SolarAfrica Energy

Senior Project Developer

SolarAfrica Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Irene • South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Responsible for leading the full Project Development lifecycle of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
  • Establish and coordinate the cross-functional Project Development team.
  • Lead routine and ad hoc project team meetings.
  • Lead and be responsible for Due Diligence studies.
  • Identify and assess project risks, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining risk registers.
  • Management of the relationship between SAE and external developers.
  • Identify potential sites for development projects and conduct feasibility studies to assess suitability.
  • Support business development by identifying partnerships and opportunities for project acquisitions, joint ventures, or portfolio expansion.
  • Provision of leadership and mentoring to the Project Development Team.
  • Oversee project development, from inception to Financial Close.
  • Preparation of progress reports, including financial updates, permitting status, and schedule tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with internal reporting requirements and external regulatory obligations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; a master's is a plus.
  • 10+ years’ experience of project management, project team leadership, and stakeholder management.
  • 5+ years of working experience in renewable energy project development, focusing on utility-scale projects.
  • Skilled in project management with either a PMP or a SACMPMP.
  • Exposure to IPP models, project finance, deal negotiation and closure, project bids and acquisitions, different contract types including FIDIC.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel within South Africa and across Africa as required.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk assessmentfeasibility studiesfinancial reportingdue diligenceproject development lifecycleutility-scale solar PVbattery energy storage systemsproject financecontract negotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringstakeholder managementteam coordinationcommunication
Certifications
PMPSACMPMP