Overview
Investment Intern Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong interest in:
- Renewable energy
- Infrastructure investing
- Project finance
- Development finance
- Project-based investments
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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Title: Investment Intern
Company: iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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