Commercial and Trading Specialist - Envusa

About the Company:

Envusa Energy is a licensed energy trader jointly owned by EDF Renewables and Anglo American. Envusa focuses on delivering innovative and industry-leading renewable energy solutions to private offtakers across Southern Africa. The company aims to develop a 3-5GW renewable energy generation portfolio by 2030, backed by secured offtake agreements. Construction of the first 520MW of wind and solar projects is at an advanced stage and will start delivering electricity to offtakers in Q4 2025.

About the role:

Envusa is seeking a Commercial and Trading Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's commercial and trading strategy, with a focus on expanding Envusa’s offtaker portfolio and developing strategies for participation in South Africa’s Wholesale Energy Market.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead the development and execution of innovative commercial and trading strategies, focusing on offtaker portfolios, trading platforms, and SAWEM engagement.
2. Serve as a commercial interface to customers by growing and maintaining high-impact relationships with offtakers, regulators, and shareholders.
3. Build generation and offtaker portfolios to support commercial and trading strategies.
4. Advise the Commercial Team on commercial and trading strategies.
5. Shape market-facing energy products, contracts, and trading models aligned with industry changes.
6. Champion risk-managed commercial practices, contributing to project valuation, contract negotiations, and performance planning.
7. Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate commercial strategy into business planning, sustainability, and social impact initiatives.

What You’ll Need:

1. Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in commercial roles, preferably in energy trading or renewable energy sectors.
3. Strong background in finance, trading, and customer-focused industries.
4. Experience in structuring complex financial transactions and managing external stakeholders.
5. Skills in financial modelling, energy trading, and project finance.
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
7. Fluency in English; knowledge of French or South African languages is a plus.

Why Join us?

• Be part of and contribute to the exciting growth story of Envusa.
• Participate in the Just Energy Transition and the development of South Africa’s Wholesale Energy Market (SAWEM).
• Grow and develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy company.