Hybrid Renewable Energy Policy Advisor

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a knowledgeable Renewable Energy Policy Advisor to shape policies that accelerate the transition to clean energy. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site meetings in Gauteng and stakeholder engagements across the region.

The role requires a strong background in energy policy, regulatory affairs, and advocacy, with emphasis on IRP and REIPPPP context, and a track record of engaging government and industry players.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in public policy, law, economics, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in energy policy analysis, advocacy, or regulatory affairs.
• Deep understanding of South Africa's energy policy landscape and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze national and international renewable energy policies and market trends.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and position papers for government and industry.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators, and parliamentary committees to advocate for supportive policies.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on the renewable energy sector.
• Organize workshops, seminars and consultations on renewable energy policy issues.
• Build relationships with government officials, industry associations, NGOs and research institutions.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for various audiences.
• Identify barriers to deployment and propose policy solutions.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research methods

Regulatory affairs

Communications

Education

Master's/MPhil in Public Policy

PhD in Energy Policy

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a knowledgeable Renewable Energy Policy Advisor to shape policies that accelerate the transition to clean energy. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site meetings in Gauteng and stakeholder engagements across the region.

The role requires a strong background in energy policy, regulatory affairs, and advocacy, with emphasis on IRP and REIPPPP context, and a track record of engaging government and industry players.