Wind Development Manager – Renewable Energy (South Africa | Cape Town)

Copper Quail Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading Renewable Energy IPP for an experienced Wind Development Manager to support the growth of their project pipeline across Africa.

This is a key role focused on driving wind project development from early-stage through to financial close.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield wind project development
• Manage acquisition of brownfield projects
• Coordinate tender submissions and bid processes
• Oversee land, legal, and development workstreams
• Drive new business development across the region
• Evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of projects
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in wind energy project development
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field
• Strong experience across development planning, tenders, and project execution
• Solid understanding of the renewable energy regulatory environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders