Experienced Project Developer

We're looking for experienced project development and implementation professionals to join our Cape Town team. Position:
Senior Project Developer Reporting: direct report to the Head of Project Development

Location:

Cape Town, In-office. Travel will be a key requirement of the position Salary:
Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications Type of employment:
Permanent. Genesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer Starting Date:
Immediate or as negotiated Position Level: Experienced Hire;
Mid Career Professional Closing Date for applications: 15th March 2026 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Developer to lead the development of renewable energy projects, including Wind, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid greenfield projects. Your primary responsibility you will the delivery of projects from inception through permitting to project implementation (on time and on budget). As a seasoned and experienced member of the development team, with a track record of delivery, you know what it takes to get a project from greenfields through to fully permitted state.

You should be comfortable to take the project through commercialisation and on to full implementation (construction and operation), if required to do so.

You are innovative and able to develop solutions that address client needs as the market changes and evolves in South Africa.

This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to bring projects to commercial and financial close.

This role is best suited for individuals who:

• Prefer environments that are non repetitive, are fast paced, flexible and highly adaptable;
• Are independent and can work under minimal supervision whilst being a team player;
• Are driven and who take on responsibilities while respecting authority;
• Take accountability for outcomes;
• Are primarily motivated by their meaningful contribution instead of a title focused on personal gain.

• Identify, originate, negotiate and secure new renewable energy projects (all land rights).
• Conduct a suite of desktop analyses (including environmental), site visits, and negotiate land lease agreements for the site and grid.
• Well versed in conducting project feasibility studies and motivating projects to senior management and investment teams.
• Secure permits, consents, licenses, and authorisations from relevant authorities and stakeholders for greenfield projects.
• Strong experience in conducting resource assessment campaigns through to preliminary site yield assessments and design, incorporating storage solutions, using various software packages as required. This will include working with various service providers to provide certain of these services.
• Strong technical knowledge of grid connection requirements, managing Eskom Cost Estimate Letter and Budget Quote applications and liaising with grid operators and the Eskom IPP Grid Access Unit and other key Eskom and local Government electricity authorities.
• Manage commercial negotiations for agreements (land, servitudes, environmental, grid connections).
• Compile, manage and oversee development controls, budgets and consultant costs.
• Compile proposals, evaluate, appoint and manage external consultants and service providers.
• Engage with stakeholders, including landowners, government departments and affected parties.
• Manage negotiations with prospective development partners and assume responsibility for external stakeholder relationships.
• Manage and coordinate the development teams involved in the structuring/financial closing phase, including internal resources, consultants, development partners and external advisors.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies for permitting and licensing.
• Coordinate due diligence for multiple projects and establish development plans.
• Support and/ or lead bid submissions for REIPPPP and private off-taker RFPs.
• Assist and support during commercial close and financial close and ensure compliance with international standards if required e.g. IFC Performance Standards. Having taken projects through to financial close is an advantage.
• Undertake market reviews, analysing…