Regional Project Development Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Green Capital S.A.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Cape Town is seeking a Regional Project Development Manager to coordinate renewable energy and data center projects across Southern and Central Africa. This role involves managing projects from land acquisition to ready-to-build, with significant travel. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in project development, strong stakeholder management skills, and is fluent in English.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Supportive professional team

Chance to implement your own ideas

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project development (renewable energy, data centers, or related infrastructure).
• Proven experience coordinating multi-country or regional projects.
• Familiarity with permitting, land, and grid processes in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead renewable energy and data center development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from site identification to RTB status.
• Supervise local project managers to ensure timely progress and compliance.

Skills

Project development experience

Stakeholder management

Public communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Fluent English

Adaptability

Job description

Regional Project Development Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Contract Type: Full-time, B2B

Working Scheme: Hybrid (Cape Town office + business travel)

Business Travel: Up to 40%, mainly within South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, and neighboring countries

About The Role

As a Regional Project Development Manager at Green Capital, you will lead and coordinate renewable energy (solar, wind, and BESS) and data center developments across Southern and Central Africa. You will manage projects from early‑stage land acquisition to ready‑to‑build (RTB), overseeing local teams, consultants, and partnerships, while ensuring alignment with our head office in Poland.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead renewable energy and data center development activities across Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Manage the full project lifecycle—from site identification, land acquisition, environmental permitting, and grid connection to RTB status.
• Supervise local project managers and consultants to ensure timely progress and compliance.
• Collaborate with technical advisors, regulators, utilities (e.g., Eskom, ZESCO), and municipalities.
• Liaise closely with the Green Capital HQ in Poland, maintaining clear reporting and coordination.
• Identify and evaluate new strategic locations suitable for hybrid RES + Data Center infrastructure.
• Represent Green Capital in discussions with authorities, investors, and local communities.
• Ensure that development complies with local regulations, environmental standards, and ESG principles.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project development (renewable energy, data centers, or related infrastructure).
• Proven experience coordinating multi‑country or regional projects.
• Familiarity with permitting, land, and grid processes in Africa.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and public communication skills.
• Fluent English (French or Portuguese is an advantage).
• High adaptability and readiness for regional travel.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage projects independently.

Nice to Have

• Experience in integrated energy + data center projects or hybrid site development.
• Background with international IPPs or digital infrastructure developers.
• Understanding of fiber, power, and cooling infrastructure for data centers.
• Experience in multicultural, remote teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in the renewable energy sector, supported by a professional and dynamic team.
• Work on interesting and modern investment projects in the industry of the future, with the support of a professional and energetic team.
• The chance to implement your own ideas and make a meaningful impact on the future of renewable energy.