State-owned entity, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is hiring for multiple positions this May 2024.
In this article, we explore the available vacancies as well as provide detailed guideline on how to apply.
About Nersa
Nersa is a regulatory authority established to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipeline
industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003.
Various jobs are open for application at Nersa, including both entry-level vacancies and senior managerial roles.
Available job vacancies
Nersa wishes to recruit personnel with appropriate competencies in the following areas:
Administrator
Department: Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution Package: R275 564.00 – R372 254.00 per annum (CTC) Reference: HR 06/24
Requirements: * An Administrative or Secretarial Diploma as recognized by SAQA * Minimum of Three (3) years relevant experience.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Communication Skills (written and verbal) * Analytical Skills * Maintenance of confidentiality * Computer literacy * Time Management Skills * Minute-taking Skills * Capable of maintaining good team relations.
Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Department: Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, the incumbent will be to provide administrative support to the HOD: GLC and the GLC Department Staff.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr Letsatsi Melato at 012 401 4600
Compliance Monitoring Technician
Department: Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution Package: R577 617.00 – R733 562.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR 05/24
Requirements: * A National Diploma or Diploma (NQF 6) in Electrical Engineering as recognised by SAQA. * A Bachelor’s Degree or B Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) will be an added advantage * Minimum Three (3) years relevant working experience within the Electricity Supply Industry in distribution, transmission, generation, metropolitan or municipal distributions * Knowledge and experience of power systems.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Communication (written, verbal and presentation) Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Negotiation Skills * Analytical Skills * Planning and Organisational Skills * Problem-solving Skills * Computer literacy.
Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Department, Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, the incumbent will ensure compliance of electricity distributors, transmitters, generators or traders to license conditions.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr Welile Mkhize at 012 401 4600
Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
Department: Supply Chain Management, Facilities & Projects
Package: R738 399.00 – R929 277.00 per annum (CTC) Reference: HR 02/24
Requirements: * A Bachelor’s Degree, B Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Finance or Purchasing as recognised by SAQA * Minimum Five (5) years relevant working experience in Supply Chain Management (Demand and Acquisition Management) * Understanding of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, B-BBEE Act and PPPFA
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Analytical Skills * Planning Skills * Communication (verbal and written) Skills * Numeric Skills * Presentation Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Report writing Skills * Computer Literacy Skills * Time management Skills * Organizational Skills.
Purpose: Reporting to the SCM Manager, the main purpose of this position is to assist in the development and implementation of demand management systems that will foster a culture of planned procurements of goods and services that is effective, efficient, economical and transparent.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Ms Zodwa Nkosi at 012 401 4600
Senior Economic and Financial Analyst
Department: Electricity Pricing and Tariffs
Package: R892 379.00 – R1 223 692.00 per annum (CTC) Reference: HR 03/24
Requirements: * A Bachelor’s Degree or B Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Economic or Finance as recognised by SAQA * A post-graduate qualification in Economics or Finance will be an advantage. Formal and certified training in project management will be an advantage * Minimum of Five (5) years relevant working experience in similar environments * Knowledge of the ESI industry will be an added advantage.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Analytical (mainly financial and/or economic) Skills * Communication (verbal and written) Skills * Modelling and spreadsheets * Report writing Skills * Negotiation Skills * Project Management Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Computer Skills * Time management Skills.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr Brian Sechotlho at 012 401 4600
Chief Human Capital Officer
Division: Chief Human Capital Office
Package: R1 995 373.00 – R2 484 984.00 per annum (CTC) Reference: HR 02/24
Requirements: * A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Business Leadership, Public Administration or related field as recognised by SAQA * Minimum of Ten (10) years related managerial experience of which Five (5) years should be at an Executive level * Suitable human resource management experience in a regulatory environment will be an advantage.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Budget Management Skills * Good Communication (written and verbal) Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Pro-active leadership abilities * Negotiation Skills * Presentation Skills * Analytical Skills * Planning and Organisational Skills * Time Management * Problem-solving Skills * Strategic management Skills * High level of computer Skills.
Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Human Capital Officer is expected to provide strategic leadership and direction in creating an organisational platform for development, leadership development, human resource management and employee retention in support of organisational effectiveness using best human capital management practices.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr Sandile Ntanzi at 012 401 4600
Executive Manager: Electricity Regulation Division
Package: R1 995 373.00 – R2 484 984.00 per annum (CTC) Reference: HR 01/24
Requirements: * A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Engineering, Economics, Law or an equivalent field as recognised by SAQA * Suitable experience in a regulatory environment and experience in the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) will be an advantage * Minimum of Ten (10) years related managerial experience of which Five (5) years should be at an Executive level * Proven track record of managing staff, performance and budgets.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Programme & Project management Skills * Management and Leadership Skills * Good communication Skills * Interpersonal Relations Skills * Negotiation Skills * Report Writing Skills * Financial Management Skills * Problem Solving and Analysis Skills * Planning and Organising Skills * Time Management Skills * MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point and Project).
Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Full Time Regulator Member primarily responsible for Electricity Regulation (ELR) through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the CEO, the successful candidate will provide leadership and management in the Electricity Regulation (ELR) Division in terms of applicable legislation, NERSA policies and procedures, as well as NERSA’s approved business plan.
Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr Nhlanhla Gumede at 012 401 4600
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How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: 06 MAY 2024
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the organisation.
Interested persons should send a comprehensive CV to [email protected] or to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Division, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, for the attention of Ms Elizabeth Duma.
NB: Applications received from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Appointments will be subject to positive pre-employment checks and security clearance.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from NERSA within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
