Building Energy Management Training Course:
12-14 Oct 2009 (Birchwood Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg)

The Energy Training Foundation (ETF) is presenting a Building Energy Management Training Course. This is a 3-day programme that was developed by the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) with support from Danida.

The Building Energy Management Training Course will be held during the week of 12-14 October 2009, at Birchwood Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg. This 3-day programme offers a very practical and hands-on treatment of the management aspects of energy management.  In addition to developing an understanding of the issues, it is intended to begin the actual planning process of energy management of building clients.

Because the course outcomes essentially involve increased organisational capacity for energy management, it is especially beneficial if more than one person from a given organisation attend. The common understanding of the issues arising from the course will help to bridge any gaps that might exist within the organisation regarding the importance and practicality of energy management.

Target groups that will benefit from the training are:

Energy management is not exclusive for engineers and operational mangers.  It is thus important to note that this course could greatly benefit all personnel from:

  • Management;
  • Plant operations;
  • Maintenance;
  • Engineering; and
  • Finance.
Course contents:
  • A context for Building Energy Audits;
  • A Strategic Approach to Energy Management;
  • Assessing the Organisation;
  • Training and Communicating for Energy management;
  • Overview of Building Energy Audits;
  • Historical Energy Assessment;
  • Analysing the Demand Profile;
  • Energy Assessment  EMOs;
  • Interpreting the Business Case ;
  • Audit Quality Assurance;
  • Reporting for Implementation;
  • Project Development Cycle; and
  • Saving Verification;
What are the costs involved?

The costs are the following:

3-Day BEMT course, Textbooks, Exam and Registration:   R 6 950 excl VAT.    

Discount offer:
Please note that a discount of R350 will apply on the above course if you are a member of the SAEE (Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency). If you are interested in becoming a SAEE member, please  download the membership form.

It is important to note that full payments will have to be received at least one month in advance.  If you are interested in attending the 3-day course and write the exam, we should have received your payment by 11 September 2009.

Please note: It will be the responsibility of the course participants to book their own accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Lunch will however be provided.  A list of accommodation possibilities will be forwarded to you with confirmation of attendance.

Where can you register or apply?

Download the documents that you can use to register for the training course:
Your registration should be faxed or e-mailed for the attention of Christina den Heijer/Marietjie Strydom:

Contact details are:

Yolandi Kruger
Cell: +27(0) 82 552 6865
Fax: +27 (0) 18 294 7174
E-mail:

Christina den Heijer
Cell: +27 (0) 82 334 0923
Fax no: +27 (0) 18 294 7174
E-mail:    or   

If you have any other questions please contact Prof LJ Grobler at:
Tel no: +27 (0) 18 299 1328
Fax no: +27 (0) 18 299 1320
Email: