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Business Development Energy Specialist
Important Application Instructions:
Please carefully review all requirements before applying. Submit your CV in Word/pdf format to
billy@bmlrecruit.co.za .
Include "Business Development Energy Specialist Position" in the subject line.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Extensive Experience in Business, Engineering, Energy, or Finance.
- • +8 years of experience in business development, commercial, or project roles within the energy, oil & gas,
- or infrastructure sectors.
- • Proven track record in developing and closing large-scale commercial deals.
- • Solid understanding of client markets, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks in South Africa and SubSaharan Africa.
- • Experience in stakeholder management and public-private partnership environments is advantageous.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- . Strategic Business Growth
- • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s objectives.
- • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within client trading, storage, distribution, and end-user
- markets (industrial, power, transport, and commercial sectors).
- • Conduct market research and feasibility studies to support new project development.
- • Evaluate potential partners, customers, and suppliers to build strategic alliances.
- 2. Commercial Development
- • Lead commercial negotiations for supply, offtake, and partnership agreements.
- • Assist in structuring commercial terms for client sales, import/export, or storage projects.
- • Work with legal, technical, and finance teams to prepare proposals, contracts, and business cases.
- 3. Stakeholder Engagement
- • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulators, port
- authorities, EPC contractors, and financial institutions.
- • Represent the company in industry forums, exhibitions, and networking events.
- • Communicate the company’s vision and capabilities effectively to potential clients and partners.
- . Project Development Support
- • Collaborate with technical and project teams to ensure commercial viability of projects.
- • Contribute to project development milestones, including permitting, funding, and execution stages.
- • Monitor market and policy developments that may impact client infrastructure and pricing.
- 5. Reporting and Performance Management
- • Prepare regular reports on business opportunities, market trends, and competitor activities.
- • Track KPIs related to lead generation, deal pipeline, and revenue growth.
- • Provide input into annual strategic and financial planning
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position. Your CV will be kept on file for future suitable positions.
