Head of Department: International Coordination and Parterships at National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

Requirements:

• A Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Law (with international Law), International Relations; Political Science or similar degree as recognised by SAQA
• Minimum Eight (8) years’ experience in regional and international relations and regulatory environment, of which five (5) must have been in a managerial position Knowledge of energy industry at local, regional and international levels.

Key responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will:

• Ensure that NERSA participates in all approved regulatory associations at regional and continental levels in which it is a member Develop an International Engagement strategy and implementation plan for NERSA Develop appropriate guidelines and procedures for international engagements Represent NERSA on instructions from CEO and/or the EM: COS at any association or where NERSA participates
• Ensure that proper records and books of account are kept for all activities that are donor funded, as well as those affecting international or regional associations Develop a framework for partnerships and co-operation with other organisations and international donors and sponsors
• Coordinate bilateral interactions with other regulators and stakeholders for information sharing and capacity building purposes Initiate funding proposals to mobilise development funding for the NERSA’s programmes, and international and national initiatives relevant to NERSA’s mandate Develop and manage annual budgets for the ICP department and ensure efficient utilisation of resources Management of staff in the department, including performance management and training interventions Manage strategic and operational risks affecting the department
• To coordinate capacity building initiatives for NERSA staff in collaboration with identified international partners and academic institutions Ensuring the co-ordinating of all logistical arrangements for regional and international engagements
• Perform any function to be delegated by the Executive Manager, CEO and Chairman of the Board.