South Africa has officially launched the Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills Desk and the National JET Skills Advisory Forum, marking a major step toward inclusive economic transformation.
The new structures are designed to close the green skills gap, strengthen competitiveness, and support communities impacted by the decline of coal and other traditional industries.

South Africa launches critical skills initiatives for Just Energy Transition

Prioritise and accelerate the implementation of the Just Transition Framework, Just Energy Transition (JET) Investment Plan and JET Implementation Plan

The Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 was signed into law by Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 July 2024 and published in the Government Gazette. The Act establishes South Africa&rsquo;s first comprehensive legislative framework to enable an effective national response to climate change and to support a long-term, just transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy and society.&nbsp;

Climate Change Bill Signed into Law (2024)

Develop context-appropriate and sector-driven climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies

South Africa amended Phase 2 of the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) to include electric vehicles (EVs) and EV components, introducing a 150% tax deduction for qualifying investments from 2026.

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South Africa launches critical skills initiatives for Just Energy Transition