Head of Business Development
Location: Kuils River, Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Ready to drive exponential growth in one of SA’s leading solar firms? Step in where strategy meets execution.
Is this you?
You’re a seasoned business builder with a flair for leading teams, spotting opportunity in complexity, and delivering measurable commercial results. Whether it’s engaging board-level stakeholders, navigating technical sales, or aligning sales strategy with market forces. You bring the gravitas, energy and vision to lead from the front. If you’re passionate about clean energy and thrive in a high-accountability environment, this is your next move.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll lead and expand the business development function for a high-performing solar EPCM firm. Your role will combine hands-on sales leadership with high-level strategic planning. From setting and executing market-entry strategies to negotiating multi-million-rand deals and mentoring a team of business developers, you’ll be central to driving revenue growth. You’ll also shape key partnerships, lead on RFPs, engage directly with C-suite clients, and refine customer acquisition approaches in line with fast-evolving market conditions.Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a well-respected engineering and project management firm in the renewable energy space, known for delivering tailored solar and storage solutions across the commercial and industrial sectors. They operate in a values-driven, high-performance culture where autonomy, integrity, and innovation are core. This is a business with a future-facing purpose, backed by solid delivery and consistent growth.What you’ll need
You’ll bring at least 15 years of experience, including 5+ years at senior leadership level in solar, EPCM or energy-related fields. A proven track record of strategic sales leadership is key, ideally with large-scale C&I clients. You’re commercially sharp, technically conversant, and have led diverse teams across business development, operations or sales. While an electrical engineering degree is preferred, exceptional track record in solar sales leadership is equally valuable.What you’ll get
A senior leadership role in a company that’s scaling with purpose. Expect market-aligned compensation, performance-linked incentives, and the chance to directly shape the company’s trajectory in a booming sector.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.jordan@thetalentexperts.co.za – We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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