Head of Power & Commercial Strategy

SUMMARY:
HEAD OF POWER & COMMERCIAL STRATEGY - CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a seasoned commercial leader to drive the power and commercial strategy for our pioneering hydrogen and e-Fuel businesses. This senior role is responsible for securing, structuring, and managing power arrangements that enable competitive, reliable, and bankable operations across our renewable energy portfolio. As Head of Power & Commercial Strategy , you will: Own the commercial strategy for power sourcing, sales, and risk management. Lead negotiations with IPPs, utilities, traders, and regulators. Ensure technical assets are commercially viable and investment ready. Build and lead a high-performing commercial power team. Experience & Profile Extensive experience in power markets, energy trading, renewable-energy transactions, or energy infrastructure commercial management. Proven success in originating, structuring, and closing complex power agreements. Strong understanding of South African electricity-market structures, tariff design, wheeling, and regulatory frameworks; international exposure advantageous. Deep commercial judgment in pricing, risk allocation, credit, counterparty management, financial modeling, and negotiation. Experience supporting project finance through robust, bankable revenue and supply arrangements. Ability to credibly engage with technical teams without owning detailed design. Established industry network is advantageous. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Law, or related commercial discipline. MBA or advanced finance\/energy-economics qualification advantageous. Professional training in energy trading, risk, finance, or commercial contracting preferred. Engineering qualification welcome but not required.