Investment Intern

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

IIIX

Date posted:

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Investment Intern

POSITION INFO:

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.

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