Project Developer- Cape Town at TotalEnergies

Activities
This is a skilled position responsible for supporting the project development endeavours including the following non exhaustive list of activities:

• Support the development and execution of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid) from early-stage feasibility to financial close.
• Assist in preparing and optimizing financial models for project evaluation, investment decisions, and bid submissions.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret financial and technical data to support project business cases.
• Contribute to contract management, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Liaise with and coordinate internal teams (finance, engineering, asset management) and external advisors (financial, legal, technical, tax etc.).
• Lead specific development workstreams as and when required
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and KPIs; propose mitigation actions as needed.
• Participate in the handover process to Asset Management and Construction teams at financial close.
• Support project reporting (internal and external)
• Support the preparation of bid submissions and tenders
• Effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within your area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• The promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company’s HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within your area of responsibility
• Other tasks and responsibilities reasonably required from this position.

Candidate Profile
Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Law or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in project development, financial modelling, or finance (preferably in the energy sector).
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (financial modelling), PowerPoint, and relevant software.
• Experience with SharePoint or other Virtual Data Room management
• Knowledge of South African renewable energy market and regulatory environment is an advantage.
• Experience with power purchase agreements, contract management, and risk analysis is a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Key Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills (financial modelling, data analysis).
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
• Team player with ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Customer and business focus; proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities. 
• Autonomy as worker and team player.