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Job board: Southern Africa leads hydrogen hiring

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Southern Africa is emerging as the continent’s green hydrogen hiring hotspot, with 17 of 24 advertised roles based in South Africa and Namibia. South Africa accounts for 13 listings, making it the frontrunner. Roles span the hydrogen value chain, from engineering and construction to finance and stakeholder engagement.
A diverse mix of companies is hiring, from global developers like Scatec and AMEA Power to local industrial giants like Sasol.
Norway-based renewable energy company Scatec stands out as the top recruiter, accounting for 5 of the 24 roles currently open across the continent. The company is hiring for diverse positions in South Africa and Tunisia.
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Southern Africa
ACCIONA Energia: Deputy Site Engineer (South Africa)
Arup: Senior Energy Engineer (South Africa)
Sasol: SHE Risk & Assurance Specialist (South Africa)
AMEA Power: Senior Associate Manager (South Africa)
Scatec ASA: Senior Cyber Security Manager (South Africa)
Scatec ASA: Data Analytics Engineer (South Africa)
HDF Energy: Senior Business Developer (South Africa)
Kamo Placements: Office Administrator, Hydrogen Funds (South Africa)
BASF: Global Digital Strategy Manager (South Africa)
Assegai Recruitment: Junior Mechanical/Industrial Engineer (South Africa)
Assegai Recruitment: Senior Energy Engineer (South Africa)
Mastech Recruitment: Programme Manager (South Africa)
AltGen: Senior Investment Manager-Hydrogen (South Africa)
HDF Energy: Senior Business Developer (Namibia)
HyIron: Environmental Officer (Namibia)
HyIron: Finance Manager (Namibia)
HyIron: Senior Manager (Namibia)
North Africa
HDF Energy: Business Development Manager (Tunisia)
Scatec ASA: Junior PV Plant and O&M Technician (Tunisia)
Scatec ASA: Lead Project Planner (Tunisia)
Scatec ASA: E&S Advisor (Tunisia)
AMEA Power: Senior Accountant (Tunisia)
AMEA Power: Maintenance Manager (Egypt)
AMEA Power: Shift Operations Engineer (Egypt)