MANAGER REGULATORY AFFAIRS – Electricity Control Board 54 views

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Support to the government on the Energy Supply Industry (ESI)
• Assist the government with the restructuring of the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Assist with the opening up of the industry for increased competition and encourage private sector participation through licensing.
• Investigate Energy Supply Industry (ESI) options and benchmark against international best practice.
• Determine and monitor consumer affairs regarding Energy Supply Industry (ESI) complaints.
• Analyse, develop, and promote new regulatory tools.
• Manage in-depth analysis of Energy Supply Industry (ESI) statistics on performance data and compare it against identified benchmarks to identify areas of strength and improvement.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports to the Electricity Control Board (ECB) outlining the findings, recommendations, and strategies to enhance Energy Supply Industry (ESI) in alignment with benchmarks
• 2. Provide Support to Government on Energy Supply Industry (ESI)
• Assist the government with the restructuring of the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Assist with the opening up of the industry for increased competition and encourage private sector participation through licensing.
• Investigate Energy Supply Industry (ESI) options and benchmark against international best practice.
• Determine and monitor consumer affairs regarding Energy Supply Industry (ESI) complaints.
• Analyse, develop, and promote new regulatory tools.
• Manage in-depth analysis of Energy Supply Industry (ESI) statistics on performance data and compare it against identified benchmarks to identify areas of strength and improvement.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports to the Electricity Control Board (ECB) outlining the findings, recommendations, and strategies to enhance Energy Supply Industry (ESI) in alignment with benchmarks
• 3. Manage Economic, Technical, and Legal Matters Related to License Conditions
• Manage and develop the most appropriate Energy Supply Industry (ESI) structure and rules as per the license conditions.
• Evaluate the licensing of various supply options (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Supply) in collaboration with the Economic and Market Regulation division.
• Provide advice and liaise with Government, NamPower, other licensees, and investors on future investments in the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Assist the Technical Regulation (TR) division in setting standards for quality of supply and service in the Energy Supply Industry (ESI) as per the license conditions.
• Evaluate and approve technical license conditions in collaboration with the Technical Regulation (TR) division.
• Assess the technical and compliance of the performance of licensees in the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Ensure compliance of the Licensees requirements.
• 3. License and Regulatory Compliance Management
• Manage licenses by evaluating applications, preparing conditions, and making recommendations to the Board, while maintaining a licensee database.
• Verify adherence to license conditions for the Economic and Technical Regulation divisions.
• Provide input into communications with stakeholders and perform compliance audits.
• Assist in developing performance monitoring and evaluation systems for licensees in collaboration with other departments.
• Arrange stakeholder engagements regarding compliances of licenses
• 4. Energy Supply Industry (ESI) Advice and Dispute Mediation
• Provide expert advice on Energy Supply Industry (ESI) matters, including regulatory compliance and industry trends to the CEO, Board, and Minister.
• Analyse ESI data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies to improve Energy Supply Industry (ESI) performance, such as enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Mediate disputes related to Energy Supply Industry (ESI), working with stakeholders to find mutually beneficial solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advocate for policies that support a robust and sustainable energy supply.
• Conduct Public hearings related to the ESI.
• 5. Risk Management
• Identify and assess regulatory risks facing the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for the Energy Supply Industry (ESI).
• Monitor regulatory trends and developments to anticipate future risks.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory risks.
• Manage the integration of regulatory compliance into ECB’s risk management framework.
• Report on regulatory risks and mitigation efforts to ECB.
• 6. People Management
• Oversee that staff is sufficiently trained, that annual training needs assessments are conducted.
• Communicate the divisional goals, operational instructions, policies, procedures, and regulations to subordinates.
• Establish performance standards, assign tasks, monitor progress, and take corrective action when necessary to ensure optimum performance.
• Oversee staff adherence to HR systems and procedures with regard to performance assessments, discipline, and grievances.
• Establish a coaching culture and provide strategic and policy inputs to the Executive: Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
• Oversee the implementation of an appropriate succession plan for the department.
• Accountable for the human resources climate of this division.
• Advise on most suitable problem solving regarding the function.
• Oversee implantation of Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• 7. Budget Management
• Compile and motivate the annual budget and submit it for approval to the Executive: Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
• Manage the execution of the budget in line with the delegations of authority framework.
• Provide inputs to the departmental head regarding additional funds required, funding proposals, and budget variances.
• 8. Stakeholder Engagement
• Attend relevant management meetings, divisional meetings, and technical meetings, as well as other ad hoc meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide operational advice to all stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant stakeholder forums.
• Collaborate with all relevant industry stakeholders and disseminate relevant information.
• Stay informed about technological, economic, social, and political developments in the Energy Supply Industry (ESI) locally and internationally, recommending changes, and contributing to the team’s efforts to achieve results.
• 9. Professional Development
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and courses; through self-study, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Take self/career development responsibility by setting and achieving personal goals.
• Participate in regular skill development workshops.
• Stay updated on emerging trends through ongoing research

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field at NQF Level 8
• Minimum Experience Required: Ten (10) Years relevant experience of which five (5) years should have been at a senior supervisory level.
• Special Requirements / Licenses: A Valid Driver’s License (Code B).
• Added advantage: Registered with Namibian Engineering Council and/or Certified Regulatory Specialist will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the of the Namibian Energy Supply Industry and the ongoing reforms in the industry; electricity generation, distribution, and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific, and energy engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships.
• Knowledge of industry regulatory and compliance frameworks, standards, and best practices in power system operation and reliability.
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices and company law, as well as the functioning of SOEs.
• Knowledge of data modeling and statistical skills.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• Communication skills, both oral and written.
• Interpersonal and Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and Organisational skills.
• Risk Management and Problem-solving skills.
• Budget Management skills.
• Computer literacy/proficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply

REF Code: ECB-28