SayPro Researcher Energy Supply and Demand Consulting Service

Key responsibilities: • Conceptualize, guide and manage R&D projects within the energy sector; • Understand and analyze real world problems and user requirements, select from a range of proposed conceptual solutions, formulate key research questions and appropriate R&D approaches; • Undertake research in the development and application of energy feasibility models ; • Utilize standard software for design, assessment, optimization, for energy systems; • Develop and implement digital models based on experimental data and existing numerical models; • Manage project life cycle, technical resources, scheduling of activities to meet client expectations, balancing competing demands on scope, time, cost and quality; • Develop proposals for different institutions in order to generate appropriate funds to pursue the strategic objectives of the CSIR; • Engage with research programs and researchers to identify and grow opportunities to expand research endeavours and strengthen science at national and international level; • Network with peers in the fields of expertise within and outside the CSIR; • Engage with clients and industry partners to develop long term relationships; • Generate research papers, reports, reviews and summaries; • Manage and ensure the development of self and interns through coaching, mentoring, work assignment, structured training and appropriate supervision in order to maximise human potential in line with the needs of the organisation and the national system of innovation. Qualifications, skills and : • A Bachelor of science (BSc) degree in computer science, data science, computer engineering or any other engineering degree with at least three years’ in programming; • A Master of science (Msc) qualification would be an ; • Knowledge of software design and development principles/ practises • Proven in programming (Python is essential, C++, VBA, is an ); • Knowledge and understanding of energy modelling is essential; with one or more of the following programs (SAM, PVsyst, Homer, WaSP) is an • Excellent English communication, presentation and writing skills, including the publication of technical outputs; • Ability to work independently as well as in teams; • Problem-solving, solution-seeking orientation; • Ability to network and proactively establish and maintain links with internal and external stakeholders and clients as well as the research community; • Experience in databases (preferably SQL) and data analysis is an ; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.