Senior Associate: Energy Marketing & PPA’s
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Play a key role in shaping South Africa’s renewable energy market by originating and structuring innovative power purchase agreements.
Is this you?
You’re a commercially minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building meaningful partnerships. Analytical and organised, you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you take ownership and drive results. You’re a natural relationship builder with strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with stakeholders while delivering high-quality outputs. A collaborative team player, you’re motivated to grow and contribute to South Africa’s evolving energy landscape.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll originate, structure and negotiate renewable energy sales transactions, focusing on Power Purchase Agreements and innovative energy products for corporate and industrial clients. This includes developing and managing PPAs, driving bilateral offtake and wheeling solutions, and leading negotiations with private offtakers, traders and aggregators. You’ll analyse market developments and regulatory changes, identify new commercial opportunities, and support bidding processes for private offtake tenders. Working closely with cross-functional teams including development, engineering, grid, procurement and financial modelling, you’ll help design competitive energy solutions while presenting proposals to senior leadership for approval.Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is an internationally recognised renewable energy developer and operator with a strong presence across global markets. Known for delivering large-scale clean energy projects, the organisation is playing an important role in advancing South Africa’s energy transition. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and purpose-driven, offering employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a diverse and forward-thinking environment.What you’ll need
You’ll bring 5–7 years’ experience in sales, tendering, project management or advisory, ideally within energy or infrastructure. A relevant degree is required, along with a strong understanding of commercial drivers within renewable energy. You should have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent MS Office proficiency, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. Experience or knowledge of large-scale renewable energy project development would be advantageous.What you’ll get
You’ll join an innovative and entrepreneurial organisation operating at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. In addition to a competitive salary and performance bonus, benefits include pension and medical contributions, hybrid working, generous annual leave, life cover and an employee assistance programme. You’ll also benefit from career development opportunities, leadership training and a supportive, inclusive workplace.How to apply
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