Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in energy, engineering, environmental or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in wind energy or related areas with proven experience within and/or knowledge of the field of public sector project management in South Africa. 

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of South African commitments to address climate change, carbon emissions reduction and just transition
• Experience in working with South African public sector institutions, renewable energy sector • and carbon emitting industries
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written English)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (outlook, power point, word, excel)
• Understand climate change initiatives around the globe
• Core knowledge and understanding in fundamental research
• Project management experience in the renewable energy sector
• Excellent understanding of the South African Integrated Resource Plan and the Independent Power Producer Procurement Program
• Technical expertise in renewable energy data understanding, collection, analysis and modelling
• Proficient technical skills in relevant data analysis and modelling programs
• Understanding of the Wind Atlas of South Africa, its value offering and potential
• Develop, implement, and manage service level agreements with relevant service providers
• Prior training through the WASA program would be preferred and an advantage
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder liaison skills with experience in networking and establishing and maintaining relationships with partners at different levels.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Job Scope 

A South African wind energy technical specialist to provide technical and governance support to SANEDI as a WASA project manager for the SANEDI role as WASA4 national coordinator, and to be able to learn from the academic and technical experts of Denmark. This specialist would be expected to develop capacity within SANEDI and coordinate South African expertise in lieu of creating an even more valuable knowledge base from which to execute the enabling capacity catalysed by WASA.