Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Chloride Exide’s core business is the distribution of automotive batteries, solar systems installation, backup systems installation, and solar water heating systems installations. Chloride Exide has grown from a single based operation to being the largest battery and renewable energy distributor in the East African region while enjoying considerable presence in the COMESA trading block. Of particular pride is our strong brand supported by a region-wide network of over 18 branches and over 1500 dealers across the East African region.

Responsibilities or duties

Business Growth & Strategy

• Set the direction for the solar business and drive growth in target markets
• Identify and develop new opportunities across commercial, industrial, and large-scale solar projects
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, investors, and key industry players
• Represent the company in high-level technical and commercial discussions

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the solar business
• Review and guide financial models to ensure projects are technically sound and financially viable
• Lead and support negotiations of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other key commercial contracts
• Ensure projects meet required returns while maintaining quality and long-term performance

Technical Oversight

• Oversee solar projects from early feasibility through design, construction, and commissioning
• Ensure all systems meet engineering standards, safety requirements, and grid connection rules
• Guide decisions on system design, equipment selection, and performance expectations
• Continuously look for ways to improve system efficiency, reduce costs, and apply industry best practices

Project & Delivery Governance

• Act as a senior technical lead or Owner’s Engineer on key projects when required
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Support clients with permits, approvals, and grid connection processes
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, legal, and operations teams to keep projects on track

Team Coaching & Frontline Engagement

• Work closely with the solar business development and sales teams to develop technical-commercial capability and confidence
• Provide hands-on support in structuring complex deals, reviewing proposals, and engaging in key client discussions
• Mentor team members in understanding solar system design fundamentals, financial modeling basics, and solution selling in the renewable energy space
• Join selected client meetings, site visits, and technical presentations to strengthen deal quality and accelerate team learning
• Build internal playbooks, tools, and knowledge resources that raise the overall technical and commercial maturity of the team

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in the solar or renewable energy sector
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale solar projects
• Experience with financial modeling, project structuring, and PPA negotiations
• Good understanding of grid connection requirements, permits, and regulatory processes

• Set the direction for the solar business and drive growth in target markets
• Identify and develop new opportunities across commercial, industrial, and large-scale solar projects
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, investors, and key industry players
• Represent the company in high-level technical and commercial discussions
• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the solar business
• Review and guide financial models to ensure projects are technically sound and financially viable
• Lead and support negotiations of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other key commercial contracts
• Ensure projects meet required returns while maintaining quality and long-term performance
• Oversee solar projects from early feasibility through design, construction, and commissioning
• Ensure all systems meet engineering standards, safety requirements, and grid connection rules
• Guide decisions on system design, equipment selection, and performance expectations
• Continuously look for ways to improve system efficiency, reduce costs, and apply industry best practices
• Act as a senior technical lead or Owner’s Engineer on key projects when required
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Support clients with permits, approvals, and grid connection processes
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, legal, and operations teams to keep projects on track
• Work closely with the solar business development and sales teams to develop technical-commercial capability and confidence
• Provide hands-on support in structuring complex deals, reviewing proposals, and engaging in key client discussions
• Mentor team members in understanding solar system design fundamentals, financial modeling basics, and solution selling in the renewable energy space
• Join selected client meetings, site visits, and technical presentations to strengthen deal quality and accelerate team learning
• Build internal playbooks, tools, and knowledge resources that raise the overall technical and commercial maturity of the team

• Financial modeling
• Project structuring
• PPA negotiations
• Grid connection requirements
• Permits and regulatory processes
• Solar system design fundamentals
• Solution selling in the renewable energy space

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in the solar or renewable energy sector
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale solar projects
• Experience with financial modeling, project structuring, and PPA negotiations
• Good understanding of grid connection requirements, permits, and regulatory processes