52 International Development jobs in South Africa

Role : International Business Development Manager

Location:
South Africa with global reach

An innovative renewable energy company is looking for an
International Business Development Manager
to accelerate growth in global wind, solar, and hydrogen markets.

What you'll do:

• Discover and develop new renewable energy and Power-to-X (PtX) projects.
• Drive projects from concept through feasibility to execution.
• Build strong relationships with governments, utilities, regulators, investors, and partners.
• Lead negotiations on PPAs, EPCs, land leases, and other key agreements.
• Contribute to financial modelling and support funding processes.
• Represent the company at international events and industry platforms.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in renewable energy or business development.
• Strong background in market analysis, financial structuring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communicator and skilled project manager.
• Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint; exposure to PowerBI, Python, or energy modelling is a plus.
• Additional languages (French, Spanish, German) advantageous.

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

We are seeking an individual who is equally as entrepreneurial as the Keller Executive Search senior management team, with the experience and energy to build our international partnership network.  This role will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with executive search professionals and firms across key international markets to enhance our global reach and service capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison for international partner relationships while developing and executing our global expansion strategy. This position offers the opportunity to shape our international presence and work with senior leadership teams across diverse markets. The role requires the ability to navigate complex cross-cultural business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for international market entry and partner acquisition
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential search partners across target international markets
• Lead negotiations and partnership agreements with international executive search firms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and senior partners at target organizations
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and competitive landscapes in international markets
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new partners into our global network
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective partners
• Monitor and report on partnership performance metrics and market development progress
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and business practices across international markets

• Proven track record in something similar, relatable or remarkable.
• Ability to lead, speak to a crowd, motivate and inspire.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing business relationships
• Negotiation skills
• Cultural competency and experience working across diverse international markets
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior-level audiences
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• 7-10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or international expansion advantageous
• 3-5 years of experience in the recruitment industry

• Fully remote working environment
• Flexible hours
• All Public Holidays observed as per South African calendar
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Medical aid contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Afternoon off on your birthday
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing international business.

We are seeking an individual who is equally as entrepreneurial as the Keller Executive Search senior management team, with the experience and energy to build our international partnership network.  This role will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with executive search professionals and firms across key international markets to enhance our global reach and service capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison for international partner relationships while developing and executing our global expansion strategy. This position offers the opportunity to shape our international presence and work with senior leadership teams across diverse markets. The role requires the ability to navigate complex cross-cultural business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for international market entry and partner acquisition
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential search partners across target international markets
• Lead negotiations and partnership agreements with international executive search firms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and senior partners at target organizations
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and competitive landscapes in international markets
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new partners into our global network
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective partners
• Monitor and report on partnership performance metrics and market development progress
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and business practices across international markets

• Proven track record in something similar, relatable or remarkable.
• Ability to lead, speak to a crowd, motivate and inspire.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing business relationships
• Negotiation skills
• Cultural competency and experience working across diverse international markets
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior-level audiences
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• 7-10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or international expansion advantageous
• 3-5 years of experience in the recruitment industry

• Fully remote working environment
• Flexible hours
• All Public Holidays observed as per South African calendar
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Medical aid contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Afternoon off on your birthday
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing international business.

We are seeking an individual who is equally as entrepreneurial as the Keller Executive Search senior management team, with the experience and energy to build our international partnership network.  This role will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with executive search professionals and firms across key international markets to enhance our global reach and service capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison for international partner relationships while developing and executing our global expansion strategy. This position offers the opportunity to shape our international presence and work with senior leadership teams across diverse markets. The role requires the ability to navigate complex cross-cultural business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for international market entry and partner acquisition
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential search partners across target international markets
• Lead negotiations and partnership agreements with international executive search firms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and senior partners at target organizations
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and competitive landscapes in international markets
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new partners into our global network
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective partners
• Monitor and report on partnership performance metrics and market development progress
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and business practices across international markets

• Proven track record in something similar, relatable or remarkable.
• Ability to lead, speak to a crowd, motivate and inspire.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing business relationships
• Negotiation skills
• Cultural competency and experience working across diverse international markets
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior-level audiences
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• 7-10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or international expansion advantageous
• 3-5 years of experience in the recruitment industry

• Fully remote working environment
• Flexible hours
• All Public Holidays observed as per South African calendar
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Medical aid contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Afternoon off on your birthday
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing international business.

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts in collaboration with project and finance managers.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and provide timely financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including profit and loss statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Track project billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Participate in project kick-off sessions to confirm SLAs, purchase orders, and other contractual elements are in place.
• Liaise with procurement and stock teams to ensure materials align with approved rate cards and project needs.
• Ensure timely payment of subcontractors based on project milestones.
• Review project ageing with the PMO Finance Manager to confirm accuracy and validity.
• Reconcile contractor accounts and manage project retentions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing project documentation.
• Advise project teams on financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation.
• Assist in developing financial models for new projects or proposals.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 35 years experience in project accounting, management accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Experience working in a project-based or engineering/construction environment will be advantageous.