An established renewable energy investment group is looking for a Senior Business Developer to drive new business growth across the commercial and industrial solar PV and battery storage market in South Africa and the broader SADC region.

This is a highly sales-driven role suited to someone with a strong “hunter” mentality — someone who can proactively open doors, build trusted relationships, identify bankable opportunities, and drive long-cycle deals through to contractual close.

The successful candidate will take ownership of opportunities from initial engagement through to financial close, working closely with internal technical, commercial, financial, and legal teams to structure viable renewable energy solutions for clients.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute business developer who understands how to engage senior stakeholders, position funded energy solutions, and convert opportunities into long-term projects.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Deal Origination

• Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities in the C&I renewable energy market.
• Build and leverage strong industry networks to develop a sustainable deal pipeline.
• Conduct targeted outreach, including cold calling, strategic networking, and direct client engagement.
• Identify high-potential clients and opportunities across South Africa and the broader SADC region.

Opportunity Development & Deal Execution

• Own opportunities from initial engagement through to contractual close.
• Lead client discussions, needs assessments, solution positioning, and commercial conversations.
• Develop and present compelling value propositions aligned with client requirements.
• Progress opportunities through internal approval processes and ensure alignment with investment criteria.

Commercial Structuring & Negotiation

• Support the structuring of commercial solutions, including PPAs, EPC contracts, and hybrid structures.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure opportunities are developed in a way that supports project bankability and financial viability.
• Understand and communicate key commercial drivers, savings models, tariffs, and risk allocation.

Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with internal technical, legal, financial, and project development teams to move deals forward.
• Ensure timely delivery of feasibility studies, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Act as the central point of accountability for deal progress and resolving bottlenecks.

Pipeline Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, deal status updates, and reporting.
• Provide regular market feedback, client insights, and opportunity trends.
• Prioritise high-probability, high-value opportunities and manage multiple deals simultaneously.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Support strategic partnerships that improve market access and competitiveness.
• Represent the business professionally in all external engagements.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Input

• Stay up to date with market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity in renewable energy.
• Provide input into business development strategies, go-to-market approaches, and potential new market segments.
• Identify new products, structures, or commercial models that could unlock growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, or deal origination.
• Proven track record of generating new leads and closing commercial opportunities.
• Strong network within the South African commercial and industrial sector.
• Renewable energy experience is highly advantageous, particularly solar PV and/or battery storage.
• Ability to manage long and complex sales cycles from early-stage engagement to contractual close.
• Experience with PPAs, EPC contracts, or similar commercial agreements would be advantageous.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand value propositions, financial drivers, and risk allocation.
• Basic understanding of solar PV, battery storage, PPA structures, tariffs, and savings models is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong internal coordination skills, with the ability to work across technical, finance, legal, and development teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong reporting discipline and ability to manage pipeline tracking and forecasting.
• Proficiency in MS Office; CRM experience would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong hunter mentality with the confidence to initiate cold outreach and open new doors.
• Resilient and persistent, with the ability to maintain momentum through long sales cycles.
• Results-driven and focused on closing deals.
• Highly accountable, with strong ownership from origination through to financial close.
• Commercially sharp and solution-oriented.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage credibly at senior and executive level.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship builder who can develop long-term trust with clients and partners.
• Organised and able to manage multiple opportunities at different stages of the pipeline.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business focused on delivering long-term, sustainable energy solutions to the commercial and industrial market. You will play a key role in expanding market presence, originating high-quality projects, and contributing directly to the company’s growth strategy.

The role offers the opportunity to work across solar PV, battery storage, and funded PPA solutions, while engaging with senior decision-makers and shaping commercially viable energy projects from the ground up.

An established renewable energy business is looking for a Battery Storage Field Technician to join its engineering and operations team. This role is ideal for a qualified electrician or technician with strong experience in solar PV operations, BESS maintenance, plant monitoring, fault finding, and technical reporting.

You will be responsible for supporting the performance, reliability, and uptime of operational solar PV and battery storage assets. The role combines remote plant monitoring, technical troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, data analysis, and stakeholder support.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both the technical and operational sides of renewable energy assets and wants to grow further in the solar PV and energy storage space.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Monitoring & Performance

• Monitor solar PV and BESS plant performance using remote monitoring systems.
• Identify alarms, performance deviations, faults, and abnormal system behaviour.
• Support corrective actions to improve plant uptime and energy production.
• Track plant performance trends and escalate technical concerns where required.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Perform and coordinate preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on solar PV and BESS systems.
• Conduct fault finding on AC and DC electrical systems.
• Carry out repairs where possible and escalate complex faults to engineering or OEM support.
• Support routine inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Diagnose technical faults across solar PV, electrical, and battery storage systems.
• Support root cause investigations on plant failures or underperformance.
• Recommend preventative measures to reduce repeat failures.
• Assist with technical investigations relating to equipment performance, downtime, or system reliability.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Export and analyse operational data from monitoring and SCADA platforms.
• Compile technical reports on plant performance, incidents, faults, and maintenance activities.
• Use performance data to support system optimisation and maintenance planning.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, inspections, and corrective actions.

Operational Coordination

• Prioritise maintenance activities and respond to faults in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Support planning and task allocation for maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed according to quality, safety, and operational standards.

Stakeholder & Client Support

• Provide technical support to internal teams, clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with client queries relating to plant performance, faults, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders.
• Support a high standard of service delivery across operational renewable energy assets.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid electrical trade qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as an Electrician, Technician, or Field Technician within the solar PV, renewable energy, or electrical O&M environment.
• Working knowledge of Solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with plant monitoring systems, SCADA, or online PV monitoring platforms.
• Ability to compile clear technical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Advantageous Qualifications & Experience

• Red Seal Electrician.
• 3-Phase Wireman’s Licence.
• N5 / N6 Electrical Engineering.
• National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Instrumentation or automation experience.
• Experience with commercial or utility-scale solar PV plants.
• Experience with grid-tied solar systems and battery storage integration.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies for PV plants and electrical equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on technician who is comfortable working with both field-based maintenance and remote plant monitoring. You should be able to identify faults, analyse performance data, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.

You will be well suited to this role if you are:

• Analytical and solutions-driven.
• Strong in electrical fault finding.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Safety-conscious and quality-focused.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicating with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

We are partnering with an established Independent Power Producer looking to appoint a high-potential Renewable Energy Strategy & Commercial Associate to support its growing business across multiple functions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in renewable energy, sustainability, energy economics, energy policy, finance, engineering, law or business who wants broad exposure to how an IPP operates, from market research and commercial strategy through to regulatory analysis, project development and regional expansion.

The role is suited to someone curious, analytical and self-driven; someone who enjoys digging into complex topics, making sense of information and turning research into clear, practical insights for the business.

About the role

This is a broad, cross-functional role designed to support busy teams across the business with research, coordination, documentation and follow-through on important workstreams.

You will work closely with senior team members across areas such as business development, commercial, strategy, regulatory, trading, legal and project development. The role will involve supporting research into African power markets, regional electricity trading, market entry opportunities and licensing requirements.

Examples of work may include researching SAPP, market entry into countries such as Zimbabwe, electricity trading licence requirements across African markets, regulatory frameworks, stakeholder mapping and broader renewable energy market opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research into renewable energy markets, power-sector structures and regulatory frameworks across selected African countries.
• Support market-entry research, including country overviews, licensing requirements, key stakeholders, risks and commercial considerations.
• Assist with research related to regional electricity trading, SAPP participation and cross-border power market opportunities.
• Prepare clear internal summaries, briefing notes, reports and presentation material for senior stakeholders.
• Support the commercial, strategy, development and regulatory teams with ad hoc research and business intelligence.
• Help maintain trackers, organise information and follow up on outstanding actions across different workstreams.
• Assist with competitor mapping, stakeholder mapping and opportunity identification.
• Support internal project coordination and help close out tasks that require research, structure and attention to detail.
• Gain exposure to the broader IPP lifecycle, including development, commercial structuring, permitting, grid, trading, finance and operations.

