A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Education with Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) specialisation or related qualification with an undergraduate qualification in Renewable Energy (TVET Occupational Trade) with at least seven (7) years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience in the TVET occupational area of Renewable Energy. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).  Proven competence in successfully sourcing research or project funding from third-party sources, successful initiation, and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills.  Competence to develop high-quality course materials and teach at least three Renewable Energy (TVET occupational trade) courses at both under- and post-graduate levels. Competence to assume academic leadership, establish professional networks, and maintain links with industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes. Sound research profile of at least ten (10) publications in peer-reviewed journals/books/conference proceedings with a Google Scholar h-index of 6 and successful supervision of at least three (3) Master’s (research) students.