Senior Technial Advisor - PtX Finance

Description:

Are you passionate about shaping Africa’s green energy future?

GIZ is looking for a seasoned professional to join its PtX Finance team as a Senior Technical Advisor , focused on accelerating Power-to-X (PtX) projects and ecosystems across the continent. Based in Hatfield, Pretoria , this strategic role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable finance and green hydrogen innovation - contributing directly to the mobilisation of investment and the transformation of Africa’s energy landscape. This position, reporting to the Project Director, is available until 30 August 2027 .

You bring expertise in project finance, public-private sector cooperation, and green hydrogen project ecosystems. You are confident working with high-level stakeholders and thrive in multi-cultural settings, applying structured thinking to complex financial and developmental landscapes.

You will support the development of a blueprint orchestration mechanism to mobilise private institutional investment in PtX projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Working closely with project developers, governments, and financial institutions, you will:

• Support the implementation of project activities in collaboration with the Project Director and international Senior Advisor.

• Contribute to the selection of suitable PtX projects and government actors.

• Establish strong working relationships with developers, government stakeholders, and GIZ partners.

• Develop and apply a holistic framework to analyse the commercial viability and bankability of PtX ecosystems.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of selected project and government environments.

• Draft and validate a practical guide (blueprint orchestration mechanism) for use by GIZ specialists.

• Organise and structure workshops and roundtable discussions.

• Contribute to project Monitoring & Evaluation through reporting inputs.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification: A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years in business and project development.

• Minimum 2 years in project finance.

• Minimum 2 years in public-private sector cooperation.

• At least 1 year of work experience in two countries outside of South Africa.

• Demonstrated interest in green hydrogen, PtX, and the energy transition.

• Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

• Proven knowledge of green financing mechanisms.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a structured, methodical manner.

• Excellent communication skills with high-level public and private stakeholders.

• Initial experience in project and process management.

• Strong writing and communication skills in English.

• The position is based at GIZ Hatfield, Pretoria.

• It is aligned with the programme’s current phase, running until 31 August 2027.

• GIZ promotes diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. All applications are welcome, particularly from people with disabilities.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter (PDF, max. 2 pages), stating your suitability for the role, the value you will bring. Subject line: Application for Senior Technical Advisor: PtX Finance - Focus: Accelerate PtX Projects and Ecosystems across Africa
  Attention: Head of Human Resource – Dorothey Taaibosch

• A detailed CV (PDF, max. 3 pages), including your eligibility to work in South Africa.

• Deadline: 13 August 2025

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Requirements:

• Support the implementation of project activities in collaboration with the Project Director and international Senior Advisor.

• Contribute to the selection of suitable PtX projects and government actors.

• Establish strong working relationships with developers, government stakeholders, and GIZ partners.

• Develop and apply a holistic framework to analyse the commercial viability and bankability of PtX ecosystems.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of selected project and government environments.

• Draft and validate a practical guide (blueprint orchestration mechanism) for use by GIZ specialists.

• Organise and structure workshops and roundtable discussions.

• Contribute to project Monitoring & Evaluation through reporting inputs.

• A relevant tertiary qualification: A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years in business and project development.

• Minimum 2 years in project finance.

• Minimum 2 years in public-private sector cooperation.

• At least 1 year of work experience in two countries outside of South Africa.

• Demonstrated interest in green hydrogen, PtX, and the energy transition.

• Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

• Proven knowledge of green financing mechanisms.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a structured, methodical manner.

• Excellent communication skills with high-level public and private stakeholders.

• Initial experience in project and process management.

• Strong writing and communication skills in English.

• The position is based at GIZ Hatfield, Pretoria.

• It is aligned with the programme’s current phase, running until 31 August 2027.

• GIZ promotes diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. All applications are welcome, particularly from people with disabilities.

• A motivation letter (PDF, max. 2 pages), stating your suitability for the role, the value you will bring. Subject line: Application for Senior Technical Advisor: PtX Finance - Focus: Accelerate PtX Projects and Ecosystems across Africa
  Attention: Head of Human Resource – Dorothey Taaibosch

• A detailed CV (PDF, max. 3 pages), including your eligibility to work in South Africa.

• Deadline: 13 August 2025

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.