CVE South Africabegan operations in2021with its headquarters inCape Town. It seamlessly blends the unique characteristics ofa small-to-medium-sized with the expertise, experience, and financial capabilities of our parent company CVE Group. CVE South Africa has over15 MW in construction and operationand as part of its ambitious growth trajectory, the region aims to bolster its presence with over 200 MW across the South Africa in 2027.
An integral part of CVE Group, CVE South Africa derives its strength from the group's extensive international experience. CVE Group is a proudcertified B-Corpwith a history spanning 12 years. It is renowned for financing, constructing, and operating community-centric solar installations.The Group commands an operational portfolio exceeding 530 MW, with activities across diverse regions including France, Chile, USA, South Africa, and Spain. Being committed to surpassing the benchmark in environmental and qualitative excellence, CVE SouthAfrica and the CVE Group are distinguished by theirISO 9001 (quality management system)a certifications.
The driving force behind CVE's success is its unwavering commitment to Our mission statement:Put people and the planet at the heart of tomorrow's energy. As part of its mission, we emphasize our Environmental Impact, Human Impact, and Social Impact when pursuing our renewable energy production activities.
https://www.cvesouthafrica.com/ JOB DESCRIPTION As the Solar Business Development Manager for CVE South Africa,you will play a pivotal role in advancing solar energy initiatives, with a focus on bringing projects to the Ready to Build (RTB) stage.
Targeting theCommercial and Industrial (C&I) market and municipalities, you willoversee the development and deployment of business activities,ranging from smaller projects ( Lead the development of new solar projectsand engage inco-developmentwith partners ;
• Conduct sourcing, due diligence, and negotiationsfor existing projects at the RTB stage ;
• Provide input and recommendations on commercial strategiesbased on extensive knowledge of the C&I market and market dynamics ;
• Explore opportunitiesthrough direct contacts with clients, landowners, municipalities, and business intermediaries ;
• Develop innovative business models,such as wheeling, to enhance project viability ;
• Respond to RFQsfrom municipalities or private companies ;
• Verifyeconomic feasibility,establishbusiness plans,and obtain necessaryauthorization;
•Coordinate technical studieswith internal engineering resources or external consultant ;
• Qualify projects through internal stages(GO DEV, GO RTB, and Go Construction) ;
• Assist inpreparing financial documentsto reach financial close ;
• Record and maintain project datain CVE's CRM system ;
• Pitch commercial offersto clients and negotiate contracts, especially for the non-community solar market ;
• Stay updated onenergy policies and regulationsin the geographical area ;
• Develop and updatereporting,monitoring, andplanning tools;
• Establishlong-term relationshipswith clients and partners, aligning with company values ;
•Reviewlegal and technical documents in the data room ;
• Implement best practicesin procurement, design, engineering studies, and development schedules ;
• Organize and oversee construction activities,ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, and budgets.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Minimum BBA or MBA in business sciences or engineering ;
• 5-8 years of experience in developing Renewable Energy Power Plants ;
• Valid driving license ;
• Eligible to work in South Africa.
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