JET-Implementation-Plan-2023-2027

The Just Energy Transition (JET) Implementation Plan 2023–2027 serves as a strategic roadmap designed to translate South Africa's decarbonisation commitments into actionable, tangible progress. By balancing climate goals with the socio-economic realities of poverty, unemployment, and inequality, the plan outlines a pragmatic path toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. It emphasises a collaborative "co-creation" model that aligns government, business, labour, and civil society to drive effective, transparent, and equitable energy transition initiatives.

Key features and priorities of the resource include:

• Six Strategic Portfolios: The plan is organised around six core areas requiring JET financing and implementation support: **Electricity, Mpumalanga Just Transition, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), Green Hydrogen (GH2), Skills, and Municipalities. (Three additional portfolios—South African Renewable Energy Masterplan, Energy Efficiency, and Road-to-Rail—are flagged for 2024).
• Key Enablers: Success is underpinned by a robust governance architecture—including the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) and the JET Project Management Unit (PMU)—alongside a "Theory of Change" framework, a transparent Projects’ Register, and a dedicated Funding Platform to match grant resources with priority projects.
• Addressing Challenges: The resource provides detailed insights into navigating significant obstacles, such as fiscal constraints, the electricity supply crisis, and the need for private sector investment. It specifically explores off-balance sheet financing solutions to unlock critical infrastructure development.
• Monitoring and Accountability: A structured Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system is central to the plan, ensuring that performance is measured against clearly defined impacts, outcomes, and risk management frameworks throughout the five-year implementation period.