AltGen

Head of Business Development - Capetown

Cape Town, WC, ZA

In-personFull time roleDirector / Executive

4 days ago

About the Job

An international player in the hydrogen industry is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Senior Manager to oversee business development and project execution in South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia. This role is based in South Africa and will report to the VP of EMSA. The successful candidate will lead the regional team, drive growth in the green hydrogen and power sector, and manage the full lifecycle of project development and partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Empowered to represent the company to high-level public authorities
  • Build and maintain relationships within the broader renewable energy and hydrogen ecosystem, identifying growth opportunities through partnerships and other cooperative alliances
  • Lead the execution of the market strategy for the company’s solutions: concept, business model, commercialisation strategy, and growth plans
  • Lead the team of Business Developers and Project Managers (5 - 10 direct reports)
  • Supervise project management across the region
  • Ensure accurate reporting of regional activities
  • Lead responses to tenders and project acquisitions in the region
  • Identify and pursue partnership and project acquisition opportunities at various stages of development through in-depth analysis (technical, legal, financial, risk assessment, etc.)
  • Manage and coordinate necessary project development studies in collaboration with internal teams (engineering, technical departments) and external consultants (local lawyers, advisors)
  • Negotiate project-related documents with the Project and Investment Departments, including PPAs, construction contracts, and operational agreements
  • Contribute to structuring financing proposals
  • Monitor regulatory and market developments in the region
  • Analyse the regional context: assess the energy mix, the relevance of the company's value proposition for the region, and key stakeholders

About the Company

AltGen Logo

AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

<p>Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission.</p> <p>Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand &ndash; it&rsquo;s these people who are the ambassadors and pioneers that awaken the growth potential. AltGen exists in the nexus between energy-related projects and people - Jobs.</p> <p>Since the development of the renewable energy market in Africa, the AltGen team have actively recruited and deployed the best skills and expertise in the industry throughout Africa. We are ever-evolving. We have incorporated consulting and employment services into our service offering - understanding how each feed added value to the next, providing a holistic solution for our clients. We are the career visionaries and advisers, we provide long-lasting and positive relationships between clients and candidates, matching corporate cultures to personalities, expertise as well as experience.</p> <p>Where others see atypical recruitment, we see innovative solutions which generate long-term investments. We go over and beyond, we are the difference. We make a point of raising the bar and developing careers which facilitate access to affordable clean energy. Our goal is to raise industry standards and enable more effective climate change mitigation projects through the support of passionate and talented individuals.</p> <p>As AltGen rapidly expands into the global market, we hope to take you on this journey with us. Together, the ability to amount to the difference we make is measurable, it's tangible and real.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>We offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition &amp; Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record &amp; Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation &amp; Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>

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