9 Part-time Master's in Sustainable Energy in South Africa

 The purpose of this Master in Sustainable Mining (CW) from University of Johannesburg is to provide a programme to all persons involved within the mining value chain, from exploration to rehabilitation, to develop research and innovative practices to develop sustainable mining practices within the African continent.

The purpose of the Master in Sustainable Energy (CW) from University of Johannesburg is to develop professionals who are capable of conceptualising, planning, and managing sustainable energy projects in the context of developing economies. 

This Environmental and Energy Economics MCom programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to train economists with a set of skills to be used in the applied economic analysis that inform environmental and energy policies aimed at remedying market failures in these sectors. 

The Engineering - Power System Planning and Operations at Stellenbosch University explores the operational power system flexibility optimisation where technical systems and electricity markets interact, and flexibly operating power plants.

The Master’s Programme in Renewable and Sustainable Energy at Stellenbosch University addresses at an introductory level the scientific, engineering and resource aspects of various types of renewable energy systems, and the integration of suchsystems to provide effective and sustainable production and delivery of energy.

Chemical Engineering - Sustainable Chemical Engineering from Stellenbosch University focuses on technologies in green hydrogen and bioenergy, blending in-depth technical training with engineering management skills. 

Wits Business School, part of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg launched the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) in 2017, the first of its kind in Africa. The Energy Leadership programme aims to address the issues of energy shortages in Africa as well as the skills deficit in an industry which is of vital importance to economic growth on the continent.

The Engineering - Smart Grid Technology at Stellenbosch University offers an introduction to the key concepts of the Smart Grid, including information and communication technologies and their application and integration.

The Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies from Faculty of Science at University of Johannesburg offers a MPhil in Energy Studies (Research).