Business Developer ( Marketing / Renewables / Mining / Bidding / Engineering / BD ) – Western Cape, South Africa

Reference Number: 162 25 11 MW

Job Description:

Our client, an established renewable energy infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Business Developer who will carry out the necessary activities for the start and follow-up of new projects, up to the moment of delivery to the client or to the Operation and Maintenance and Engineering and Construction departments while reporting to the Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the necessary activities for the start and follow-up of new projects and current Wind and PV project pipeline, up to the moment of delivery to Engineering and Construction department.
• Identifies tender opportunities in order to secure Power Purchase agreement with industrial/mining companies or private corporations.
• Bid preparation and co-ordination in order to ensure compliant bids.
• Support the Business Development team during tender submissions, assessing the inputs to the financial model.
• Assisting in the management of the any RFP (procurement) process.
• Leading due diligence of prospective wind and/or solar development project acquisitions to determine project feasibility.
• Preparing economic proposals for projects to analyze with the Business Development Team.
• Preparing the offers and analyzing them with the Development Manager.
• Giving support in the negotiation processes.
• Managing relations with the Administration.
• Maintaining the registration and monitoring of the projects progress on internal platforms.
• Effective internal and external stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including engagement with contractors and local delegates.
• Providing support to the Business Development team on development of all projects at different stages of the project lifecycle.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Engineering Degree required (ECSA Registered – advantageous).
• Bachelor’s in business administration, Finance, related or similar is advantageous.
• Sales or marketing experience required.
• Minimum 6 Years’ experience in energy sector and/or senior commercial experience with potential off-takers.
• Good Understanding of renewable energy project development processes, including bringing them to financial close.   
• Good understanding of the typical bid requirements for the renewable energy industry.
• Experience in the mining sector would be an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• English fluency is required.
• Must be able to travel within South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and abroad from time to time.
• Must have a proactive approach.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Travel required.

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mitchill Wernich

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.