Senior Project Developer at Scatec Solar

Currently we are looking for a Senior Project Developer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Senior Project Developer you will originate, develop, deliver a competitive portfolio of renewable energy projects and partnerships in relevant region, in accordance with the company’s strategic targets, across renewable energy technologies.

Main responsibilities 

• Support the preparation of strategic development plans.
• Identify, drive value-creating opportunities and competitive propositions.
• Develop relationships with authorities, regulators, utilities, corporations, developers, brokers, banks, contractors, etc. to identify project opportunities.
• Screen, evaluate opportunities, build business case for internal decision-making approvals.
• Drive the negotiations of partnerships, project development or acquisition agreements 
• Develop and structure projects from early stage into financial closing coordinating internal functions and external advisors.
• Plan and manage securing project permits, licenses, and agreements such as land, interconnection, ESIA, off-take.
• Ensure compliance with integrity standards and operating system procedures
• Manage legal and technical teams throughout the due diligence phases

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Law
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in Project/Business development roles in renewable energy
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to speak French, Portuguese, Spanish or Afrikaans are a plus

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: 

• Predictable  
• Driving results
• Changemaker 
• Working together