The Green Economy Investment and Finance Liaison will be responsible for meeting green economy investment targets. This will be a joint target for Wesgro and GreenCape (target for City of Cape Town).
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Input into green economy investment promotion strategy (GreenCape and Wesgro).
- Trade and investment promotion for inbound and outbound Green Economy investment in the Western Cape (including trade delegations).
- Manufacturing investment promotion.
- Project delivery on a SMME response to COVID.
- Maintenance of relationships, especially foreign government trade and investment officials
- Information management of green economy for both organisations (GreenCape and Wesgro).
- Liaison with and communication to the International Cleantech Cluster Network (ICN).
- Local supplier development: Building sales pipelines for businesses; seeking business support.
- Liaison with investors and other GreenTech clusters (e.g. the International Cleantech network).
- Responsible for reaching Wesgro and GreenCape combined investment targets.
- Acts as the channel through which investment value from all GreenCape work is realised.
- Delivery on post Covid projects.
Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes
- Graduate degree in relevant field (typically – but not limited to – economics, finance, international trade or management).
- 7-10 years’ work experience, with at least 3-5 years in domain (green economy, trade and investment promotion).
- High levels of professionalism.
- Self-starter.
- High levels of integrity.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Flexibility and the willingness to contribute to other organisational needs when required.
- A strong track record of influence.
- Have a demonstrable ability for effective problem solving and impact orientation.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence in both formal and informal public speaking engagements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain calm under pressure and in complex situations.
- Possess a valid SA drivers’ licence.
Contract length and remuneration
This is a full-time contract position, until 31 March 2022. This contract will be renewed to a longer duration subject to GreenCape’s standard contracting conditions. Contract renewal will depend on performance and the HR requirements of the organisation at the time. There will be a three-month probation period for this position.
Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit organisation. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).
Offers made will take qualifications, experience and level of responsibility into account. This successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible or taking their notice period into account.
Application details
To ensure that we consider your application please complete the application process and ensure all applications are emailed to us. The jobs email address can be found on our website in the careers section.
The deadline for applications is close of business, Friday, 4 December 2020. Interviews will be held from the week of 6 December onwards.
Applications must include:
- A well written letter of motivation indicating what motivates the candidate to apply for the role:
What the candidate feels he/she brings to the role that would make him/her a preferred candidate;
An indication of current salary and salary expectations;
An indication of when the candidate would be available to commence work;
Please also note how the candidate became aware of the job opportunity
- A detailed CV
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit)
- All applicants must complete the GreenCape online application form. You can complete the application form by accessing this link: [URL Removed]
Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Candidates who have not heard from GreenCape by 31 December 2020 should consider their application unsuccessful. ‘
Note that GreenCape reserves the right to not appoint to positions or to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. Preference will be given to designated groups and people with disabilities. All appointments will be done in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
Desired Skills:
- Investment promotion
- Presentation Skills
- Networker
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
About The Employer:
GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that supports the development of the green economy – one that is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. We assist green technology businesses and investors focusing on green technologies and services to remove barriers to investment and growth.
Our Ambition
GreenCape’s five-year strategy aims to be globally relevant in driving the uptake of green economy infrastructure solutions in the developing world context. As such, GreenCape is expecting to double in size in the next five years.
For more details on GreenCape, visit [URL Removed]
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid