Job Description
- 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.
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