Projects Officer

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012421/LB

Date posted:

Monday, November 10, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

32000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a Project Officer to support strategic and operational initiatives within Electricity Regulation.
This is a 3 year Fixed Term Contract.
In this role, you’ll help drive the successful delivery of key projects by coordinating planning, monitoring progress, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and performance targets.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Bachelor’s 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.

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