Senior Solar Project Developer - Lead PV Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Solar Project Developer to drive the growth of a renewable energy portfolio in the Western Cape, based in Stellenbosch. This senior role covers origination through financial close, including market analysis, site acquisition, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation.

You will lead complex development cycles, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with EPC partners to ensure technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• Minimum 7 years of renewable energy project development experience (solar PV).
• Strong understanding of SA renewable energy policy and market dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess sites for utility-scale and distributed solar PV projects.
• Lead feasibility studies and market research to evaluate project viability.
• Negotiate and execute land leases, PPAs, and other contracts.
• Build relationships with landowners, regulators, utilities and stakeholders.
• Manage development pipeline through to financial close.
• Collaborate with EPC partners on technical feasibility and cost control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

MBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Solar Project Developer to drive the growth of a renewable energy portfolio in the Western Cape, based in Stellenbosch. This senior role covers origination through financial close, including market analysis, site acquisition, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation.

You will lead complex development cycles, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with EPC partners to ensure technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.