Senior Development Manager - Wind Energy

Recruiter:

MH Solutions

Job Ref:

CT001894/KD

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – WIND ENERGY - CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:
The main purpose of the role:
The Senior Wind Energy Development Manager leads the origination and early-stage development of utility-scale wind energy projects, from site identification through to financial close readiness. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both technical and commercial drivers, capable of managing multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to unlock project value.
Responsibilities:

Lead the identification, screening, and securing of wind development sites, including land agreements and resource validation.

Oversee the preparation of development budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.

Drive permitting strategy and manage environmental and regulatory approval processes.

Coordinate internal inputs across engineering, grid, legal, and finance to progress development milestones.

Manage third-party consultants, including EIA teams, wind analysts, and permitting advisors.

Engage with government entities, grid operators, and landowners to secure key approvals and agreements.

Support commercial structuring including offtake discussions, JV structuring, and bid preparation.

Maintain a development pipeline dashboard and report on project status to senior management and investors.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Systems, or related field.

6+ years of experience in renewable energy, with at least 3 years in wind project development.

Proven track record of taking wind projects through early-stage development to financial close or construction.

Deep understanding of wind project permitting, grid connection, and yield assessment.

Strong leadership and project management skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

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