Business Development Energy Specialist

Executive Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in South Africa is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead market expansion. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and manage a growing team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in business development within the energy sector, especially in LNG. Responsibilities include driving client acquisition, negotiating complex agreements, and fostering a high-performance culture in the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' business development experience in energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of LNG market dynamics in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and build a strong sales pipeline across sectors.
• Lead negotiations for complex agreements.
• Support LNG supply, logistics, and distribution growth.

Skills

Client acquisition

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading innovator in Southern Africa's energy sector, is accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels through Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) solutions. They seek a strategic, commercially driven

Business Development Manager

to lead market expansion.

This senior, permanent role reports directly to the CEO and offers significant autonomy to shape commercial strategy. You'll manage one direct report, with scope to grow the team as the business scales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy, or related field
• 8+ years' business development experience in energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Track record of sourcing clients, building pipelines, and closing large deals
• Strong knowledge of LNG market dynamics in South Africa
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and build a strong sales pipeline across industrial, transport, and power sectors
• Lead negotiations for complex agreements (supply, offtake, partnerships)
• Support LNG supply, logistics, and distribution growth
• Mentor and develop your team, fostering high performance
• Execute business development strategies aligned with CEO vision
• Build strategic relationships with stakeholders, including regulators and partners