Remote Renewable Energy Policy Lead – South Africa

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Autonomy and professional development

Impactful national energy policy work

Flexible work arrangement within South

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Policy Advisor for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will lead research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to shape regulatory frameworks for renewable energy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in energy policy, advanced degrees, and proven ability to communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences while driving policy impact nationwide.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Public Policy or related field with a strong focus on energy.
• Minimum of 10 years in energy policy analysis, development, or advocacy, with significant renewable energy focus.
• Deep understanding of the South African energy sector, regulatory landscape, and policy-making processes.
• Proven ability to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative policy analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and consensus-building.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment, managing projects across distances.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass).
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Conduct policy research and analysis on South Africa's renewable energy policies and market trends.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations to accelerate Deployment of renewables.
• Engage with government, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and communities to advocate policy environments.
• Prepare policy briefs, reports, white papers, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Monitor policy effectiveness and propose adjustments as needed.
• Facilitate workshops, roundtables, and consultations to foster dialogue among stakeholders.
• Provide expert policy advice to internal teams and external partners.
• Track legislative developments and regulatory proceedings relevant to renewable energy.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development related to policy initiatives.
• Represent the organization in policy forums, conferences, and working groups.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Communication

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Formation

Master's or PhD in Public Policy / Energy

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Policy Advisor for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will lead research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to shape regulatory frameworks for renewable energy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in energy policy, advanced degrees, and proven ability to communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences while driving policy impact nationwide.