Chief Renewable Energy Strategist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chief Renewable Energy Strategist to shape the future of sustainable power. This fully remote role leverages global energy expertise to develop long-term strategies across solar, wind, storage and new tech.

You will influence investments, policy, and market growth while guiding executive leadership from anywhere in South Africa. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and transformations in renewable energy deployment, with a proven track record of strategic leadership in

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term renewable energy deployment strategies across solar, wind, storage and emerging tech.
• Provide strategic guidance on policy, markets, technology, and finance to influence investments and program delivery.
• Advise executive leadership on major investment decisions and opportunities to accelerate clean energy adoption.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a visionary leader in the global energy transition, is looking for an exceptional Chief Renewable Energy Strategist to shape the future of sustainable power. This is a premier, fully remote opportunity, allowing you to leverage your extensive expertise from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive long-term strategies for renewable energy deployment, including solar, wind, energy storage, and emerging technologies. This role requires a profound understanding of global energy markets, policy landscapes, technological advancements, and financial modelling. You will lead strategic planning initiatives, identify new growth opportunities, and advise executive leadership on critical investment decisions. The ideal candidate is a thought leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and transformation in the renewable energy sector. Your strategic vision will be pivotal in advancing our client's mission to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions, impacting regions like **Soweto, Gauteng, ZA** and beyond.