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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
 
 

ADVISOR – JET NEW ENERGY VEHICLE (NEV) VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
Job number IDC00442
Job Grade M Band
Closing date 17-Jan-2025
 
Job Description
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, industrialization, decarbonization 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.
 
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.
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and market information into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to manage multiple unrelated tasks and adhere to meeting timelines.
  • Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in South Africa, and the ability to navigate and influence these factors to drive the growth and competitiveness of the NEV value chain.
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality, non-disclosure of private information and South Africa’s POPIA laws.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Experience working with Microsoft365® product suite and MS projects.
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and ability to be led by others.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
 
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SENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST: JET IP OFFICE
Job number IDC00444
Job Grade P-Band
Closing date 17-Jan-2025
 
Job Description
To source funding, with a focus on Green funding, to develop financing programmes and to implement and manage funding mechanisms, such as grant funds and related programmes for the JET-IP NEV and GH office.
 
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honour’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • MBA or Master’s Degree would be an advantage
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 10 years of relevant experience within financial services preferably within a development finance institution. Additionally experience in venture capital and early- stage investment will be an added advantage.
  • Broad financial markets experience including, but not restricted to, appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance or Structured Finance transactions or acting in a debt and/or equity instrument sales and distribution role in a financial institution.
  • Experience in syndicating investment deals of appropriate sizes in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa.
  • Experience with Tax issues/matters/implications associated with grant and official development assistance (ODA) funding.
  • Experience in repackaging assets and distributing risk to capital market investors.
  • Understanding of the Development Finance Environment and the Just Energy Transition.
  • Grounded experience on development issues.
  • Strong networks and relationships with clients, global and regional private investors and banks in order to distribute viable projects/investments.
  • Experience in developing/reviewing and using corporate/project/structured finance financial models.
  • Experience with raising grant funding and managing grant programmes for investment in SMEs and Large projects, early -stage enterprises and technical assistance support.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments.
  • 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
Financial Shareholder Returns 
  • Analyse the existing pipeline of green funders, with a focus on NEVs and GH and create a database for the JET IP NEV and GH Office. Green funds are of particular importance to the JET-IP work.
  • Provide critical feedback on the suitability of all potential funding instruments
  • Liaise with the JET PMU in the Presidency regarding funding and the JET Financing platform.
  • Market the IDC’s JET IP NEV and GH office to the widest possible group of financiers that provide funding for JET/Impact-related programmes in NEVs and GH including Development Finance Institutions, Export Credit Agencies, commercial banks, African financial institutions, African multilaterals, insurers and other financial institutions.
  • Liaise with the IDC Partnership and Programmes Unit and Financial Management and other relevant internal departments for all matters related to green funds and disbursements thereof.
  • Provide support to the JET-IP Office at the IDC and other relevant units to structure agreements optimally, based on sound business principles.
  • Set up new funds or financial instruments as required within the NEV and GH value chains in collaboration with other funders.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
Internal /Operational Processes
  • Provide support to the JET-IP Office in identifying and facilitating investments through financial partnerships in the continent.
  • Develop and periodically update debt and equity investor as well as preferred transferee databases.
  • Compile reports/submissions for internal approvals for IDC participation in third-party funds related to JET NEV or GH.
  • Collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units, as appropriate, to develop appropriate funding instruments and programmes to support JET Implementation plans.
  • Compile and issue and/or collate client and/or investor Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and fund term sheet(s).
  • Originate and manage the process and provide input and collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units, as appropriate, in the drafting/negotiation/execution of programme/fund mandates.
  • Collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units to perform fund/programme structuring, investment case development and documentation and internal investment case presentation at governance/approval committees as appropriate/required.
  • Collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units during the programme/fund design Feasibility Study phase to provide input regarding the structuring and packaging of transactions for bankability.
  • Develop and/or review and update transaction teasers/Information Memoranda and financial models for corporate/project/structured finance transactions in collaboration with the Coverage, Transacting, Credit and Sector Specialist Business Units.
  • Prepare and conduct pitch deck presentations to funders/grants providers and third parties, on request.
  • Arrange, schedule and facilitate debt and equity client/investor road shows.
  • Organise and coordinate signing ceremonies, as appropriate.
  • Identify, secure and assign senior/junior syndicate participants, including setting and making pro-rata debt.
  • Coordinate syndicate participants in all transactions where IDC is appointed Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) (or co-MLA).
  • Create and populate physical or electronic transaction data room(s) and collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units to manage information.
  • Collaborate with other IDC Divisions and/or Business Units, as appropriate, to collect and publish Conditions Precedent documentation as required.
  • Collaborate with other IDC Divisions/Units in the execution of all pertinent documents to close funding/programme for implementation.
  • Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the IDC’s systems and procedures.
    Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • Build influential relationships and networks and collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders, including the JET PMU.
  • Manage relationships with local/international banks, Development Finance Institutions, Export Credit Agency, and non-bank financial institutions. Particularly institutional debt and /or equity syndication and distribution desks.
  • Retain and manage relationships with a wide network of professional advisors, consultants and deal originators active in the syndicated loan markets.
  • Manage and enhance the levels of service and communications to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
  • Stay abreast of syndication and distribution market trends and developments. In particular new (structured) products and services offered by competitors and associated deal flow in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
  • Coaching and mentoring of team members.
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Financial acumen
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Investment management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Customer service orientation
  • Strategic and innovative thinking
  • Planning and organising
  • Results and solution orientated
 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
  • Resilience
  • Decisiveness in execution
  • People engagement
  • Communication and engagement
  • Diverse stakeholder management
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Change leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Business mind set

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Negotiation skills
  • Influencing skills
  • Political awareness
 
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SENIOR STAKEHOLDER SPECIALIST: JET IP OFFICE
Job number IDC00443
Job Grade P-Band
Closing date 17-Jan-2025
 
Job Description
To strengthen relationships with key target audiences through an effective and robust stakeholder engagement approach to support the development of the GH2 and NEV industries.
 
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum qualification: Relevant Honours degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields.
  • Master’s degree would be an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in the energy, automotive, manufacturing or chemical industries.
  • Relevant work experience in the development sector would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of stakeholder engagement principles and practices.
  • Understanding of socio-economic and political dynamics in South Africa.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of corporates and governments.
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Shareholder Returns
  • Compile budgets as required and track expenditure.
Internal /Operational Processes
  • Development of stakeholder management plans for the JET GH2 and JET NEV work identifying key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Development of communication content and programmes - drawing from available company documents and publications as well as external sources to prepare write-ups and presentations, including briefing notes, to be used to inform audiences of JET IP  operations and priorities or to support speaking and other public engagements.
  • Maintain stakeholder databases, records, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Plan – identify key stakeholders with whom to engage and analyse their perceptions of the JET IP to develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy and stakeholder engagement plan to accurately and effectively deliver key messages to major counterparts and stakeholders.
  • Develop a monitoring approach to monitor stakeholder engagement, analyse stakeholder feedback, perceptions, and sentiment to identify emerging issues and trends that may impact the JET IP Programmes.
  • Organize stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events to provide updates on the JET IP’s progress, to solicit feedback, and to address concerns
  • Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and the Programme Management Offices, ensuring effective communication and alignment of interests.
  • Respond to stakeholder inquiries, complaints, and requests in a timely and professional manner, seeking resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Co-ordinate with internal teams, including legal, communications, and external teams, including the JET PMU in the Presidency to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of stakeholder engagement efforts.
  • Prepare stakeholder communications materials, including newsletters, reports, and presentations, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, and to increase public awareness and promote the adoption of GH2 and the transition to NEVs.
  • Conduct strategic media engagement, in alignment and partnership with the JET PMU in the Presidency, by effectively networking with local and national media to promote the JET IP.
  • Learning, Leadership & People Growth
    Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
  • Coaching and mentoring of team members.
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Proficiency in stakeholder engagement tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing stakeholder engagement.
  • Familiarity with project management principles and practices.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret stakeholder feedback and data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and stakeholder management software.
  • Familiarity in working with consultants, professional teams and local communities.
  • Strong report writing and presentation preparation skills.
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity.
 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
  • Proactive and self-driven
  • Teamwork
  • Communication and engagement
  • Influence
  • Change leadership
 
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​JET IP NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Job number IDC00437
Job Grade M Band
Closing date 10-Jan-2025
 
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
 
Job Description
  • 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, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams)
  • 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
 
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INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
Job number IDC00428
Job Grade M Band
Closing date 06-Jan-2025
 
Job Description
  • To formulate and support the implementation of IDC industry development strategies towards the achievement of industry development goals.
  • To develop and maintain relevant stakeholder relations (internal and external) at all levels, including engagement with relevant government bodies to influence sector-specific policies, regulations, incentives, etc.
  • Position IDC as a “thought-leader” within sustainable industrial development and identify areas of opportunities within value chains, including linkages, synergies and adjacencies between sectors.
  • In collaboration with SBUs and R&I, inform industries of the future so as to optimally plan for impact and sustainability
  • Define implementation plan to progress towards desired future state, including immediate and emerging priorities
  • Actively workshop and collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking in order to optimise delivery of plans
 
Qualification and Experience
Qualification
  • Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • MBA or Master’s would be an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills
  • 8-10 years’ industry experience, including strategy development &       implementation
  • Sound knowledge and practical understanding of: -
    • global industries and value chains
    • global markets
    • technology landscape
    • regulatory landscape and alternative frameworks
    • economic policy
    • future trends (local and global)
    • emerging industries
  • Good networks within industry in both private and public space
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Internal /Operational Processes
  • Lead the formulation of industry road maps and identify short term (immediate), medium term (emerging) and long term (imagined) priorities
  • Together with SBUs or Projects develop clear, tangible implementation plans for sector development following consultation  with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compile analytical frameworks for sectors
  • Provide future industry insights to SBU and Projects Head to influence the SBU’s short-medium term industry development strategies
  • Monitor / review actual vs anticipated developmental trajectory of industries and subsectors and take corrective measures (revision of strategies / focus areas / action plans) as required.
  • Lead or participate in industry development Steering Committees / Forums to inform industry development initiatives
  • Ongoing engagement with Ops and Support Units to ensure that industry development strategies are optimally executed and updated / refined where strategies prove to not yield the desired   
  • Identification and management of risks relating to industry development strategies
  • Provide value-adding input and guidance to the Client Support & Growth teams and to the SBUs to ensure that investee companies are contributing to overall industry development goals
  • Participate in ad hoc and unscheduled strategic interventions required to address challenges / priorities in the sector or the IDC
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • Actively engage relevant industry stakeholders and participate and represent the IDC in industry forums (internal and external) to :
  • influence the goals, objectives, activities and initiatives of such forums (and participating parties) to ensure that the IDC’s ultimate industry development goals are achieved
  • learn from industry stakeholders / parties participating in industry
  • create a conducive environment for the development / growth of industries and/or their subsectors
  • Clearly articulate and communicate the industry / sector-specific strategies within the IDC and the larger external stakeholder group, e.g. through publication of articles, speeches at conferences, social media presence;
  • Ensure service excellence.
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
  • Contribute towards the development of competencies and knowledge of industries within the organisation.
  • Coaching and Mentoring of peers
  • Keep up to date with latest industry developments (conferences, sector forums, literature reviews and internal IDC engagement)
  • Participate and lead knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Industry Development & Execution mind-set
  • Micro and macro-economic thinking
  • Forward & strategic thinking
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic planning and directing
  • Innovative mindset
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship building and Networking skills
  • Persuading and Influencing skills
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Leading and Co-ordinating
  • Ability to work effectively within teams

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