Senior Project Developer

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SET Recruitment Consultants Full time

At SET Recruitment Consultants, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing all necessary land rights, authorizations, permits, and licenses required to lawfully build and operate a Wind, Solar PV and/or BESS project.

The key mandate of this role is to identify and originate new renewable energy projects, manage commercial negotiations, and apply for necessary permits and licenses. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of rural South African context, SA administrations, and environmental law.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and originate new renewable energy projects, including conducting desktop analysis and negotiating land lease agreements.
  • Manage commercial negotiations for agreements such as land lease agreements, servitudes, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory approvals.
  • Apply and secure necessary permits, licenses, and authorizations for renewable energy projects.
  • Manage internal costs and external consultant costs in accordance with development budgets.
  • Manage external project stakeholders, including project opponents and Interested and Affected Parties.
  • Implement strategies for risk mitigation to successfully secure permits and licenses.
  • Coordinate due diligences for multiple projects to determine permitting requirements and establish development plans and timelines.
  • Support the Company's participation in the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Program and RFP's for private off-takers.
  • Support the Project Director during financial close of a project and respond to queries raised by Lenders.
  • Foster working relationships with external consultants, advisors, regulatory authorities, landowners, and joint venture partners.
  • Keep abreast of Renewable Energy and wider power market developments.
  • Provide support, mentorship, advice, and training to Junior project developers.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as B Tech, BSC science/engineering, or B Com.
  • At least 8 years of work experience as a renewable energy Project Developer in South Africa.
  • Knowledge of rural South African context, SA administrations, and environmental law.


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