Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer — Eastern Cape

Placements24

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 119,000 - 216,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Retirement benefits
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an ambitious Renewable Energy Project Developer to drive growth in their clean energy portfolio based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on identifying new project opportunities, feasibility studies, securing land rights and navigating regulatory landscapes to bring solar, wind, and hydro projects to fruition.

You will help expand sustainable energy generation within South Africa’s Eastern Cape and beyond.

Qualifications

  • 7 years minimum experience in project development within renewable energy
  • Proven track record of developing and financing renewable energy projects
  • Strong understanding of energy policy and PPAs
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate potential sites for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro)
  • Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies including resource assessment and grid connection analysis
  • Negotiate and secure land leases, permits and other necessary agreements
  • Develop and manage project proformas, financial models and investment cases
  • Engage with stakeholders including landowners, government agencies, utilities and communities
  • Manage the project development pipeline from origination through to financial close and construction handover

Skills

Renewable energy project development
Feasibility analysis
Negotiation
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an ambitious Renewable Energy Project Developer to drive growth in their clean energy portfolio based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on identifying new project opportunities, feasibility studies, securing land rights and navigating regulatory landscapes to bring solar, wind, and hydro projects to fruition.

You will help expand sustainable energy generation within South Africa’s Eastern Cape and beyond.

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