ENERGY TRADER - SOLAR Pv​/Wind R1,mil - R1,mil CTC per annum

AltGen Recruitment is seeking an Energy Trader specializing in Solar PV/Wind for a South African energy company. The role involves leading commercial strategies, project development, and M&A opportunities. Candidates should have a strong project management background, financial modeling skills, and at least 5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. The position offers a competitive salary of R1.5mil - R1.9mil CTC per annum.
Position: ENERGY TRADER - SOLAR PV/WIND R1,5mil - R1,9mil CTC per annum
Are you an electricity trading savant looking for a challenge?

Our client, a dynamic multibillion-dollar energy company, is actively seeking a Head of Commercial to spearhead their expansion into the South African market.

This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive project management experience in the C&I space. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project finance, mathematics, management, and negotiation, with a proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar international M&A deals and securing PPA and EPC agreements.

If you are a results-oriented individual with a robust network of industry stakeholders and a passion for driving growth, we invite you to apply to join our client's innovative team. Apply Now!
Responsibilities and Desired Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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
Desired Experience & Qualification

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Science, or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within the South African renewable energy industry
• Strong project finance background
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant would be advantageous
Package & Remuneration

R1,5mil - R1,9mil CTC per annum
Interested?

Unfortunately we don’t have the capacity to respond to everyone with the amount of applicants we receive, if you would like to stand out be sure to apply on our website by clicking HERE!

Note:

Only applications that come through the Alt Gen website will be considered.
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