SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SANEDI) VACANCIES

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CLEANERS (X2) 
Programme: Programme 4 
Division: DSTI Energy Secretariat 
Location: Sandton 
Period: Fixed Term Contract – 3 years 
 
About DSTI Energy Secretariat 
The DSTI Energy Secretariat within the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) which was established in 2011 under the National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008) (NEA), ensure effective implementation and monitoring of flagship programmes aligned with the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) decadal plan, as well as evaluation of innovation policies relevant to the energy landscape. The DSTI-supported Energy Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Flagship Programmes includes Coal CO2-X RDI; Energy Storage RDI; Hydrogen South Africa (HySA); and Renewable Energy Hub and Spokes. 
 
Purpose of the position 
To provide high standard cleanliness and hygiene to designated areas including office space, kitchen and restrooms; and to assist with other complimentary services. 
 
Qualifications and Experience Required 
• Minimum Grade 12. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a corporate setting, performing similar functions. 
• Certificate in hygiene is added advantage. 
 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required 
• Basic Computer literacy. 
• Communication (Verbal and written) and Interpersonal skills. 
• Time management. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Sound and in-depth knowledge of providing housekeeping. 
• Motivated and Hardworking individuals. 
• Be Flexible. 
 
Duties include but are not limited to: 
• Provision of cleaning services based on the frequency and standards set out by SANEDI and in alignment with OHS. 
• Ensure cleanliness of all building fixtures (carpets, floors, desks, windows, sink, toilets etc.). 
• Replenish consumable items (sugar, coffee, toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, etc.) as may be required. 
• Emptying all waste bins at the designated area and ensure that they clean and lined up for continuous use. 
• Keep track of cleaning materials/supplies and consumable items and re-order through Facilities Manager. 
• Ensure cleaning of building exterior. 
• To assist with refreshment services to internal SANEDI staff and external stakeholders when required. 
• Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time. 
• Lock and unlock offices securely. 
 
Additional Information 
It is our intention to increase the level of Indian, Coloured, White and people living with disabilities male, female and/others of representativity at all levels throughout the organisation. Therefore, preference will be given to competent group of candidates named above. 
The Cleaners will be based at the SANEDI office in Sandton, Johannesburg, 
 
Please email a detailed CV to: cleaner@sanedi.org.za
 
The closing date for this position is: 8 August 2025 
 
Should you not hear from SANEDI within 30 days after closing of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
 
 
 
 

​PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Programme: Programme 4 
Division: DSTI Energy Secretariat 
Location: Sandton 
Period: Fixed Term Contract – 3 years 
 
About DSTI Energy Secretariat 
The DSTI Energy Secretariat within the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) which was established in 2011 under the National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008) (NEA), ensure effective implementation and monitoring of flagship programmes aligned with the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) decadal plan, as well as evaluation of innovation policies relevant to the energy landscape. The DSTI-supported Energy Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Flagship Programmes includes Coal CO2-X RDI; Energy Storage RDI; Hydrogen South Africa (HySA); and Renewable Energy Hub and Spokes. 
 
Purpose of the position 
The purpose of this position is to assist in all related financial activities including planning, co-ordination, monitoring, reporting on financial progress of projects, and undertake project financial reconciliations. To provide support to managers through compilation of financial reports as and when required in accordance with financial policies and contract criteria. 
The project accountant will be working closely with managers, finance department and SANEDI procurement department. 
 
Qualifications and Experience Required 
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in Finance. 
• BCom Accounting Hons with articles will be advantageous. 
• Affiliation with SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA or ACCA will be advantageous. 
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience. 
• Prior experience working under tight schedules and pressures. 
• Prior experience in donor – funded projects will be advantageous. 
• Prior experience working on Dynamics 365 will be preferred. 
 
Knowledge and Skills Required 
• Knowledge and understanding of project accounting will be advantageous. 
• Knowledge of public sector requirements and legislative structures/frameworks i.e. PFMA and GRAP. 
• Sound knowledge of Accounting Principles 
• Knowledge of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation RDI programmes. 
• Ability to engage with national and international stakeholders. 
• Statistics and Financial management skills. 
• Budget preparation, forecasting and financial planning. 
• Demonstrable experience in MS Office (MS Word, MS Projects, MS Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). 
• Meticulous, with strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Team collaboration and working individually. 
• Adaptability and Resilience 
• Communication and Interpersonal relationship skills 
• Report writing 
• Computer skills 
 
Duties include but are not limited to: 
Strategic Management 
• Responsible for the implementation of day-to-day finance operational plans. 
• Implement effective and efficient Risk Management system within the finance space. 
• Ensure that operational procedures, policies and standards are followed. 
• Identify, evaluate and communicate important Finance trends that are likely to impact the organisation. 
• Ensure that the Finance division complies with legislation, policies and contractual obligations. 
 
Operations Management 
• Assist with reviewing journal entries for accuracy and validity. 
• Constantly develop and enhance reporting tools and templates to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the finance unit. 
• Serve as the key point of contact between auditors and the finance team, coordinating and consolidating responses to audit queries related to project finances. 
• Review annual budget and process budget revisions based on need analysis. 
• Produce project financial information with the purposes of reviewing and controlling revenue and expenditure for management. 
• Maintain accurate finance record keeping, ensuring that all recorded transactions and documentation are completed as required. 
 
