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Junior Researcher/Engineer: Grid Planner

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The CSIR has a vacancy for a Junior Researcher/Engineer in the Energy Centre within the Smart Places Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to conduct energy system planning, modelling and analysis with a special focus on the transmission and distribution grids, and undertake research into challenges facing the current grid and new topics related to the future energy-system with a high share of renewables. This position is based in Pretoria.

For more information about the Centre, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/csir-energy-centre

Key responsibilities:

  • Execute various project management/administration tasks;
  • Support the identification of new avenues of knowledge application;
  • Generate technical reports, articles, conference papers and presentations aimed at the energy industries;
  • Contribute to formulating research proposals and respond to both internal and external clients.


Qualifications, skills and experience:

  • An Honours degree in engineering, science, mathematics or any other related field with at least three years’ experience in an energy related field.
  • The following experience and knowledge is essential:
    • Power system modelling experience
    • Basic knowledge of power system planning tools
    • Working experience in a team environment
    • knowledge of the South African and Southern Africa’ power system
    • knowledge of energy policies, regulations, codes and standards

Closing date: 16 October 2019


PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]


The CSIR
is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Apply here!

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