NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR (NERSA) VACANCIES

 
The candidate must be competent in the following: *A person in possession of a CA (SA) qualification *Ten (10) years accounting experience of which 6 years must be at a Senior Management level * Knowledge and working experience in the applications of the Generally Recognized Accounting Practices (GRAP) and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and the Treasury Regulations Is fundamental * Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to have analytical, communication (written and verbal), presentation, negotiation and strategic management skills " Familiarity and working knowledge of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA) and understanding of a Regulatory Environment will be an added advantage.
 
Key responsibilities:  Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing and leading the financial management, reporting, administration and procurement function of NERSA in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, regulations and standards in order to support the delivery of NERSA goals as contained in the strategic and business plans. The CFO is the custodian of financial management discipline and reporting compliance. The incumbent will be responsible for: * Leading and managing the CFO Division and be responsible for the effective, efficient and transparent use of resources and systems * Contributing to effective financial decision-making, implementation and reporting to the Energy Regulator and relevant Governance Committees * Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure availability of adequate financial resources * Developing and maintaining financial management policies, procedures, processes and systems to promote efficiency in the finance function * Preparing financial statements for each financial year and ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, regulations and standards * Preparing and reporting monthly and quarterly management accounts to the Finance Committee, the Audit & Risk Committee, the Energy Regulator and the Shareholders • Managing the budget process while contributing to effective strategic and business planning and ensuring timely management reporting * Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards, regulatory and audit requirements * Ensuring effective financial and risk management and proactively managing internal controls and external audit activities * Leading the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function in line with relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures * Overseeing the Asset Management and Facilities Management functions * Assisting with any adhoc projects.
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to: Ms. Zethu Kapika on tel: (012) 401 4600.
 
 
 
 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: ELECTRICITY REGULATION (ELR)
Division: Electricity Regulation (ELR)
Package: R 1 547 928.00 — R1 927 747.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref. HR 05/19)
 
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Full Time Regulator Member (FTRM) 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.
 
Requirements:  *Master's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Law or an equivalent field *Minimum of Ten (10) years' managerial experience, five (5) of which should be at an executive level "Suitable experience in a regulatory environment and experience in the electricity supply industry will be an advantage.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: *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).
 
Key responsibilities: Provide support to the Full Time Regulator Member Primarily Responsible for Electricity Regulation:  The incumbent will: *  Lead and manage the Electricity Regulation (ER) division, including budgets, staff development and innovation; Support the Energy Regulator and its subcommittees * Develop and implement NERSA processes, procedures, policies and systems * Direct the formulation and maintenance of policies and strategies to ensure the effective regulation of all electricity utilities * Direct the development and maintenance of price and tariff setting for all electricity consumers in the country * Direct and manage the future capacity modelling, planning and implementation (including demand side options) to ensure security of supply In the country * Direct and manage the compliance of utilities to regulatory requirements to ensure sustainability of the existing industry * Interact with investors, rating agencies, World Bank, IMF and other external and international stakeholders on matters affecting electricity regulation * Provide advice on disputes and resolution matters.
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to: Ms. Zethu Kapika on (012) 401-4600.
 
Closing date for HR04/19 and HR05/19: 24 March 2019.
 
 
 
 
 
Compliance Monitoring Engineer
Department: Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution (ELC)
Package: R564 671.00 — R710 640.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref. HR06/19)
 
Requirements: * A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bsc-Elec. Eng) or a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (B Eng-Elec) * A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage * Minimum of Three (3) years working experience in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in Distribution/Transmission/Generation * Knowledge and experience in Power Systems is necessary.
 
Candidates must be competent in the following: * Good Analytical Skills * Financial Skills * Modelling and spreadsheets *Presentation Skills* Interpersonal Skills * Negotiation Skills * Writing Skills * Planning and Organization Skills * Time management * Problem solving Skills * High level of computer Skills * Communication (verbal and written) * Report writing.
 
Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department: Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, the incumbent will ensure compliance of electricity distributors/transmitters/generators to licence conditions. The Compliance Monitoring Engineer will be responsible for the planning and execution of the entire process that will lead to compliance by licensees. The successful incumbent will:* Develop, maintain and implement compliance monitoring framework for Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI) in accordance with the relevant legislation, industry codes of practice, directives and standards * Monitor the performance of Distribution Licensees to assess the adequacy of operations with regulatory requirements * Conduct compliance audits of Distribution Licensees and compile audits reports * Ensure Distribution Licensees implemented corrective action * Ensure mechanisms are in place to address technical inadequacies in the Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI) * Regular interactions with Distribution Licensees * Assist other departments with technical enquiries and provide expert advice to the EDI * Carry out any other activities assigned by the Head of Department.
 
 

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Licensing Officer
Department: Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution (ELC)
Package: R264 803.00 — R389 432.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref. HR07/19)
 
Requirements: *A Diploma in Administration * Minimum of Two (2) years working experience in a customer services environment * Knowledge and experience in Licensing processes. * Knowledge of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) * Understanding of Municipal structures.
 
Candidates must be competent in the following:  * Good Analytical Skills * Financial Skills * Modelling and spreadsheets * Presentation Skills* Interpersonal Skills * Negotiation Skills * Writing Skills * Planning and Organization Skills * Time management * Problem solving Skills * High level of computer Skills * Communication (verbal and written) * Report writing.
 
Key responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of Department:Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, The successful incumbent will:* Handle of licensing matters — including amendments, exemptions, transfers, withdrawals and revocations * Recording of licensing matters in the Department* Collaboration of information for the licensee database" Prepare and send information (licences, maps, areas of supply) requested by Licensees * Arrangements of meetings with licensees where necessary * Tracking and updating outstanding information from licensees Creating and updating electronic and hard copying filling system of licensees * Administration of Departmental page on IDMS Carry out any other activities assigned by the Head of Department.
 
Enquiries for these two (2) positions should be directed to:  Mr. Dennis Seemela on (012) 401-4600
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Assistant
Department: Petroleum Pipelines Regulations Division (PPR),
Executive Manager's Office (EM's Office)
Package: R252 767.00 — R341 487.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref. HR08/19)
 
Requirements: * A Secretarial or Administrative Diploma * Minimum of Five (5) years working experience in a Secretarial/Administrative position. 
 
Candidates must be competent in the following: * Communication Skills * Administrative Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Typing Skills.
 
Key responsibilities:  Reporting to the Executive Manager:Petroleum Pipelines Regulations (PPR), the incumbent will:Provide a Secretarial and administrative service to the Executive Manager according to his/her needs, sound secretarial practice and organisational standards. The successful incumbent will:* Meet with Executive Manager on a daily basis to synchronize dairies and arrange, cancel meetings accordingly * Receive all incoming calls and visitors by directing them according or attending to their needs or appointment requirements* Compile various documents by using a computer to type reports, presentations according to sound secretarial practice and organisational administrative standards * Attend to travel arrangements by affecting the necessary bookings according to organisational procedures and policies * Develop and maintain a filling system to ensure the efficient storage and access of departmental information according to sound administrative practice *Attend meetings to take minutes, type and distribute according to the meeting requirements * Arrange functions according to managers needs and organisational policies * Provide a general office support function by faxing and copying documents according to the managers and administrative needs.
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to: Ms. Xolile Mtwa on (012) 401-4600.
 
 
 
 
 
Receptionist
Department: Communication and Stakeholder Management (CSM)
Package: R197 129.00 — R266 297.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref. HR09/19)
 
Requirements: *A Metric (Grade 12) Certificate* A Certificate or Diploma in Business and Office Administration will be an added advantage * Minimum of One (1) year experience as a Receptionist.
Candidates must be competent in the following: * Good communication Skills (verbal and written) * Computer Skills * Administrative Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Typing Skills.
 
Key responsibilities:Reporting to Head of Department — Communication Stakeholder Management, the incumbent will be required to provide support to a business's administrative objectives. The successful incumbent will:* Manage the Reception Area * Answering telephone calls and enquiries of the company services * Venue Bookings * Handling of mail and other deliveries * Directing visitors and handling packing vouchers for them * Maintain excellent standard at the reception area * Answering call and delivering messages * Ad hoc activities as requested by the Head of Department.
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to: Mr. Charles Hlebela on (012) 401-4600.
 
Closing date for H1106/19 to 14909/19: 17 March 2019
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the organization.
 
Interested persons can forward a comprehensive CV to  applications@nersa.org.za or National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Department, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, for attention: Ms. Elizabeth Duma.
 
NB:Applications received from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAGA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
If you do not hear from NERSA within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.