RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Desired Experience & Qualification
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:
- Deep knowledge of Africa’s energy policies, regulations, and PPA frameworks.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
4. Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with hybrid projects (solar+storage, wind, bio-mass, gas) .
- Language: Proficiency in English; . Chinese or French will be considered advantage.
Package & Remuneration
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary + performance bonuses (tied to project milestones).
- Travel allowance
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