Pretoria: Projects Officer – electricity industry

Requirements: Bachelors degree (NQF 7) in Project Management, Business/Public Administration, or related field Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Management, or Energy Studies (advantageous) PMP or PRINCE2 certification (desirable) Minimum of four (4) years experience in project management, regulatory support, or energy sector coordination Strong knowledge of the Electricity Regulation Act and the electricity supply industry Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities Responsibilities: Project Planning and Coordination: Assist in planning, scoping, and defining project objectives, deliverables, and timelines for divisional and cross-functional regulatory projects Develop and maintain project plans, charters, risk registers, and progress tracking systems Coordinate inputs from different departments to ensure project milestones are met Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress of divisional projects against set timelines and deliverables Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for submission Identify potential risks and propose mitigation actions Administrative and Logistical Support: Organize and document project meetings, including minutes, action lists, and follow-up tracking Assist with budget planning, procurement coordination, and resource allocation for project implementation Maintain project records, templates, and databases Stakeholder and Communication Support: Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders involved in regulatory projects Assist in drafting correspondence, project briefs, and stakeholder communication materials Support stakeholder consultations, workshops, and training sessions linked to electricity regulatory reforms Research and Knowledge Support: Conduct background research and benchmarking on regulatory and market-related developments Compile information and analysis to support policy, rulemaking, and compliance initiatives Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices Performance and Governance Alignment: Ensure all projects are aligned to strategic objectives, Annual Performance Plan, and governance frameworks Support compliance with internal audit, reporting, and quality assurance requirements.