Project Development Manager - Cape Town

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa
On-site
Project finance management
Contract management
Permitting and engineering
This role is responsible for the overall management of all project teams involved in the transacting/closing phase of projects, including project finance, contract management, permitting, engineering, procurement, interconnection, HSE, insurance and construction readiness

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for the overall management of all project teams involved in the transacting/closing phase of projects, including project finance, contract management, permitting, engineering, procurement, interconnection, HSE, insurance and construction readiness.
  • The position requires optimizing the financial model, acting as the direct interface with key stakeholders, and achieving financial close on time, under budget, and with the highest quality and HSE standards.
  • TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for the overall management of all project teams involved in the transacting/closing phase of projects, including project finance, contract management, permitting, engineering, procurement, interconnection, HSE, insurance and construction readiness.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project finance management
  • Contract management
  • Permitting and engineering
  • Procurement and interconnection
  • HSE and construction readiness
  • Financial model optimization
  • Stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and flexibility
  • International team management
  • Customer and business focus

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience
  • BEng/BSc degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 7-10 years EPC project experience
  • Minimum 5 years project management experience
  • Experience with local utility (ESKOM)
  • Knowledge of power purchase agreements
  • Experience in Contract, Risk and Procurement Management
  • Deep knowledge of Project controls
  • Consolidated knowledge in planning software

Work Rights

Not specified

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