A s South Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to transform the country’s energy landscape, it is also reshaping who leads that transition. At independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket, technical excellence, innovation and collaboration are matched by a growing commitment to inclusive leadership, creating opportunities for women to help drive one of Africa’s fastest-growing industries.

From project development and engineering to finance, sustainability, legal and commercial operations, the company recognises that solving complex energy challenges requires diverse perspectives. As one of South Africa’s leading IPPs, Red Rocket is helping demonstrate that the renewable energy transition is not only about delivering cleaner electricity, but also about building a more representative and future-focused industry.

Headquartered in Cape Town, Red Rocket has evolved into a fully integrated African IPP and National Energy Regulator of South Africa-licensed electricity trader. The company develops, finances, constructs, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale renewable energy projects, while also providing electricity trading solutions that enable businesses to access cleaner, more reliable power.