Lecturer.2.01 (En.08.4)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wits University in Johannesburg invites applications for an academic role within the Wits ENERGISE Centre, focusing on the Just Energy Transition. The appointee will engage in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to interdisciplinary research bridging engineering, entrepreneurship and policy.

You will lead and support initiatives around rural electrification, mini-grids and community energy systems, supervise postgraduate students, and collaborate with industry and

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering or cognate discipline is required; PhD an advantage.
• Proven teaching experience at a tertiary level.
• Evidence of an emerging research record with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience in interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary research, combining engineering, entrepreneurship and/or policy.
• Research/teaching/experimental expertise in Just Energy Transition engineering aspects.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of the Peri-Urban Living Lab.
• Collaborate with ENERGISE partners, industry, society, and external stakeholders on Just Energy Transition initiatives.
• 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.
• Contribute to research output and postgraduate supervision of the School.
• Develop and strengthen postgraduate and research programmes in Just Energy Transition and Wits ENERGISE Centre.

Job description

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of 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.

Closing Date: 13 October 2026

Enquiries: Dr Yu-Chieh Yen:Project Manager: Wits ENERGISE Centre, Electrical and Information Engineering, Email: