Knowledge Sharing Manager, Renewable Energy

Overview

C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities working to confront the climate crisis and help cities thrive. The organisation uses a data-driven approach to identify and promote proven programmes, provide research and technical expertise, and communicate cities’ achievements. C40 employs a diverse team across multiple locations and is guided by a Steering Committee and a management team led by an Executive Director. Core funders include Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania.

Our Climate Solutions and Networks (CSN) team oversees six program areas—Energy and Buildings; Transportation; Urban Planning; Food and Waste; Air Quality; and Climate Resilience—with 16 networks to facilitate city‑to‑city knowledge sharing and joint projects. The networks support cities with technical assistance, training, tools, and resources, and amplify city solutions on a global stage. CSN also supports accelerators such as the Renewable Energy Accelerator, Green & Healthy Streets Accelerator, Net Zero Carbon Buildings Accelerator, and related initiatives.

The Energy and Buildings Programme focuses on regional delivery and regional directors who work to meet local and regional city needs while linking to global partners. Regional Directors cover Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia and Oceania, East Asia, and South & West Asia, acting as ambassadors to ensure effective regional delivery.

The South African Clean Energy Project is in its second phase, accelerating the Just Energy Transition in five C40 Cities in South Africa by scaling up renewable energy adoption, improving governance, and enabling city leadership and knowledge exchange through South‑South collaboration.

Responsibilities

The Knowledge Sharing Manager will report to the Head of Energy Strategy & Implementation and work with the Renewable Energy Technical Adviser and the Head of South-South Collaboration, Africa to implement the project across South African cities and other African cities. Core duties include :

• Support the Renewable Energy Technical Advisor in delivering the South African Renewable Energy project, including working with cities and external consultants, budget management and reporting.
• Convene in-person and virtual meetings for South African cities, including agenda development and logistics for capacity building, information exchange, and lessons learned on renewable energy.
• Contribute to funder reporting on grant activities, progress and outcomes.
• Prepare briefings for C40 senior management and funders on the grant budget, KPIs, milestones and deliverables, ensuring on-schedule delivery.
• Lead communications and stakeholder management, liaising with global networks to collect knowledge on renewable energy sourcing and sharing with South African cities; manage relationships with South African stakeholders.
• Co-lead the development of the knowledge strategy, identifying opportunities for knowledge sharing materials and peer-to-peer learning on renewable energy and its links to green job creation, air quality improvement and resilience.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts to expand support to more cities and provide additional technical assistance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Energy & Buildings team, Air Quality in Climate Solutions and Networks, Africa Regional team and other C40 teams (Climate Action Implementation, Research and Knowledge Management, Regions, City Diplomacy, Business Engagement, Finance and Communications and Events).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Applicants must have the right to work in South Africa. Moderate travel will be required. This position is based in South Africa.

Reporting To : Head of Energy Strategy and Implementation

Term : Fixed term until 28 February 2027 (subject to funding approval).

Location : South Africa

Salary : Grade 4, South Africa – ZAR 715,392 per annum. Salary is paid according to grade and location.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is Monday, 29 September 2025 at 5.00pm UK time. C40 reserves the right to close early, so early applications are encouraged. Applicants can learn more about C40 at For queries, contact

C40 is an equal opportunities employer.

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