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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is a regulatory authority established as
a juristic person in terms of section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of
2004). NERSA’s mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipeline
industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), Gas Act, 2001 (Act
No. 48 of 2001) and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003). The structure of the
Energy Regulator consists of nine members, five of whom are part time and four are full time,
including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Energy Regulator is supported by a secretariat
under the direction of the CEO. NERSA wishes to recruit personnel with appropriate
competencies in the following areas:
Analyst/Technician
Department: Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution
Package: R612 852.00 – R778 310.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR09/25
Requirements: * A National Diploma / Diploma (NQF 6) in Engineering as recognized by SAQA
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Engineering
(mechanical/chemical/industrial) will be an advantage * Minimum of Three (3) years relevant
working experience that can be applied in Petroleum Pipelines Regulation * Be familiar with the
Petroleum Pipelines Act and Regulations and Rules made under that Act * Experience or
knowledge of petroleum industry and/or technical standards * Experience in conducting
technical audits * Experience in regulation will be an added advantage.
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Analytical Skills * Communication Skills
(written and verbal) * Good report writing Skills * Time Management Skills * Problem solving
Skills * MS Office (high level of computer modelling skills)
Purpose: Reporting to the Head of the Department Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and
Dispute Resolution: the incumbent will provide support to the Head of Department: PLC and
Engineers in terms of the Petroleum Pipelines Act.
Key responsibilities: The successful incumbent will be responsible for: * Processing and
providing written recommendations on the licence, amendment of conditions and revocation
applications * Monitoring and enforcing of compliance with relevant legislation and licence
conditions * Developing and implementing mechanisms to ensure licensee compliance with
relevant legislation and licence conditions * Liaising with licensees and stakeholders regarding
licensing, unlicensed activities and compliance matters * Gathering, collating, storing and
reporting of information relating to licensing, unlicensed activities and compliance matters *
Process stakeholder inquiries received as assigned * Implementing/executing projects and adhoc projects as assigned by the HoD.
CLOSING DATE: 09 OCTOBER 2025
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the
organisation.
Interested persons should send a comprehensive CV to applications@nersa.org.za 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
We wish you all the best with your applications