Wind Development Manager – Renewable Energy (South Africa | Cape Town)

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

Wind Development Manager – Renewable Energy (South Africa | Cape Town)

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/17/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

CopperQuail Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading Renewable Energy IPP for an experienced Wind Development Manager to support the growth of their project pipeline across Africa.

This is a key role focused on driving wind project development from early stage through to financial close.

Key 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
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in wind energy project development
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field
• Strong experience across development planning, tenders, and project execution
• Solid understanding of the renewable energy regulatory environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders