Reference No. 233 09 23 MW

Reference Number: 233 09 23 MW

Job Description:

Our client a renewable energy provider, is seeking a Commercial Director who will lead the strategic planning and execution of commercial initiatives, including identifying and securing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) opportunities, fostering co-development synergies, and managing key stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and implement commercial strategies to promote company growth and success.
• Identify and secure PPA opportunities for projects under development.
• Recognize potential synergies and co-development opportunities to create high-yield investments in the renewable energy sector.
• Establish and manage relationships with electricity users to secure PPAs and match them with developing projects.
• Assist in matching electricity off takers to developed wind and solar assets.
• Lead discussions with Eskom and local municipalities regarding wheeling, managing the process from engagement to signature.
• Stay well-informed on regulatory processes impacting the business, including wheeling regulations, Nersa regulations, energy trading regulations, feed-in-tariffs, and more.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as investors, clients, and industry partners.
• Assist in developing a sustainable asset base of renewable energy projects.
• Lead financial close processes on PPAs and potential sale of developed SPVs.
• Support the company team in sourcing debt and equity, including negotiations with senior lenders and banks to close necessary conditions precedent for financial close.
• Assist with quarterly Shareholder and Board of Directors reporting.
• Facilitate and contribute to staff training and management for both permanent and temporary placements.
• Lead and assist in tender submissions as needed.
• Support development team in commercial negotiations related to land procurement and other project requirements.
• Help prepare investment papers for review and manage investor selection processes for various projects under development.
• Oversee the investor selection processes for various projects under development, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives.
• Perform market research to analyse threats, opportunities, and track commercial metrics using KPIs.
• Manage and track expenditures, financial goals, and budgets.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• At least 10 years of project finance and development experience.
• Relevant tertiary degree.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Employment Opportunity

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Mitchill Wernich at mwernich@camining.com

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Mitchill Wernich

Managing Lead: Renewable Energy & Mining

CA Mining

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