Specialist: Just Energy Transition

SUMMARY:
Our client has an exciting opportunity available for an Energy Transistion Specialist. This position is based in Pretoria and reports directly to the Portfolio Head: Trade Services

POSITION INFO:

• A Postgraduate Degree in Energy/ Electrical/ Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field
• At least 8 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization
• At least 8 years’ experience in the energy sector, with experience in the energy transition and related matters, such as renewable energy
• Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels (for example between public, private sectors and civil society).
• Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
• Experience in Local Government;
• A valid code 08 drivers’ licence and own vehicle;

• Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for the local government Energy Transition focus areas
• Drive a Just Energy Transition strategy for SALGA including a strategy to facilitate relations and partnerships for the successful implementation of the JET
• Development a JET support and project implementation strategy across local government
• Provide support to the Head Electricity and Energy and Specialist Sustainable Energy, including expert inputs and developing organized local government positions on the JET.
• Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the JET
• Provide support towards development and training in the JET
• Develop guidelines and tools to assist municipalities to fully participate and benefit from the JET.
• Represent local government in the development of national and local policies in the area of the JET
• Be an expert resource in the JET to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services, Head Electricity and Energy, and to Provincial Senior Advisors
• Participate in governance structures.
• Programme Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy and Advocacy: Monitor and analyse relevant policies, regulations, and industry trends related to energy transition and social
• Communication and Reporting
• Capacity Building and Training
• Evaluation and impact assessment
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork