SUPPORT TO EDF NUCLEAR POWER REPRESENTATIVE

Job description

Entreprise:EDF
Poste et missions:
The position is based in the EDF Office in Johannesburg, South africa.
The candidate will be in charge of providing support to our Nuclear New Build Development Division and to our local Representative for performing business intelligence on the situation of the nuclear programme in South Africa, and contribute to EDF’s presence and lobbying in the local nuclear community.
Typical missions for the VIE would be :
- Supporting the relations with South African nuclear stakeholders set up by the Group in the field of nuclear power
- Extensive networking with ESKOM, NECSA and Government Departments to set up long-standing professional relations with key players across all fields
- Being an ambassador for/contributing towards the promotion of nuclear culture, including safety culture, and the EPR in particular
- Representing EDF Group across institutional bodies such as the local authorities, industry, business partners
- Participating to local conferences in the energy field
- Taking responsibility for the quality of relations with local Ambassy and French Nuclear Councelor
- Organization, coordination and facilitation of different events hosting delegations of industrial partners
- Reporting to EDF Home Office on all events with an impact on South African nuclear programme and EDFpositioning
- Identifying business opportunities for the French nuclear industry
Profil:
The following criteria will be evaluated for the applicants:
1. An academic background and/or experience in nuclear engineering or operating. Degree in engineering, with a Masters in Nuclear Science. A pronounced interest in technical challenges.
2. High level of industrial/technical awareness, especially concerning the nuclear landscape worldwide
3. Presentation skills
- Comfortable with preparing technical information for key players at different levels (listening skills, ability to get messages across)
4. Experience or curriculum in Business Development (industrial BtoB)
5. High level of safety awareness in accordance with EDF Group zero harm policy
6. English and French language skills to a high standard
7. An international background – a history of studying in different countries or frequent travel would be an advantage
8. Ability to work on their own initiative as well as keeping in constant touch with EDF Group needs and policies.