In November 2023 Cabinet approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET-IP) which included a chapter dedicated to green hydrogen (GH2). The organisation is tasked with setting up the GH2 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 year's experience in a similar rolePrevious work experience for government (+10 years) and private sector (+5 years)Demonstrable experience working with high-level officials, government employees, private sector professional and c-suite and finance professionalsEvidence of previous coordinating roles fulfilled.Understanding of the JET investment and implementation planUnderstanding of global decarbonization agenda and SA roleUnderstanding 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, Depart. of Environmental Affairs.Exposure to a broad range of industries with incl. 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 activitiesWork 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 addressedProvides reports / briefings / thought leadership on green hydrogen to relevantMinistries / executives including DTIC, DSI, Presidency, DOT, DFFE. Directs the green hydrogen advisory committee which consist of government, labour, civil society representativesRepresents South Africa at national and international green hydrogen / green climate / funding / sustainability - conferences / seminars / panels / lecturesWork with IDC project development unit to source and initiate green hydrogen commercial projectsCoordination 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, Korean, Japan and China.Work with the development and green fund specialist to source various types of funds for green hydrogen projectsWorks with the fund programme specialist to develop green hydrogen fund programmesTo 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 effectives of councils and workstream and other meetings.Supports the Programme lead and the JET PMU functions such as stakeholder management, communications, events organisation, and marketing activities, reporting, consultant appointments.Manages records and data for the JET Investment Plan for the GH2 Implementation programContinually improves the process of coordination with stakeholdersSupports Workstream lead organisations with secretariate functions, if necessary.Assist in the preparation of presentations for meetingsMaintain organogram of program structureResponsible for stakeholder data baseTrack action items and report of status at meetingsAlert Programme lead of action items off-trackSupports technical expert panels/advisory bodies with secretariat functionsCUSTOMER FOCUS STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT:Provide an efficient customer service to both internal and external customersLEARNING, LEADERSHIP PEOPLE GROWTHManage own development to enhance own competenciesParticipate 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 (MSword, MSExcel, MSPowerpoint, MSTeams)Data management and dashboardsPresentation skillsAttention to detailExcellent time management skillsAbility to multi-taskGood verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical skillsBEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESInterpersonal skillsGood ethics, integrity, and high level of professionalismConfidentiality because of the nature of the work