NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (NERSA)

Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department, Electricity Pricing and Tariffs:
The successful incumbent will be responsible for: * Developing economic regulation methodologies best practice* Determine adequate revenues to be awarded to regulated entities and assess tariff structures for various suppliers to achieve regulatory objectives * Developing guidelines to municipalities on tariff levels, evaluate and recommend approval of tariff adjustment application on an annual basis * Provide quality check of the municipal tariff evaluation by analysis prior to these being reviewed and approved by HOD for submission to the Energy Regulator or any of its committees * Participate in workgroups/team for the restructuring of the electricity industry in South Africa while also developing methodologies for the regulation of RED's * Assist the HOD in the training and development of Analysts and supervising them by ensuring that the work produced by these Analysts are of the required quality as set by management * Manage the allocated profile of licensees by ensuring constant communication and reporting back on matters pertinent to these licensees * Compile monthly and quarterly reports on the portfolio of allocated licensees and projects for which he/she is responsible * Assist the HOD with ongoing strategic planning and monitoring of all departmental matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYST X 2
Department: Electricity Pricing and Tariffs (EPT)
Package: R 470 992.00 - R 678 125.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref: HR: 02/20)
 
Requirements: * A Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Finance " A Post-Graduate degree in Economics or Finance would be an advantage * Minimum of three (3) years working experience and thorough knowledge of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) with emphasis on regulatory or related matters.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Analytical Skills * Communication (verbal and written) * Modelling and spreadsheets * Report writing * Negotiation Skills * Project Management * Interpersonal Skills Computer Skills * Time management.
 
Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department: Electricity Pricing and Tariffs, the incumbent's duties will be to determine revenue requirements for regulated utilities using appropriate and approved methodologies and to determine tariff structure that give signals to customers in an effort to achieve certain demand side management and energy efficiency objectives for all users of electricity. 
 
The successful incumbent will be responsible: * Assist in the development of economic regulation methodologies for the determination of revenue requirements of the regulated entities in line with the overall regulatory objectives of NERSA and government policy * Assist in the determination adequate revenues to be awarded to regulated entities using the regulation methodologies mentioned above and converting such revenues to price levels to be awarded to the utilities * Develop and assess tariff structures for various suppliers to ensure that these are in line with international best practice and achieve the intended signals meant to give incentives to customers to behave in ways that achieve demand side management objectives * Develop guidelines to municipalities on tariff levels; and evaluate and recommend approval of tariff adjustment application on an annual basis * Advice licensees on appropriate tariff structures and assist them in developing such structures * Continuously monitor the tariff level and structures as implemented by various licensees to ensure that these are in line with the approved structures and levels by NERSA and reporting of any discrepancies * Participate in all projects where required in line with the NERSA's business planning process and Team Based Network Structure principles either as project leader or in support of such.
 
Enquiries for these three (3) positions should be directed to: Mr. Brian Sechotlho on (012) 401-4600.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL AND MARKET ANALYST
Department: Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs (PPT)
Package: R 470 992.00 - R 678 125.00 per annum (CTC)
(Ref: HR: 03/20)
 
Requirements: * A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Cost Management Accounting or any other similar and equivalent qualification * Minimum of Three (3) years working experience that could be applied to Petroleum Pipelines Pricing and Tariffs * Be familiar with the Petroleum Pipelines Act and Regulations and Rules made under that Act * Be familiar with the NERSA Tariff Methodology for the Petroleum Pipelines Industry.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Modelling and spreadsheets * High level of computer Skills * Report writing * Interpersonal Skills * Analytical Skills * Communication (verbal and written) * Time management * Planning and Co-ordination Skills * Presentation Skills * Writing Skills.
 
Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department: Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs, the incumbent will process tariff applications in terms of the Petroleum Pipelines Act and provide analytical support to the regulatory financial reporting activities. *Assist in drafting, implementing and reviewing tariff approaches and methodologies for petroleum pipelines, storage and loading facilities * Analysing tariff applications (and appeals against tariff decisions) and draft questions of clarity or for further information from applicants as necessary * Building financial models and or apply financial models in order to evaluate/analyse tariff applications * Recommending efficient tariff decisions * Drafting, implementing and reviewing tariff approaches and methodologies for petroleum pipelines, storage and loading facilities * Provide assistance in conducting tariff related, financial and analytical research to assist in arriving at recommendations regarding efficient tariffs * Having an understanding of NERSA's Regulatory Reporting Manuals * Provide analytical support with respect to NERSA's Regulatory Reporting Manuals implementation and licensee compliance and conduct required analysis of regulatory financial reports to support regulatory decision-making * Analysing regulatory financial reports from licensees and recommend clawback or other adjustments to tariffs * Gathering industry information and maintain databases relating to the petroleum pipelines industry * Participate in projects, where required, in line with the Strategic Plan and Business Plan and NERSA's Team-based Network Structure principles, either as a participant or team leader * Analyze, evaluate applications by licensees as part ofbuilding NERSA's database on the industry.
 
Enquiries for this position should be directed to: Ms. Nobulungisa Boko on (012) 401-4600
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL AND MARKET ANALYST X 2
Department: Gas Pricing and Tariffs (GPT)
Package: R470 992.97 - R678 125.45 per annum (CTC)
(Ref: HR: 04/20)
 
Requirements: * A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Economics or Finance * Minimum of three (3) years working experience that could be applied to piped-gas pricing and tariff regulation.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Interpretation of Financial Information * Communication (written and verbal) Skills * High Level of Computer Skills * Analytical Skills * Planning and Organisational Skills * Time Management Skills * Problem-solving Skills * Report writing * Presentation Skills.
 
Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department: Gas Pricing and Tariffs, the incumbent will be expected is to administer and ensure compliance with the pricing provisions of the Regulatory Agreement, the Gas Act and the associated Regulations. 
 
The successful incumbent will: * Administer the Regulator's pricing responsibility as it relates to the Gas Act, Gas Regulations, Gas Rules and Regulatory Decisions * Implement the Regulatory Reporting Manuals * Determine and monitor piped-gas pricing and tariff * Monitor all Gas Pricing Agreements and ensure compliance with the methodology to approve maximum prices for piped-gas * Monitoring of all Gas Tariff Agreements and ensure compliance with the guidelines for transmission and storage tariffs * Conduct financial modelling of all pricing and tariff requirements * Conduct economic analysis of piped-gas licence applications * Assist in drafting, implementing and reviewing pricing and tariff methodologies / approaches for the piped-gas industry * Assist in gathering industry information and maintaining a database for the gas industry * Assist in drafting appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes to effectively regulate the piped-gas industry * Participate in all policies, where required, in line with NERSA's business process and team-based network structure principles, either as a leader or in support of such * Support the Head of Department on any ad hoc task or activities that might be directed to the Department.
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATOR
Department: Gas Pricing and Tariffs (GPT)
Package: R210 928.04 - R284 938.49 per annum (CTC)
(Ref: HR: 05/20)
 
Requirements: * Administrative or Secretarial Diploma * Minimum of three (3) years working experience in anadministration environment.
 
The candidate must be competent in the following: * Good Communication (verbal and written) Skills * Analytical Skills * Maintenance of confidentiality * Computer literacy * Time Management Skills * Minute-taking Skills.
 
Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Department: Gas Pricing and Tariffs, the incumbent will be to provide secretarial services to the HOD: GPT: The successful incumbent will: * Record the receipt of licences and track progress on their processing * Assist with the collection of information on Piped-gas industries * Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings of the department * Provide information to assist internal and external • stakeholders on Piped-gas Matters * Administering of requisitions books and following up to ensure that invoices are processed * Arrange travel and related arrangements for staff in the department * Follow up on submissions, correspondence and letters sent to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Full Time Regulator Member (FTRM) and Executive Manager (EM) for either approval or comment * Administering of leave and providing information related to the department.
 
Enquiries for these three (3) positions should be directed to Ms. Azwindini Magoda on (012) 401-4600.

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The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the organization.
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2020
 
Interested persons can forward a comprehensive CV to:  applications@nersa.org.za  or NationalEnergy 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 QualificationsAuthority (SAQA) 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.