Land Rights Specialist / Real Estate Officer at Voltalia

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Rights Specialist to join our experienced and successful development team.

The successful candidate will work within the land team division of the South African Development team supporting the establishment and smooth running of all site prospection related activities. The successful candidate will have experience in the identification and establishment of renewable energy projects within South Africa.

• Identifying, evaluating and appraising land for renewable energy projects throughout South Africa
• Negotiation of Lease Agreements and Servitudes Agreements
• Obtain all necessary documents for the successful registration of lease and servitudes agreements
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and business contacts (landowners, land agents, utilities, regulators, municipalities, specialist, consultants, legal teams etc.)
• Completing early development activities relating to the qualification of the prospection and opportunity portfolio
• Completion of early budgets and simplified financial models to support the projects business case
• Internal reporting
• Representing Voltalia at industry events as required
• Any other development related activities

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years’ experience in land acquisition
• Fluent in English, a second official South African language would be preferred
• Driving license, ability to travel frequently around South Africa
• GIS Proficiency advantageous

KEY SKILLS

• Negotiator
• Self-starter
• Proactive
• Organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset