Senior Remote Renewable Energy Project Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonus potential

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Developer to drive the end-to-end development of solar, wind and hybrid projects from a remote setup in South Africa.

You will identify opportunities, perform feasibility studies, secure PPAs, manage budgets, and lead negotiations with landowners, utilities and off-takers while mentoring junior team members. 7–10 years of proven project development experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential sites for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Conduct feasibility studies including resource assessments, grid interconnection analyses, and environmental evaluations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, financial models, and investment cases for new developments.
• Lead negotiations for land leases, grid connection agreements, and PPAs.
• Secure all necessary permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals.
• Build relationships with landowners, stakeholders, government agencies, and off-takers.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and finance teams to ensure progress.
• Stay informed about market trends and policy changes in renewable energy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Project finance

Deal structuring

Negotiation

Renewable energy tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Economics

MBA or Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Developer to drive the end-to-end development of solar, wind and hybrid projects from a remote setup in South Africa.

You will identify opportunities, perform feasibility studies, secure PPAs, manage budgets, and lead negotiations with landowners, utilities and off-takers while mentoring junior team members. 7–10 years of proven project development experience preferred.