Senior Project Developer

Leap29 • Other • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 8h ago

Senior Project Developer

Leap29 is working closely with a top-tier European IPP, who focus on developing projects globally. Our client is currently looking to fill the position of Senior Project Developer. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the project development of renewable technologies, and be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

Spearhead project development to:

Identify, develop and evaluate new and existing projects opportunities for solar, wind, storage, and hybrid technologies in South Africa
Identify and secure land rights, grid connection feasibility, lead permitting and all authorizations until Financial Close using GIS and other tools, assisting in the project development process
Manage the day-to-day activities and contacts for the project, including subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
Ensure the technical and commercial feasibility of the project and propose measures to reduce risk, time, and cost of implementation
Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules
Ensure the implementation of the project’s development in line with the Company objectives and targets
Work in close cooperation and contact with the Development Manager
Ensure that projects are developed on-time, within budget and compliant
Work in close collaboration with Internal Departments
Perform risk management to minimize project and development risks
Manage and report on time all changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
Report and escalate to Development Manager & Steering Committee as needed
Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Create, store, and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Prepare presentations and reports for Steering Committee, International Development team, and Controlling

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or related major
Post-graduation or specialization in project Management is a plus
Ideally 5 years working as a Project Developer in South Africa
Prior experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus
Experience in interacting with external stakeholders in a professional environment
Advanced user of Project Management tools
English and other language a plus

If this opportunity is of interest, please email your CV to Georgia Sumnall –

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