Sponsorship Opportunity
Application Deadline: December 4, 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership (Electricity Stream) at the
African Energy Leadership Center, Wits Business School
The Wits Business School, in partnership with the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN), is offering partial bursaries for representatives of South African public organisations in the electricity sector to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership, with a focus on electricity.
About the Programme
This diploma equips future leaders to address challenges in Africa’s electricity sector. The electricity stream emphasises reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems, covering power generation, transmission, distribution, regulatory frameworks, energy policy, and emerging trends like renewables, smart grids, and storage technologies.
Through a blend of theoretical learning, practical case studies, and industry engagement, the programme builds leadership skills to influence policy, drive innovation, and advance Africa’s energy goals, including electrification and decarbonisation. Ideal for professionals aiming to lead in this dynamic field.
For more details, visit: https://africanenergycentre.ac.za/pdel/
What the Sponsorship Covers:
- Tuition fees for 7 electricity stream courses[1]
- Accommodation and travel costs to attend all (11) courses
Selection Criteria:
- Experience in the energy sector or related fields.
- Active involvement in managing or regulating power markets, particularly at municipal or national levels.
- Alignment with objectives in energy management and regulatory reform.
- Minimum entry requirements include:
- Competency in mathematics and English (matriculation level or equivalent).
- Two years of relevant work experience.
- In exceptional cases, non-degreed candidates or those not meeting standard criteria may apply with a written motivation.
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent. Non-degree applicants with significant work experience may also be considered.
- Above-average competence in mathematics and English (matriculation level).
- Proof of English language proficiency (for applicants who did not study in English at a tertiary level).
Application Process:
Submit the following documents:
- Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts.
- CV detailing work experience, including:
- Employer name, position held, and main responsibilities.
- Employment dates (start and end).
- Contact details of supervisors.
- A (typed) motivation letter.
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
- Study or visitor’s permit (if required for South Africa).
Submission Details:
Email your application to both:
- Ms Elaine Cheung at elaine.cheung@giz.de
- Dr Steven Mathetsa at steven.mathetsa@wits.ac.za
Subject line: Sponsorship Application: AELC 2025
Deadline: 4 December 2024.
Selected candidates will be notified by December.
We particularly encourage applications from women and historically marginalized groups.
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1 Note on Sponsorship: This sponsorship is a partial bursary, covering the fees for 7 out of the 11 courses required for the programme.
SAGEN supports a wide array of South African stakeholders in grappling with the critical questions of the power sector reform in the country. SAGEN is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-funded by SECO Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), the National Treasury of South Africa, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Eskom Holdings and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).
