Business Development Manager - Mining & Industrial

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R0138871

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy-intensive industries and delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a forward-thinking Business Development Manager to drive growth across our Mining & Industrial segment within the Middle East and African markets.

In this exciting role, you'll help expand our Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Services (GPQSS) portfolio, working closely with customers to understand their evolving challenges and co-create solutions that improve efficiency, support electrification, reduce emissions, and enable sustainable growth.

As industries continue to transform and increase their electrical demand, you'll be at the forefront of identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and bringing together Hitachi Energy's world-class technologies with complementary third-party solutions. You'll collaborate across business development, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to deliver integrated solutions that create long-term value for customers and accelerate our market growth.

If you enjoy building relationships, spotting emerging trends, developing innovative business models, and influencing strategy in a global environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a more sustainable energy future for all.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and strengthen relationships with key customers across the Mining and Industrial sectors, promoting our strategy and expanding portfolio to address evolving customer needs.

• Identify emerging market trends and customer challenges, working closely with customers and industry partners to develop innovative, end-to-end solutions.

• Collaborate with the Application Engineering function to shape technical solutions that support growing electrification and power quality demands within the segment.

• Introduce strategic engagement models such as Frame Agreements, Capacity Reservation Agreements, and Base Load concepts to secure opportunities early, meet customer delivery expectations, and deliver optimized technical and commercial solutions.

• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers, technology providers, and complementary industries to enhance our integrated system offerings.

• Support the development and deployment of new business models that combine Hitachi Energy's technologies with third-party products and services.

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and front-end teams to create a seamless customer journey from opportunity development through to project execution.

• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability in everything you do.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.

• 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or operations within the Electrical and Power industry.

• Knowledge of Mining and Industries sectors is preferred

• Experience working with customers at all management, technical, and operative levels

• Proven ability to develop business opportunities and deliver customer-centric solutions.

• Experience working in a multicultural environment across different regions. 

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we're advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration, and leading-edge technology.

• We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and continuous learning and development are encouraged.

• Join a global team offering exciting career growth opportunities, international exposure, and the chance to work on projects that create a positive impact on communities worldwide.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.