Commercial Associate – Bilaterals at Mainstream Renewable Power

• Apply the Mainstream proven tender response delivery process and lead bid submissions for a successful delivery within the commercial environment; this includes delivery of all required documents from bid stage through to Financial Close;
• Collaborate with other Mainstream teams (development, energy analysis, procurement, engineering grid etc.) to compile compliant bid response documents;
• Support and in some instances lead on Analysis, Presentation and Participation in all EOI/RFI/RFQ/RFPs (South Africa and Africa);
• Support the Commercial Team with activities related to all bilateral off-taker opportunities;
• Develop an understanding of financial models using Excel, focusing on:
• Understanding the model inputs and outputs
• The investor expectation requirements and equity return calculations, and
• Understanding the long-term debt instruments and structures and subsequent inputs in the financial models.
• Provide market analysis on energy-related activities in South Africa and Africa;
• Provide updates on regulatory changes in South Africa and Africa; including that which relates to energy regulators, Government departments, utilities, the Carbon Tax Bill, wheeling, energy banking, grid compliance requirements and any other energy related interface in the region; and,
• Support other Mainstream departments as it relates to commercial activities;

Other Responsibilities

• Positioning the Mainstream brand as a recognised leading renewable energy player with stakeholders in existing and new markets;
• Monitor South Africa and Africa market opportunities and news.
• Inter-departmental support and engagement.
• Ensure that projects are developed in accordance with Mainstream’s SHEQ policies and procedures and in accordance with all applicable legislation; this includes adherence to and continuance of ISO accreditations;
• Maintain an information eco-system on Share-Point aimed at creating a reference library for key technologies, regulations, papers and key project supporting evidence for tenders etc.

Key requirements for success in this role

• 3 -5 years work experience
• Experience in the South African renewable energy market is highly advantageous
• Degree in commerce, engineering, law or accounting;
• Collaborative team player;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to take ownership and drive both tasks as well as help create / modify existing strategy based on analytical learnings; and
• Independent thinker
• Self-starter
• Very strong relationship building skills;
• Strong MS Office skillset (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) a must;
• South African citizen;
• Very strong motivation to make a career within a new industry and scale-up business;
• Mindset and ability to work / communicate in a fast-paced environment;
• Fluent English language skills is a must;
• Understanding of large scale renewable energy project development advantageous.

The company operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act), Act 3 of 2013, and by submitting their personal information to us (through the application form, CV and other documentation as required during the recruitment process), candidates agree that the company may utilise their personal information as directed by POPIA.

Closing Date :10th October, 2021

HOW TO APPLY

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