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Electric Vehicles Workstream Integration Specialist
Supporting workstream chairs and the JET PMO Technical Coordinator in developing and tracking implementation action plans.
Conducting background research, rapid assessments, and technical briefs on NEV and related policy issues.
Facilitating communication, follow-up, and issue resolution between the PMO and workstream teams.
Supporting the PMO’s quarterly and annual reporting to the JET PMU.
Providing secretariat support to ensure well-documented meetings and actionable follow-ups.
Impact:
Your work will enable coherent delivery of South Africa’s NEV roadmap, ensuring policy commitments translate into bankable, investible projects that advance a just and inclusive energy transition.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Honours or equivalent) in engineering, economics, public policy, business management, or a related field.
Track record of professional experience in programme coordination, project delivery, or policy implementation - ideally in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with either SA Government departments, development finance institutions, or private sector stakeholders.
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise technical and policy information into clear, actionable insights.
Proven experience in monitoring, planning, and delivering multi-sector programmes within tight timelines.
Familiarity with the energy transition, the auto sector, electric vehicles (EV), and battery value chain sectors in South Africa.
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate valid authorisation to work in South Africa for the full duration of the role.
Preferred
Experience working in or with public institutions (e.g., DTIC, NT, IDC, DBSA, Eskom, DFFE, or Presidency).
Understanding of policy development, regulatory frameworks, or development finance.
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organised, self-driven, and comfortable operating within evolving institutional structures.