​Business Development Manager

Location: Sandton (full time in office)

TGRC is partnering with a leading renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) to recruit a Business Development Manager to support the origination and development of utility-scale, grid-connected renewable energy projects.

This is a commercially focused project development role, responsible for identifying new opportunities, leading commercial negotiations, and managing projects through the early stages of the development lifecycle. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with technical, legal and project teams to progress projects from origination through to financial close and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and develop utility-scale, grid-connected renewable energy projects.

• Identify new business opportunities and secure project development opportunities.

• Lead negotiations with landowners, regulators, utilities, municipalities, partners and other key stakeholders.

• Manage projects through the development lifecycle from origination through to financial close and handover.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and strategic partners.

• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, legal and finance teams to ensure projects progress efficiently.

• Assess project feasibility, commercial viability and associated development risks.

• Support pipeline growth through market analysis and strategic business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, project origination or project development within the renewable energy sector.

• Strong understanding of utility-scale, grid-connected renewable energy projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial negotiations and multiple stakeholder relationships.

• Experience working for an Independent Power Producer (IPP) or renewable energy developer.

• Good understanding of the renewable energy project development lifecycle.

• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.