About SA Central Energy Fund

CEF SOC Ltd is a Schedule 2 State-Owned national energy utility entity with a focus on oil, gas, coal and renewable and clean energy options reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) as its primary shareholder. The organisation operates in South Africa with strategic partnerships in Ghana and Mozambique. The company derives its mandate primarily from the Central Energy Fund Act No. 38 of 1977.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Honours degree (NQF 8) in Project Management/Engineering/Business Administration/Project Finance or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in infrastructure or energy project management and 3-5 years in senior project management leadership.
• Experience managing public sector projects or working in a state-owned entity will serve as an added advantage.
• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Project Management/Engineering/Business Administration/Project Finance will serve as an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Project Portfolio

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget

Strategic planning and execution

• Align project objectives with organization’s strategic and investment goals.

Stakeholder engagement and reporting

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, funders, private sector partners and communities.

Project governance and compliance

• Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, social, procurement and financial governance frameworks

Risk and quality management

• Proactively manage risks and enforce quality assurance measures across all project phases

Team and resource management

• Coach, mentor and manage internal project resources and contracted service providers