- Government and Private Sector Collaboration for EPC Training: Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré encourages partnerships to recruit 500 unemployed graduates for training as Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioners, supporting South Africa’s energy efficiency goals.
- Targeted Graduate Qualifications and Training Focus: The programme seeks graduates with NQF Level 6 or higher in Engineering, Energy Studies, or Sciences, providing them with skills in data collection, analysis, and compliance related to EPC registration.
- Practical Placement and Energy Efficiency Support: Training includes at least twelve months of organisation placement, where graduates will help building owners enhance energy performance and adhere to EPC regulations.
- Impact on Employment and Building Compliance: The initiative creates employment opportunities for young professionals and benefits building owners through improved energy efficiency, aiding the country’s goal of registering 60,000 EPCs.
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, has called on public and private entities to partner with government in recruiting 500 unemployed graduates for training as Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioners. The initiative, launched under the EPC Skills Development Programme, is aimed at equipping young people with specialised green skills while helping South Africa meet its energy efficiency targets.
The programme targets graduates with an NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in Engineering and Built Environment, Energy Studies, or Sciences. Successful candidates will be trained in data collection, analysis, and processing for EPC registration and compliance. The graduates will also be placed within organisations for at least twelve months, assisting building owners with compliance to EPC regulations and improving energy performance.
Deputy Minister Graham-Maré emphasised that the programme creates both employment opportunities and direct benefits for building owners. “These graduates will be placed in your entities, meaning you will have immediate access to professionals who can help improve your buildings’ energy efficiency. They will also support our target of registering 60 000 EPCs across the country,” she said.
The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has already begun recruiting 80 graduates for training. To date, 7 411 buildings have registered nationally and 3 986 EPCs have been issued, with Gauteng leading the rollout. By law, all state-owned buildings larger than 1 000m² and commercial buildings over 2 000m² must display valid EPCs by 7 December 2025.
Deputy Minister Graham-Maré urged stakeholders to seize this opportunity to build a pipeline of EPC-registered professionals and accelerate the country’s green transition.
