About us
Just Share is an innovative NGO working at the cutting edge of corporate accountability, climate action and inequality initiatives in South Africa. We are hiring an intellectually curious, detail-oriented climate risk analyst with interdisciplinary skills to support our climate change programme.
Position summary/About the role
This position is for a highly-skilled analyst and researcher to conduct and/or support commissioned economic, social, technological, environmental, and policy analyses of the South African fossil fuel industry. The successful candidate will have a strong background in economic and environmental analysis, excellent critical reasoning skills, and experience in translating complex technical findings into clear, policy-relevant insights in a manner that is compelling and understandable to a general audience.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of current issues relating to the just energy transition, and a sophisticated grasp of the role and impacts of corporate power in shaping national energy policy.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research and rigorous analysis of decarbonisation and other transition pathways, and economic, social and environmental risks and opportunities.
- Translate complex data and research into succinct, impactful briefings and communications products that provide technical critiques and assessments of decarbonisation pathways.
- Oversee and manage contributions to the research and publication of relevant materials; including regular liaison with multi-disciplinary experts.
- Build networks and engage civil society, community-based organisations, journalists and policymakers around the issues of industrial decarbonisation.
- Monitor ongoing regulatory developments and adapt advocacy and focus accordingly.Provide general support to the climate team in relation to its campaign to improve private sector accountability for climate-related impacts.
Skills and experience
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field including: science, engineering, finance, economics, political economy, law, and at least 5 years’ proven experience as a professional researcher, analyst, or investigative journalist. Relevant specialist experience in industrial decarbonisation is a bonus.
- Strong interest in the interaction between technical and economic feasibility of decarbonisation and social justice, and in corporate influence.
- Understanding of key issues and trends relating to the energy transition.
- The ability to keep abreast of developments in a rapidly changing context, and to develop and articulate effective strategies to drive change in complex systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset and a proven ability to work effectively with a team.
- Emotional intelligence and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and open communication.
Location
Cape Town
Salary
The salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors including qualifications, experience, and level of expertise.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please send your application to recruitment@justshare.org.za with the subject ‘Application: climate risk analyst’.
Your application should include:
- a CV and cover letter (this is essential and should not be longer than one page), motivating why you think you are well-suited to this role; and
- a short answer (250-350 words) to this question: Imagine you are evaluating the feasibility of an industry’s proposed “low-carbon pathway.” In not more than 350 words, outline the key factors you would assess to determine whether this pathway is technically and economically credible.
Applications that do not include the above will not be considered.
Applications close: 6 February 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.