Stellenbosch University

Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies

Director of the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
(Ref. ING07/043/0217)
Five-Year Term Appointment

The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University was established in 2007 as the National Hub of the Postgraduate Programme in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies. The Centre acts as a central point of entry into Stellenbosch University for the general field of renewable energy. The academic and research programmes focus on solar-thermal and photovoltaic systems, wind-, geothermal-, bioenergy and on using the ocean as a source of renewable energy. The Centre is funded by the Department of Science and Technology through the National Research Foundation’s Centres of Excellence Programme and by Eskom as part of the Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI). The Centre has a well-established track record spanning over a decade and an extensive national and international network of collaborators. For more information see: www.crses.sun.ac.za
Duties:

- Overall management of the Centre, including the academic-, financial-, human resources- and strategic management
- Liaising with government, industry and academic partners
- Soliciting funds and projects to support the activities in renewable energy at Stellenbosch University.

Requirements:

- A relevant doctoral degree, OR a master’s degree in engineering with proven experience in research management
- Proven academic and/or industry based management skills on a senior level
- Good communication- and teachings skills
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.


Recommendation:

Experience in the field of renewable energy and power systems.

Commencement of duties: 1 May 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing Date: 27 February 2017

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Wikus van Niekerk on 021 808 4251, or on wikus@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports by the closing date directly to the following address: The Manager: Personnel Provisioning & Planning, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602; e-mail: sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za; fax: 021 808 2484.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.