Hydrogen & Power-to-X RD&D Leader

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Researcher / Engineer specializing in hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies. The role involves leading research teams, managing projects, and advising on energy transitions to support the green hydrogen economy. Candidates should possess extensive experience in engineering and renewable energy sectors, with strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in the energy sector, including 5 years in renewable energy project development.
• Proven leadership in techno-economic modelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of energy transition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research and development projects in green hydrogen.
• Provide strategic advisory services on hydrogen and clean energy transitions.
• Manage contract research projects ensuring delivery on scope and budget.

Skills

Leadership in techno-economic modelling

Energy policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced data analytics

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics, science or economics

Masters or higher qualification

Tools

Power BI

AWS Quicksight

TensorFlow

Job description

A leading research institution in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Researcher / Engineer specializing in hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies. The role involves leading research teams, managing projects, and advising on energy transitions to support the green hydrogen economy. Candidates should possess extensive experience in engineering and renewable energy sectors, with strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.