South Africa

Enabling a job-positive green energy transition through increased renewable energy capacity

Navigating the just transition

Pairing South Africa’s 2050 net zero commitment with a just transition

South Africa represents Africa’s largest source of CO2 emissions, reflecting a history of reliance on abundant coal resources. GEAPP is working to green the grid by building up transmission and distribution infrastructure for green energy, while focusing on job creation and retraining for those displaced from traditional industries; this work is a crucial part of South Africa’s JET-P.

Solutions for South Africa

Just Energy Transition

Ensuring the energy transition is just, equitable and inclusive by focusing positive impacts on women, youth and marginalised communities

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Meet Our Experts

  • Chipo Hamukoma is the Senior Associate for Demand, Jobs, and Livelihoods at GEAPP, based in South Africa. She specializes in policy, philanthropy, and social impact, uniting stakeholders to address Africa’s challenges. Previously, she was Head of Funder Partnerships at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, focusing on youth employment in Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana.

    Chipo Hamukoma
    Manager, Demand, Jobs & Livelihood
    South Africa

  • Tshegofatso is a Manager for Utility Innovation at the Aliiance, bringing over 13 years of experience in the Southern African electricity supply industry. Previously, he worked with Deloitte Consulting on USAID’s Power Africa initiative and held roles at Eskom and Accenture South Africa. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria

    Tshegofatso Neeuwfan
    Country Deliver Lead, South Africa
    Africa
    South Africa
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