Renewable Energy Project Developer — Solar & Wind (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Developer to join the Upington team, responsible for identifying, evaluating and securing solar and wind opportunities. You will perform market analysis, site assessment, financial modeling and secure permits and PPAs.

The role offers exposure to major renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape, with collaboration across EPC teams to drive sustainable energy growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Strong understanding of solar and/or wind technologies.
• Familiarity with South African energy regulations and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential sites for solar and wind energy projects, assessing resource availability and interconnection feasibility.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new project opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop preliminary project economics, including cost estimations and financial modeling for investment proposals.
• Lead the process of securing permits, licenses, and land leases for project development.
• Negotiate PPAs and other key commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with EPC teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Renewable energy project development

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Developer to join the Upington team, responsible for identifying, evaluating and securing solar and wind opportunities. You will perform market analysis, site assessment, financial modeling and secure permits and PPAs.

The role offers exposure to major renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape, with collaboration across EPC teams to drive sustainable energy growth.