Infrastructure and renewable energy projects across South Africa and the wider region increasingly rely on project finance structures rather than traditional balance sheet lending. This course introduces finance professionals to non recourse financing, special purpose vehicles, funder due diligence requirements and risk allocation, equipping them to participate confidently in structuring, funding or evaluating large infrastructure and energy projects.
What you will be able to do
Explain how project finance differs from conventional corporate lending.
Describe the role of special purpose vehicles in project structures.
Identify key risks allocated between sponsors, lenders and off takers.
Build a basic project finance cash flow and cover ratio model.
Interpret typical funder due diligence and information requirements.
Assess the bankability of a proposed infrastructure or energy project.
Course outline
01Project Finance Versus Corporate Finance
02Special Purpose Vehicle Structures
03Risk Allocation Among Stakeholders
04Cash Flow and Cover Ratio Modelling
05Funder Due Diligence Requirements
06Sponsor and Lender Perspectives
07Assessing Project Bankability
08Case Studies From African Infrastructure
Who should attend
Corporate finance staff, project managers, engineers and analysts working on infrastructure or energy funding proposals.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026
Cairo
5
US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026
Accra
5
US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026
Lusaka
5
US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026
Kigali
5
US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026
Nairobi
5
US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026
Durban
5
R18,000
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
5
R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026
Mauritius
5
US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026
Dubai
5
US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026
Lagos
5
US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026
Harare
5
US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026
Kampala
5
US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam
5
US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026
Pretoria
5
R18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
Cape Town
5
R18,000
14 to 18 Dec 2026
Online
5
US$900
21 to 25 Dec 2026
Mozambique
5
US$1,800
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.