Project Development Manager Renewable Energy

An exciting opportunity exists for a Renewable Energy Project Development Manager to join our clients growing team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving renewable energy developments from concept through to advanced project stages while ensuring technical commercial and regulatory objectives are successfully achieved.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Engineering Renewable Energy Environmental Science Project Management or a related field
• Proven experience within renewable energy project development.
• Strong understanding of permitting project planning and commercial development processes.
• Financial modelling and budgeting experience.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the development of early- and mid-stage renewable energy projects with limited senior oversight.
• Oversee significant portions of late-stage project development.
• Lead site selection activities and support land acquisition processes.
• Manage permitting requirements and coordinate regulatory approvals.
• Identify and implement technical optimisation opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Support commercial negotiations and assist with co-development and project sale agreements.
• Identify monitor and mitigate project risks while providing regular reporting.
• Manage project budgets and contribute to financial modelling and forecasting.

Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position please email your updated CV attached to alternatively contact the team on or visit our website

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days please consider your application unsuccessful.