Snr Manager: Finance Projects Support

Company: Transnet
Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Location: Parktown, South Africa
Reference: req5592
Posted Date: 04 August 2026
Employment Type: Permanent

 Position Purpose

Provide strategic project management and financial analytical support to the CFO’s office. The role focuses on driving high-impact finance initiatives, including infrastructure funding, private sector partnerships, and cost optimisation to support TRIM’s financial sustainability.

 Key Responsibilities

1. Private Sector Participation (PSP)

• Lead financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Structure PPPs and corridor concession deals
• Develop business cases and investment reports
• Support negotiations with stakeholders and investors

2. Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI)

• Manage BFI funding applications to National Treasury
• Track approved funding, expenditure, and compliance
• Prepare progress and financial reports

3. Cost Optimisation & Revenue Enhancement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop financial models to track savings
• Drive revenue growth initiatives

4. Strategic Finance Project Management

• Manage end-to-end finance projects
• Coordinate cross-functional teams
• Monitor risks, timelines, and deliverables

5. Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Build advanced financial models (DCF, NPV, IRR)
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Prepare reports for Exco, Board, and stakeholders

6. Stakeholder Management

• Engage with National Treasury, DBSA, IDC, and partners
• Collaborate internally across finance and operations teams

7. Governance & Reporting

• Maintain funding registers and compliance records
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation

 Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BCom / Business Science / Financial Management)
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance/Accounting preferred
• CA(SA), CIMA, or MBA advantageous

Experience:

• 8–10 years in finance
• Minimum 5 years at management level
• Strong experience in financial modelling & project finance
• Experience in PSP/PPP or infrastructure finance advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Must undergo lifestyle audit

 Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Financial Analysis & Decision Making
• Leadership & Change Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management & Governance
• Innovation & Problem Solving

 Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan.

 Important Notice

• If no response is received within 90 days, consider your application unsuccessful
• Transnet does not charge application fees — report fraud immediately

 How to Apply

 Apply via the Transnet Careers Portal using reference: req5592