Senior Project Development Manager

Together Staffing group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group seeks a driven Senior Project Development Manager to support renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and water sectors in Cape Town. The role involves leading development through late-stage execution and mentoring junior team members.

You will drive site selection, coordinate permitting, and contribute to land strategies while managing budgets and timetables within an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience managing renewable energy development projects.
• Knowledge of solar, wind, and/or water infrastructure.
• Strong project and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with project financial modelling and budgeting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of renewable energy projects from early development through late-stage execution.
• Lead site selection activities and contribute to land acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate permitting processes and manage approvals with authorities.
• Evaluate opportunities for technical improvements that enhance project performance.
• Support commercial discussions and contribute to contractual agreements.
• Manage project budgets, financial models, and development timelines.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Guide and mentor junior team members while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Independent work

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Our client is looking for a driven and commercially minded Senior Project Development Manager to support the successful delivery of renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and water sectors. Based in Cape Town, this position offers the opportunity to work within an international organisation committed to developing sustainable infrastructure solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the development of renewable energy projects from early development through significant portions of late-stage execution.
• Lead site selection activities and contribute to land acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate permitting processes and manage approvals with relevant authorities.
• Evaluate opportunities for technical improvements that enhance project performance.
• Support commercial discussions and contribute to contractual agreements.
• Manage project budgets, financial models, and development timelines.
• Monitor project risks and ensure effective mitigation measures are implemented.
• Guide and mentor junior members of the project development team while maintaining high-quality project standards.

To be successful, you should have:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree
• Experience managing renewable energy development projects.
• Knowledge of solar, wind, and/or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with project financial modelling and budgeting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.