Senior Utility-Scale Solar Developer – Soweto Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Utility Scale Solar Project Developer to lead the expansion of a renewable portfolio in Soweto and beyond. You will identify, secure, and advance large-scale solar projects from concept through financial close, including site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.

You will collaborate with landholders, utilities and regulators, build strong investor relationships, and deliver robust project economics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solar project development, specifically utility-scale.
• Proven track record of bringing solar projects through development to financial close.
• Knowledge of solar technology, site assessment, permitting regulations, and interconnection processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential sites for utility-scale solar projects, including resource, grid access, and permitting feasibility.
• Lead land acquisition and leasing, negotiating terms with property owners.
• Manage permitting and zoning processes at local, regional, and national levels.
• Coordinate with utilities to secure interconnection agreements and grid integration requirements.
• Develop project economic models and support fundraising for project financing.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, government officials, and community groups.

Skills

Solar project development

Site assessment

Permitting & interconnection

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Utility Scale Solar Project Developer to lead the expansion of a renewable portfolio in Soweto and beyond. You will identify, secure, and advance large-scale solar projects from concept through financial close, including site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.

You will collaborate with landholders, utilities and regulators, build strong investor relationships, and deliver robust project economics.