About NERSA

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, often abbreviated to NERSA, serves as the governing body for companies operating in petroleum pipelines, electric power, and piped-gas sectors in South Africa. This entity was established under the National Energy Regulator Act (Section 3), with functions laid out in the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003, Electricity Regulation Act 2006, and Gas Act, 2001 to limit the exploitative use of natural assets and enable focused oversight of these industries by the government. Today, NERSA has a blend of full-time and part-time staff members, totaling 9. The team, spearheaded by the Chief Executive Officer and backed by their secretariat, steers NERSA towards its envisioned path.

NERSA Internship and Programmes 2024

The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) is extending an invitation to young South Africans to join their internship and learnership programmes. Designed with the future in mind, the NERSA Internship and Learnership Programmes 2024 aims to empower jobless youth, thereby boosting their likelihood of employment in subsequent years. During these programmes, participants will gain priceless hands-on experience, knowledge and skills that will consolidate their professional identity in their chosen fields. If you are driven by passion and a thirst for in this sphere, these programmes are just what you need.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates for the NERSA Internship and Learnership Programmes 2024 need to satisfy certain prerequisites in order to be deemed fit by the establishment. Each requirement listed below could make or break your chances of success. Failure to meet all these criteria may lead to unfavorable results:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must not be currently employed by another institution
  • Should have completed tertiary (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, National Diploma, Honours Degree) from an accredited university in South Africa

Potential candidates who wish to enrol for either an internship or learnership with NERSA must major in any one of the following fields:


Reference Field Qualification
EPT2024 Electricity Pricing and Tariffs Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma In , , or
EIP2024 Electricity Infrastructure Planning Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical
GLC2024 Gas Licensing, , and Dispute Resolution Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Chemical

Application Instructions

To apply for the NERSA Internship and Learnership Programmes 2024, you can submit your application via email to [email protected]. If you prefer traditional mail, you can send your application to the following address:

Ms. Lena Rankhumise
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Hume, Resources Department
P.O. Box 40343, Arcadia
Pretoria, 0007

Application Deadline

All applications for the NERSA Internship and Learnership Programmes 2024 must be submitted before the 07 December 2023 deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

NERSA Contact Details

Physical Address: Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: +27 12 401 4600
Fax Number: +27 12 401 4700

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