Are you passionate about renewable energy and technical project management? The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is inviting qualified professionals to apply for the position of Wind Energy Technical Specialist under the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA4) project. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of wind energy in South Africa while building institutional capacity and driving long-term knowledge transfer in the renewable energy sector.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer | South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 29 June 2025 |
| Location | Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Contract Type | Fixed Term – 2 years, 2 months |
Post Title: Wind Energy Technical Specialist
Programme: Programme 2
Division: Applied Energy Research, Development & Innovation
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in energy, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
- 3–5 years’ experience in wind energy or related technical areas
- Experience in project management within the South African public sector is essential
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of South Africa’s climate change commitments and the Just Energy Transition
- Technical expertise in wind energy data collection, modelling, and analysis
- Knowledge of the South African Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Independent Power Producer (IPP) programme
- Experience working with stakeholders across government and industry
- Strong project coordination and communication skills
- Familiarity with WASA and its methodology is a strong advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and data modelling software proficiency
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as SANEDI’s WASA4 project manager and national coordinator
- Oversee project implementation, coordination, documentation, and reporting
- Act as secretariat to the Project Steering Committee (PSC)
- Organise and chair PIU meetings, prepare reports, and track deliverables
- Build internal capacity and provide mentorship to SANEDI staff and interns
- Facilitate skills development in collaboration with Danish partners (DTU)
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and national training workshops
- Support long-term planning and sustainability of wind energy expertise in South Africa
- Engage in offshore wind energy initiatives and future development planning
Employment Equity:
SANEDI is committed to increasing representation from Indian, Coloured, White, and people living with disabilities (both male and female). Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from these groups.
How to Apply
Send a detailed CV outlining your qualifications and experience to:
Email: wasa@sanedi.org.za
Subject Line: Wind Energy Technical Specialist Application
If you do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.