SENIOR INVESTMENT DIRECTOR (PUBLIC & SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE)

at  GAP Infrastructure Corporation

We are searching for a highly motivated and energetic Senior Investment Director (Public and Social Infrastructure) 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

The Senior Investment Director (Public and Social Infrastructure) is a seasoned professional with a strong investment background, leadership skills, and industry expertise, who can drive the investment process and contribute to the fund’s success.
The Senior Investment Director in an infrastructure fund typically possesses the following core competencies and experience:

3. INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

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

4. DEAL-MAKING SKILLS:

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

11. KNOWLEDGE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR

• An understanding of:
• the role that infrastructure plays in shaping the economy locally and globally
• the role that infrastructure plays in creating value for stakeholders
• An understanding of new trends in the infrastructure sector locally and globally.
• Knowledge of various infrastructure sub-sectors such as water, transportation, energy, etc.
• An understanding of the current participants in the South African and global infrastructure sector, and the players that have the potential to be future participants and partnersOTHER 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 – the ability to think on your feet

The Senior Investment Director (Public and Social Infrastructure) 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 products.
• 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.