Department - Qualification Internship
National Energy Regulator (Nersa)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This rewrite details internship and learnership opportunities available at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA is a regulatory authority established under the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004, responsible for regulating the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipeline industries. The organisation's mandate is defined by the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006, Gas Act, 2001, and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003. The Energy Regulator comprises nine members, including the CEO, with five part-time and four full-time positions. These programmes are structured as twenty-four (24) month contracts, offering an opportunity to gain experience within various departments. **What you will do** Not specified **Requirements (from the original advert)** Applicants must meet the following general eligibility criteria: * Have completed a National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12. * Hold a National Diploma / Diploma (NQF 6), Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7), Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree (NQF 8), or Master’s Degree (NQF 9) obtained from a South African University. * Be an unemployed South African citizen. Specific qualification requirements for each department are as follows: * **Legal Advisory Services:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts in Law, (NQF 7) / National Diploma in Law (NQF 6). * **Information Communication and Technology:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology, Information Management. * **Information Resource Management:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Information Management. * **Communication and Stakeholder Management:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Communication/Public Relations/Marketing/Journalism. * **Human Resources Management:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resources Management. * **Internal Audit Unit:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Auditing. * **Regulatory Analysis and Research:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics, Finance, or Statistics. * **Finance Management and Governance:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting. * **Supply Chain Management, Facilities/ Project:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, or Logistics Management. * **Office of the CEO:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Business Administration, or Office Management. * **Security Management:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Security Management, Security Risk Management, Safety and Security Management. * **International Relations:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Diplomacy Studies, International Relations, Political Studies. * **Strategic Planning and Monitoring:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Auditing or Risk Management. * **Electricity Pricing and Tariffs:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting, Finance or Economics. * **Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Electrical Engineering. * **Electricity Infrastructure Planning:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Electrical Engineering. * **Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Chemical Engineering. * **Gas Competition and Market Analysis:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics. * **Gas Pricing and Tariffs National:** Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics. * **Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Economics or Finance. * **Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution:** National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial). **Who should apply** Unemployed South African citizens who have completed their National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12 and hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6, 7, 8, or 9 from a South African University, aligning with one of the listed departments. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 16 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/national-energy-regulator-nersa-vacancies-2 Source: govpage
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