Our client is hiring a CEO to build a leading energy advisory firm!

This renewable energy advisory firm is entering its next phase of growth and looking for a CEO/Managing Director to lead the business.

This is an on-site role in Rosebank, Johannesburg. 

We are an advisory firm working across renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy markets, supporting investors, developers, and corporates in complex, high-impact decisions.

• We are now at an inflection point:

• Strong foundation and client base

• Clear market opportunity in the energy transition

• Ambition to scale with strong profitability

The Role

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Grow revenue and build a strong pipeline

• Lead and develop a high-performing advisory team

• Strengthen client relationships with investors and developers

• Shape the firm’s position in the energy and infrastructure advisory market

• Build a scalable consulting business with clear systems and discipline

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining:

• commercial leadership

• advisory capability

• business building

Who this is for

This role is best suited to someone from:

• Strategy consulting

• Infrastructure or energy advisory

• Renewable energy developers or investors

• Energy market advisory or project finance

You’ve likely:

• Led advisory engagements

• Managed teams

• Built client relationships

• Contributed to winning work

Why is this role different

• Opportunity to lead and shape a firm, not just operate within one

• Direct exposure to energy transition projects and markets

• Ability to build a scalable advisory platform

• Close collaboration with an engaged and strategic Chair
  

This role will suit someone who wants to build, not just manage.