Advisor - Jet New Energy Vehicle (Nev) Value Chain Development

The Just Energy Investment and Implementation plans (JET-IP) for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were approved and presented at COP 27 and 28 respectively in 2022 and 2023. The plans outline the need for investment in NEVs and the associated value chains and to support economic growth, industrialization, decarbonization of industries and products, job creation and export potential.
The IDC has been tasked with implementing the JET-IP NEV implementation plans over the period (2023 - 2027/8) and establishing a JET Programme Office at the IDC. The IDC has the responsibility to deliver the JET NEV Portfolio, and to lead two of its workstreams.
The IDC is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished industry leader to provide technical expertise and industry knowledge to the JET NEV Programme Office at the IDC and to the Industry Planning Unit.
This is a high-impact role that will require a strategic thinker and a strong leader who can build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
The position will report to the Head of the Industry Planning Unit and will work closely with the NEV Lead for the IDC and the JET NEV Programme Director.
**Qualification and Experience**
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QUALIFICATIONS:_**
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or
- Honour’s degree in science, business, or a related field.
- Master's, Ph.D. or MBA, an advantage

**_ EXPERIENCE:_**
- _Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and executing strategies/strategic action plans, ideally within an automotive and manufacturing environment._
- _Minimum of 10 years of experience in the automotive or NEV sector with notable experience in NEV and/or e-mobility projects._
- _Minimum of 7 years of experience in project development, business case development, project planning and project execution._
- _Previous roles as CEO or COO within the automotive industry, an added advantage._
- _Demonstrable understanding of global automotive and NEV supply chain and technology (inc. battery value chain, charging infrastructure, public transport, heavy transport equipment)._
- _Demonstrable practical experience working in an automotive environment._
- _Good understanding of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa and the global transition towards decarbonisation of industrial pathways._
- _Excellent networks in both the public and private sectors._
- _Experience in working with government departments to drive regulatory and policy changes as needed to support the development of South Africa’s NEV value chain._
- _Experience leading technical working groups and steering committees and being part of technical advisory committees._
- _Evidence of Thought Leadership in the Automotive or NEV / e-mobility._

**Roles and Responsibilities**
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Internal / Operational Processes:_**
- Provide input into the JET Workstreams for NEV and related initiatives. Provide specialist input into the development of national strategies, industry forums, policy debates and strategy development relating to NEVs, the Battery Value Chain, transportation, infrastructure etc.Provide technical expertise to the securing of new grants and concessional loan financing from global and domestic sources to drive NEV mobility and public transport project implementationProvide technical and industry expertise and knowhow to enable local NEV-focused programmes and specialist support entities to scale to deliver significant support to the NEV value chain in South Africa.Support the IDC NEV Lead to identify potential NEV industry investment opportunities or project development and support for early-stage project opportunities.Support the IDC NEV Lead with project preparation initiatives to strengthen the development of business cases and the evaluation of investment opportunities in NEV-related projects, businesses and initiatives related to the NEV pipeline.Recommend potential strategic partners, both local and foreign, in critical components of the value chain. These could include investors and funders; technology developers; OEMs, manufacturers; project sponsors and investors where IDC and JET projects can leverage assistance.Use existing networks from private sector companies (in South Africa and the rest of the world), government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the value chain and create additionalities for projects, enterprises and workstreams.Provide industry insights on emerging trends and technologies in the NEV value chain and use this knowledge to inform strategic decision-making.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address regulatory and policy barriers that may impact the growth and competitiveness of the NEV value chain and liaise with government stakeholders in finalising government actions relating to policy.
- Participate in industry research in conjunction with R and I, and other external sources and agencies.

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