Business Development Manager – Solar PV/Wind – Cape Town

AltGen • Full-time • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • 1d ago

Description

Are you bored of REIPPPP projects? Looking to shake up your career and the industry? We might just have the opportunity for you.

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager in the renewable energy industry, why are you sitting behind that dusty old desk? Shake those traditional power project cobwebs off and join our client, a multibillion-dollar energy company , in the exploration of new energy markets and the integration of groundbreaking technology in the South African market.

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Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Science, or equivalent

Experience Requirements

Notable REIPP experience is a must Strong project finance background Registration as a Chartered Accountant would be advantageous

Responsibilities

As a key member of the Business Development team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our client’s strategic growth initiatives in South Africa. Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying and developing project development and M&A opportunities, with a focus on sectors such as Commercial & Industrial and Energy Trading Leading our client’s participation in the REIPP program, overseeing the review of tender requirements, structuring, and submission of bid responses Leading the development of projects to financial close, including securing permits and coordinating closely with finance, legal, HR, and technical teams Negotiating key documentation, including Offtake Agreements, JDA Term Sheets, JDAs, Shareholder Agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements, in collaboration with legal and finance teams Managing and mitigating risks throughout the development, construction, and operational phases of projects Conducting due diligence for M&A and Project Finance transactions, negotiating key project documents such as PPAs, SPAs, and Finance Agreements, and supporting valuation and offer preparation for project acquisitions and financial close

Skills

Strong mathematical and financial modelling skills Proven track record of delivering results Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Decisive and confident decision-maker Willingness to travel across Africa for project development and management opportunities

Who Is AltGen?

We offer recruitment, consulting and employment services with a focus on recruitment for renewable energy and sustainability jobs across the globe. AltGen is a renewable energy recruitment agency with offices in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Mauritius, and the United Kingdom, which focuses on developing careers for individuals in our niche space.

With an experienced and passionate team with over 100 years of combined experience, AltGen plays an integral role in the renewable energy and sustainability industry. We operate throughout the world and are rapidly expanding.

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