In November 2023, Cabinet approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET-IP) which included a chapter dedicated to green hydrogen (GH 2).
The organisation is tasked with setting up the GH 2 JET-IP secretariat function. The GH2 JET-IP programme director will direct and coordinate the implementation of JET-IP green hydrogen workstream activities to ensure alignment, integration, and visibility across all six workstreams, the advisory committee, and private developers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Engineering or Science (4-year degree) Doctoral degree or international qualifications will be an advantage EXPERIENCE: 10-15 years experience in a similar role Previous work experience for government (+10 years) and private sector (+5 years) Demonstrable experience working with high-level officials, government employees, private sector professionals, and c-suite and finance professionals Evidence of previous coordinating roles fulfilled Understanding of the JET investment and implementation plan Understanding of global decarbonization agenda and SA role Understanding of government processes and how to navigate Understanding of contracting and institutional agreements Previous experience working with the following government departments:
Department of Science and Innovation Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Department of Transport National Treasury Presidency Department of Environmental Affairs Exposure to a broad range of industries including but not limited to hydrogen, medical, automotive, energy, science and research, electric vehicles etc. Effective, versatile, and action-oriented. Directs and coordinates the GH2 workstream activities.
Work with the policy and stakeholder specialist and be a single point of contact for public and private institutions to ensure issues between private developers and labour and community are being addressed. Provides reports, briefings, and thought leadership on green hydrogen to relevant Ministries and executives including DTIC, DSI, Presidency, DOT, and DFFE.
Directs the green hydrogen advisory committee which consists of government, labour, and civil society representatives. Represents South Africa at national and international green hydrogen, green climate, funding, and sustainability conferences, seminars, panels, and lectures.
Work with IDC project development unit to source and initiate green hydrogen commercial projects. Coordination of the predefined governance structures to ensure operational efficiency and impact. Liaise with the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) management office to drive workstreams. Lead the planning and implementation of green hydrogen country-to-country engagements and visits namely but not limited to EU, Kenya, Korea, Japan, and China.
Work with the development and green fund specialist to source various types of funds for green hydrogen projects. Work with the fund programme specialist to develop green hydrogen fund programmes. Assist the team through planning and coordination of information in order to optimize workflow procedures in the team.
INTERNAL / OPERATIONAL PROCESSES: Guides and coordinates meetings and workshops with key stakeholders of the JET GH2, workstreams, and others (funders, international organizations, foreign offices) Creates and maintains guidelines of conduct for meetings Ensures guidelines are approved and periodically reviewed Ensures effectiveness of councils and workstreams and other meetings Supports the Programme lead and the JET PMU functions such as stakeholder management, communications, events organization, and marketing activities, reporting, consultant appointments Manages records and data for the JET Investment Plan for the GH2 Implementation program Continually improves the process of coordination with stakeholders Supports Workstream lead organisations with secretariat functions, if necessary Assist in the preparation of presentations for meetings Maintain organogram of program structure Responsible for stakeholder database Track action items and report of status at meetings Alert Programme lead of action items off-track Supports technical expert panels/advisory bodies with secretariat functions CUSTOMER FOCUS STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Provide an efficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, PEOPLE GROWTH: Manage own development to enhance own competencies. Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and due diligence time requirements, lessons learnt, etc. Solutions Driven, Accountability and Innovativeness.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: MS 360 suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams) Data management and dashboards Presentation skills Attention to detail Excellent time management skills Ability to multi-task Good verbal and written communication skills Analytical skills BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Interpersonal skills Good ethics, integrity, and high level of professionalism Confidentiality because of the nature of the work
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