Right, if you’ve been working in the energy space and know your stuff when it comes to training and workplace quality, here’s something worth checking out. EWSETA’s looking for someone with solid industry experience to join as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the energy sector.
This isn’t an entry-level gig. They want someone who actually knows what’s happening out there in the real world – not just theory. The job’s about making sure training providers are doing things properly and that learners get placed where they can actually learn and grow.
Salary: R652,306 to R815,382 per year
Deadline to apply: 16 July 2025 (4:30 PM sharp – no late ones)
What You’ll Be Doing
Here’s the basic rundown:
- You’ll go out to workplaces and check if they’re suitable for training learners.
- Help assess and give input when training providers want to get accredited.
- Check if SDPs (Skills Development Providers) are doing what they’re supposed to do.
- Give honest feedback and help improve how training programmes are run.
- Share your experience with the internal team – not everything is in a textbook.
- Make sure all the quality assurance stuff makes sense for the real world, not just the boardroom.
What They’re Looking For
- Someone with proper technical knowledge of the energy sector
- Must understand how workplace training actually works
- Able to go on-site and give proper feedback – no clipboard inspectors
- Knows how to balance paperwork with what’s practical
- Someone who can work in a team but also knows how to lead when needed
How to Apply
No complicated forms here. Just send your CV and certified qualifications to the email address they’ve given.
| ENERGY AND WATER SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (EWSETA) VACANCIES9/7/2025ENERGY AND WATER SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (EWSETA) SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) ENERGY SECTOR SALARY R652 306 – 815 382 PER ANNUM Brief Overview of the Role To provide technical insight regarding the energy sector when quality assuring and evaluating learning programmes and their implementation, workplaces and skills development providers (SDPs). This is done by:Supporting the QA Practitioner in assessing the suitability of workplaces for learners to obtain practical work experience.Support the QA Practitioner in assessing the SDP for the purpose of accreditationSupport the QA Practitioner in monitoring and capacitation of SDPsSupporting and utilising skills development expertise and knowledge to ensure EWSETA remains relevant and in line with SA and global best practiceSupporting the QA Practitioner in the execution of the delegated QCTO functions through effective Service Provider Accreditation and the various CertificationsSupporting the QA Practitioner and the Community of Expert Practitioners in identifying and creating Occupational Qualifications that are responsive to the changing needs of the sectors.Sharing industry technical expertise with internal EWSETA staff to capacitate them.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the work of the panel of external SMEsConduct site visits for workplace approvals, accreditations and evaluationsConduct project monitoring and evaluation site visitsTailor Quality Assurance policies, procedures, SoPs, Checklist and DocumentsEmbed industry requirements in occupational quality and provide input to Learning ProgrammesShare Technical ExpertiseTeamwork and self-developmentApplication Process Please click here to download the full detailed Job Description for the role of the SME Energy Sector.CVs and Certified Qualifications of suitably qualified persons must be forwarded to newrecruitment@ewseta.org.za by no later than the Close of Business 16 July 2025 (i.e. by 16:30 p.m.). Enquiries may be directed to the HR Manager at 010 109 3250 or Mthenjwa Radebe at mthenjwar@ewseta.org.za. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. EWSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment/s for the advertised post. Appointment will be made in line with the EWSETA Employment Equity targets, i.e. African Male, Coloured Male and Female. NB: Please use the name of the position on the subject line of your application email. |
Subject Matter Expert – Energy Sector
Deadline: Applications must be in by 16 July 2025 at 16:30 – no exceptions.
If you’re shortlisted, they’ll contact you. If not, you likely won’t hear back.
Important:
- No one should be asking you to pay to apply – if they do, it’s a scam.
- They’re aiming to meet equity targets – especially looking at African males, Coloured males, and females.
That’s the job. If you’ve got the background and you’re not afraid to bring real-world experience to the table, this could be the right move for you.
