Snr Manager: Finance Projects Support

Position Outputs1. Private Sector Participation (PSP) Financial Analysis and Structuring

• Lead the financial modelling and scenario analysis for PSP transactions, including corridor concessions, PPPs, and other private-sector partnership structures.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate PSP proposals, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, NPV, IRR, payback periods, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess the impact of key variables (tariff levels, volume forecasts, capital costs, interest rates) on PSP viability.
• Prepare business cases and investment memoranda for PSP transactions, presenting findings to TRIM Exco, Group Investment Committee (GIC), and Board.
• Support the negotiation of PSP agreements, providing financial analysis and modelling expertise to the commercial and legal teams.
• Coordinate with external advisors, lenders, and potential bidders during the PSP procurement process.
• Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) Funding Management
• Lead the preparation and submission of BFI funding applications to National Treasury, ensuring alignment with TRIM's strategic priorities and infrastructure requirements.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and motivation documents for BFI funding, including cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessments, and project implementation plans.
• Track and monitor approved BFI funding to ensure expenditure aligns with approved budgets, milestones, and Treasury reporting requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual BFI progress reports for National Treasury, including financial expenditure, project progress, and outcomes achieved.
• Ensure compliance with all BFI conditions, including procurement requirements, audit provisions, and performance targets.
• Liaise with National Treasury officials on BFI applications, amendments, and reporting, maintaining a professional and responsive relationship.
• Manage the drawdown process for BFI funds, ensuring timely submission of drawdown requests against verified expenditure.3. Cost Optimisation and Revenue Enhancement Initiatives
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of cost optimisation initiatives across TRIM's operations, working with regional finance heads and operational teams.
• Develop financial models to quantify potential cost savings and track actual savings realised against targets.
• Lead revenue enhancement initiatives, including pricing reviews, commercial opportunity assessments, and new revenue stream identification.
• Prepare business cases for cost and revenue initiatives, presenting to TRIM Exco and Group Exco for approval.
• Establish and maintain a cost and revenue initiative tracker, reporting progress monthly to the CFO and Head: Strategic Finance Projects.
• Benchmark TRIM's cost structure against industry peers (local and international) to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive the implementation of approved initiatives, ensuring accountability, timelines, and measurable outcomes. 4. Strategic Finance Project Management
• Manage the end-to-end execution of strategic finance projects as directed by the CFO, including project planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and reporting.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for finance projects, ensuring alignment with TRIM's strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams (finance, operations, commercial, legal, ICTM) to deliver project outcomes on time and within budget.
• Prepare project status reports, presentations, and Board submissions as required.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating material risks to the Head: Strategic Finance Projects and CFO.
• Ensure proper documentation and handover of completed projects to business-as-usual owners.
• Financial Modelling and Analytical Support
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support decision-making across a range of strategic initiatives (tariff scenarios, funding options, investment proposals).
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by the CFO, including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and commercial viability assessments.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials (PowerPoint, Excel models) for Exco, Board, Treasury, and Regulator submissions.
• Perform data analysis using tools such as Power BI, Excel (advanced), and other analytics platforms to derive insights and support recommendations. 6. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with National Treasury (BFI unit), DBSA, IDC, and other funding partners.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager: Finance Systems to ensure project requirements are translated into systems enhancements where applicable.
• Work closely with TRIM's regional finance heads to understand operational cost drivers and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Engage with external advisors, consultants, and PSP bidders as required for project execution. 7. Reporting and Governance
• Prepare and present monthly project status reports to the Head: Strategic Finance Projects and CFO.
• Track and report on cost savings and revenue enhancement performance against approved targets.
• Maintain a BFI funding register tracking all applications, approvals, drawdowns, expenditure, and reporting deadlines.
• Support internal and external audits (AGSA) by providing required documentation and evidence for PSP transactions, BFI funding, and cost initiatives.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained in a central, auditable repository.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BCom, Business Science, Financial Management) and an Honours or postgraduate degree or Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.
• Project management Certificate/diploma added advantage.
• 8-10 years of experience in a financial environment, with at least 5 years at a management level.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, business case development, and project management.
• Experience with PSP/PPP transactions, infrastructure finance, or project finance is highly advantageous.
• Experience with government funding processes (BFI, Treasury submissions) is highly advantageous.
• Experience in rail, infrastructure, or logistics is highly advantageous, but not essential.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is strongly preferred, or with completed articles at a reputable firm.
• Alternatively, a CIMA (ACMA, CGMA) or MBA with strong corporate finance experience may be considered.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment.
• Must undergo Lifestyle Audit. Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approvedCompetenciesStrategy & Sustainability
• Strategic Thinking Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisation’s direction.
• Commercial Awareness Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business;
• Innovating Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them Inspirational Leadership
• Inspiring People Leads by example. Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.
• Managing Talent Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/ requirements for the team
• Leading Change Lead and directs change initiatives.
• Embracing Diversity Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace Business Performance and Delivery
• Lead Business Performance Leads the business to be more efficient and effective
• Strategic Decision Making Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions
• Business Acumen Understands and deals with various business situations using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise
• Relationship Management
• Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner
• Collaborating and Networking Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the Organisations goals and objectives.
• Service Orientated
• Leading Governance
• Leading Safety Practice
• Leading Risk Management
• Learning and Applying Expertise
• Resilience
• Emotional Intelligence
• Vigour & Personal DriveEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.DisclaimerIf you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on View phone number on za.workus.org or email View email address on za.workus.org