Senior Project Developer

Overview ENERTRAG South Africa is a clean energy developer and subsidiary of ENERTRAG SE, an independent energy company operating in Germany, France, Ghana, Vietnam, and Uruguay. ENERTRAG generates electricity, hydrogen, and heat exclusively from renewable sources and supplies renewable energy to end-customers across residential, commercial, and heavy industry sectors. Primary Task(s) – Project Development Accountable for project development of wind, solar, battery energy storage systems, and Power to X projects in South Africa. Drive the development process from pre-feasibility (S0) to feasibility and procurement stages to fully permitted projects (S5). Manage the EIA process for renewable energy projects under NEMA (as amended). Advance grid connection possibilities with national, municipal, and private system / grid operators. Guarantee all development permits and authorisations to reach Commercialisation (G5 / S4). Support bid preparation and coordinate responses to private and public procurement processes. Drive the handover process to the Project Execution team. Business Development and Site / Project Acquisition Assist with site identification and project acquisition. Conclude the filing of signed agreements where required. Use secondary information and develop primary research to identify best development opportunities. Liaise with the Land Manager and work with land acquisition consultants to secure sites. Due Diligence Manage collection of data / information for due diligence. File necessary documentation for due diligence. Develop and maintain a shared repository for due diligence participants. Analyse data to inform operational, financing, and investment decisions. Formulate and present recommendations. Resource Assessment Gather data for site resource evaluation and provide site-specific information to evaluators. Maintain documentation for easy access. Drive procurement process if an external specialist is appointed. Coordinate with internal legal for contract execution and management. Project Management Accountable for project management and coordination from inception to G4 commercialisation. Coordinate multi-functional teams and maintain high-level project schedules. Lead internal project meetings, document decisions, and ensure follow-up actions. Identify and address project risks or delays; coordinate external consultants to meet deliverables. Ensure documentation, approvals, and version control are maintained and accessible. Collaborate with PMO to meet project management standards. People Management Manage Project Development Interns and Junior Project Developers. Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance. Support onboarding and development of new team members. Delegate work while ensuring quality, timelines, and outcomes. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture; contribute to capacity planning. Provide performance feedback and input into development plans. Qualifications Field of Study: Qualifications in Environmental, Geography, Urban / Town planning, Finance, or commerce / business. Type of Training: Bachelor or postgraduate degree in the relevant field. Relevant Professional Experience: 6+ years. Additional qualifications / certificates: Postgraduate qualification preferred. Experience: Extensive knowledge of project finance; understanding of grid connection requirements; knowledge of project development and management; Corporate Social Investment. IT Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; GIS (ArcGIS); project management software (e.g., MS Project); familiarity with resource assessment tools (e.g., Wasp, WindPro, WindFarm, Open Winds) is a plus. Personal Competencies Communicative skills; objective and professional; ability to work in a team; negotiation, leadership, and crisis management. Foreign Language Skills Business fluent in English; another South African official language and German are a plus. We value your skills and motivation—no considerations of age, disability, gender, origin, skin color, sexual orientation, or religion. All positions are open to both full-time and part-time work. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ENERTRAG South Africa. Get notified about new Senior Project Developer roles in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. #J- #J-18808-Ljbffr