South Africa: Compliance Officer – Energy / electricity regulation posted by MECS Africa

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Law, Economics, Energy Studies, Public Administration, or a related field as recognized by SAQA
• Postgraduate qualification in Regulatory Compliance, Energy Policy, Competition Law, or Project Management will be advantageous
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in compliance monitoring, enforcement, or regulatory operations within the electricity, energy, or utilities sector
• Experience in interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks, licence conditions, and industry codes
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, or risk assessments
• Exposure to market surveillance, competition regulation, or legal enforcement processes will be beneficial
• Strong understanding of the Electricity Regulation Act and related policies
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance monitoring, investigation, and enforcement.

 
Key responsibilities:
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement:

• Monitor the conduct and performance of electricity market participants (generators, traders, distributors, the Market Operator, etc.) to ensure compliance with the approved market rules, codes, and licence conditions
• Identify and report any deviations, irregularities, or breaches of market regulations
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and inspections of licensees and registered participants
• Prepare compliance assessment reports with recommendations for corrective or enforcement action

Regulatory Framework Implementation:

• Assist in developing and implementing compliance monitoring frameworks, procedures, and tools to support effective market oversight
• Support the alignment of compliance processes with international best practices and the amended Electricity Regulation Act
• Contribute to updating compliance requirements in line with new or revised market rules and policy directions

Investigation and Enforcement Support:

• Conduct or support investigations into suspected non-compliance, anti-competitive behaviour, or market manipulation
• Compile evidence and documentation to support enforcement actions
• Liaise with the Legal and Enforcement teams in preparing enforcement cases for regulatory consideration
• Track the implementation of remedial actions by non-compliant entities

Stakeholder Engagement and Awareness:

• Engage with market participants to communicate compliance requirements, enforcement out-comes, and regulatory expectations
• Support capacity-building initiatives and workshops aimed at improving industry compliance culture
• Represent the company in compliance forums and meetings with licensees, traders, and other regulatory bodies

Reporting and Advisory Support :

• Prepare periodic compliance monitoring and enforcement reports
• Provide input into regulatory reports, annual performance reviews, and sector compliance assessments
• Advise on compliance risks and emerging regulatory gaps requiring policy or rule amendments.