Job description
Project Developer – Permanent - Cape Town
We are looking for a Project Developer who has experience working on Solar PV projects. The Project Developer will be responsible for taking solar PV projects from project award to execution phase, based in Cape Town
Responsibilities:
Managing the technical development and permitting of new solar PV projects
Engaging with representatives of Eskom/local supply authorities to establish permit requirements and conclude project pre-approval process (Eskom Budget Quote, SSEG Approval to Proceed etc)
Preparation of project feasibility and application documents
Solar PV financial and technical due diligence
Coordinating project permitting process including Environmental Impact Assessments, Land Use Planning, Servitudes and Wayleaves, Civil Aviation Authority Applications, Grid Impact Studies where required
Preparation of data for contract execution
Ensuring project legal compliance
Managing initial project specification requirements for handover to execution team
Coordinating structural, geotechnical and roof condition assessments and managing contractor works
Liaising with business development and project execution teams
Providing information for a variety of ad hoc requests
Travel will be required
Experience and Skills:
3 years’ Project Development experience
Engineering Degree or similar
Technical Knowledge of Solar PV Design
Experience in Contracts Management
