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NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR (NERSA)
 
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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:
 
 
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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE VALUE CREATION
Division: Chief Human Capital Office
Package: R1 130 475.00 – R1 743 395.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR 19/23
Requirements: * Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Human Resources Management or equivalent as recognised by SAQA * Minimum of Eight (8) years related experience of which at least five (5) years must be at management level.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Management and Leadership Skills * Human Resources Management (best practices) * Leadership Development * Organisational Culture * Employee Engagement * Organisation Structure Design * Strategic Workforce Planning * Business Process Improvement * Policy Development * Problem Solving and Analysis Skills * Research Skills * Communication Skills * Report writing Skills * Presentation and Facilitation Skills * Monitoring and Evaluation * Contract Management Skills * Applying Technology * Knowledge of the Energy Regulation sector * Knowledge of Labour legislation.
 
Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), the incumbent will ensure that the HR Department provides leading practice, strategy aligned and value-adding services and solutions that are most relevant to the needs of its customers.
 
Key responsibilities: The successful incumbent will be responsible for: Strategic HR Agenda: - Provide leadership in determining a strategic and customer-driven HR agenda * Strategic HR Value-Creation Plan: - Compile a strategic HR value-creation plan and communicate it to customers (i.e., Executive Committee Members, Heads of Department, the broader NERSA community, etc.) and HR staff. The strategic HR value-creation plan should demonstrate how the HR department will: [a] improve the quality of HR services; [b] improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR services; [c] customize leading HR practices (benchmarked against some of the best-in-class organisations in the energy regulation “sector”) and apply them where it is relevant; and [d] continually measure the impact of its service offering in order to ensure that they are delivering the desired value * Strategic HR Value-Creation Plan Execution: - Oversee the successful execution of the HR Value-Creation Plan * People and Performance Management: - Manage the performance of staff (particularly direct reports) by setting them clear performance objectives; coaching and/or mentoring them at all times; motivating them to achieve their goals; providing them with regular performance feedback; creating opportunities for them to grow; and supporting their development through formal and informal training and development initiatives * Work Environment : - Create and sustain a working environment that engenders trust; promotes collaboration and teaming; empowers staff; and encourages innovation/creativity * Stakeholder Management: - Nurture and maintain strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders include the Board (i.e., the Regulator), the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (HRRC), the Executive Committee, NEHAWU, and NERSA staff. External stakeholders could include institutions of higher learning, research agencies, sector relevant organisations, international bodies operating in the energy regulation field, etc * Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: - Monitor, evaluate and report on HR Value-Creation performance indicators (as agreed with various stakeholders). Various reports on talent management, employee relations, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, etc. must be compiled and presented to the Executive Committee (monthly) and the HRRC (quarterly).
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to the: Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) at 012 401 4600
 
 
 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 DECEMBER 2023
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
 



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 INTERNSHIP AND LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMMES
 
NERSA is contributing towards youth and skills development in South Africa through its Internship and Learnership Programmes. These Programmes provide an opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain meaningful workplace exposure and to develop new skills and knowledge.
 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Twelve (12) Months Internship / Learnership Programmes applicants must:
• Have completed a National Diploma / Diploma (NQF 6), Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree (NQF 8) or Master’s Degree (NQF 9) at a South African University; and 
• Be an unemployed South African citizen
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa wishes to recruit Interns and or Learners with appropriate competencies in the following areas:
 
Department: Legal Advisory Services
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Law
Reference No: LAS2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Information Communication and Technology
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology
Reference No: ICT2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Information Resource Management
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Information Management
Reference No: IMR2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Communication and Stakeholder Management
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Communication/Public Relations/Marketing/Journalism
Reference No: CSM2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Human Resources Management
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resources Management
Reference No: HRM2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Internal Audit Unit
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) Auditing
Reference No: IAU2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Regulatory Analysis and Research
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inEconomics, Finance, or Statistics
Reference No: RAR2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Finance Management and Governance
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inAccounting
Reference No: FMG2024
Programme: Internship
 
Department: Supply Chain Management, Facilities & Projects
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or Logistics Management
Reference No: SCM2024
Programme: Internship
 
 
Department: Electricity Pricing and Tariffs
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inAccounting, Finance or Economics
Reference No: EPT2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
Department: Electricity Licensing and Compliance
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inElectrical Engineering
Reference No: ELC2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership Programme
 
 
Department: Electricity Infrastructure Planning
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inElectrical Engineering
Reference No: EIP2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
Department: Gas Competition and Market Analysis
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Reference No: GCM2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
Department: Gas Pricing and Tariffs
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Reference No: GPT2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
Department: Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Economics or Finance
Reference No: PPT2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
Department: Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) inEngineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial)
Reference No: PLC2024
Programme: Internship / Learnership
 
 
 NB: Reference numbers and Divisions should clearly be indicated on applications. Applications not reflecting the above will be disqualified and separate applications must be submitted for each application.
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 DECEMBER 2023 
 
Interested persons can forward a comprehensive CV, certified copies of ID, qualification and full academic record to Applications@nersa.org.za or forward to Ms. Lena Rankhumise or Ms. Elizabeth Duma, National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Department, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007 
 
NB: Applications received from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
Successful applicants will be appointed on a Twelve (12) Months contract with NERSA for either the Internship / Learnership Programmes (with no guarantee of permanent employment thereafter but the opportunity will be considered on merit).
If you do not hear from NERSA within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
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.