Energy Specialist

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
The Energy Specialist is responsible to lead, identify, develop and implement Renewable Energy Projects. Provide Technical Assistance (TA), and lead initiative to compile business cases in the energy sector. As part of our diversification strategy, the incumbent will develop, lead and drive RDMs Renewable Energy Strategy. Analyze global and local Energy policies, principles and goals to guide and align company policy, projects, products and services

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Evaluate all current Renewable Energy activities within the Company, and provide roadmap into the future.
- Coordinate, manage and develop detailed proposals and Renewable Energy activities.
- Support and guide commercial due diligence studies and strategic options analysis along with Business Development.
- Develop a Renewable Energy financial model.
- Support and guide commercial offers as well as investor opportunities along with Sales and Business Development.
- Undertake growth strategies, market-entry assessments, portfolio reviews.
- Participate actively in the building of Renewable Energy Industry segment opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of company processes and procedures in line with global and local Energy policies, principles and goals.
- Develop and actively manage internal and external stakeholders (i.e. government, internal corporate structures, customers, etc.).
- Lead and co-ordinate activities and projects to develop and take-to-market products and services related to Renewable Energy Sector.

**POST REQUIREMENTS**:

- NQF 8 B.Eng. Degree in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong record of accomplishment with at least 10 years of experience in the Energy Sector.
- Functional expertise in the following areas:

- Renewable Energy strategies
- Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cell Systems
- Market entry assessments related to the Energy Sector
- Engineering, Procurement and Commercial Management of Energy Projects, Products and Services
- Renewable Energy Strategic options analysis, and financial models
- Commercial offers and Business Case Compilation
- Be self-motivated and organized with strong communication, presentation and team-building skills and experience in producing high calibre reports, papers, and presentations.
- Knowledge in the Wider Energy Sector and the South African Policies and Licenses for Electrical Distribution and Independ Power Production is preferred.
- Strong project management and personnel management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

**CLOSING DATE: 04 JANAURY 2023**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: Up to R1,100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Somerset West, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/01/04
Expected Start Date: 2023/02/01