
Senior Business Developer (m/w/d)
HDF Energy
Company Overview
HDF Energy
Bordeaux, France
2012
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Development and operation of hydrogen power plants
Energy sales, project development, and technology licensing
Locations & Geography
France, United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Australia
Company Culture
Their mission is to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions through hydrogen technology.
They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainability.
They offer training and development programs to enhance employee skills in renewable energy technologies.
Activities & Projects
They are currently developing several hydrogen power plants in France and abroad.
They are pioneering the integration of hydrogen production with renewable energy sources.
They focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of green hydrogen.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings include engineers, project managers, and research scientists.
They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Contact Information
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Job Description
Join HDF Energy, a global pioneer in hydrogen power, and help drive the energy transition in South Africa. As part of its international expansion, HDF Energy is looking for a Business Developer based in South Africa to lead the development of its Hydrogen-to-Power projects in the country and, potentially, across Southern Africa.
Business Development
- Contribute to the definition and execution of HDF Energy’s strategy in the South African market.
- Identify, assess, and lead the development of hydrogen-to-power opportunities aligned with national energy needs.
- Conduct market intelligence and maintain awareness of regulatory trends, key stakeholders, competitors, and innovations in the region.
- Design power offtake schemes (including PPAs) for each project under development.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams across engineering, finance, legal, and commercial departments to advance project structuring.
Institutional Relations & Lobbying
- Act as HDF Energy’s representative with government authorities, regulators, utilities, and other key stakeholders in South Africa. Promote HDF’s reputation by building strong relationships with public and private sector partners.
- Attend key energy and hydrogen industry events and trade fairs to enhance HDF’s visibility in the market.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in energy project development in Africa, ideally in South Africa.
- Solid understanding of the electricity sector; knowledge of gas and/or hydrogen is a strong plus.
- Strong background in project structuring, business development, or commercial roles within the energy industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; comfortable operating in multicultural and complex environments.
- Self-driven with entrepreneurial spirit and resilience in long-cycle project development (2–5 years).
- Fluent in English (required); additional languages such as Afrikaans or African regional languages are a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company committed to combating climate change.
Work on cutting-edge hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Play a key role in the sustainable energy transformation of a strategic African country.
About the role
July 30, 2025
Full Time
Company
July 30, 2025
Flexible
- Cape Town, South Africa
Proven experience in energy project development
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