SANEDI EPC Skills Development Programme 2026

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is inviting applications for the EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP), with 300 learner opportunities available across selected provinces.

The programme is aimed at unemployed South African citizens aged 18 to 35 and provides foundational training in Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) fundamentals and building energy-performance data collection.

The initial programme runs for 10 weekdays, with top-performing learners potentially selected for a further 12-month EPC training programme involving both theory and practical application.

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Job Details

• Programme: EPC SDP Learners
• Number of Opportunities: 300
• Programme: Programme 3 – EEDSM
• Division: EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP)
• Duration: 10 weekdays
• Training Level: NQF Level 4
• Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Free State
• Expected Start: From 12 October 2026
• Monthly Stipend: No monthly stipend
• Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Training will take place at participating TVET colleges in selected provinces.

Job Description

The EPC Skills Development Programme forms part of the national initiative supporting the implementation of regulations relating to Energy Performance Certificates for buildings.

The programme aims to create a pool of trained unemployed graduates who can support building owners and accounting officers with EPC-related activities.

It also aims to provide learners with a pathway towards becoming EPC Practitioners, with potential progression towards registration as EPC Professionals.

What You Will Do

Learners will receive training and practical exposure in:

• EPC fundamentals.
• Building energy-performance data collection.
• Collecting and analysing information required for building registration and assessment.
• Collecting and capturing building energy-performance data.
• Gathering building information.
• Data capturing.
• Quality assurance.
• Supporting EPC-related activities.

The programme is designed to equip learners with foundational technical knowledge and practical data-collection skills.

What You Need to Succeed

Applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be aged 18–35 years.
• Be unemployed.
• Have a Grade 12/Matric certificate or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification.
• Have Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy at Grade 12/Matric or NQF Level 4.
• Be willing and available to participate in the full 10-day programme.

Additional Skills & Attributes

Applicants should:

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to participate in field-based data collection where required.
• Be willing to travel and be placed at designated locations.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply within their province of residence.

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Available Provinces

The programme is available in:

• KwaZulu-Natal
• Gauteng
• Western Cape
• Mpumalanga
• Limpopo
• Northern Cape
• Free State

SANEDI reserves the right to place or transfer successful learners to locations within the programme according to operational requirements.

What You Will Gain

Successful learners will gain knowledge and skills to support qualified EPC professionals and energy specialists by collecting, recording, verifying and capturing building and energy-use data required for EPC and energy-efficiency assessments.

The qualification can provide opportunities to work with:

• Energy service companies (ESCOs)
• Energy consulting firms
• EPC-related organisations

Important Information

The initial training programme lasts 10 weekdays.

Top-performing learners will be selected for a further 12-month EPC training programme involving theoretical and practical training.

There is no monthly stipend, and a transport allowance is not guaranteed.

SANEDI also encourages applications from women, young people, persons with disabilities and people from rural areas.

Documents You Need

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of Matric Certificate or NQF Level 4 qualification
• Certified copy of Identity Document

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official SANEDI application page:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants must upload the required supporting documents through the application link.

Closing Date

18 September 2026

If you do not hear from SANEDI within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many opportunities are available?

SANEDI is offering 300 EPC SDP learner opportunities.

How long is the programme?

The initial EPC Skills Development Programme runs for 10 weekdays.

Is there a stipend?

No monthly stipend is provided, and a transport allowance is not guaranteed.

Who can apply?

South African citizens aged 18 to 35 who are unemployed and meet the qualification and Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy requirements can apply.

Which provinces are included?

The programme covers KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Free State.

What happens after the 10-day programme?

Top-performing learners may be selected for 12 months of EPC training involving both theory and practical application.

When does the application close?

The closing date is 18 September 2026.

iYouth Application Tips

• Check that you meet the age and qualification requirements.
• Have certified copies of your documents ready.
• Apply within your province where possible.
• Remember that the initial programme has no monthly stipend.
• Apply before 18 September 2026.
• Never pay anyone to apply.

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