Wind Development Lead, Africa Projects

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Wind Development Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in wind energy project development and a degree in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include leading greenfield wind projects, managing the acquisition of brownfield projects, and overseeing tender processes. Strong stakeholder management skills and project execution expertise are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive renewable energy growth across Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in wind energy project development.
• Strong experience across development planning, tenders, and project execution.
• Solid understanding of the renewable energy regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield wind project development.
• Manage acquisition of brownfield projects.
• Coordinate tender submissions and bid processes.
• Oversee land, legal, and development workstreams.
• Drive new business development across the region.
• Evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of projects.

Skills

Wind energy project development

Development planning

Tender management

Project execution

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Wind Development Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in wind energy project development and a degree in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include leading greenfield wind projects, managing the acquisition of brownfield projects, and overseeing tender processes. Strong stakeholder management skills and project execution expertise are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive renewable energy growth across Africa.