Ideal candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is early in their career but highly capable, curious and eager to learn.

You may be studying towards, or have recently completed, a qualification in:

• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
• Energy Economics
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Management
• Engineering
• Finance
• Law
• Business or a related field

Requirements

• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy, African power markets, IPPs and electricity trading.
• Ability to take a broad or loosely defined question and turn it into a structured, useful piece of work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Comfortable working across different teams and business functions.
• Good Excel, PowerPoint and general business communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, ask the right questions and take initiative.
• Previous exposure to renewable energy, sustainability, energy policy, project finance, trading or infrastructure would be advantageous, but not essential.

What would make someone stand out

• Understanding of IPPs, electricity markets or power-sector reform.
• Interest in SAPP, cross-border trading or African energy markets.
• Experience preparing research reports, market-entry assessments or regulatory summaries.
• Strong commercial curiosity, not just researching information, but understanding why it matters to the business.
• Someone who is proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

Why this role?

This is a strong entry point into the IPP environment for someone who wants to build a career in renewable energy, energy markets, strategy, project development or commercial functions.

You will gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful research and strategic growth initiatives across the African energy market.

An established renewable energy business is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing team. This is a commercially focused role suited to someone who wants to be directly involved in originating, developing and progressing renewable energy projects across Southern Africa.

The role is ideal for someone with experience in traditional renewable energy business development, including tenders, project due diligence, site and project assessments, PPA processes, M&A opportunities and progressing transactions toward financial close. REIPPPP experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting and driving renewable energy transactions from origination through to financial close. This will include working closely with internal finance, technical, ESG and executive teams, as well as external stakeholders such as lenders, offtakers, advisors, landowners and public-sector partners.

You will be involved in identifying opportunities, managing tender processes, assessing project pipelines, supporting acquisition opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements and helping move projects through key development and investment milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and progress renewable energy opportunities across South Africa and the broader region
• Manage and support tenders, proposals and offtaker opportunities
• Be involved in project due diligence, including site, commercial, technical and transaction-related assessments
• Support pipeline acquisitions and M&A opportunities within the renewable energy sector
• Assist with PPA negotiations and related project documentation
• Work with financial modellers and internal finance teams to assess project viability
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for internal investment committees
• Coordinate with technical, ESG, legal and finance teams to move projects forward
• Build and maintain relationships with offtakers, lenders, funders, advisors and other key stakeholders
• Support business development strategy and contribute to market growth initiatives
• Travel as required for site visits, stakeholder engagement and project development activities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector
• Experience in renewable energy business development, project development, tenders, due diligence, PPAs or project finance transactions
• Exposure to financial close processes, even if the project did not ultimately close
• Experience working on project acquisitions, M&A or pipeline due diligence would be advantageous
• REIPPPP and Budget Quote process experience would be beneficial, but is not a strict requirement
• Strong understanding of the South African renewable energy market
• Understanding of project finance principles within renewable energy transactions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Law, Business or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with financial models or financial modelling teams
• Willingness to travel within South Africa and the broader Southern African region

Ideal Profile

This role would suit someone who is commercially minded, ambitious and motivated by moving renewable energy projects from opportunity stage through to execution. You should enjoy working across technical, financial and commercial workstreams and be comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders.

The right person will be proactive, detail-oriented and eager to build a track record in renewable energy transactions, project development and business growth.

An exciting opportunity is available for an ambitious finance, economics, accounting or engineering graduate/professional looking to build a long-term career in renewable energy, infrastructure finance and deal execution.

This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to active renewable energy transactions across Africa and is eager to grow into a project finance, corporate finance and M&A transactor within the large-scale renewable energy sector.

You will work closely with an experienced executive management team and gain hands-on exposure to renewable energy projects across South Africa and other African markets. This is a high-learning, high-performance environment suited to someone analytical, commercially curious, hardworking and motivated by the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a growing industry.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the origination, structuring, execution and management of renewable energy transactions across technologies such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass.

The role will involve working on corporate and project finance transactions, power purchase agreements, M&A opportunities, tender submissions, project due diligence, investment materials and commercial strategy.

Over time, the candidate will be developed to take on increasing responsibility and eventually manage transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Financial modelling, including preparing models, running scenarios and advising on commercial outcomes
• Supporting transaction structuring for renewable energy projects
• Assisting with technical, environmental, legal, tax and financial due diligence processes
• Preparing and contributing to renewable energy tender submissions, including finance-related sections
• Preparing investment committee submissions, investment summaries and supporting materials
• Preparing banker project teasers and project information memoranda
• Researching and preparing investment rationales on energy markets across African countries
• Performing credit reviews on corporate power purchasers and offtakers
• Preparing and modelling offtaker demand curves to support optimal system sizing and cost-saving calculations for C&I projects
• Scoping and coordinating independent tax advice for financial modelling purposes
• Supporting commercial and legal contract negotiations, including engagement with external advisors and law firms
• Contributing to business strategy and market development initiatives
• Supporting business development, opportunity identification and transaction origination

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline
• CA(SA), CFA progress, MBA or similar qualifications would be advantageous
• Financial modelling experience or strong Excel-based analytical capability
• High competence in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to simplify complex problems into practical steps
• Excellent English reading, writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• A genuine interest in renewable energy, infrastructure finance and African energy markets
• The ability to perform under pressure in a high-performance environment
• A positive mindset, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Willingness and excitement to travel across Africa

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit a junior to mid-level candidate from one of the following backgrounds:

• Project finance
• Corporate finance
• M&A
• Investment analysis
• Transaction advisory
• Infrastructure finance
• Renewable energy development
• IPP or energy market analysis
• Big 4 deals, valuations or transaction services
• Banking, private equity or infrastructure investment

Renewable energy experience is advantageous, but not essential if the candidate has strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial fundamentals.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to build a career in renewable energy transactions from the ground up. The successful candidate will gain exposure to live deals, senior decision-makers, project finance structures, African energy markets and the full lifecycle of renewable energy project development and investment.

For someone ambitious, analytical and willing to put in the work, this role offers a strong platform for long-term growth in renewable energy, infrastructure finance and transaction execution.

An established renewable energy business is looking for a driven Sales Lead / Executive to support the growth of its offtaker pipeline across South Africa and the broader SAPP region.

This is a true business development and client acquisition role. The focus is on identifying, approaching and building relationships with large energy users who may benefit from renewable energy and BESS solutions.

You will be responsible for opening doors, creating opportunities and qualifying potential offtakers before handing them over to the internal deal team for PPA discussions, structuring and execution.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in front of clients, building networks, attending industry events and actively pursuing new business. It will suit a self-starter who is comfortable managing their own pipeline, travel schedule and client engagement strategy with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for:

• Proactively identifying and approaching potential offtakers across South Africa and the SAPP region
• Building relationships with corporates, industrial businesses, mining companies, municipalities, agricultural businesses and other large energy consumers
• Engaging with key decision-makers, including CFOs, energy managers, procurement heads and sustainability leads
• Leveraging your existing network, while also actively creating new relationships through cold outreach, referrals, events and direct engagement
• Attending industry events, trade shows, networking forums and client meetings to generate new opportunities
• Maintaining a well-organised prospect pipeline and updating CRM systems
• Sharing market intelligence around client needs, competitor activity, pricing trends and emerging opportunities
• Coordinating introductory meetings and handovers to the internal deal team once leads are qualified
• Representing the business professionally in client-facing discussions

What This Role Is Not

This is not a project finance, legal or delivery role.

You will not be responsible for negotiating PPAs, drafting contracts, managing financial close, handling lender processes, trading on wholesale markets, or managing project execution. Once a lead is qualified and ready to progress, the internal commercial and deal teams will take over.

