Senior Solar Project Developer - Drive Utility-Scale Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous vacation and leave policy

Professional development opportunities

Travel to project sites and industry

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Solar Project Developer to identify, evaluate, and secure new solar development opportunities, managing the full project lifecycle from inception to financial close.

You will build financial models, negotiate PPAs and land leases, navigate permitting and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with engineering and EPC teams to maximize project value.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in renewable energy project development with solar focus.
• Proven success Originating, developing and closing solar projects.
• Expertise in financial modeling, deal structuring, and contract negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African renewable energy market and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Identify and pursue new solar project development opportunities, including utility-scale and distributed generation.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and preliminary project design reviews.
• Develop detailed financial models and investment cases for potential projects, optimizing returns and mitigating risks.
• Negotiate and secure land lease agreements, PPAs, and other critical project contracts.
• Manage the permitting and environmental approval processes, ensuring compliance with all local and national regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams to ensure project viability and scope alignment.
• Stay informed about market trends, policy changes, and technological advancements impacting solar project development.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project development lifecycle

Multi-project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Solar Project Developer to identify, evaluate, and secure new solar development opportunities, managing the full project lifecycle from inception to financial close.

You will build financial models, negotiate PPAs and land leases, navigate permitting and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with engineering and EPC teams to maximize project value.