Business Development Manager - Renewable Energy
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In office (Sandton)
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Staff · 3+ years exp
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First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
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Simplex Africa PEA is a South African private employment agency that fills construction and renewable energy roles for client companies. Its vacancies include construction managers for a 40 MW solar PV plant in Limpopo and business development managers in renewable energy. The company is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.
Introduction
Our client, operating within the renewable energy and power generation sector, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across South Africa.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, identifying potential investors and clients, negotiating commercial agreements, and growing the company's renewable energy project pipeline.
The role focuses on renewable energy technologies, including Solar PV, Wind Energy, Biomass and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Duties & Responsibilities- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the renewable energy sector.
- Source potential renewable energy projects, sites and strategic partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with investors, developers, utilities, government stakeholders and commercial clients.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to support company growth.
- Conduct market research and identify emerging opportunities within the energy sector.
- Identify and coordinate relevant tender opportunities and business proposals.
- Lead commercial negotiations and support the preparation of contracts, PPAs and partnership agreements.
- Monitor renewable energy market trends, policies and regulatory developments.
- Work closely with technical, engineering, finance and legal teams throughout project development.
- Maintain an accurate project pipeline and provide regular business development reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Energy, Engineering, Business or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in renewable energy project development or business development.
- Experience within the African renewable energy market will be advantageous.
- Proven experience in securing project opportunities, land rights, permits or grid access.
- Good understanding of renewable energy policies, regulations and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Established relationships with government stakeholders, utilities, investors or renewable energy developers will be an advantage.
- Strong commercial negotiation, communication and networking skills.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.
- Proficiency in English; Chinese or French will be an advantage.
Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
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