Introduction

Our client, an International Mining Company, has an opportunity for a Head of Renewable Energy to join their team in the Northern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the entire Renewables Energy Projects pipeline. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, lead, develop, and negotiate an optimized power sourcing strategy to ensure the availability of reliable power solutions.
  • Stakeholder engagement is critical in this role as well as advocacy and liaising with the Government and statutory bodies.
  • Build and Lead the Renewables Energy Project team and enable them to implement the projects.
  • Manage the renewables energy project and process, partner lock-in, and management thereof, ensuring the security of reliable power at the right price.
  • Ensure that all projects meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.
  • Keep abreast of new technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Be the face of RE (renewable energy) Projects for all engagements and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent (MBA / PMP advantageous)
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in the renewables industry.
  • Extensive knowledge of Private Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is essential.
  • A strong track record in project development and getting projects over the line (FC financial close), in either wind or solar or a combination using battery energy storage solutions.
  • Must have experience in a leading role in closing a PPA.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Autonomous worker, with the ability to operate two levels above and two levels below job function if required.

Salary: Market Related 

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AGC Recruitment
HR Services, Recruitment & Selection • 11-50 Employees
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AGC RecruitmentJohannesburg, 2000 Gauteng, South Africa
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In Short

  • Industry HR Services, Recruitment & Selection
  • Founded
  • Location Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Company size 11-50

About us

AGC Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services to the legal and mining profession in South Africa. Our legal division acts for a wide range of clients, from niche commercial firms to leading corporate companies. Our core focus is the recruitment of legal professionals in practice and in corporates as well as superior support staff, including legal secretaries and paralegals, by means of executive search as well as advertised selection.

Our Mining division acts for a wide range of clients, from niche mining consultancies to large scale mining operations. Our core focus is the recruitment of mining professionals both on site and in the corporate sector, by means of executive search as well as advertised selection. We endeavour to provide real value in the recruitment process, rather than merely act as a job centre.

For our clients, this means working with connoisseurs of talent operating within an international network of specialist recruiters who have access to an industry specific database of professionals. We understand the unique business demands within the industry and therefore offer a service, which hand picks intellectual capital to meet your specific requirements. We concentrate on saving you time, maintaining productivity, minimizing frustration as well as being cost effective.

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