Project Developer- Cape Town

TotalEnergies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Cape Town seeks a Project Developer to support the development of renewable energy projects. The role involves financial modelling, project documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Finance, along with 1–3 years of experience in the energy sector. Strong Excel skills and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in project development, financial modelling, or finance.
• Knowledge of South African renewable energy market and regulatory environment is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of renewable energy projects from feasibility to financial close.
• Assist in preparing financial models for project evaluation.
• Gather and analyse financial and technical data for project business cases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and quantitative skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Team player

Customer and business focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Law or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job title : Project Developer- Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : December 11, 2025

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Activities

This is a skilled position responsible for supporting the project development endeavours including the following non exhaustive list of activities :

• Support the development and execution of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid) from early-stage feasibility to financial close.
• Assist in preparing and optimizing financial models for project evaluation, investment decisions, and bid submissions.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret financial and technical data to support project business cases.
• Contribute to contract management, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Liaise with and coordinate internal teams (finance, engineering, asset management) and external advisors (financial, legal, technical, tax etc.).
• Lead specific development workstreams as and when required.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and KPIs; propose mitigation actions as needed.
• Participate in the handover process to Asset Management and Construction teams at financial close.
• Support project reporting (internal and external).
• Support the preparation of bid submissions and tenders.
• Effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within your area of responsibility by ensuring :
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements.
• The promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company's HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within your area of responsibility.
• Other tasks and responsibilities reasonably required from this position.

Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Law or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in project development, financial modelling, or finance (preferably in the energy sector).
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (financial modelling), PowerPoint, and relevant software.
• Experience with SharePoint or other Virtual Data Room management.
• Knowledge of South African renewable energy market and regulatory environment is an advantage.
• Experience with power purchase agreements, contract management, and risk analysis is a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Key Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills (financial modelling, data analysis).
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
• Team player with ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Customer and business focus; proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Autonomy as worker and team player.
• Administrative / Management jobs.