Senior Energy Researcher (6 Month Contract)

The Senior Energy Researcher will be a thought leader responsible for generating high-impact research on the technical and techno-political dynamics shaping the energy sector in South Africa and globally. This individual will create and disseminate knowledge to inform the organisation’s decision-making, guide engineering and investment teams, and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. Research outputs will address critical technical, political, and macro-economic issues, equipping the executive committee (Exco), board and clients with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Development and Delivery

• Conduct advanced research on technical and techno-political issues in the energy sector, both in South Africa and internationally.
• Analyse global and local trends in energy policy, technology development, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks for the organisation.
• Generate actionable insights on macro-economic factors affecting energy investments, operations, and development.

2. Knowledge Management and Dissemination

3. Support for Strategic Decision-Making

4. Collaboration with Internal Teams

5. Thought Leadership

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Competencies

Leadership Capabilities :

Cognitive Capabilities :

Interpersonal Capabilities :