Job Openings at IDC

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications 

• Degree in Economics, with Engineering or Science.
• A related qualification at the Honour’s level or an M. Commerce; M. Arts (Economics); relevant MSc, M. Engineering, MBA) would be an advantage.

Experience 

• 5 to 8 years’ relevant and solid experience, preferably within an industry researchenvironment at a top-tier consulting firm, or within a green-focused non-profit organisation.
• Experience in conducting in-depth value chain/industry/sectoral research and analysis, at a first principles level.
• Experience in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information, for use in quantitative analyses.
• Experience as a participant in, and as a contributor to the coordination of economic research projects of a varied nature.
• Knowledge and experience of economic policies, as well as a strong understanding of the economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
• Experience in policy-related research matters, particularly sector- or industry-specific.
• Knowledge of the methods/tools/techniques utilised in undertaking industry research and analysis, and their effective application.
• Exceptional presentation skills and ability to package and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Proficiency in technical analysis.
• Experience in developing project financial models
• Understanding and knowledge of the economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
• Understanding and knowledge of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the financing environment.
• Good understanding and knowledge of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.
• Understanding of the Development Finance Environment and the Just Energy Transition.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Internal / Operational Processes

• Conducting in-depth analysis of specific value chains/industries/sub-sectors within the GH2 and NEV-related and adjacent sectors, including their composition, performance, recent trends, outlook, risks and development potential, leading to strategic recommendations and the compilation of reports, publications, speeches and presentations.
• Contributing to the formulation of strategies for GH2 and NEV-related value chain/industry/sector development.
• Providing inputs into macro-economic and sectoral forecasting.
• Disseminating value chain/industry-/sector-specific research and information, both internally and externally.
• Assisting in planning JET GH2 and NEV Portfolio priorities from a sectoral perspective, including investment potential as well as associated developmental returns and risks.
• Analyse on a continuous basis, supply- and demand-side conditions in various industrial commodity markets and their future prospects, leading to the identification of implications for the JET NEV and GH2 Portfolios and of opportunities for further/future development.
• Undertaking technical analysis of the prices of various commodities linked to the GH2 and NEV Portfolios (industrial, energy and others).
• Forecasting of the prices of various commodities as required.
• Participating in new product development (e.g., funding/support schemes).
• Use of statistical data software programmes and model building to support strategy and policy development.
• Undertaking macro-economic and techno economic analysis on industrial and project related opportunities.
• Undertaking cost benefit analysis.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members.

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Qualification and Experience

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

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 implementation
• Provide 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.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth:

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members.