Electricity Markets Specialist/Energy ResearchMECS Africa • Pretoria, South Africa
Electricity Markets Specialist / Energy Research
MECS Africa • Pretoria, South Africa
3 days ago
Job descriptionMonitor the behaviour of market participants to detect market manipulation, abuse of dominance, or anti-competitive practices Analyse market data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and pricing anomalies across the wholesale and retail electricity markets Develop and maintain performance indicators and dashboards for continuous market surveillance Conduct market performance reviews and prepare regular monitoring reports for management and the Regulator Support the development and implementation of rules, codes, and guidelines governing market operation, competition, and transparency Assist in designing regulatory instruments that align with the Electricity Regulation Act and evolving market structure (including the Market Operator and Transmission Entity) Contribute to drafting regulatory proposals and recommendations to enhance market competitiveness and efficiency Conduct investigations into suspected anti-competitive conduct, collusion, or market abuse Support enforcement actions and recommend corrective measures where non-compliance is identified Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance units to ensure due process and fair regulatory practice in enforcement actions Research and benchmark international electricity market structures and regulatory approaches Analyse models of market liberalisation, power exchanges, and balancing mechanisms Provide technical advice on market rules, settlement mechanisms, and trading arrangements Engage with the Market Operator, System Operator, generators, traders, and other market participants to obtain relevant data and insights Participate in consultations, workshops, and forums to promote understanding of market surveillance requirements Represent the company in national and regional energy regulatory forums on market oversight Prepare technical reports and discussion papers Provide input into decision-making processes regarding market conduct and competition Advise on regulatory risks and emerging market developments
Requirements :
- Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field as recognized by SAQA
- Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field will be an advantage
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in electricity markets, energy regulation, competition analysis, or utility economics
- Experience in analysing market behaviour, energy pricing, or economic modelling
- Exposure to market monitoring, compliance, or enforcement within a regulated industry
- Familiarity with the structure and functioning of electricity trading markets, power pools, or system operations
- Experience working with large datasets and market information systems will be an advantage.
Key responsibilities :
Market Monitoring and Analysis :
Regulatory Framework Development :
Investigation and Compliance :
Market Design and Research :
Stakeholder Engagement :
Reporting and Advisory Support :
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