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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SANEDI)
EPC SDP INTERNS (X80)
Programme Programme 3 - EEDSM
Division EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP)
Location Eastern Cape, North-West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Free State
Contract Period Fixed-Term Contract (18 Months)
1. Background
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Skills Development Programme forms part of the national initiative to accelerate the implementation of the Regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy Performance Certificates for Buildings, as promulgated on 8 December 2020 and subsequently amended on 25 November 2022 and 03 August 2023. The amendments clarified that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are to be issued by an accredited body prior to 31 July 2024, and thereafter by a registered professional in accordance with SANS 1544.
The primary objective of the EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP) is to support building owners and accounting officers by providing a pool of trained unemployed graduates to:
· Collect and analyse data required for the registration and assessment of buildings.
· Support the issuance of EPCs.
· Contribute to improving the energy performance of buildings in line with regulatory compliance.
Furthermore, the programme aims to capacitate graduates to become EPC Practitioners, with a pathway towards registration as EPC Professionals.
The programme is coordinated by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and implemented by SANEDI through a Programme Management Unit (PMU), in partnership with the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). 2
The programme structure includes:
· 6 weeks of QCTO Occupational Skills Programme: EPC Practitioner NQF Level 5 training, practical and integrated continuous assessment
· 17 months of workplace-based learning and practical experience with an assignment to complete the work modules, and a final integrated supervised assessment (FISA)
2. Graduate Training Specifications
This 18-month internship programme aims to equip 80 unemployed graduates with both technical knowledge and practical workplace experience to support:
· Registration of buildings on the EPC platform
· Issuance of Energy Performance Certificates
· Identify possible energy audits required to assess significant energy users for ESCO’s to implement energy efficiency improvements
· Implementation of energy efficiency improvements in buildings
The programme integrates structured learning with Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) through placement at host institutions in selected provinces across the country.
Training Location: Participating TVET Colleges from selected Provinces.
Expected Start Date: Mid February 2027
Monthly stipend: The internship will provide monthly stipends
SANEDI reserves the right to place and/or transfer successful candidates to any location within the programme, based on operational requirements.
3. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
· South African citizens aged 18–35 years
· Must be unemployed graduates
· Hold a completed NQF Level 7 qualification or higher (academic record required) in one of the following fields:
o Engineering Field
o Energy Studies / Energy Management
o Built Environment (Architecture, Property Management (Real Estate), Construction Management, Property Studies, Quantity Surveying)
o Natural Sciences or Economic Sciences
Additional Requirements:
· Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to be placed and travel to designated locations (applicants are encouraged to apply within their province of residence, as the programme offers a stipend)
4. Equity and Inclusion
SANEDI is committed to advancing inclusive participation by ensuring that women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and LGBTQIA+ persons are not only included but are able to meaningfully benefit from this programme, in line with the objectives of a sustainable and just energy transition.
· Learners living with disabilities and those from rural areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
o Selection decisions are made fairly and without regard to disability status in accordance with South African Employment Equity legislation.
· The programme promotes gender equity, and applications from female learners are encouraged.
· While priority will be given to learners from historically disadvantaged backgrounds in line with our Employment Equity goals, we encourage and welcome applications from South Africans of all races who share our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
5. Benefits
Successful learners will gain:
· Practical experience on real-world projects in energy efficiency and the built environment.
· Exposure to public sector and industry practices.
· Mentorship from experienced professionals.
· Skills development aligned to national energy and sustainability priorities.
The EPC Skills Development Practitioner qualification will enable learners to work for :
Energy consulting firms
Facilities management companies
Energy service companies (ESCOs)
EPC-related organisations
6. Additional Information
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the required information and supporting documents via the application link provided.
Application Form Link:
https://www.sanedi.org.za/vacancies/epc-sdp-interns-x80/
Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents via the application link:
· CV’s
· Certified copy of qualification
· Certified copy of an identity document
The closing date for the applications is: 02 November 2026
Should you not hear from SANEDI within 30 days after closing of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
