These jobs were popular with other job seekers Drake Personnel (SA) Pty Ltd - Cape Town Drake Personnel (SA) Pty Ltd - Cape Town Are you an electricity trading savant looking for a challenge? You may be interested in what we have on offer. 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! Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our LinkedIn page and subscribe to our mailer . Responsibilities and Desired Skills 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 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 ! To keep up to date with our opportunities and news in the green energy sector, follow this link ! Note: Only applications that come through the AltGen  website will be considered. Consulting HR Services, Recruitment&Selection These jobs were popular with other job seekers Drake Personnel (SA) Pty Ltd - Cape Town #J-18808-Ljbffr