligations.
Key Skills & Knowledge Required
Financial & Analytical Skills
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
Understanding of:
Cash flow-based valuation
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
Debt sizing principles
Financial Modelling
Basic to intermediate Excel proficiency.
Ability to understand, review, and interrogate project finance models.
Familiarity with financial assumptions and scenario analysis.
Project Finance & Commercial Knowledge
Understanding of how project contracts influence project risk and cash flows.
Knowledge of:
EPC contracts
O&M contracts
Offtake agreements / PPAs
Project financing structures
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Communication & Professional Skills
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to summarise complex financial and project risks clearly and concisely.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Behavioural Competencies
Curious and eager to learn.
Ethical and professional.
Disciplined and resilient.
Comfortable working with incomplete information and in fast-paced deal environments.
Sector Interest
Strong interest in:
Renewable energy
Infrastructure investing
Project finance
Development finance
Project-based investments
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree in:
Finance
Economics
Accounting
Energy Studies
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)
Preferred Qualifications
Honours or Master's degree in:
Finance
Engineering
Energy
Development Finance
Experience
Graduate or 0–2 years of experience.
Exposure to project finance, infrastructure, renewable energy, or investment projects is advantageous but not essential.
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