Land Acquisition Manager at DAV Professional Placement Group

SUMMARY

We’re currently in search of a dedicated Land Acquisition Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll be entrusted with the responsibility of acquiring land leases and acquisitions for our renowned Solar PV Company, ensuring the projects progress smoothly from the environmental approval phase to development readiness.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively identify optimum locations for future solar projects in collaboration with the Country Manager and Business Development Manager.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive land “market” database in RSA, tracking competitor activities and Environmental Authorisation applications.
• Secure land leases compliant with solar development standards.
• Understand Eskom Grid availability, biodiversity impacts, and EPC pricing implications.
• Familiarize yourself with legal requirements surrounding land leases, permitting laws, and municipal mandates.
• Engage professionally with local landowners, community stakeholders, permitting agencies, and more.
• Provide monthly updates to the Country Manager on land acquisition progress, schedules, and development readiness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive knowledge of the Renewable Energy industry.
• Proven record in negotiating land access, leases, or sales agreements.
• Acquaintance with Renewable Energy project land costing methodologies.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Proficient communication in both English and Afrikaans.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities.