Senior Investment Manager Renewable Energy Johannesburg
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the position
Would you like to work with renewable energy and help finance the energy transition in frontier and emerging markets
As Senior Investment Manager you will be part of our Renewable Energy team in Johannesburg with a focus on investments in Southern Africa.
The team invests in companies and projects within the renewable energy space ranging from investments in generation and transmission projects to micro grids home solar systems and rooftop solar line with Norfunds mandate we will invest in commercially viable companies that operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record of working both in teams and independently and be a value adding resource. You will be included in the project teams on a range of investments and will report to the Regional Director for Southern Africa.
Key information
Responsibilities and task
- Lead and participate in transaction teams through the full investment cycle from initial screening of opportunities due diligence execution of transactions to portfolio management and exit
- Sourcing and identifying new investment opportunities for Norfund
- Appraisal of investment proposals with emphasis on valuation risks and risk mitigation. Leading in due diligence processes.
- Deal structuring and negotiations
- Prepare internal investment documentation and present to investment committee and board with support from transaction team
- Manage demanding project partnerships and co-investor relationships
- Represent Norfund at conferences and other external forums
- Financial analysis valuation modelling
- Updating of portfolio management system
Qualifications and personal qualities
- Bachelors or higher in business economics finance or equivalent with a strong academic record
- Extensive experience in investment roles 10 years with a proven track record in managing complex projects and making strategic decisions.
- Expert knowledge of equity investments including knowledge of debt transactions and security structures
- Advanced financial expertise and strong leadership skills particularly in guiding teams and managing stakeholders
- Experience from Norfunds investment geographies
- Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy
- Result oriented and with a structured proactive and efficient work style
- Excellent communication skills in English
We offer:
- An exciting professional opportunity to support the energy transition in Southern Africa through commercial investments
- A highly competent and international working environment
- A key role in small and focused project teams in a flat management structure
- International travel and experience
We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The position is based in Johannesburg. Travelling is required.
Please submit your application CV diplomas and grade transcripts by 15 March 2026.
Address: 15 Alica Lane Sandton 2196 Johannesburg South Africa
Contacts
About the employer
The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries Norfund invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs improve lives and support the transition to net zero. Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norfundinvests in renewable energy financial inclusion green infrastructure scalable enterprises within agribusiness and manufacturing and funds. Norfund also manages the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and a Ukraine Fund.
Norfund has offices in Oslo Nairobi Johannesburg Accra San José and Bangkok. Its portfolio comprises NOK 432 billion across 245 companies. The organization employs about 160 staff of 33 nationalities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
Th e Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries , Norfund , invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero. Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norfund invests i n renewable energy, fin ... View more
