Senior Solar Project Developer — Fully Remote & Impactful

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solar Project Developer to lead development from concept to financial close in a fully remote setup. You will identify opportunities, perform feasibility work, secure land, manage permitting, and negotiate PPAs, working across regions with a strong commercial focus.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in renewable energy project development, deep solar knowledge, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of proven renewable energy project development experience, especially solar PV.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition, permitting, PPA negotiation, and project finance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure utility-scale and commercial solar development opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and preliminary design reviews.
• Manage and advance permitting processes at local, regional, and national levels.
• Secure land rights via lease agreements or acquisitions.
• Develop relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and government agencies.
• Negotiate and finalize PPAs and interconnection agreements.
• Coordinate with EPC teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop detailed project financial models and assist in securing financing.
• Monitor market trends, policy changes, and competitive intelligence in solar.
• Prepare proposals and present plans to senior management and investors.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote work management

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solar Project Developer to lead development from concept to financial close in a fully remote setup. You will identify opportunities, perform feasibility work, secure land, manage permitting, and negotiate PPAs, working across regions with a strong commercial focus.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in renewable energy project development, deep solar knowledge, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.