1. Job Responsibilities:Market & Project Development

Assist the COO in the identification and acquisition of new energy projects (solar PV, wind,
BESS, hybrid, etc.) across South Africa and other African markets, including land leasing,
government negotiations, and partnership development.
Conduct site screening and preliminary feasibility assessments (solar/wind resource, grid
connection, land suitability) with technical teams.
Monitor local policies, regulations, and market trends to build a pipeline of viable projects.
Prepare related documents for the internal approval.

2. Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with government authorities (energy ministries, utilities, regulators) to secure permits,
licenses, and approvals (e.g., grid access, environmental permits).
Manage relationships with local communities, landowners, EPC contractors, and off-takers
(utilities/private sector).

3. Project Permitting & Compliance

Oversee all documentation and approvals, including:
Project registration, land rights, environmental impact assessments (EIA), grid interconnection
agreements.
Ensure compliance with local laws and international standards (IFC/World Bank guidelines if
applicable).

4. Financial & Investment Analysis

Collaborate with finance teams to develop project financial models (IRR, NPV, LCOE) and
investment memos.
Support fundraising efforts with investors, lenders, and development banks.

5. Contract Negotiation

Lead negotiations for PPAs, land leases, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and any other
related documents.
Work with legal teams to mitigate risks in contractual terms.

6. Cross-functional Coordination

Align with engineering, construction, and legal teams to ensure smooth project handoverpost-development.

1. Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Energy, Engineering, Business, or related fields.

2. Experience:

3+ years in renewable energy project development, preferably in Africa (South Africa, Kenya,

Namibia, etc.).

Proven track record in securing permits, land rights, and grid access in African markets.
Existing network with African governments, utilities, or developers is a strong plus.

3. Skills:

4. Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with hybrid projects (solar+storage, wind, bio-mass, gas) .
Language: Proficiency in English; . Chinese or French will be considered advantage.

Compensation & Benefits:

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