South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) Project Officer: Standards & Labelling Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is offering a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Project Officer within its Energy Efficiency Programme. This role is crucial for supporting the Standards and Labelling programme component, based at the SANEDI office in Sandton, Johannesburg.

This opportunity involves coordinating and implementing various activities related to energy efficiency for electrical and electronic products. It is an excellent chance to contribute to national energy policy and sustainability initiatives in South Africa.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a National Diploma in Engineering / Environmental Sciences / Public Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Energy Policy Sector.
• Experience in technical project coordination, administration, and finance.
• Experience in event coordination and delivery.
• Experience in local and international stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency policies and government initiatives.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability principles.
• Ability to provide project management support.
• Ability to provide technical report support with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Proficiency in report and minutes writing.
• High level of problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels within and outside the organisation.
• Ability to write and present technical information clearly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating and implementing various components of electrical/electronic product energy efficient research, policy, and communications.
• Coordinating and implementing day-to-day activities related to electrical/electronic product energy efficient research, policy, and communications.

What the Work Involves

As a Project Officer, you will be deeply involved in the day-to-day execution of the Standards and Labelling programme within SANEDI's Energy Efficiency Department. Your work will primarily involve coordinating research efforts, policy development, and communication strategies focused on enhancing the energy efficiency of electrical and electronic products. You will be responsible for seeing these activities through from planning to implementation, working from the SANEDI office located in Sandton, Johannesburg. This role requires an organised individual who can manage various tasks and interact with different stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the SANEDI careers portal.

• Visit the application link: https://sanedi.org.za/vacancies/project-officer-standards-labelling/
• Complete the application form provided on the webpage.

Please note that if you do not receive feedback from SANEDI Human Capital within 30 days after the closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 5 September 2026