Pretoria: Senior Researcher/Engineer: Energy Systems (Energy modelling)

Core competencies (non-negotiable) Specialized Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced user level of competency in PLEXOS, Balmorel, OSEMOSYS, TIMES, or others (ability to build capacity expansion and unit commitment models from scratch, not just run existing ones). Strong project management skills required Policy & Strategy Acumen: Experience translating technical results into policy insights (e.g., contributing to the IRP/gas masterplan/ municipal/enterprise level electricity masterplans). Research Leadership: Proven ability to formulate research questions, manage data collection projects, and lead technical task teams Education and experience required: Masters degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial engineering, mathematics, science or equivalent with at least five years working experience in the energy sector, of which three years should be in energy modelling Strong network in the public and private sectors as links to sustainable energy supply, with a track record of working with clients and obtaining contract R&D in the field. Familiarity with modelling approaches for energy planning and modelling and project management experience.