Senior Project Development Manager (m/f/d)

• Project Management: Oversee multiple wind, solar, and hybrid projects in various development stages, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Site Identification & Design: Utilize advanced GIS tools for project site selection; collaborate on plant design tasks, including turbine, PV array, and electrical layouts.
• Landowner & Investor Relations: Assist in landowner negotiations and participate in investor selection processes.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Establish and manage project budgets and assist with project financial modelling.
• Licensing & Permitting: Oversee project licensing tasks, coordinating with statutory organizations for necessary approvals and permits.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance to junior members of the Development Team, ensuring consistency and quality in project development efforts.
• Negotiations & Agreements: Develop, negotiate, and finalize development and project site sales agreements; contribute to tender submissions.
• Risk Management & Reporting: Mitigate project risks, maintain regular progress reports, and participate in project and programme reviews as needed.
• Support to EPC Sales Team: Offer project development assistance to the EPC Sales Team based on individual project needs.

• A degree in Engineering, Business Science, Law or similar (Engineering discipline preferable)
• At least 5 -7 years experience in the Renewable Energy Industry: Wind Project Development highly preferable
• Cash flow modelling experience
• Proven experience in the successful negotiation of land acquisition agreements.
• Thorough understanding of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)
• Environmental Authorisation assessment process; ideally with respect to renewable energy projects
• Able to perform research, write articles and present to an audience
• Proven ability to speak and write fluently in English
• High degree of project development experience within the renewable energy sector (ideally within REIPPPP) or in other industries facing similar challenges, such as infrastructure and construction
• Proven commercial experience in the negotiation of Project Sale Agreements
• Possession of a valid, South Africa Code 08 driver’s license
• Motivated, driven and ability to self-manage
• Strong administrative skills
• Proven ability to work within a small project development team; able to work under pressure and tight deadlines from time to time.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Proven experience of successfully managing multiple projects within budget and on schedule

• Willingness to travel to relevant project sites in Africa and industry events internationally
• In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to perform administrative duties related to a standard project management role

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Hybrid working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Medical Aid: we contribute a fixed amount towards your medical aid premium
• Personal Accident Insurance: we provide cover for accidents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year, world-wide
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance