Renewable Energy Project Developer

Main functional responsibilities:

• Drawing up a detailed Project Schedule;
• Assistance in drawing up a procurement plan;
• Interaction with local suppliers and contractors;
• Participation in preparation of documents for participation in tenders (REIPPPP, private PPAs)
• Preparation and approval of contracts with contractors and internal departments;
• Participation in obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with SA law;
• Monitoring the execution of contracts;
• Participation in the management of expenditures of funds for projects in accordance with the approved budgets, making adjustments to the budget if necessary;
• Forecasting the implementation of the Project schedule and updating;
• Control over the provision of primary documentation by counterparties and the organization of subsequent document flow with external and internal counterparties;
• Initiation and control of claim work within the framework of the execution of contracts;
• Organization of the commissioning of the facility, including participation in commissions and obtaining the necessary positive opinions from the regulatory authorities;
• Conducting business correspondence with contractors as part of the project formation for interim and final reports on projects;
• Participation in potential projects sites visits;
• Assistance (technical assistance, coordination) in new projects acquisition processes;
• Assistance in project portfolio extension.

• Minimum 3 years tertiary qualification in engineering, Project Management and related fields
• Understanding and knowledge of development process from "green field" to "ready-tobuild".
• Strong experience in the processes of utility-scale energy projects (Solar PV or Wind)
• Experience in contractual procedures: procurement, service agreements, etc.
• Understanding of the PV/Wind plants and HV facilities construction technology.
• Work experience on the side of EPC/Developer, participating in utility-scale projects.
• Previous work in an EPC company, Energy developer would be an added advantage.
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Advanced User- MS Word;
• MS Excel;- MS Outlook;
• MS Project