Power Procurement Lead - Trading / Wheeling / Private PPAs
Reference: JN -022026-73414_1772445494
We are looking for a commercially astute IPP Procurement Lead to join our SIPPs (Sourcing Independent Power Producers) department. You will be the driving force behind sourcing cost-competitive, reliable energy (Wind, PV, and BESS) to fuel NOA's trading platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Strategy: Lead the sourcing of energy through short and long-term PPAs and set the procurement strategy alongside the Head of Development.
- Commercial Negotiation: Take full ownership of negotiating commercial transactions and GPPAs (Generation Power Purchase Agreements) to secure attractive positions for the business.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain a robust network of partnerships with Independent Power Producers across the country.
- Analysis & Risk: Conduct deep-dive analyses into pricing, tariff structures, escalation mechanisms, and risk allocation for potential energy sources.
- Transaction Management: Work closely with legal, finance, and capital teams to move transactions from the RFP stage through to Investment Committee approval and final execution.
Requirements
- Experience: 3-6 years of professional experience specifically within the Renewable Energy space.
- Contract Expertise: Proven familiarity with GPPA contracts is essential.
- Education: An appropriate degree in Engineering, Law, Development, Business, or Finance.
- Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Eskom grid, capacity constraints, and the South African IPP market.
- Skills: Expert-level commercial awareness, strong project management skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Attributes: A self-motivated, detail-oriented "problem solver" who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Power Procurement Lead - Trading / Wheeling / Private PPAs
Cape Town
Permanent
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