Lead Renewable Energy Project Developer – Africa

Empire Hr Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire HR Solutions seeks an experienced Project Developer – Renewable Energy in Durban to lead and support large-scale solar, storage and hybrid projects across SA and Sub-Saharan Africa. You will handle development through feasibility, permitting and commercial negotiations while coordinating stakeholders.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in energy project development, strong English communication, andtravel to sites across Africa as needed. Negotiable remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Natural Science or related discipline.
• 3 years’ relevant professional experience in renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, hybrid energy or utility-scale projects advantageous.
• Knowledge of the South African EIA process advantageous.
• Exposure to permitting, environmental approvals and land development processes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new renewable energy project opportunities.
• Support strategic business development and project pipeline growth.
• Assist with market-entry and portfolio development initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Build relationships with utilities, developers, lenders, landowners, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Identify and support strategic partnerships and joint venture opportunities.
• Coordinate project permitting, licensing, environmental authorisations and land acquisition.
• Manage environmental, legal and technical consultants.
• Support compliance with ESG and international development standards.
• Assist with negotiation and preparation of PPAs, NDAs, JVAs, MOUs and related agreements.
• Coordinate project requirements leading towards financial close.
• Support public and private renewable energy bid submissions.
• Evaluate power offtake structures and commercial feasibility.
• Prepare investment papers, due diligence reports and project assessments.
• Review EPC costs, technical specifications and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate feasibility studies and regulatory reviews.
• Assist with financial modelling inputs, budgeting and risk assessments.
• Support GIS-based site identification and project optimisation.
• Develop and maintain project development procedures and documentation.

Skills

Renewable energy project development

Permitting

Commercial negotiations

Project execution

Education

Engineering/Business/Natural Science degree

Job description

Empire HR Solutions seeks an experienced Project Developer – Renewable Energy in Durban to lead and support large-scale solar, storage and hybrid projects across SA and Sub-Saharan Africa. You will handle development through feasibility, permitting and commercial negotiations while coordinating stakeholders.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in energy project development, strong English communication, andtravel to sites across Africa as needed. Negotiable remuneration is offered.