Global Infrastructure Finance (GIF) invites suitably qualified and motivated individuals to apply for their Analyst YES Learnership Programme. The closing date for all applications is 26 August 2025.
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a career in finance, working on big international projects, and making a real difference in the world, this is your chance. The Global Infrastructure Finance (GIF) team is looking for a driven, detail-oriented learner to join their Johannesburg office.
This is not just another job – it’s a career launchpad. As a participant in the GIF Analyst YES Learnership, you’ll be trained in FAST financial modelling using Microsoft Excel. This is an internationally recognised skill used by top finance professionals to create powerful tools for budgeting, operations, and investment planning.
You won’t just learn theory – you’ll work alongside a skilled corporate finance team and connect with professionals from other offices worldwide. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to sharpen your skills.
What You’ll Do in This Role
As a GIF Analyst Learner, your main work will focus on financial modelling – a skill that opens doors to high-paying jobs in finance and investment. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Checking and reviewing client financial models using the “shadow modelling” approach to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Reading and analysing important project documents such as credit agreements, tax and accounting reports, and payment schedules to confirm everything is correct.
- Improving processes – you’ll help make the model auditing process faster, smarter, and better.
- Working with high-level clients including investors, project developers, government agencies, and advisors in the energy and infrastructure secto
Why This Learnership is a Big Deal
Global Infrastructure Finance works on projects that build real things – renewable energy plants, transport systems, and other infrastructure that benefits society. By joining this programme, you’ll be part of projects that don’t just make money but also improve communities.
You’ll gain hands-on skills in financial analysis, modelling, and auditing – skills that are in huge demand worldwide. After completing the learnership, you’ll have a stronger CV, better career opportunities, and an edge over other job seekers.
Who Should Apply
You should consider applying if you:
- Speak and write English clearly, especially when explaining technical ideas.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Have studied finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Enjoy solving logic problems and can think critically.
- Are interested in energy and infrastructure projects.
- Can follow structured processes but also think of ways to improve them.
- Work well in a team and like learning from others.
The Type of Person We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for someone who’s curious, detail-oriented, and driven to learn. If you’re the kind of person who:
- Likes solving puzzles and figuring things out.
- Can spot errors others might miss.
- Feels motivated by working on projects that matter in the real world.
- Wants to build a career in finance or project investment.
Then this could be your golden opportunity.
Job Details at a Glance
- Job Title: GIF (Global Infrastructure Finance) Analyst YES Learnership
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department: Corporate Finance
- Contract Type: Learnership
- Application Closing Date: 26 August 2025
How to Apply
If this sounds like your dream job, don’t wait until the last minute – submit your application before 26 August 2025. Be sure to include your updated CV, academic results, and a short motivation letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit.
This could be the first step toward an exciting career in global finance – and an opportunity you’ll thank yourself for taking.
