Secretariat: Green Hydrogen-Evaluation - Sandton - TalentCru

Description

Job Description:

In November 2023, the Cabinet approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET-IP), which included a chapter dedicated to green hydrogen (GH₂). The IDC is tasked with setting up the GH₂ JET-IP secretariat function. The GH₂ JET-IP programme director will direct and coordinate the implementation of JET-IP green hydrogen workstream activities to ensure alignment, integration, and visibility across all six workstreams, the advisory committee, and private developers.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates the GH₂ workstream activities;
• Works with the policy and stakeholder specialist and is a single point of contact for public and private institutions to ensure issues between private developers and labor and community are being addressed;
• Provides reports, briefings, and thought leadership on green hydrogen to relevant ministries/executives, including DTIC, DSI, Presidency, DOT, DFFE;
• Directs the green hydrogen advisory committee, consisting of government, labor, civil society representatives;
• Represents South Africa at national and international green hydrogen/conference/seminars/panels/lectures;
• Works with the IDC project development unit to source and initiate green hydrogen commercial projects;
• Coordinates predefined governance structures to ensure operational efficiency and impact;
• Liaises with the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) management office to drive workstreams;
• Leads the planning and implementation of green hydrogen country-to-country engagements and visits, namely but not limited to EU, Kenya, Korean, Japan, and China;
• Works with the development and green fund specialist to source various types of funds for green hydrogen projects;
• Works with the fund program specialist to develop green hydrogen fund programs;
• Assists the team through planning and coordination of information to optimize workflow procedures in the team.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Engineering, or Science (4-year degree);
• Doctoral degree or international qualifications will be an advantage;
• 10-15 years' experience in a similar role;
• Previous work experience for government (+10 years) and private sector (+5 years);
• Demonstrable experience working with high-level officials, government employees, private sector professionals, and C-suite and finance professionals;
• Evidence of previous coordinating roles fulfilled;
• Understanding of the JET investment and implementation plan;
• Understanding of global decarbonization 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, Department of Environmental Affairs;
• Exposure to a broad range of industries, including but not limited to hydrogen, medical, automotive, energy, science, and research, electric vehicles, etc.;
• Effective, versatile, and action-oriented.

Technical Functional Competencies:

• MS 360 suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, 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.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills;
• Good ethics, integrity, and high level of professionalism;
• Confidentiality due to the nature of the work;
• Communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Ability to multi-task and thrive under work pressure.