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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SANEDI)
 
ENERGY INNOVATION FOR LIFE SANEDI, PO Box 9935, Sandton, 2146 A: CEF HOUSE, Block C, Upper Grayston Office Park, 152 Ann Crescent, Strathavon, Sandton, 2146 T: +27 [11] 038 4300 E: information@sanedi.org.za W: www.sanedi.org.za 
 
POSITION : Energy Modeler 
DIVISION : CEASAR
LOCATION : Sandton, Johannesburg 
GRADE : P8 
 
Objective:An Energy Modeller constructs engineering and economic models to represent the performance of a system, in order to evaluate and quantify the impact of policy, design, retrofit and operational decisions.
 
 
Requirements: 
 Bachelor’s degree Science/Engineering/Natural Sciences (with preference to Master’s/PhD in Energy Studies) 
 Quantitative skills – experience of quantitative analysis and use of computer models, 
 Preferably in an energy context 
 Good presentation skills – ability to present technical work to colleagues and to external audiences 
 Economic and policy skills – ability to understand and critique economic analyses, business 
 Strategies or public policies (preferably with an energy sector focus/interest)
 Graduate in relevant quantitative subject, e.g. science, engineering or economics, preferably with a further degree 
 High quality writing and analytical skills – ability to distil key messages from complex source data/reports 
 Strong inter-personal skills articulate and able to work with a diverse team of colleagues with backgrounds across science, engineering, business, economics and policy. 
 Exposure to and understanding of a range of energy policy issues (desirable) 
 At least 3 years energy modelling experience with energy policy and modelling software, e.g. Plexus, TIMES, LEAP, R etc. 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
The responsibilities of the Energy Modeler Position include: 
• Defining project Objectives 
 Conduct Integrative Design 
 Review Project Requirements 
 Develop Internal Project Plan 
 Research Codes, Standards, and Protocols 
 Set Target Goals 
 Set Baselines Select Analysis Method 
 
• Gathering Data 
 Define Modelling Data Requirements 
 Compile Resources 
 Resolve Data Gaps 
 Collect On‐site Data 
 Assess Existing Conditions 
 
• Specifying Baselines 
 Recognize Baseline Methodology 
 Specify Baseline 
 Envelope System Specify Baseline 
 
• Designing alternatives/scenarios 
 Brainstorm Improvement Measures 
 Package Measures into Project Alternatives 
 Identify Supplemental Modelling Requirements Collect Incremental Costs 
 
• Constructing models 
 Divide Project into Blocks 
 Specify Simulation Parameters 
 Specify Conditions 
 Construct Model 
 Specify Generation Systems 
 Specify Performance Curves 
 Create Models that Reflect Project Alternatives and Baselines 
 

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• Evaluating Results 
 Run Simulations 
 Perform Quality Control 
 Calibrate Model Against Measured Data 
 Compare Project Alternatives 
 Perform Economic Analysis 
 Develop Recommendations 
 
• Communicating Results 
 Create Report 
 Guide Decision Making of Stakeholder 
 Complete Compliance Documentation 
 Maintain Energy Knowledge Base 
 
The closing date for this position is: 20 August 2019. 
 
Please submit a detailed CV to Human Resource Department, email to: Recruitment@sanedi.org.za
 
SANEDI is a state-owned entity, established under the National Energy Act (Act 34 of 2008) Board Members: Mr Nkululeko Buthelezi (Interim Chairperson: SANEDI Board), Mr Mlondolozi Mkhize, Ms Phuthanang Motsielwa, Mr Mmboneni Muofhe, Ms Deborah Ramalope, Ms Nomawethu Qase, Mr Gerhard Fourie Company Secretary: First Corporate Secretaries (Pty) Ltd