Finance Management 
• Maintain project accounts in an appropriate manner and track project costs according to activities and source of funds. 
• Develop project budgets in accordance with project charters, accounting standards and agreed timelines. 
• Implement and monitor commitment and control processes to ensure that funding is available to meet project expenditure and that invoices are paid on a timely basis. 
• Collaborate with Project Managers or funders to develop and integrate project performance indicators. 
• Prepare and review monthly variance reports, analysing actual expenditure against budget, and process budget reallocations within the accounting system as needed. 
• Assist with the compilation of the Annual Financial Statements of SANEDI and its projects. 
 
Governance, Risk Management and Management Reporting 
• Ensure that Monthly/Quarterly/Midyear/Annual performance reports are prepared in accordance with agreed format, and are accurate and submitted on time; 
• ensure the reports complies with internal controls, requirements and financial frameworks. 
• Co-ordinate project audits and prepare responses to audit queries. 
 
Stakeholder Management 
• Identify, build and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with employees within SANEDI and service providers. 
• Interact closely with internal and external stakeholders in maintaining positive relationships within the organization. 
• Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise. Participation should result positive input and impact. 
• Maintain good relationships and communicates effectively with all internal stakeholders by delivering service that exceeds the stakeholders’ expectations.
 
5.6 Quality Management 
• Ensure alignment of finance work processes to the required quality standards. 
• Proactively, identify continuous improvement strategies. 
• Monitor agreed quality initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to business processes and delivered as agreed. 
 
5.7 People Management 
• KPA’s are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement. 
• Review performance against agreed performance standards. 
• Live the values and culture of SANEDI. 
• Identify and implement development opportunities, to ensure continuous improvement of effective and efficient work. 
• Departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks. 
 
 
Additional Information 
It is our intention to increase the level of Indian, Coloured, White and people living with disabilities male, female and/others of representativity at all levels throughout the organisation. Therefore, preference will be given to competent group of candidates named above. 
The Project Accountant will be based at the SANEDI office in Sandton, Johannesburg,
 
Please email a detailed CV to: accountant02@sanedi.org.za
 
The closing date for this position is: 8 August 2025 
 
Should you not hear from SANEDI within 30 days after closing of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful

​LEGAL ADVISOR 
Programme: Programme 4 
Division: DSTI Energy Secretariat 
Location: Sandton 
Period: Fixed Term Contract – 5 years 
 
Purpose
The DSTI Energy Secretariat Programme requires a Legal Advisor to support the Programme. The Legal Advisor is expected to support the Head of DSTI Energy Secretariat and the IP & Commercialisation Manager by providing legal services, including but not limited to those outlined below. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
• Minimum qualification LLB 
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate 
• Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience 
• Knowledge of SOE governance frameworks 
• MS Office fluency 
• Knowledge of IP law 
• Proven track record in applying intellectual property law and the IP legal process 
• Familiarity with the South African National System for Innovation 
 
Knowledge and Skills Required 
• Public Finance Management Act 
• Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act No. of 51 of 2008 
• Knowledge of the State-Owned Enterprises Governance 
• Knowledge in Contract Management 
• Knowledge of Ethics, Compliance & Risk Management 
• Knowledge of energy sector advantageous 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Written and verbal skills 
• Communication skills 
• Administrative skills 
• Report writing skills 
 
Job Requirements (Soft skills) 
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills 
• Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities. 
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations. 
• Ability to write clearly and concisely 
• Ability to work in a team and individually. 
• Ability to manage outside counsel and other external service providers for quality work product, value, and efficiency. 
• Ability to facilitate and contribute to collaborative decision-making processes and work effectively on cross-functional teams. 
 
Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice as it relates to but not limited to Intellectual Property (IP) 
• Negotiating, drafting and vetting of contracts (MoU, MoA, SLA, NDA, project-specific agreements, project-funding agreements etc.) 
• Conduct IP due diligence and legal opinions in relation to IP 
• Counsel internal clients, including Management, on Intellectual Property matters, protection and exploitation, expansion, risks and opportunities. 
• Specialist IP legal knowledge including patent preparation 
• Oversee the contract management process and the execution of agreements with third parties. 
• Handle a variety of IP related legal matters and give sound advice 
• Review IP related legal documents and provide advice on appropriate actions and provide legal opinions on a variety of requests which may be complex in nature;
• Manage and advise on all external service providers for the filing and renewal of patents 
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. 
• Ensure compliance with the Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act, 2008 
• Reviewing and drafting other legal documents, including patents and trademark papers, licensing agreements, etc. 
• Conducting research and remaining current on changes in local, regional and international trends and best practices. 
• Risk Management. 
 
Additional Information 
It is our intention to increase the level of Indian, Coloured, White and people living with disabilities male, female and/others of representativity at all levels throughout the organisation. Therefore, preference will be given to competent group of candidates named above. 
The Legal Advisor will be based at the SANEDI office in Sandton, Johannesburg, 
 
Please email a detailed CV to: Legaladvisor03@sanedi.org.za
 
The closing date for this position is: 3 August 2025 
 
Should you not hear from SANEDI within 30 days after closing of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful
 
 
SANEDI is a state-owned entity, established under the National Energy Act (Act 34 of 2008) Board Members: Mr Sicelo Xulu (Chairperson), Ms Lungile Mtiya (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Abegail Boikhutso, Mr Jongikhaya Witi, Mr Mthokozisi Mpofu. Alternate members: Ms. Noma Qase, Mr Gerard Fourie. CEO: Dr Titus Mathe. Company Secretary: Mr. Solomon Mngomezulu