Advisor - JET New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Value Chain Development

JOB PURPOSE

• 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, industrialisation, decarbonisation 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.
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of experience, an extensive network and expertise to drive the growth and competitiveness of South Africa's NEV and Battery value chain.
• 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.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes

• Provide input into the JET Workstreams for NEV and related initiatives.
• 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.