Investment Director

at  GAP Infrastructure Corporation

We are searching for a highly motivated and energetic Investment Director to source, evaluate and manage the investment processes of infrastructure-related project development and investment opportunities for the Fund. The role will also require business development activities including engagement with various stakeholders in the sector in the African continent and globally.

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure investing, private equity, or investment banking
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, modelling, and valuation.

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• Deep understanding of the infrastructure industry, including trends, regulations, and market dynamics

DEAL-MAKING SKILLS:

• Experience in negotiating and closing complex transactions
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and deal structuring

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, economics, engineering); advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSF) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly proactive, with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Highly energetic, hands-on, and motivated to help create, build-out and shape project development opportunities from an early stage.
• Experience in financing first-of-kind projects and associated risk management
• Strong interest in South Africa and contributing to the development of the local economy and infrastructure eco-system
• Creative and innovative, desire to think and deliver beyond minimum deliverables – ability to think on your feet.

The Investment Director is a seasoned professional who drives the investment process, leads the team, and contributes to the fund’s growth and success. Key responsibilities include:

• Deal Origination: Leading the identification and pursuit of investment opportunities.
• Deal Team Leadership: Leading the deal team, setting strategy, and overseeing due diligence and deal execution.
• Investment Analysis: Conducting complex financial analysis, modelling, and scenario planning.
• Investment Committee Management: Preparing investment committee materials, presenting deals, and securing approvals.
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation: Leading deal structuring, negotiating terms, and managing legal documentation.
• Portfolio Management: Overseeing portfolio performance, identifying value enhancement opportunities, and recommending exits.
• Team Management: Mentoring and managing investment associates, setting priorities, and reviewing work product.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations: Assisting with fundraising, investor communications, and maintaining relationships.
• Strategy Development: Contributing to the development of the fund’s investment strategy and growth plans.
• Thought Leadership: Representing the fund in industry conferences, publishing thought leadership pieces, and maintaining market visibility.
• Supporting the MD to further operationalise the Fund.
• Support the establishment and development of the Fund’s policies, governance structures, business plans and strategies in alignment with the NIF’s goals and objectives.
• Support the MD to attract additional capital for the Fund, project development partners and leveraging third party co-investment for opportunities, from local and international partners and players (whether financial or strategic).