Research Group Leader (Energy Systems)

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009414/LB

Date posted:

Friday, July 1, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
My client in research technology is looking for a Research Group Leader to join their team in the Energy department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of strategic and technical leadership to a research group, including people management, business development, financial sustainability and operations management.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Contribute to strategic investment goal setting and development of RDI strategy
Implement the research, development and innovation strategy for the group
Lead researchers and engineers
Promote a culture of science, engineering and technology (SET) excellence and provide RDI leadership of multiple disciplines working in the field of energy systems and the role of energy modelling, power system operation and smart grids in the transition towards renewable energy
Ensure that the area remains industry and/or service delivery relevant with national and international standing that is directed at cutting edge
Assume leadership in the provision of technical solutions to client programmes
Deeply understand the needs of the industry by integrating sector knowledge in multi-dimensional research and development programs in order to deliver industry aligned RDI
Ensure staff development and strategic Human Capital Development
Ensure a well-balanced cutting edge SET capability, in terms of the elements of research, engineering design, or systems/enterprise engineering
Ensure SET outputs are achieved
Implement and comply with appropriate financial, business systems requirements, including operational approval
Provide technical support on business development and lead and participate in client interactions
Manage projects through planning of appropriate processes and policies to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer

QUALIFICATION,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A Masters degree in Science or engineering in energy related fields with at least five years’ experience in Energy Research within an RDI environment. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD
Recognised expertise as a specialist in the field of Energy Research
Experience in energy research and the transition of the energy system to more sustainable energy sources as may include renewable energy, systems integration, thermal energy and energy carries such as hydrogen and sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary professions
Proven track record in project management and research project leadership
Business Development and financial acumen
Project Management skills
Appropriate national and international RDI networks
An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain

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