Project Development Manager

Based in Cape Town – with regular travel required to site facilities (various provinces)

Job Purpose

ACED, in conjunction with its sister company EIMS Africa (together, the “Business”), is seeking a Project Development Manager to join our Business Development department, based in Cape Town.

As a Project Development Manager within African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), you will be required to manage various project development tasks from project site selection through to financial close.

Key / Principal Responsibilities

Project management of multiple wind and solar projects in various stages of development, ensuring completion of development tasks on schedule:

• Assisting in the identification of suitable areas for project sites considering resource, constructability, grid access and environmental sensitivities
• Assisting with landowner negotiations and relationship management post signing of the land
• Assisting with general project design tasks including conceptual designs for equipment, road and electrical layout
• Management of the various project licensing and permitting tasks
• Liaise with the statutory organisations that administer the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and any other legalisation that may impact on renewable energy project development
• Assisting with EPC contractor and O&M operator procurement workstreams including evaluation of bid submissions
• Assisting with bid (REIPPPP and C&I) submissions
• Grid capacity available assessment and Eskom Cost Estimate Letter / IGCAR process management
• Appointment and management of consultants
• Energy Yield Assessment review and optimization (with the assistance of consultants)
• Management of wind measurement campaign across the portfolio of wind projects

The role will at times entail a significant amount of Project Land Acquisition support (and on occasions also lead the process) for multiple wind and solar projects, including:

• Introductory calls and setting-up of site visits
• Landowner Introductory Meetings
• Landowner site and servitude contract negotiations

Key Skills and Experience

• A degree in Engineering, Business, Law or Natural Science
• Proven ability to speak and write fluently in English and Afrikaans
• Project management experience within the renewable energy sector or in other industries facing similar challenges, such as infrastructure and construction
• Possession of a valid, South Africa Code 08 driver’s license
• Strong understanding of relevant power markets, network within renewable energy space in South Africa
• Technical understanding of wind and solar farm design, construction and operation
• Motivated, driven and ability to self-manage
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Proven ability to work within a small team
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Proven experience of successfully managing multiple projects within budget and on schedule
• Dedicated, flexible and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude.

Personality Attributes

• A good grasp of contractual and real estate concepts and terminology
• Experience in renewable energy project development
• Reasonable understanding of or willingness to study and learn, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Forestry (DFFE) Environmental Authorisation assessment process, ideally with respect to renewable energy projects
• Willingness to travel to relevant project sites
• Continued learning on relevant topics in the Renewable Energy industry
• In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to perform administrative duties related to a standard project management role

Resource Management / Dimensions

The Project Development Manager will manage various consultants/service providers, landowners, energy off-takers, and lenders.

Considerations

The organisation is committed to appoint in line with requirements of the Employment Equity Act.

Interested candidates can email their CV’s to hr@eimsafrica.com by no later than 22 November 2024.

Disclaimer: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

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