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NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR (NERSA)

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 ad-hoc projects as assigned by the HoD.




​Enquiries for this position should be directed at: Mr. Martin Untiedt at 012 401 4600 
 
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. 
 
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. 
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