Lead Renewable Energy Developer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and performance bon

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Remote work support

Opportunity to lead impactful projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Renewable Energy Developer for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will identify, evaluate, and secure solar, wind and battery storage opportunities, leading market analysis, site assessments, and early development phases.

The role requires 8+ years in renewable energy development and a proven track record delivering projects from concept to investment, with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Proven track record in originating and advancing projects.
• Strong understanding of technologies, market dynamics, and policy landscapes.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsabilités

• Identify and pursue new renewable energy development opportunities.
• Conduct site selection, feasibility studies, and resource assessments.
• Manage relationships with landowners, communities, and authorities.
• Develop PPAs and interconnection agreements.
• Prepare proposals, financial models, and investment cases.
• Oversee early-stage design and permitting.

Connaissances

Renewable energy development

Project development

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Remote work

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Renewable Energy Developer for a fully remote position. This role is central to identifying, evaluating, and securing new opportunities for renewable energy projects across the nation. You will be responsible for market analysis, site assessment, stakeholder engagement, and the initial development phases of solar, wind, and battery storage projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive the growth of sustainable energy solutions from a remote setting, collaborating with internal and external partners to advance our clean energy portfolio and make a significant contribution to the energy transition .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new opportunities for renewable energy project development.
• Conduct site selection, feasibility studies, and resource assessments for potential projects.
• Manage relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Develop and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and interconnection agreements.
• Prepare project proposals, financial models, and investment cases.
• Oversee early-stage project design and permitting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• Proven track record in originating and advancing renewable energy projects through the development cycle.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies , market dynamics, and policy landscapes.
• Excellent negotiation, financial modeling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and remote work support.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
• Flexible, fully remote working conditions with national travel as needed.