Climate & Environment Full-time

Project Developer

Scatec Solar

Posted

Jun 04, 2026

Location

South Africa

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead the development and structuring of utility-scale renewable energy projects from early opportunity through financial close.
  • Manage negotiations for project acquisitions, equity/debt finance, and partnerships.
  • Coordinate internal and external development teams, including securing land, permits, interconnection rights, PPAs, EPC and O&M agreements.
  • Implement project controls, communicate progress, and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role directly contributes to expanding renewable energy infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions, and improving quality of life by delivering sustainable energy solutions globally.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering, Business or Law (Masterโ€™s a plus).
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in renewable energy IPP, investment bank, project finance, or management consulting.
  • Experience with closing complex transactions, deal structuring, and project finance.
  • Significant experience with renewable energy project development in emerging markets.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Scatec offers a challenging and interesting position in a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment with highly competent colleagues. Specific compensation details are not mentioned.

About

Inside Scatec Solar

Scatec is a frontrunner in renewable energy, developing, building, and operating solar, wind, hydro, and storage solutions globally since 2007, with a mission to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy and improve quality of life.