Job Details Jet Ip New Electric Vehicle Programme

**Synopsis**
In November 2023 Cabinet approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET IP) which included a chapter dedicated to New Energy Vehicles (NEV). The IDC is tasked with setting up the JET IP NEV Programme Management Office. The JET IP NEV Programme Director will direct and coordinate the implementation of the JET IP NEV workstream activities to ensure alignment, integration and visibility across all five workstreams, the advisory committee and private developers

Direct and coordinate the JET IP NEV workstream activities

Coordinate the predefined governance structures to ensure operational efficiency and impact

Direct the Programme Management Office team through planning and coordination of information in order to optimize workflow procedures

Work with the policy and stakeholder specialists 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

Work with the fund programme specialist to source various types of funds for NEV projects and to develop NEV fund programmes

Work with the IDC Industry Planning Unit to source and initiate NEV commercial projects

Provide reports/briefings/thought leadership on NEVs to relevant Ministries/executives including DTIC, DSI, Presidency, DOT, DFFE

Direct and support the NEV Advisory Committee which consists of government, labour, civil society representatives

Represent South Africa at national and international NEV/green transport/funding/sustainability - conferences/seminars/panels/lectures

**_ Financial/Shareholder Returns_**

Define, manage and report on the Programme Management Office’s budget, adhering to IDC budgeting processes

**_ Internal/Operational Processes_**

Guide and coordinate meetings and workshops with key stakeholders of the JET NEV workstreams and others (funders, international organisations, foreign offices)

Create and maintain guidelines of conduct for meetings. Ensure guidelines are approved ad periodically reviewed

Ensure effectiveness of councils and workstream and other meetings

Support the JET PMU functions such as stakeholder management, communications, events organisation, and marketing activities, reporting, consultant appointments

Manage records and data for the JET IP NEV Portfolio

Continually improve the process of coordination with stakeholders

Support Workstream lead organisations with secretariate 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

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

Solutions driven, accountability and innovativeness
**Qualification and Experience**
Honour’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Engineering or Science (4-year degree)

Master’s degree or international qualifications will be an advantage

10-15 years’ experience in a similar role

Demonstrable experience working with high-level officials, government employees, private sector professional and c-suite and finance professionals

Evidence of previous coordinating roles fulfilled

Understanding of the JET investment and implementation plan

Understanding of global decarbonisation 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, Depart. of Environmental Affairs

Exposure to a broad range of industries, incl. but not limited to hydrogen, medical, automotive, energy, science and research, electric vehicles, etc.

Effective, versatile, and action-oriented
**Job Requirements** TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES**

MS 360 suite (MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint, MSTeams)

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

Communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to multi-task and thrive under work pressure

Job Reference: IDC00437