Senior Renewable Energy Policy Lead (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Policy Advisor to shape policy and regulations that accelerate renewable energy deployment across South Africa. This fully remote role bases nominally in Paarl, Western Cape but allows work from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in energy policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and economic modeling, with a strong understanding of the South African energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Public Policy, Environmental Science, Economics, Law, or a related field with a specialization in energy policy.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy policy analysis, development, or advocacy.
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, biomass) and their market dynamics.
• Strong understanding of South African energy policy landscape, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct rigorous policy analysis, impact assessments, and economic modeling.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools.
• Experience working with international organizations or development agencies is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on current and emerging renewable energy policies and regulations.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and strategic proposals to government agencies and industry bodies.
• Advocate for favorable policy environments for renewable energy deployment through stakeholder engagement and presentations.
• Monitor and report on policy developments and their impact on the renewable energy sector in South Africa.
• Support the development of white papers, reports, and policy briefs for internal and external dissemination.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and NGOs.
• Provide expert advice on the economic, social, and environmental aspects of renewable energy policies.
• Contribute to project proposals and secure funding for policy-focused initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and public consultations on renewable energy policy topics.
• Mentor junior policy analysts and contribute to team knowledge development.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Economic modeling

Renewable energy policy

Research and writing

Remote collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Science, Economics, or Law (energy policy specialization)

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Policy Advisor to shape policy and regulations that accelerate renewable energy deployment across South Africa. This fully remote role bases nominally in Paarl, Western Cape but allows work from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in energy policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and economic modeling, with a strong understanding of the South African energy landscape.