Lecturer – Just Energy Transition Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
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**Overview** The University of the Witwatersrand's School of Electrical and Information Engineering is seeking applications for an academic Lecturer in Just Energy Transition Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, and project implementation within the School and the ENERGISE Centre (Enabling a Just Energy Transition through Renewable Energy, Governance and Innovative Sustainable Entrepreneurship). The ENERGISE Centre is currently funded until December 2030, with a possibility of extension to December 2035, contingent on project performance and continued funding. This is a fixed-term appointment linked to the project's duration. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, aligned with the University's policies, with the percentage of the fixed-term contract defined annually based on funding availability. **What you will do** * Implement and manage the Peri-Urban Living Lab. * Collaborate with ENERGISE partners, industry, society, and external stakeholders on initiatives related to the Just Energy Transition. * Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses related to the Just Energy Transition, including Renewable Energy, Power and Energy, and core Electrical and Information Engineering subjects, as required. * Contribute meaningfully to the research output and postgraduate supervision of the School. * Develop and strengthen postgraduate and research programmes in Just Energy Transition and Wits ENERGISE Centre. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A MSc in Engineering or a cognate discipline is required, PhD an advantage. * Proven teaching experience at a tertiary level. * Evidence of an emerging research record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. * Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary research, particularly in fields combining engineering, entrepreneurship and/or policy. * Demonstrated research, teaching, and practical expertise in the engineering aspects design, development, installation, operation, community engagement of systems and technologies relevant to the Just Energy Transition, including but not limited to: * Rural and/or peri-urban electrification, distributed energy systems, mini-grids, microgrids or community energy systems * Design and deployment of mini grid systems * Entrepreneurship or energy market development * Renewable energy policy **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates holding an MSc in Engineering or a related discipline (with a PhD being advantageous), who possess proven tertiary teaching experience and an emerging record of peer-reviewed research. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and/or policy. Essential expertise includes practical, teaching, and research knowledge in the engineering aspects of Just Energy Transition technologies, such as rural/peri-urban electrification, distributed energy systems, mini-grids, microgrids, community energy systems, entrepreneurship/energy market development, or renewable energy policy. The successful applicant will be expected to teach, conduct research, supervise postgraduates, implement projects (specifically the Peri-Urban Living Lab), and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to strengthen academic programmes. **Deadline** 13 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lecturer-just-energy-transition-engineering-university-of-the-witwatersrand Source: myjobmag
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