Employer: SANEDI (South African National Energy Development Institute)

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Contract: Fixed Term – 2 years and 2 months Closing

Date: 29 June 2025

💡 About This Role

The Wind Energy Technical Specialist will manage and coordinate the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA4) project, focusing on:

• Developing wind resource assessments for large-scale wind energy projects in SA.

• Improving validation and reducing uncertainties in wind resource estimations, especially in northern provinces.

• Capacity building within SANEDI and among South African renewable energy stakeholders.

🎓 Qualifications

✔️ Master’s degree in Energy, Engineering, Environmental, or related fields

✔️ 3–5 years’ experience in wind energy, renewable energy sector, or public sector project management

✔️ Knowledge of South Africa’s climate change commitments, carbon emissions reduction, and Just Transition frameworks

🛠️ Required Skills

• Strong project management skills within renewable energy

• Understanding of the Wind Atlas of South Africa (WASA) and its applications

• Technical expertise in renewable energy data collection, analysis, and modelling

• Excellent stakeholder communication and networking skills

• Familiarity with SA’s Integrated Resource Plan and Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for WASA4 national coordination

• Facilitate capacity building through partnerships with Danish universities (DTU)

• Coordinate project reporting, knowledge management, and dissemination

• Mentor SANEDI engineers, scientists, and interns to build local expertise

• Support the development of offshore wind industry strategies in South Africa

🙌 Employment Equity

SANEDI encourages applications from Indian, Coloured, White, and people living with disabilities to improve representativity at all levels.

📧 How to Apply

Send your detailed CV to:👉 wasa@sanedi.org.za

Deadline: 29 June 2025If you do not hear back within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

✅ Why This Job Matters

This role is crucial in supporting South Africa’s renewable energy expansion and climate goals. As a Wind Energy Technical Specialist, you will shape future wind projects, build national capacity, and drive sustainable energy transformation.

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