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.