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bachelor degree
Global Exposure, Professional Development Opportunities
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Aug 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the development and de-risking of utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage origination to financial close. Coordinate critical workstreams including land, permitting, grid, and environmental approvals to ensure project viability.
Requirements
Requires 8-12+ years of experience in renewable energy project development or environmental consulting with a relevant degree. Must have strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and experience managing diverse stakeholders.
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Overview
Senior Project Developer - Greenfields
Cape Town, South Africa
At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.
If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.
Ready to make an impact?
Why this role matters
As a Senior Project Developer - Greenfields, you will lead the development and de-risking of utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage origination through to financial close. You will play a key role in ensuring that projects are technically, environmentally, socially, commercially, and legally viable by coordinating critical workstreams across land, permitting, grid, environmental, stakeholder, and internal development activities.
This role sits within the Greenfields Project Development team and provides senior development leadership across wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and associated grid infrastructure projects. It is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys complex project development, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and seeing projects move from early concept to investment-ready stage.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Project Developer, you will take ownership of key project development and de-risking activities, including:
Lead the development of greenfield renewable energy projects from pre-feasibility through to financial close
Manage project development workstreams including site screening, land acquisition, permitting, environmental approvals, grid processes, stakeholder engagement, and project de-risking
Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, Basic Assessments, Environmental Management Programmes, Water Use Licence Applications, land-use planning approvals, Section 53 approvals, municipal applications, and other statutory approval processes
Identify, assess, and mitigate key project development risks, including environmental, biodiversity, land, social, permitting, grid, community, lender, and schedule-related risks
Work closely with Engineering, Grid, Legal, Environmental, Social and Governance, Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Construction, and Asset Management teams to progress projects towards investment decision and financial close
Manage external consultants, environmental assessment practitioners, technical specialists, legal advisors, and other service providers to ensure quality, compliance, budget control, and delivery against project timelines
Support landowner, authority, municipality, community, and stakeholder engagements to secure project approvals and maintain positive relationships throughout the development lifecycle
Prepare and present project development updates, risk registers, permitting trackers, budgets, schedules, and decision papers for internal governance and approval processes
Your work will directly support the development of renewable energy projects that are ready for investment, financing, construction, and long-term impact.
What you'll gain
Senior-level ownership of complex renewable energy development workstreams
Exposure to utility-scale wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and associated grid infrastructure projects
Broader commercial and technical understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
The opportunity to influence project strategy, risk management, governance, and investment readiness
The chance to mentor and guide junior and mid-level project developers while supporting capability building within the Greenfields team
What you'll bring
Experience and qualifications
Approximately 8-12+ years' experience in renewable energy project development, environmental consulting, infrastructure development, permitting, land development, or a related field
Meaningful exposure to utility-scale wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and/or grid infrastructure projects
A relevant degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainable Development, Town and Regional Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation, permitting processes, land-use approvals, and renewable energy development requirements
Experience working with internal stakeholders, external consultants, authorities, municipalities, landowners, communities, lenders, investors, or due diligence advisors
Fluent written and spoken English; Afrikaans and/or additional South African languages would be advantageous for stakeholder engagement
What it's like to work at Scatec
At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.
If you are motivated by renewable energy development, complex project de-risking, stakeholder engagement, and building projects that support the energy transition, this could be a strong next step in your career.
What we offer
At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.
We review applications on an ongoing basis.
Related keywords
Renewable EnergyGreenfieldsWind EnergySolar PhotovoltaicBattery Energy StorageEnvironmental ManagementTown and Regional PlanningSouth African Environmental LegislationDue DiligenceUtility-scale ProjectsESGProject De-riskingStatutory ApprovalsWater Use Licence
Release is a flexible leasing agreement of pre-assembled and modular solar PV and battery equipment.
Industry
Renewables & Environment
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Oslo
LinkedIn followers
9,807
Total funding
$102M
Release designs, finances and installs scalable solar power plants and battery storage and leases out the equipment on short- or long-term contracts. We guarantee equipment performance, provide 24/7 monitoring and operation and maintenance support, and train local resources to perform regular maintenance tasks.
Focusing on medium and large energy consumers in emerging markets, we use our experience, competence, and global presence to make reliable solar power available to a larger audience.
Release is owned and managed by Scatec ASA.
How many Construction jobs are open in Cape Town, South Africa right now?
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