Landowner Engagement Manager
Renewable Energy IPP South Africa
Copper Quail Global is recruiting a Landowner Engagement Manager for a leading Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a growing portfolio of wind and solar assets across South Africa.
Role Purpose
The Landowner Engagement Manager will be responsible for managing long-term relationships with landowners hosting renewable energy projects from construction through to operations. The role focuses on proactive stakeholder engagement risk mitigation and grievance management to ensure sustainable compliant and conflict-free landowner relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Act as primary point of contact for landowners across project sites
Manage landowner relationships from construction into operations
Develop and implement landowner stakeholder engagement plans (SEPs)
Identify and mitigate landowner-related risks and issues
Facilitate regular landowner meetings and site engagements
Oversee grievance mechanisms and ensure timeous close-out
Support project and operations teams in resolving landowner matters
Maintain accurate stakeholder records reports and meeting minutes
Coordinate with community and stakeholder relations teams
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Social Sciences Development Studies Business Administration Town Planning or related
35 years experience in landowner or stakeholder engagement (renewable energy preferred)
Strong negotiation communication and conflict-resolution skills
Understanding of renewable energy projects and construction environments
Ability to travel regularly to project sites
Language Requirements
English (fluent)
Afrikaans (required)
isiXhosa or isiZulu (advantage)