Senior Solar Project Developer (Remote) – Lead PPAs

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Home office setup

Health insurance

Generous vacation

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Project Developer to spearhead the identification, acquisition, and development of solar projects globally from a home office. You will own the full lifecycle from site assessment to offtake agreements, working with internal teams and external partners in a remote setting.

The role requires a senior professional with the ability to manage stakeholders, navigate permitting and finance, and deliver projects to financial close across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in solar project development.
• Proven track record of bringing solar projects to financial close.
• Knowledge of solar technology, project finance, power markets, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate sites for utility-scale and distributed solar projects.
• Manage end-to-end project development including permitting and interconnection.
• Negotiate and secure PPAs, land leases, and EPC contracts.
• Build relationships with landowners, authorities, utilities and stakeholders.
• Develop plans, budgets, timelines, and manage project risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Project Developer to spearhead the identification, acquisition, and development of solar projects globally from a home office. You will own the full lifecycle from site assessment to offtake agreements, working with internal teams and external partners in a remote setting.

The role requires a senior professional with the ability to manage stakeholders, navigate permitting and finance, and deliver projects to financial close across markets.