Distributed Generation Analyst - Renewable Energy presso Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners · Johannesburg, Sudafrica · Hybrid
- Professional
- Ufficio in Johannesburg
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
Client:
The client is a Southern African renewable energy business, headquartered in South Africa, driving sustainable power generation and contributing to Africa’s clean energy transition by developing, financing, building, and operating utility-scale and distributed generation projects across wind, solar, storage, hybrid, and gas-to-power. With a strong track record in project development and asset management, the company is actively expanding its distributed generation and M&A portfolio to strengthen its role as a leading clean energy platform in the region.
Project:
They are seeking a Distributed Generation (DG) Analyst to support origination, structuring, and execution of DG projects while working closely with senior team members. This is a dynamic opportunity that provides hands-on exposure to financial modelling, due diligence, project finance, and deal execution, and will play a key role in advancing the company’s 400 MW/year financial close target and long-term 1.6 GW pipeline.
The ideal candidates will bring 3–5 years’ experience with a strong preference for backgrounds in renewable energy or Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Candidates from investment banking, corporate finance, or lending institutions will also be considered, provided they have demonstrable exposure to renewable energy transactions. Successful candidates will be commercially astute, capable of understanding and adapting financial models, and motivated to deepen their technical expertise. A passion for renewable energy and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders – from financiers to developers – will be key to success.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Distributed GenerationAnalyst - Renewable Energy
Direct Report: VP Energy
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
Project & Transaction Support
Direct Report: VP Energy
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
Project & Transaction Support
- Conduct due diligence on greenfield projects, including site assessments, grid connection analysis, and early-stage project evaluation.
- Consolidate and analyse information for project teams, providing research and evaluation to support decision-making.
- Assist in preparing investment committee materials, project information memoranda (PIMs), and teasers.
- Support due diligence processes, including review of project agreements (Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering Procurement & Construction contracts, Operations & Maintenance agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Joint Development Agreements).
Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Build and improve techno-commercial financial models in Excel to support project evaluations (tariff analysis, wheeling, demand matching, savings).
- Run sensitivity analyses and scenario testing, including stress-testing of assumptions.
- Review and update development budgets through to COD.
- Validate assumptions and outputs in financial models for new-build assets.
Project Management
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, coordinating across technical, commercial, legal, and financial teams.
- Ensure timely progress of project milestones by managing stakeholder inputs.
- Support efficient execution of live DG projects.
- Participate in key industry events.
Risk, Compliance & Knowledge Development
- Perform risk assessments across financial, commercial, political, and environmental dimensions.
- Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and risk frameworks.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, competitors, and opportunities.
Requirements
Experience Required:
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience, ideally in renewable energy project development, project finance, or corporate finance.
- Prior renewable energy/IPPs experience strongly preferred.
- Exposure to project finance, capital raising, and structuring renewable energy projects.
- Demonstrated experience in early-stage due diligence (site assessments, grid connection, permitting inputs).
Technical Requirements:
- Advanced financial modelling skills (cashflows, sensitivity analysis, tariff modelling).
- Degree: BCom (Hons) Finance/Economics or BSc (Hons) Engineering.
Other Skills:
- Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive approach, and adaptability.
Working Arrangement
Location: Centurion, South Africa (office-based, with 1 day/week remote)
Travel: Moderate travel required, including quarterly site visits (two to three per quarter) and participation in major industry conferences.
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: ASAP
Contracting Period: Full-time, 12 months extendable to permanent position
Location: Centurion, South Africa (office-based, with 1 day/week remote)
Travel: Moderate travel required, including quarterly site visits (two to three per quarter) and participation in major industry conferences.
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: ASAP
Contracting Period: Full-time, 12 months extendable to permanent position
