Remote Solar & Wind Development Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Impact on clean energy expansion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Renewable Energy Project Developer to identify, evaluate, and advance solar and wind opportunities from home, driving growth by securing sites, navigating regulations, and launching development pipelines.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a solid track record in renewable energy. You will work independently across multiple projects in a national market, collaborating with stakeholders and negotiating PPAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Strong understanding of solar and/or wind project technology, economics, and development processes.
• Experience with site assessment, permitting, and contract negotiation (e.g., PPAs, leases).
• Excellent commercial negotiation, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential sites for renewable energy projects, including feasibility studies and land acquisition.
• Develop business cases and financial models for new renewable energy projects.
• Lead the permitting and regulatory approval process for projects.
• Engage with stakeholders, including landowners, government agencies, utilities, and community members.
• Negotiate PPAs and other project contracts.
• Manage development timelines and budgets from concept to shovel-ready status.
• Stay informed about market trends, policy changes, and technological advancements in renewables.

Skills

Renewable energy

Project management

Financial modeling

PPA negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Environmental Studies, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Renewable Energy Project Developer to identify, evaluate, and advance solar and wind opportunities from home, driving growth by securing sites, navigating regulations, and launching development pipelines.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a solid track record in renewable energy. You will work independently across multiple projects in a national market, collaborating with stakeholders and negotiating PPAs.