Job Description

Location: Centurion

Job Type: Hybrid, Part-Time

Overview

A leading player in the South African renewable energy market is seeking a seasoned consultant to support commercial and industrial (C&I) customer acquisition efforts. With distributed generation (DG) deployment gaining traction and no centralised procurement mechanism (unlike REIPPPP), this role is critical in building long-term client relationships and originating offtake opportunities. The role is part-time (±3 days per week), ideally suited to a retired or semi-retired individual with deep networks and industry credibility.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively identify and engage C&I customers seeking renewable energy solutions, including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
• Originate and convert leads into bankable offtake agreements, tailored to client requirements.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with decision-makers across mining, industrial, and energy-intensive sectors.
• Assess client energy consumption profiles, evaluate creditworthiness, and structure commercial offers.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to align proposed solutions with client needs and operational feasibility.
• Monitor regulatory developments, market trends, and policy shifts to inform customer targeting strategy.
• Support the company’s strategic ambition to reach 1.6GW by 2030 through focused customer acquisition.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of the South African energy landscape, particularly C&I wheeling, IPP frameworks, and distributed generation.
• Proven track record in lead origination and C&I offtake deal execution within the renewable energy or industrial sectors.
• Strong network within mining, heavy industry, or energy-intensive user groups (e.g., EIUG).
• Commercial and technical fluency in energy project structuring, credit assessment, and solution development.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a hybrid work setup with strategic oversight and stakeholder influence.
• Prior experience in roles such as:Investment banker focused on energy/mining, executive in mining or industrial firm with energy remit, senior sales professional in companies like Wartsila, Aggreko, or similar.

What We Offer

• Flexible, part-time consultancy role (±3 days/week).
• Opportunity to shape strategic customer acquisition in a high-growth renewables environment.
• Hybrid working structure suited to senior professionals transitioning into a portfolio or advisory career.
• Direct impact on enabling energy transition in South Africa’s C&I market.

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