Project Officer: Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) at SANEDI

 Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree can enhance qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Energy Efficiency.
• Project Management skills.
• Working knowledge of energy efficiency project development requirements, including experience with preparation of bankable feasibility studies.
• Working knowledge of key energy efficiency technologies in buildings, public lighting and waste-water treatment plants.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge on the South African energy sector, specifically energy efficiency and smallscale embedded generation.
• Understanding of technical, financial and legal project development requirements.
• Working knowledge of Energy and Energy Efficiency Legal Frameworks (policies, Standards, Strategies, etc.)
• Understanding of the Buildings EPC Regulations.
• Understanding of the EPC Standards, SANS 1544 SAN 10400XA.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• Quantitative analytical skills.
• Technical report writing.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Leadership skills.
• Team player with a commitment to working in a diverse team.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Job Scope 

• Manage the operations of the Energy Performance Certificates ( EPC) Sub- Programme, including day to day management and oversight on operational plans, budgets, and the project team.
• Oversee the delivery of the technical components to the buildings EPC Regulations. 
• General Project Management 
• Provide guidance in the development and implementation energy efficiency regulations, policies, strategies and plans to reduce energy usage and support investment in energy efficiency interventions through the SANEDI EEDSM mandate. 
• Support the SANEDI EEDSM programme, and other key partners and stakeholders to ensure positive gains for the Buildings EPC Sector. 
• To support and conduct research activities as and when required on technical projects. 
• To engage with all relevant stakeholders.