Job Vacancies at Scatec ASA

Why this role matters

• As a Senior Project Developer - Greenfields, you will lead the development and de-risking of utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage origination through to financial close. You will play a key role in ensuring that projects are technically, environmentally, socially, commercially, and legally viable by coordinating critical workstreams across land, permitting, grid, environmental, stakeholder, and internal development activities.
• This role sits within the Greenfields Project Development team and provides senior development leadership across wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and associated grid infrastructure projects.
• It is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys complex project development, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and seeing projects move from early concept to investment-ready stage.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Project Developer, you will take ownership of key project development and de-risking activities, including:

• Lead the development of greenfield renewable energy projects from pre-feasibility through to financial close
• Manage project development workstreams including site screening, land acquisition, permitting, environmental approvals, grid processes, stakeholder engagement, and project de-risking
• Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, Basic Assessments, Environmental Management Programmes, Water Use Licence Applications, land-use planning approvals, Section 53 approvals, municipal applications, and other statutory approval processes
• Identify, assess, and mitigate key project development risks, including environmental, biodiversity, land, social, permitting, grid, community, lender, and schedule-related risks
• Work closely with Engineering, Grid, Legal, Environmental, Social and Governance, Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Construction, and Asset Management teams to progress projects towards investment decision and financial close
• Manage external consultants, environmental assessment practitioners, technical specialists, legal advisors, and other service providers to ensure quality, compliance, budget control, and delivery against project timelines
• Support landowner, authority, municipality, community, and stakeholder engagements to secure project approvals and maintain positive relationships throughout the development lifecycle
• Prepare and present project development updates, risk registers, permitting trackers, budgets, schedules, and decision papers for internal governance and approval processes
• Your work will directly support the development of renewable energy projects that are ready for investment, financing, construction, and long-term impact.

What you'll gain

• Senior-level ownership of complex renewable energy development workstreams
• Exposure to utility-scale wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and associated grid infrastructure projects
• Broader commercial and technical understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• The opportunity to influence project strategy, risk management, governance, and investment readiness
• The chance to mentor and guide junior and mid-level project developers while supporting capability building within the Greenfields team

What you'll bring

Experience and qualifications

• Approximately 8-12+ years' experience in renewable energy project development, environmental consulting, infrastructure development, permitting, land development, or a related field
• Meaningful exposure to utility-scale wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and/or grid infrastructure projects
• A relevant degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainable Development, Town and Regional Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation, permitting processes, land-use approvals, and renewable energy development requirements
• Experience working with internal stakeholders, external consultants, authorities, municipalities, landowners, communities, lenders, investors, or due diligence advisors
• Fluent written and spoken English; Afrikaans and/or additional South African languages would be advantageous for stakeholder engagement

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Why this role matters

• As the Transaction Manager this role will focus on the commercial structuring and coordination of Lyra Energy’s transactions, specifically the project finance and security packages needed to enable the implementation of Lyra Energy’s assets.
• The role further supports the operationalisation of the trading entity, ensuring systems are developed to enable Lyra Energy Trading to comply with its contractual interfaces with its counterparties efficiently and enabling Lyra to participate in the future energy market design of South Africa.
• This is a role for someone who wants to combine analytical depth with purpose, learn in a fast-moving international business, and build experience in one of the world’s most relevant industries.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of analytical and reporting activities across the asset portfolio, including:

• Manage or support all significant commercial transactions relating to Lyra Energy, including project finance transactions, power purchase agreements, investments, security structuring and project acquisitions
• Lead in coordinating the project finance deals relating to Lyra Energy’s generation assets
• Managing the lender due diligence process and interfacing with the relevant Scatec business units
• Negotiate commercial, finance and security agreements
• Represent Lyra as a client to Scatec with regards to the Scatec core services (EPC, O&M, Management and Development)
• Investigate, research and develop key business operations required by Lyra to function as an efficient trader
• Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
• Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Offering a customer-focused service with optimised pricing and streamlined processes
• Developing a system for the future market design enabling power plant optimisation and reducing financial risk through advanced power system modelling and improved forecasting accuracy

What you’ll bring

Experience and qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar university level education
• 5 years’+ specific experience in transaction management
• 5 years’+ broad experience working within an integrated IPP, with inhouse Development, Management and Operations
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Proven track record in leading commercial transactions with multiple senior stakeholders
• Comfort in excel and analytics, to support project finance analysts
• Business oriented experience from the energy industry
• Self-driven, comfortable with high work pressure and a positive team player

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Why this role matters

• As a Civil Superintendent, you will play an important role in ensuring that all civil construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and HSSE objectives.
• You will work closely with contractors, engineers, quality teams, and project stakeholders to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and support the successful delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects. This is a role for someone who wants to combine construction leadership with purpose, learn in a fast-moving international business, and contribute to the global energy transition.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Supervise and coordinate all civil construction activities, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, cost, and HSSE requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and physical progress, identifying deviations and driving corrective or recovery actions where required.
• Review and approve construction documentation, including method statements, material specifications, datasheets, and technical submissions.
• Lead pre-construction meetings and coordinate site activities with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Support the construction of access roads, drainage systems, culverts, foundations, tracker pile installations, fencing, access gates, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Manage technical queries and ensure construction is executed using the latest approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinate quality inspections, audits, NCR follow-up actions, and completion documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support final inspections, punch-list closure, turnover documentation, and completion of Civil TTO requirements.
• Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes.

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
• Exposure to large-scale renewable energy construction projects, including solar PV plants, substations, and associated infrastructure.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals in a diverse and international environment.

What you'll bring

• Degree, Diploma, or Technical Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working within EPC environments on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction best practices, quality control systems, root cause analysis, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities on site.
• Renewable energy and/or solar PV project experience will be advantageous, particularly experience with tracker systems.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• Valid driver's licence.

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Why this role matters

• As a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement and delivery of equipment and services that support Release’s renewable energy projects across Africa.
• By coordinating procurement activities, managing supplier engagements, supporting logistics planning, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes, you will help enable successful project execution.
• This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the deployment of clean energy solutions while working in a dynamic international environment with exposure to multiple markets and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of procurement coordination and logistics support activities across the business, including:

• Coordinate procurement and logistics activities in line with established operating systems, policies, and procedures
• Prepare purchase orders and support the procurement of project assets, equipment, and spare parts
• Assist with supplier evaluations, bid assessments, contract preparation, and service agreements
• Monitor logistics risks and communicate potential impacts to project stakeholders
• Support local content and economic development commitments through procurement activities
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and records within the document management system
• Assist with procurement audits and support compliance with company policies and procedures
• Facilitate logistics planning activities, including port visits, transport assessments, and supplier coordination

Your work will support real projects, real operational outcomes, and the continued growth of renewable energy across Africa.

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing
• Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Stronger procurement, logistics, and contract management capabilities in a real-world project environment
• Exposure to international renewable energy projects across multiple African markets
• Experience working within a global organisation focused on innovation and sustainable infrastructure

What you’ll bring

Experience and qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain coordination within infrastructure, energy, mining, or related industries
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) – non-negotiable
• SAPICS qualification or certification – non-negotiable
• Proven experience supporting procurement and logistics activities across African markets – non-negotiable
• Previous experience in contract administration or contract management, with strong knowledge of procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and analytical capabilities
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, with the ability to work across multiple countries and cultures