Regional Project Development Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Regional Project Development Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Contract Type : Full-time, B2B

Working Scheme : Hybrid (Cape Town office + business travel)

Business Travel : Up to 40%, mainly within South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, and neighboring countries

About the Role

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and digital infrastructure — and want to help shape the next generation of clean, connected energy systems in Africa — this role is for you.

As a Regional Project Development Manager at Green Capital, you will lead and coordinate renewable energy (solar, wind, and BESS) and Data Center developments across Southern and Central Africa. You will manage projects from early-stage land acquisition to ready-to-build (RTB), overseeing local teams, consultants, and partnerships, while ensuring alignment with our head office in Poland.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead renewable energy and data center development activities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage the full project lifecycle — from site identification, land acquisition, environmental permitting, and grid connection to RTB status.
• Supervise local project managers and consultants to ensure timely progress and compliance.
• Collaborate with technical advisors, regulators, utilities (e.g., Eskom, ZESCO), and municipalities.
• Liaise closely with the Green Capital HQ in Poland, maintaining clear reporting and coordination.
• Identify and evaluate new strategic locations suitable for hybrid RES + Data Center infrastructure.
• Represent Green Capital in discussions with authorities, investors, and local communities.
• Ensure that development complies with local regulations, environmental standards, and ESG principles.

Requirements

Nice to Have

What We Offer

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Legal, and Project Management

Industries

Environmental Services, Investment Management, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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