Fresh Jobs at AltGen South Africa

• Our client is an international renewable energy company specialising in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The business delivers renewable energy projects across multiple markets and is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and purchasing activities across project and strategic sourcing functions. The role will be responsible for supplier management, contract negotiations, procurement strategy, cost optimisation, logistics coordination, and purchasing support for renewable energy projects in South Africa and other regions.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in international procurement and supply chain management within the renewable energy sector.
• Renewable energy industry experience is essential.
• Experience managing procurement activities for large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience sourcing and managing suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Strong contract negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience reviewing and managing invoicing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Experience managing supplier performance and compliance.
• Knowledge of local and international procurement practices.
• Experience supporting project delivery teams through procurement and supply chain functions.
• Strong understanding of purchasing strategies, supplier qualification processes, and framework agreements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent supplier relationship management capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness.

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• Our client is a renewable energy development company focused on the development and permitting of wind, solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across South Africa. They are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join their environmental team and support the delivery of environmental permitting and compliance activities across a portfolio of renewable energy developments. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits, and involves managing environmental impact assessments, permitting processes, specialist studies, stakeholder engagement, and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ environmental project management experience.
• Renewable energy project experience required, specifically within wind, solar PV, or BESS developments.
• Experience managing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes in South Africa.
• Experience managing environmental permitting processes and regulatory approvals.
• Experience coordinating environmental specialists and reviewing specialist studies.
• Experience supporting greenfield project development activities.
• Strong understanding of South African environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• QGIS experience required.
• Experience conducting environmental screening and project viability assessments.
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• Experience preparing technical reports and environmental documentation.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to identify and manage environmental risks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong technical reporting and writing skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy development.

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• AltGen is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Project Finance to join an IPP based in Gauteng. The role will be responsible for providing strategic legal oversight on complex financing transactions, with a primary focus on project finance, structured funding, and infrastructure financing arrangements. The role will also work closely with Investment, Funding, Finance, and Risk teams to structure legally sound and commercially viable transactions, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation while enabling efficient deal execution and financial close.

Responsibilities:
Transaction Structuring & Execution

• Lead legal structuring of project finance and structured funding transactions.
• Review, and negotiate complex financing documentation including loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related funding instruments
• Review and negotiate lender-provided financing documentation and prepare borrower-side or bespoke financing documents where required.
• Provide legal input into term sheets and transaction structuring alongside Investment, funding, and finance teams.
• Ensure project agreements align with funding requirements and bankability standards.
• Conduct high level bankability reviews of revenue and offtake agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements and wheeling arrangements, to confirm alignment with lender requirements and project finance risk thresholds.
• Coordinate legal deliverables required for conditions precedent, security perfection, and financial close.
• Support transactions through due diligence, negotiation, and financial close.

Legal Risk Interface

• Translate legal risks into clear commercial implications.
• Provide legal input into investment, funding and transaction approval memoranda.
• Ensure enforceability and robustness of security structures and collateral frameworks.
• Advise on risk allocation across lenders, sponsors, contractors, clients/offtakers and other
• Identify structural risks early and propose mitigation strategies to protect project value and prevent disputes.

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Advise and ensure compliance with applicable energy, electricity market, and grid regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting electricity markets, wheeling frameworks, licensing, and grid access.
• Provide legal guidance on funding instruments, including debt facilities, guarantees, bonds, and blended finance structures.

Stakeholder & Negotiation Management

• Act as lead legal negotiator with sponsors, lenders, DFIs, and government entities.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel appointed for project finance, funding, and related transaction matters.
• Support internal stakeholders, including Finance, Funding, and Commercial functions.
• Provide bankability focused input during negotiations with clients and counterparties where commercial positions may affect lender requirements or funding viability.

Portfolio & Post-Financial Close Support

• Provide legal oversight on refinancings, restructurings, waivers, and amendments.
• Support enforcement strategies and distressed asset management where required.
• Advise on covenant compliance and ongoing legal exposure within the portfolio.
• Assess legal implications of operational issues that may trigger lender notifications or default risks.
• Perform additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and seniority of the role.

Requirements

• LLB degree
• Admitted Attorney in South Africa (required)
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Project Finance, Infrastructure Funding, Energy Law or Commercial Law (advantageous).
• 6-8 years post-qualification experience in a legal role supporting project finance activities within the renewable energy sector
• Experience with supporting renewable energy projects to financial close
• Strong technical knowledge of project finance structures, security packages, intercreditor arrangements, syndicated lending, and financial close processes.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex financing agreements and transaction documentation.
   

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• AltGen is seeking a talented Head of Product to join a digital solutions company based in Stellenbosch. The role will lead the development, commercialisation and growth of the company’s product portfolio, while managing a team of specialised Product Developers responsible for their respective portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Strategic: Product commercial strategy and portfolio management; Product-market positioning and monetisation; Go-to-market strategy
• Tactical & Operational: Product-market fit; Sales enablement; Product commercial performance
• Lead the development, commercialisation and growth of the company’s product portfolio.
• Identify market opportunities and translate them into product initiatives.
• Define and shape customer value propositions aligned to market needs.
• Develop and implement monetisation and pricing strategies.
• Drive go-to-market execution for products and solutions.
• Act as the commercial owner of the product portfolio.
• Ensure products are strategically aligned and commercially viable.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth across the product portfolio.
• Lead portfolio prioritisation and product governance activities.
• Ensure focus on high-impact opportunities and minimise unnecessary portfolio complexity.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Product Management team.
• Foster a customer-centric and commercially focused product culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, IT or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial Management, Business Development fields
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• Proven experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies
• Experience with managing product portfolios and product lifecycles
• Experience in pricing, proposition development, and product monetisation
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and commercial outcomes
• Commercial acumen is required

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• A leading international organisation is seeking a Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Advisor to join its HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a reward professional who enjoys shaping compensation strategy while also taking ownership of payroll operations across multiple countries.
• The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for compensation and benefits, partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and effective reward practices. In addition, this role will oversee end-to-end payroll administration across several jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities:
Compensation & Benefits

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to support reward decisions
• Analyse pay data to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
• Support annual remuneration review processes, including salary reviews, incentive schemes, and bonus planning
• Guide job grading, job evaluation, and organisational design initiatives
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams on reward-related matters, including promotions, salary offers, and new hires
• Support the development and continuous improvement of compensation and reward frameworks
• Manage and enhance employee benefits programmes and benefit renewal processes
• Monitor market trends and recommend improvements to reward and benefits offerings.
• Knowledge in both Patterson and Willis Towers Watson grading

Payroll

• Manage end-to-end payroll administration across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of all payroll-related activities
• Coordinate with external payroll providers and relevant stakeholders
• Manage statutory reporting requirements and year-end payroll processes
• Maintain payroll records and support audit requirements
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and vendors
• Produce payroll reporting and analysis for finance and management teams

HR Administration & Systems

• Act as the Power User on all HRIS systems (IFS, SharePoint, PwC Payroll).
• Support employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and offboarding activities
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records
• Act as a key user for HR systems and payroll platforms
• Support workforce planning, budgeting, reporting, and HR projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3–7 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, or Total Rewards roles
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
• Strong understanding of compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and reward principles
• Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions would be advantageous
• Knowledge of job grading methodologies and market remuneration surveys
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills