Are you passionate about climate tech and eager to make a global impact? If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be at the forefront of scaling innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions, Maki Planet Systems is the place for you. We have a great new opportunity for the right person in South Africa.1. About Maki Planet SystemsMaki Planet Systems (MPS) is a climate tech company dedicated to exporting the Australian success story of savanna wildfire management on a global scale. We focus on reducing carbon emissions and preserving savanna landscapes and forests worldwide by combining the latest science and technology with Indigenous Australian practices and traditional knowledge.Our work revolves around promoting nature-based solutions to prevent wildfires, reduce emissions, and remove carbon from the atmosphere. In partnership with the International Savanna Fire Management Institute, we are developing methodologies to quantify carbon removals and avoidance through traditional fire management, driving the rapid expansion of this practice across the globe.As a subsidiary of Corporate Carbon Group, one of Australia's leading carbon abatement project developers, we leverage over a decade of experience in combining traditional ecological knowledge with modern technology. Our approach to Savanna Fire Management has proven to deliver significant cultural, environmental, social, and economic benefits.2. The roleWe are seeking a Business Development & Stakeholder Management Lead to support and accelerate our business growth in Southern Africa. Based in Johannesburg, this role involves project origination, leading business development, capital raising, identifying new opportunities, and expanding Maki Planet Systems' presence and client base in Southern Africa. You will work closely with our broader team across the globe, collaborating across various African jurisdictions and ensuring alignment with Maki's global goals.This role is integral to driving our mission forward, requiring frequent travel and engagement with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, local governments, NGOs, and indigenous groups. You will lead the charge in promoting our value proposition, overseeing commercial negotiations, and ensuring operational excellence in a rapidly growing sector.3. About youYou are a strategic thinker with a strong track record in business development and Corporate Finance, perhaps within the ecology, land management, agriculture, or fire management industries. You are an experienced leader with at least five years in business development, coupled with three years in a leadership role. Your commercial acumen, ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, and experience in introducing new technologies or products to the market will set you up for success in this role.Key capabilities include:Relationship Building: Ability to facilitate collaboration, build trusted partnerships, and overcome challenges.Results-Oriented: Creating a culture of delivery, connecting individual results to broader business, client, and community outcomes.Commercial Acumen: Financially savvy with the ability to make strategic decisions that drive business growth.Commitment to Growth: A growth mindset, proactive in seeking improvements, and inspiring others to achieve common goals.Additionally, as our corporate headquarters are located in Australia, you must have the capability to work remotely, flexibly and independently.4. Knowledge and experienceTertiary qualifications in business, management, ecology or equivalent disciplineAt least 5 years' experience in Business DevelopmentAt least 5 years' experience in within the ecology, land management, agriculture and/or fire management industriesAt least 3 years' experience in a leadership roleStrategic, financial and commercial acumenSuccessful track record managing international stakeholder and partner relationshipsExperience introducing new technology or product to market, or experience with a start-up5. More information and how to applyIf you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate action and believe you are the right fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You can review the role description by visiting this link. Please send your resume and application to ******.
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