Renewable Energy Project Developer

SUMMARY:
Renewable Energy Project Developer

POSITION INFO:

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 PPA’s)

• 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.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 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 Driver’s Licence

• Advanced User- MS Word;- MS Excel;- MS Outlook;- MS Project