Business Development Manager – Folosha Investments (Pty) Ltd

Folosha Investments (Pty) LTD is a 100% citizen owned company based in Gaborone that offers amongst its services identification, development and the management of renewable energy projects in Botswana.

The company is looking for a Business Development Manager to work on its three current solar plant projects in Maun, Gantsi and Lobatse that are at a structuration phase and to develop a pipeline of business opportunities in the renewable energy sector in Botswana that would lead to new projects and contracts.

Responsibilities

1. Support the development, construction and operations of three solar plants in Botswana

Tasks

• Liaise with different consultants leading to the completion of the different required studies
• Obtain relevant project licenses and permits
• Accompany the consortium partner in the EPC company selection process
• Engage with possible financiers to secure Folosha equity share in these solar plants
• Carry out any project management tasks during the construction phase
• Identify possible local Operations and Maintenance companies and provide oversight on O&M if necessary
• Represent the company on the management committee of the SPV solar plant companies if necessary
• Assist the company director with any matters related to the land rental agreements
• Liaise with BPC on any matters related to the solar plant development, construction and operations
• Assist the company director on any corporate social responsibility project supported activities

2. Identify and develop renewable energy projects in BotswanaTasks

• Collaborate with key partners to identify or confirm the viability of energy projects
• Approach potentials clients looking to generate energy with solar or wind projects
• Work with EPC partners to present offers to potential clients
• Accompany clients with Net-Metering BPC applications to feed excess energy into the grid
• Lead the process of acquiring the required studies, licenses and permits for selected energy projects
• Assist the clients with identification and selection of qualified local sub-contractors
• Identify and secure financing locally and internationally on the behalf of clients and/or Folosha

 

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or any relevant field.
• At least eight years of work experience in renewable energy sector
• At least five years of related work experience in Africa preferably in Botswana.
• Experience in business development of Megawatts (MW) size projects.
• Experience in business management of solar companies.
• Knowledge of Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects including non-recourse financing.
• Experience working with international companies/partners.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite, email and social media.

The ideal candidate would also possess the following personal attributes and qualities:

Mature, Results driven, independent thinker and able to work with minimal supervision, excellent communication skills, able to work and deliver on tight deadlines.

Expected start date:  August 1^st 2022