Senior Commercial Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ib vogt GmbH Full time

The new sustainability:

want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaics to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity.

Come be a part of our success story

As a member of the Commercial/PPA Team, the Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible to conclude PPAs for green electricity sold to commercial and industrial customers (C&I) from assets developed by ib vogt in South Africa.


The Commercial Manager will work closely with other departments of ib vogt in commercial negotiations, structuring and modelling of renewable energy business cases and analysis of term sheets and contracts for power offtakes, as well as on the development of the team's analytical capabilities.


Your tasks will include:

  • Work to position ib vogt as a supplier of choice for green electricity to utilities/traders and commercial and industrial customers (C&I) in South Africa.
  • Originate offtake for longterm and shortterm power purchase agreements (PPAs), as well as other agreements needed for the commercialisation of power from assets under development in South Africa.
  • Manage relationships with local consultants supporting on PPA activities, scope of work and activities that consultants perform for ib vogt
  • Coordinate with project finance, project development, project management and technical teams to ensure contracts are aligned with the project development profile (schedule, cost, risk etc.)
  • Prepare and coordinate tender processes/RFPs/RFIs for ibv's project pipeline with different counterparties
  • Work on RfP processes from C&I customers for solar projects in selected focus countries and manage related processes
  • Support internal analyses of commercial offers received as well as the development of commercial offers made to utilities/traders and industrial customers
  • Support the definition of the overall commercial strategy of ib vogt in relation to power offtake for its portfolio of assets

Your Profile:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience within renewable energy or mining
  • Track record of successfully closed offtakeagreements
  • Proven network with key energy use sectors within South Africa
  • Familiarity with the private tender processes within South Africa
  • Understanding of the project and corporate structure of largescale renewable energy projects
  • Understanding of South African energy market specifically offtake possibilities
  • Experience and familiarity with structured project finance and the sensitivities of equity and debt providers related to the respective terms of the PPA
  • Attentive to details as well as being able to understand the broader picture
  • Selfdriven and able to work flexibly with stakeholders from different cultures
  • Experience with complex, multistakeholder projects
  • Strong commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative across multiple tasks
  • Strong negotiating and problem solving skills
  • Solid technical acumen for or existing knowledge of PVtechnology, project development, construction, operation, maintenance and performance
  • Intercultural competence and teamplayer
  • Fluent in English. Additional languages would be an asset

About us
Would you like to join a pioneer in renewable energy with the track record, ambition and mission to drive large-scale PV to meet growing global needs for clean electricity?

ib vogt, one of the world's leading integrated PV developers, delivers superior and sustainable impact and performance.

We aim to always be at the forefront of technology, solutions, the marketplace and opportunities, while delivering high-quality large-scale PV power plants to our customers worldwide.

We are a multinational and fast-growing multi-GW company with over 600 experienced professionals. Our team works highly professional and in an international, dynamic environment. We offer a great workplace for our diverse staff to learn, grow and contribute.

The company conducts business in more than 55 countries.

We offer you:

  • A truly international work environment with colleagues from around the world
  • An openminded and highly motivated team
  • Interesting and challenging tasks
  • We encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility
  • Great opportunities for professional and personal growth
  • Competitive compensation (based on experience)


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