In this episode, we chart the career journeys of two pioneering leaders driving microgrid innovation in South Africa. This is more than a conversation — it's a masterclass in how to build a purpose-driven career in energy.
🔹 Dom Wills – Founder & Executive Director, Sola Group
Dom began his journey as a solar entrepreneur when South Africa’s decentralised energy market was still in its infancy. Today, he leads one of the country’s most respected solar companies. Learn how he built technical credibility, navigated regulation, scaled a business, and stayed ahead in a rapidly evolving sector.
🔹 Nombulelo Shabangu – CEO, Likhanye Consulting & Lead on the Eastern Cape Microgrid Programme
Nombulelo carved a niche at the intersection of engineering, policy, and community development. From consultancy to leading large-scale microgrid deployments, her path reveals how women are shaping inclusive, locally grounded energy solutions. She shares how she developed the expertise, networks, and vision to lead in a male-dominated field.
• How to enter and grow in the decentralised energy sector
• The real skills needed — from project development to stakeholder engagement
• Navigating challenges: policy uncertainty, community trust, funding gaps
• The role of entrepreneurship, leadership, and mission in shaping energy careers
• Why microgrids offer more than power — they offer careers with purpose
Ideal for:
Graduates, technicians, consultants, community organisers, policy professionals, and anyone asking: "Where do I fit in South Africa’s energy transition?"
🎓 Two real journeys. One shared mission: energy access for all.
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