Wind Project Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Hr Legend Full time

**Functions**:

- Implement the companys project development strategy in South Africa and report to HQ the ongoing development tasks and new business opportunities.
- Support or lead work streams related to and assessing project opportunities with local co-developers, due diligence, from project concept to financial close, operating within defined authority levels.
- Negotiate and close co-development agreements with support from local and international teams.
- Responsible for project co-ordination, working closely with the internal business development, finance, financial modelling, legal, engineering, E&S and P&C teams, as well as with external advisors as required.
- Coordinate and prioritize with the existing resources in the region all technical support needed for project development activities (W&S, route surveys, BOP design, etc)
- Manage project development activities (met masts, EIS, grid studies, land leases, etc)
- Leading or supporting the submission of bids, contributing to the optimal structuring of the project to maximise the probability of success while maintaining high quality project standards.
- Leading the drafting and preparation of the submission in compliance with the tender rules and internal approvals.
- Supporting or leading the negotiation of project and financing agreements including power off-take agreements (PPA), construction contracts (EPC, TSA, BOP), O&M agreements, and financing documents, as required.
- Leading the permitting, including identifying, negotiating & obtaining all required consents to invest in, build & operate electricity generation projects and related businesses, working with external advisors if necessary.
- Project scheduling, including ensuring that key milestones are achieved on schedule and within budget.
- Developing, monitoring & achieving compliance with the budget.
- Identification, management & mitigation of risks within agreed levels of authority.
- Assist in presenting the project for all internal approvals, including preparation of approval memorandums.
- Design and delivery of key status reports as well as support with both internal and external presentations.
- Support in managing relationships with developers and other project partners.
- Develop & build relationships with government & key regulatory officials.
- Provide high quality research and summary presentations on the power sector of target countries, the competitive dynamics in the market or key trends in the power industry.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Degree in engineering, environmental science, finance or international relations.
- Masters in business administration or similar qualifications an advantage.
- Drivers License.
- Office suite professional and other Suites are a plus.

**PROFILE**:

- Tenacity, determination and diplomacy
- Ability to tolerate sometimes arduous travel and working environments and often frustrating scenarios
- Proactivity in progressing work streams and solving issues
- Communication, especially relationship management & negotiation
- Creativity & Innovation
- Quick and decisive decision making
- Diversity & Ethical Behaviour, including strong cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Planning & Organizing, with strong project management skills
- Commercial Acumen
- Transaction Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Presentation Skills
- Language Fluent English is required

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Project Management
- Solid experience (3-10 years) as a developer of Independent Power Projects (IPPs) in Africa or other emerging markets
- Extensive experience with solar PV or wind projects, experience with battery storage is a plus
- Experience in bidding IPPs projects in competitive tenders
- Experience with due diligence of power projects
- Experience with commercial negotiations of equity investment agreements, project documents and financing
- Experience of projects in Emerging Markets, negotiating and liaising with Government officials, construction contractors and other stakeholders in the development and implementation of IPPs
- Demonstrable successful track record in advancing IPPs and originating projects
- Experience of working with lenders, lawyers, and engineering, insurance, environmental & other external consultants
- Able and willing to travel through-out Africa

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