The core focus of this role is client acquisition, lead generation and relationship management.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in sales, business development, client acquisition or relationship management
• A proven track record of generating leads and winning new business
• Strong outbound sales ability, with the confidence to approach new clients directly
• An existing network within corporates, industrials, mining, agriculture, municipalities or large energy consumers — or a clear ability to build this network quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The confidence to engage senior decision-makers and build trusted relationships
• A self-managed, independent working style
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a pipeline effectively
• A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel regularly within South Africa and, when required, into the broader SAPP region
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and comfort using CRM tools

Advantageous Experience

The following would be beneficial, but is not essential:

• Experience in renewable energy, solar PV, wind, BESS or energy trading
• Exposure to the C&I energy market
• Understanding of PPAs, wheeling or private energy offtake structures
• Existing relationships with large energy users in South Africa or neighbouring SAPP countries
• Previous sales experience into mining, industrial, infrastructure, telecoms, facilities management or other large commercial sectors

The Project Planner / Scheduler owns integrated, logic-driven project schedules across solar PV and BESS projects delivered in a C&I environment—supporting development-to-financial close (where applicable), EPC delivery, commissioning, COD, and handover into O&M/asset operations. This role builds and baselines schedules, drives disciplined progress updates, produces decision-grade forecasts and recovery scenarios, and ensures schedule governance supports financing gates, supplier lead times, site constraints, and operational readiness.

Key responsibilities 

Integrated schedule ownership and governance

• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for assigned projects/portfolio, covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, grid/interconnection, COD, and handover deliverables into O&M.
• Establish scheduling standards: WBS/coding, calendars, progress measurement rules, baseline governance, update cycle, and schedule change-control procedures.
• Maintain schedule integrity (logic, constraints discipline, realistic critical path) and ensure schedules remain forecast-reliable and audit-ready.

EPC execution planning and interface management

• Develop detailed schedule logic that reflects real interfaces among design deliverables, procurement packages, construction sequencing, testing/commissioning, customer access windows, and site shutdown constraints typical in C&I environments.
• Integrate supplier and subcontractor schedules (modules, inverters, transformers/switchgear, battery containers/modules, PCS, EMS/SCADA, civil works, electrical balance of plant), including manufacturing, FAT/SAT milestones, shipping/logistics, and on‑site readiness.
• Run short-interval planning support: look-ahead plans (e.g., 2–6 week horizons) and constraint logs with construction/site teams.

Progress updates, forecasting, and reporting

• Lead weekly/monthly schedule updates: collect progress status, validate evidence, update actuals/remaining duration, and publish forecast dates.
• Produce schedule narratives and dashboards: critical path/near-critical analysis, variance root causes, milestone confidence, recovery options, and “decision asks” for leadership.
• Provide schedule inputs to project cashflow and drawdown planning (as required by the funding/asset-ownership model) and support investor/lender reporting where needed.

Schedule change management and claims support

• Operate schedule change control: log changes, quantify time impacts (what‑if scenarios/time impact analysis), and preserve baseline integrity.
• Partner with Contracts/Commercial to support entitlement and substantiation where schedule impacts relate to variations, delay events, or claims.

Commissioning, performance testing, and handover-to-O&M readiness

• Ensure schedules drive commissioning and performance testing milestones for PV and BESS (including system integration milestones such as EMS/SCADA readiness and acceptance testing).
• Build and track handover deliverables: as‑builts, O&M manuals, spares, warranty start dates, training, monitoring setup, and operational readiness gates.

Continuous improvement

• Improve planning templates, schedule libraries, risk registers, and reporting cadence; coach PMs and site teams on schedule discipline and update quality.

Required qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Management, or related field.
• Formal training/certification in planning & scheduling or demonstrable equivalent competence.
• Advanced proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule narrative/report writing.

Preferred experience 

• 5–10+ years in project planning/scheduling on construction/energy projects 
• Required (non-negotiable): prior C&I renewable experience (solar PV and/or BESS) with demonstrated exposure to:
  • EPC delivery environment (multi-discipline interfaces; subcontractor schedules)
  • Project funding/investment gates and milestone accountability (e.g., COD-driven revenue starts)
  • Asset-owner priorities and O&M handover readiness
• Experience with schedule change management and time-impact substantiation in a contracting environment.

