Senior Project Manager: Three-Year Fixed Term

Sandton, South Africa

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: THREE YEAR FIXED TERM

CEF SOC

CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute to the security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region through exploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. It is derived from the CEF Act (No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directives issued thereafter.

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead and manage high-impact, strategic energy projects within the portfolio of the CEF SOC. The role ensures the coordination of strategic projects and timeous delivery within timelines and budget.

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.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of energy markets, technologies, policy development, and the regulatory environment.
  • Knowledge of project lifecycle management, project governance, and development frameworks.
  • Understanding of stakeholder mapping, community engagement practices, and negotiation skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of the PFMA, Companies Act, King IV, and project finance environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking, risk management, and political acumen.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and persuasive skills.
  • Critical reasoning, systems thinking, and financial acumen.
  • Results-oriented with empowering leadership skills, resilience, and ethical conduct.
  • Professionalism and service-oriented mindset.

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


Publish date:    03 March 2026

Closing Date:  12 March 2026


NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks). It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority, and the evaluation certificate is attached to the application on submission. If you do not hear from the CEF SOC three months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.  CEF SOC reserves the right not to fill this position. CEF SOC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. This position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.