Technical Advisor: Embedded Generation and Renewable Energies
BACKGROUND
Change is accelerating within power systems across the world. The main factors driving this transformation include the economic and political drive towards low-cost clean energy solutions, the acceleration of decentralised power generation technologies, increased digitalisation, and energy efficiency reaching across entire power systems. These changes are resulting in a structural shift in the way power systems and markets are set up and operated.
The South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN) collaborates with South African partners to manage this energy transition with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. SAGEN is funded by the German government and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in cooperation with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Eskom and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) under the government-to-government coordination of National Treasury (NT).
SAGEN’s support includes the following fields of activity towards the transformation of the South African energy sector:
- Electricity Sector Policy and Regulation and Power Sector Reform.
- Capacity Building and Technology Innovation.
- Power System Planning and Operation.
- Embedded Generation in Distribution Networks.
- Municipal Energy Management.
ABOUT THE POSITION
SAGEN is looking to fill a Technical Advisor position to support in the implementation of its
Embedded Generation in Distribution Networks related projects and activities.
The successful candidate will combine technical know-how with a strong track record of project management in a fast-paced, results-orientated, partner-focussed environment.
Joining the GIZ-SAGEN team in the Pretoria office, you will:
- Analyse and understand partner needs and objectives in the context embedded generation in municipal distribution networks and conceptualise and shape the direction of the related activities.
- Support the implementation of respective SAGEN activities.
- Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, e.g. the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the National Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), Municipalities, the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU), the private sector and associations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Suitable candidates should apply by submitting a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) detailing why they should be the preferred candidate and the value they will bring to the work of SAGEN. This should be accompanied by a detailed CV indicating their nationality with the job title quoted on the email subject line for the attention of Head of Unit: Human Resource.
Internal and External Applicants: submit your application to: recruit-pretoria@giz.de
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered!
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