cquail

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

cquail

Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaFull timePosted Mar 17, 2026

Job description

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