The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for the EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP) Graduate Training Programme, with 300 training opportunities available.
The programme is designed to create a pool of trained unemployed graduates who can support building owners and accounting officers with activities related to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Participants will receive foundational technical training and practical exposure to building data collection, information gathering, data capturing and quality assurance.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
EPC Skills Development Programme Overview
- Organisation: South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
- Programme: EPC Skills Development Programme (SDP) Graduate Training Programme
- Opportunities: 300
- Training Level: NQF Level 4
- Training Duration: 10 days
- Location: Selected provinces, excluding Eastern Cape and North West
- Training Venue: Participating TVET Colleges in selected provinces
- Expected Start: Training scheduled to begin from 12 October 2026
- Monthly Stipend: No monthly stipend
- Transport Allowance: Not guaranteed
- Closing Date: 18 September 2026
About the EPC Skills Development Programme
The primary objective of the EPC Skills Development Programme is to support building owners and accounting officers by developing a pool of trained unemployed graduates.
Participants will be trained to assist with activities such as:
- Collecting data required for the registration and assessment of buildings
- Analysing building-related data
- Supporting the issuance of Energy Performance Certificates
- Contributing to improved energy performance of buildings
- Supporting regulatory compliance activities related to EPC requirements
The programme therefore focuses on developing practical skills that can support the collection and management of information required for building energy-performance activities.
Graduate Training Programme
The EPC SDP includes a 10-day training programme at NQF Level 4.
The training is intended to provide participants with foundational technical knowledge and practical skills related to Energy Performance Certificate activities.
Training will focus on areas including:
- EPC-related activities
- Building energy-performance data collection
- Capturing building information
- Gathering information required for EPC processes
- Data capturing
- Quality assurance
Participants will receive exposure to the processes involved in collecting and managing building information for energy-performance purposes.
What Participants Will Learn
The programme will provide practical exposure to EPC data collection and building information gathering.
Participants will develop an understanding of how relevant building information is collected, recorded and captured according to prescribed EPC requirements.
The training will also introduce participants to quality-assurance processes, helping them understand the importance of accurate and reliable information when supporting EPC-related activities.
Training Locations
Training will take place at participating TVET Colleges in selected provinces.
The programme is available in all other provinces except Eastern Cape and North West.
Applicants should therefore consider the province and available training location when completing their applications.
Expected Start Date
The training is scheduled to begin from:
12 October 2026
The specific training arrangements and final start details will be communicated to successful participants.
Stipend and Transport Information
Applicants should carefully note that this programme does not provide a monthly stipend.
The information provided also states that a transport allowance is not guaranteed.
Candidates should therefore consider these conditions before applying and should not assume that they will receive a monthly allowance or guaranteed transport support.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is intended for unemployed graduates who are interested in gaining foundational technical knowledge and practical exposure in the energy-performance and building sector.
Applicants should carefully review the official application requirements and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.
How to Apply for the EPC SDP Graduate Training Programme
Interested applicants are required to complete the EPC SDP Graduate Training Programme Application Form.
The application form welcomes candidates and requests applicants to complete all required sections of the form.
When applying, candidates should ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete before submitting the application.
Closing Date
The closing date for the EPC Skills Development Programme Graduate Training Programme is:
18 September 2026
Applicants should complete and submit their applications before the deadline.
Why Consider the EPC Graduate Training Programme?
The programme offers unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical exposure to an emerging area of the energy and building sector.
Through the 10-day training, participants can gain foundational knowledge in EPC activities, building information gathering, energy-performance data collection, data capturing and quality assurance.
Although the programme does not offer a monthly stipend and transport support is not guaranteed, the practical training and exposure may provide useful experience for graduates interested in energy efficiency, building performance and related technical fields.
Final Thought
The EPC Skills Development Programme 2026 provides 300 unemployed graduates with an opportunity to receive structured training related to Energy Performance Certificates and building energy-performance data.
The programme consists of 10 days of NQF Level 4 training, with training scheduled to begin from 12 October 2026 at participating TVET Colleges in selected provinces.
Eligible graduates should complete the EPC SDP application form and submit their applications before the 18 September 2026 deadline.
