736 Junior Associate jobs in South Africa

We kindly request you to read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the required qualifications. Please note that this is a Project Finance role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing, running, and building complex financial models for project evaluation and finance structuring, primarily in power, renewables, clean hydrogen, water, infrastructure, and selectively real estate.
• Analyzing finance documentation, drafting term sheets, and working with diverse financing products (loans, bonds, equity, derivatives, etc.).
• Supporting origination, due diligence, credit processes, and transaction closings.
• Collaborating with senior team members on structuring, execution, administration, and negotiations.
• Preparing detailed proposals, information memoranda, teasers, and client presentations.

YOUR PROFILE

• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in a financial capacity within a reputable advisory firm or a large corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning frameworks and practical applications, including experience of project finance modelling.
• Advanced analytical abilities, with proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models in Excel.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles; possession of a recognized accounting qualification is considered advantageous.
• Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics); a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is viewed favorably.
• Familiarity with the FAST financial modeling standard is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively within geographically dispersed, remote-working teams.

OUR OFFER IN BRIEF

• Work on cutting-edge project equity and debt transactions, providing bid support to clients, or supporting governments on procuring strategic infrastructure, globally in a dynamic top advisory boutique.
• Execute transactions under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Be part of a rapidly growing internationally renowned, multi-jurisdiction expert team.
• Develop your profile in the exciting energy transition and infrastructure industries.
• Enjoy attractive remuneration.

ABOUT CRANMORE AND THE ROLE

As an award-winning entrepreneurial project and corporate finance advisory boutique focusing on infrastructure and energy transition globally, Cranmore continues to grow. We are now building up the next phase of our execution capacity to support our clients in driving energy transition and strategic infrastructure development.

As part of this, we are seeking Project Finance Senior Associates and Managers, based in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

As an integral part of the Cranmore team, you will work with blue-chip global clients and growth companies in project finance, raising debt or equity, providing bid support, or advising governments, focusing on utilities, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, or core infrastructure sectors. You will work in close collaboration with senior transactors, delivering analysis and advice of the highest standards — timely completion of deliverables — and receiving extensive exposure to senior client executives.

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OVERVIEW

The candidates will be expected to work, amongst others, with clients, counsel, correspondent attorneys and sheriffs, as well as be involved in and manage elements of pre-litigation, litigation processes (such as applications, actions, arbitrations and appeals) and alternative dispute resolution matters (such as negotiation or mediation).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with clients and/or counsel
• Giving high quality legal advice to clients
• Discussing complex legal issues with clients, attorneys and counsel
• Analysing probable outcomes based on legal research
• Interpreting laws, rules and regulations
• Drafting legal opinions
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and notices
• Gathering and compiling evidence
• Participating in the interview of witnesses and preparing witness statements
• Preparing cases for hearing by way of trial, applications or arbitration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
• Litigating in civil courts, tribunals and arbitrations
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with clients
• Assisting directors with preparation of training and other presentations
• Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
• Contributing to the Team's and the firms Knowledge Banks

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa. In addition thereto, the candidate should possess the following:

• At least 3 years post articles experience in commercial litigation
• Strong academic background
• Court, arbitration and mediation experience will be an advantage
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation, arbitrations and mediations
• Passion for litigation
• Keen to learn and grow
• The ability to self-regulate
• The ability to successfully work as a member of a team
• Being proactive in achieving goals and exceeding goals
• Going the extra mile
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards
• Ability to handle high volumes and many matters as well as meet deadlines with the view to adding value to the business by delivering the required results
• Ability to assist with knowledge transfer to junior professionals and other fee earners and take advantage of team interactions
• Ability to produce consistent high quality work
• Display honesty and integrity at all times
• Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally, with good presentation skills
• Being proactive in marketing yourself, the team and the firm

It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general. In addition, the candidate must be ambitious, achievement-oriented, focused and able to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on
20 October 2025.