SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SANEDI) VACANCIES

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PROJECT OFFICER
Programme: Programme 4-General Project Management
Division: DSI Energy Secretariat
Location: SANDTON
Period: Fixed Term Contract - 3 years
 
1. Purpose of the position
The Energy Secretariat Programme requires a Project Officer to assist the Manager in running the four (4) Flagship RD&I programmes co-ordination, administration, and support components. The Project Officer is expected to provide assistance to the Managers to manage the various energy research, development and Innovation programmes, including but not limited to the implementation of the renewable energy Hub and Spokes Programme, Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), Energy storage and Carbon Capture and Utilization programme.
 
2. Qualifications and Experience
 A minimum of a National Diploma in Project Management, Science, Engineering, or related field.
 Preferably up to 2 years’ experience in Energy sector
 Technical project coordination, administration, and finance administration experience
 Event co-ordination and delivery.
 National and International stakeholder engagement.
 
3. Knowledge and skills required
 Knowledge of renewable energy, hydrogen and energy storage technologies
 Knowledge of the Department of Science and Innovation’s Energy Research, Development and Innovation programmes.
 Knowledge in project management support
 Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes
 Technical report support with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
 Good communication skills
 Administrative skills to manage all administrative requirements
 Good report and minutes writing skills
 
4. Soft skills Required
 Problem solving and analytical skills
 Demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities
 Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels within the organisation and outside the organisation
 Ability to write and present technical information clearly
 Ability to work in a team and individually
 Ability to work under tight schedules and pressures.
 
5. Responsibilities
Programme related support activities.
 Co-ordinate evaluation of Business Plans, Annual Performance Plans, progress reports, financial audited reports by CoCs (centre of Competence)and Implementing Agents (IAs)
 Facilitate the transfer of funding to CoCs and Implementing Agents
 Facilitate prioritisation of R&D opportunities and recommend for support by the Energy Secretariat
 Project site visits
 Report writing and minute taking
 Assist with Budgeting and budget revisions
 Submission of Procurement documents
 Email interaction: communication, requests and queries.
 
Stakeholder Engagement
 Facilitate ongoing engagements with the Department of Science and
Innovation (DSI), CoCs, industry, and other government departments
 Participate in project events
 Participate in meetings for new business/ collaborations
 Conference Attendance
 Conference Speaker
 Co-ordinate all Supply Chain Management transactions timeously, including drafting and submission of bid documents to relevant SCM committees
 Participate in bid specifications and evaluation meeting
 Ensure all project invoices are processed timeously
 
Document Administration
 Maintain reporting database and ensure evidence from CoCs and IAs is accurately captured.
 Monitor contracts with CoCs and IAs to ensure compliance with contract provisions by the parties
 Record of Minutes of Meetings
 Record of Meeting registers
 Records of Signed Contracts
 Travel logistics and documentation
 Assist with Budget Update
 
Monthly/ Quarterly Reporting
 Review of quarterly reports, mid-term and annual reports from CoCs
 Assist Project Managers with verification of evidence for quarterly, mid-term and annual report
 Record of Stakeholder Engagement
 Update internal contract registers
 Records of Travel reconciliation
 Assist Project Managers with SANEDI quarterly reporting

​Please email a detailed CV to: ESprojectofficer@sanedi.org.za
 
The closing date for this position is: 1 November 2024
 
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, Ms Tumelo Mashabela, Ms Ilze Baron, Dr Rebecca Maserumule, Mr Jongikhaya Witi, Mr Mthokozisi Mpofu. Alternate members: Ms Noma Qase, Mr Gerard Fourie.
CEO: Dr Titus Mathe. Company Secretary: Mr. Solomon Mngomezulu