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Job ID 20988

Business Developer

General Information

Country
South Africa
Team
Energy and Commodity Management
Seniority
Specialist (2-4 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
04-Mar-2026
Expiration Date
11-Mar-2026
Company
Enel Green Power South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Description and Requirements

What you will do:

  • Possess a complete understanding of the legislation pertaining to conventional energy investments in the market of reference and to monitor developments thereof;
  • have a complete insight of the competitive environment in the sector, in reference and to perform analyses thereof to be used for developing the company’s business strategy;
  • possess a sound understanding of the solutions that are available in the areas of reference for the financing of conventional energy products and the impact of each such solution to the various business models;
  • support a partner acquisition strategy based on the profile of the company’s or project’s business needs as well as to support its implementation through efficient cooperation with other corporate departments, as necessary;
  • identify and analyze business opportunities meeting the company’s investment guidelines, such opportunities to include greenfield developments, acquisitions, participation in competitive processes (public or private) and commercial origination on a bilateral basis with large energy off-takers, in each case subject to budget and time constraints;
  • support the preparation of all documentation/attend meetings necessary for investment approval, whether internal and/or external (when a third-party approval is required);
  • attend to all necessary activities for the project development, with special attention to permitting and liaisons with (internal or external) stakeholders;
  • involve other stakeholders during the development cycle and, once ready, handover the projects for construction while maintaining responsibility for supporting such functions as required;
  • coordinate or if required to form part of a cross-functional team composed of many departments of the company (and/or external service providers) for the achievement of the above;
  • maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies

Who you are:

  • 2-4 years’ work experience in business development, investment analysis or commercial positions of similar nature
  • International experience will be considered a strong plus
  • Engineering, Economics or Law degree
  • Any university degree provided demonstrates business/corporate experience

What we search in you:

  • Technical-professional knowledge
  • Sound knowledge of conventional energy business and its value chain, energy markets (incl. regulation) and related technologies;
  • Investment valuation principles;
  • Corporate finance;
  • Sound understanding of the conventional energy competitive environment;
  • Negotiation skills (specifically on commercial contracts, partnership agreements).
  • Communication and presentation
  • Business acumen
  • Showing initiative & taking ownership, results-driven, passion for excellence, attention to detail
  • Deal structuring & negotiation
  • Relationship management – ability to work in matrix corporate environments
  • International outlook & mindset, willingness to travel (expatriation possible too)
  • Team player, performing under pressure & problem solving
  • Technical-professional knowledge

What we offer: Competitive salary, meal allowance, performance-based bonus, funded training, career growth and job rotation.

You can apply until: 11 March 2026

Enel Green Power is part of Enel’s Group, and manages all the generation from renewable sources in Enel’s world countries. Our pillars are sustainability and innovation. We want to build a new way of living energy, creating sustainable development and making clean energy accessible to all. A world leader in clean energy, with a total capacity of more than 54 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, as well as energy storage facilities, Enel Green Power is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants.
Innovation, Trust, Proactivity and Responsibility are the core values of our Organization. We are always looking for different perspectives, ideas and points of view. Each person is important to us, independently from their gender, age, nationality, ability or any other form of diversity or specificity. We are a people focused Company and we work to empower all our colleagues through development programs and lifelong learning.
We promote work flexibility recognizing the importance of well-being and work-life balance.
Find out more information on our website: www.enelgreenpower.com
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