O&M Project Developer

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in renewable energy as an Operations & Maintenance Project Developer in Cape Town. This role is crucial for supporting the development of innovative projects across various technologies, including solar and wind. You will conduct financial and operational analyses to enhance asset profitability and coordinate efforts among diverse teams. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture, encouraging diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. If you have a strong background in financial analysis and project management and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in renewables with strong financial and data analysis skills.
• University degree in Engineering, Business, Financial, or Legal fields.

Responsibilities

• Support O&M project development with financial and operational analyses.
• Conduct market analysis and develop O&M pricing databases.
• Assist with contract reviews and establish O&M strategies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Business Degree

Legal Degree

Financial Degree

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position We are looking for an Operations & Maintenance Project Developer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our O&M Project Developer you will:

• Support the O&M Project Development department to ensure accurate O&M commercial and legal inputs are delivered on time and with high quality for projects in the development and structuring phases across all technologies (PV, wind, BESS, P2X) and across geographies.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses related to O&M of operating assets to assist with improving the profitability of assets in operation, backlog and pipeline.
• Perform new market analysis, supplier identification and costing for key O&M cost elements.
• Assist with coordination between the O&M functions during development phases to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

Main responsibilities

• Perform commercial analyses of O&M-related costs from the operating portfolio to ensure that O&M budgets are competitive and consistent with specific technical solutions.
• Run levelized cost of energy (LCOE) models to ensure plant designs are optimized together with the EPC and Engineering teams.
• Assist with O&M input to Business Development, including liaising/coordination with all relevant functions within O&M.
• Ensure consistency between O&M budget, EPC budget and SPV budgets in the Financial Models.
• Support with establishing the O&M strategy and O&M business case for new projects in alignment.
• Conduct competitor/market analysis and cost benchmarks related to the O&M segment, together with Supply Chain and the local Business Development organization.
• Develop O&M pricing databases and road maps, and conduct profitability assessments relevant to the O&M business.
• Develop and lead project-specific requests for proposals on critical scope of works relating to the Operations and Maintenance phase of the project.
• Support on contract reviews (Main agreements and Supply Agreements) based on historical lessons learnt, ongoing learnings and the business agenda.

Qualifications and competencies

• Engineering/Technical, Financial, Business, or Legal university level degree.
• 3-5 years relevant professional experience, preferably within the Renewables industry.
• Experience with contract management and tendering is preferred but not essential.
• Fluent both written and spoken in English.
• Experience with financial analyses and working with business cases.
• Experience in data analysis, preferably in an operations or business context.
• Hands-on and self-reliant, someone who takes “ownership” to tasks and see them done, flexible and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude.
• Assertive with strong organizational skills, able to operate in dynamic, multi-cultural, multi-location working environment, a team player able to work under pressure.
• Driven and focused to meet tight deadlines without exception.
• Strong commercial mindset.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way.
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently.
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiatives and adjust.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.

We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

At Scatec, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this opportunity but feel that your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role—or another one on our team. We value diverse perspectives and are excited to see what unique strengths you can bring to our organization.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.