Senior Investment Manager, Renewable Energy

Would you like to work with renewable energy and help finance the energy transition in frontier and emerging markets?

As Senior Investment Manager you will be part of our Renewable Energy team in Johannesburg, with a focus on investments in Southern Africa.

The team invests in companies and projects within the renewable energy space, ranging from investments in generation and transmission projects to micro grids, home solar systems, and rooftop solar installations. In line with Norfund's mandate, we will invest in commercially viable companies that operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of working both in teams and independently and be a value adding resource. You will be included in the project teams on a range of investments and will report to the Regional Director for Southern Africa.

• Lead and participate in transaction teams through the full investment cycle from initial screening of opportunities, due diligence, execution of transactions to portfolio management and exit
• Sourcing and identifying new investment opportunities for Norfund
• Appraisal of investment proposals, with emphasis on valuation, risks and risk mitigation. Leading in due diligence processes.
• Deal structuring and negotiations
• Prepare internal investment documentation and present to investment committee and board with support from transaction team
• Manage demanding project partnerships and co‑investor relationships
• Represent Norfund at conferences and other external forums
• Updating of portfolio management system

• Bachelor’s or higher in business, economics, finance or equivalent with a strong academic record
• Extensive experience in investment roles, 10+ years, with a proven track record in managing complex projects and making strategic decisions.
• Expert knowledge of equity investments, including knowledge of debt transactions and security structures
• Advanced financial expertise and strong leadership skills, particularly in guiding teams and managing stakeholders
• Experience from Norfund’s investment geographies
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy
• Result oriented and with a structured, proactive and efficient work style
• Excellent communication skills in English

• An exciting professional opportunity to support the energy transition in Southern Africa through commercial investments
• A highly competent and international working environment
• A key role in small and focused project teams in a flat management structure
• International travel and experience

We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The position is based in Johannesburg. Travelling is required.

Apply through the link by 15 March 2026.

Please submit your application, CV, diplomas and grade transcripts.

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Norfund, invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero. Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norfund invests in renewable energy, financial inclusion, green infrastructure, scalable enterprises within agribusiness and manufacturing, and funds. Norfund also manages the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and a Ukraine Fund.

Norfund has offices in Oslo, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, San José, and Bangkok. Its portfolio comprises NOK 43,2 billion across 245 companies. The organization employs about 160 staff of 33 nationalities.