Project Developer (Greenfield)

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for a Project Developer (Greenfield) in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Project Developer, you will be responsible for the development and structuring of renewable energy projects from early opportunity through the development cycle to financial close. Your responsibilities will include identifying potential project sites, conducting initial risk assessments, negotiating land leases, and obtaining permits and licenses from government departments. You will also manage project costs, engage with stakeholders, and implement risk mitigation strategies.  Working closely with senior developers, you will contribute to due diligence processes, support renewable energy procurement programs, and assist in achieving financial close. Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, monitoring market developments, and identifying strategic opportunities and threats will also be important aspects of your role.

In addition, you will provide support and leadership in the field of Environmental Assessment, Sustainable Development, Strategic Environmental Planning, and a range of other environmental management fields.  Your ability to structure and negotiate complex transactions, to lead external and internal development processes, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including but not limited to EPC, Financial and technical advisory departments is key to successfully lead the project to construction start.

Main responsibilities

• Negotiate Project Acquisition and manage the acquisition/transaction process  
• Support the Process to secure equity and debt finance for projects until financial close
• Negotiate with prospective development partners and assume responsibility for external relationships
• Plan and coordinate internal and external project development activities including securing land rights, obtaining required local permits and approvals, securing interconnection rights from utilities 
• Undertake market reviews, analysing regulatory issues and policy supports for utility-scale renewable energy projects and develop development strategies for countries or regions
• Participate in bidding processes to submit bid packages in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs) from utilities and private off-takers

Qualifications and competencies 

• Environmental, Legal, Commercial or Technical University level degree
• 3-8 years professional experience from Environmental, Project Development, Engineering companies or consulting firms, preferably within Renewable Energy
• Experience with permitting of projects
• Understanding of Power markets and in particular renewable energy
• Working knowledge and understanding of power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and EPC contract terms and conditions is preferable, but not required
• Basic Knowledge of business fundamentals and financial analysis
• Knowledge of Renewable Energy Development Regulatory Framework in South Africa
• Expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including presentation software and Excel
• Project Acquisition and Project Structuring
• General Project Finance, Tender Management and Legal Competency
• Languages: fluent both written and spoken in English (additional language e.g. Afrikaans is advantageous)

Personal characteristics

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

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

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. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.