Technical skills and software

Required

• Primavera P6 and/or MS Project (P6 strongly preferred where multi-package EPC logic is complex)
• Advanced Excel (data manipulation, schedule analytics)
• Strong reporting/dashboards (Power BI or equivalent; toolset unspecified)

Preferred

• Aconex (or equivalent) for document control / correspondence traceability
• SAP (or similar ERP) exposure for schedule–cost integration and reporting workflows
• Schedule risk tools and methods 

Soft skills

• High accountability and attention to detail; transparent communication of forecast confidence and risk drivers.
• Strong stakeholder management—influencing PMs, engineers, procurement, and construction without direct authority.
• Practical problem-solving under constraints typical of live customer sites (access windows, production shutdowns, HSE permits).
• Executive-ready written communication: concise narratives, clear “asks,” and action-oriented reporting.

The Contracts Manager (QS background) leads end-to-end commercial and contract management for solar PV and BESS projects in a C&I environment, delivered under an integrated model where our client funds projects, builds as EPC, owns assets, and provides O&M. The role develops contracting strategy, leads tendering and negotiations, administers contracts during delivery, governs variations/claims, protects margins and cashflow, and ensures O&M performance obligations and handover requirements are contractually clear, measurable, and enforceable.

Key responsibilities

Contracting strategy aligned to EPC + owner/operator outcomes

• Define contracting and packaging strategy (scope splits, interfaces, risk allocation) aligned to project delivery method and the asset-owner/O&M lifecycle.
• Ensure contract terms support fundability and operational performance obligations (e.g., measurable KPIs, warranties, performance guarantees, LDs), with legal support model (in‑house vs external) unspecified.

Tendering, commercial evaluation, and negotiation

• Lead tender processes for major packages (civil, electrical BOS, PV equipment supply/install, BESS supply/install/integration, EPC subcontract scopes, commissioning services, and O&M where applicable).
• Produce commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations; ensure scope completeness and interface clarity to minimize downstream disputes.
• Negotiate payment terms, milestone structures, securities, warranties, performance guarantees, and change mechanisms.

Contract administration (delivery phase)

• Own contract governance: contract registers, correspondence/notice discipline, instructions, meeting minutes, and auditable decision trails (including document-control workflows where used).
• Manage compliance requirements for the chosen contract suite(s) (NEC/FIDIC) including time bars and notification rules where applicable.

Variation, claims, and dispute avoidance

• Implement a disciplined change-control process: identify changes early, quantify time-and-money impacts with Project Controls, price/agree variations, and close out promptly.
• Lead or support claims preparation/defense as required; maintain substantiation (records, notices, contemporaneous correspondence) to reduce disputes.

Commercial cost control and QS deliverables

• Maintain cost reporting across committed cost, accruals, cashflow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and final account projections (finance/reporting toolset unspecified).
• Manage valuations, payment certifications inputs, and commercial closeout processes including final account agreement, retention releases, and settlement processes.

Supplier performance and O&M readiness

• Ensure critical PV and BESS OEM obligations are clearly defined (warranty, defects, performance testing, commissioning acceptance thresholds, battery performance/degradation matters where contractually relevant).
• Ensure handover documentation and warranty commencements are unambiguous and aligned to O&M performance management needs.

Governance and continuous improvement

• Improve templates, playbooks, negotiation levers, lessons learned, and contract risk controls across the portfolio.

Required qualifications and certifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics / Commercial Management.
• QS professional registration is advantageous
• Formal training in contract management and commercial practice; specific NEC/FIDIC training preferred where relevant.

Experience 

• minimum 5 years in QS/commercial/contracts roles in construction energy.
• Required (non-negotiable): prior C&I renewable experience with exposure to:
  • EPC delivery contracting (subcontracts, supply-and-install, multi-package coordination)
  • Funded/owned asset environments (milestone rigor; investor reporting discipline)
  • O&M and asset ownership considerations (handover completeness; measurable operational KPIs)
  • Solar PV and BESS scope familiarity (equipment, commissioning, warranties, performance guarantees)

Technical skills and software

• Advanced Excel (commercial models, variation pricing, cost reporting)
• Contract administration discipline and strong commercial writing

Our client is seeking an experienced finance professional to step into a strategic, office-based role within a fast-growing renewable energy IPP. This position is central to the company’s long-term leadership planning, offering a clear progression path toward CFO for the right individual.

As part of a high-performing executive team, you will operate at the intersection of corporate finance and project finance, supporting and leading transactions across South Africa and broader Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires daily in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive management, making in-office presence essential.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a proven track record in utility-scale renewable energy, project finance transactions, and advanced financial modelling, looking to elevate into a strategic leadership pathway.

About the Company

Our client is a leading African Independent Power Producer (IPP) specialising in the development, financing, ownership, and operation of utility-scale renewable power projects. With over 600MW delivered and a pipeline spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini, the organisation continues to deliver high-impact energy infrastructure across the continent.

What the Role Offers

• A strategic finance position with a clear trajectory toward C-Suite, including future progression to CFO.

• Daily collaboration with an experienced executive team with a combined track record exceeding 3000MW.

• Direct involvement in corporate finance, project finance, and transaction execution across multiple African markets.

• Exposure to complex deal structures including non-recourse project finance, debt structuring, acquisitions, and shareholder engagements.

• The opportunity to influence business direction, financial strategy, and long-term growth decisions across the group.

• High-impact work within a mission-driven organisation with long-term regional expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance & Strategy

• Lead and support corporate debt processes, cashflow forecasting, shareholder reporting, and long-term financial planning.

• Perform detailed financial modelling, scenario analysis, and valuation assessments to inform executive decision-making.

• Contribute to corporate budgeting, capital allocation, and group performance analysis.

Project Finance & Transactions

• Structure and execute project finance transactions for utility-scale solar, wind, and other renewable assets.

• Prepare and review investment committee materials, lender cases, and financial close deliverables.

• Support and drive due diligence processes (technical, legal, environmental, tax, financial).

• Develop finance-focused tender submissions for programmes such as REIPPPP.

Commercial & Strategic Engagement

• Participate in commercial and legal negotiations alongside executives and top-tier advisors.

• Build and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, legal firms, advisors, and shareholders.

• Provide insights into market trends, pricing, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 4 years' experience in renewable energy project finance, corporate finance, or infrastructure finance, with a strong focus on utility-scale renewable energy.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or support project finance transactions (non-recourse debt, financial close processes, etc.).

• Strong financial modelling capability, including project-level, corporate-level, and scenario-based modelling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields. CA(SA), MBA, or CFA Level 2 highly advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executives, shareholders, and external partners.

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to operate under pressure and tight timelines.

• Must be Cape Town or Johannesburg based and able to work in-office daily.

• Willingness to travel across Sub-Saharan Africa when required.

We are seeking a mid-level Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial (C&I) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage projects in the Cape Town region. The Project Manager will manage projects from development through to completion, coordinating all phases from planning and design to construction and commissioning. These projects typically range from 200 kW to 5 MW in capacity. The role is ideal for candidates with 3–5 years of project management experience in renewable energy and a strong technical engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of solar PV and battery energy storage projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

• Oversee on-site installation and construction, ensuring compliance with technical design, safety, and quality standards.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to stay on track.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Provide regular progress updates and address concerns.

• Coordinate with regulatory bodies, utilities, and inspectors to obtain permits and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Assist with project tenders and commercial documentation for new bids.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout all phases.

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols on all project sites.

• Oversee testing, commissioning, and final project handover to clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is advantageous.

• 3–5 years of project management experience in solar PV and/or battery storage projects.

• Strong technical understanding of solar PV and battery systems, including grid integration.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Registration with SACPCMP or ECSA is a plus.

• Willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver’s license required.

• Passion for renewable energy and ability to work independently.

Please note: Only South African citizens or individuals with a valid South African ID will be considered for this position.