INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT (CSI) MANAGER: THREE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

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 manage, implement and provide governance oversight of CEF’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, ensuring that CSI initiatives are strategically aligned, ethically managed, and compliant with public-sector governance requirements, while delivering measurable socio-economic impact in line with CEF’s mandate and stakeholder commitments.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Communications/ Public Relations with Brand Management, Marketing, Corporate Governance, Project Management, Administration and Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience in a similar environment is required.
• An Honours degree (NQF 8) in Communications/ Public Relations with Brand Management, Marketing, Corporate Governance, Project Management, Administration and Social Sciences or equivalent will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of public-sector governance frameworks, including PFMA principles, King IV, and audit requirements.
• Understanding of Corporate Social Investment (CSI), community development principles, and national socio-economic development priorities.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting principles (including CSI contribution levels), and the application of BBBEE principles.
• Proven ability to develop and implement CSI strategies, frameworks, and annual implementation plans.
• Experience in evaluating and prioritising CSI funding proposals against defined criteria
• Strong budget management capability, including tracking and ensuring financial accountability of CSI expenditure.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and community relations within sensitive or complex environments.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate, and report on CSI impact and social investment outcomes.
• Risk identification and mitigation related to community and social investment initiatives.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports and submissions for governance and oversight structures.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking capability.
• Excellent planning, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• High levels of accountability, ethical judgement, and integrity.
• Demonstrated stakeholder sensitivity, diplomacy, and professional resilience in complex environments.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

CSI Strategy & Framework Management

• Develop, review and maintain the CSI strategy, policy and funding framework aligned to corporate strategy, stakeholder priorities, and national development objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of CSI focus areas to ensure relevance, impact and alignment to organisational mandate.
• Translate strategic priorities into annual CSI plans, funding allocations and implementation guidelines.
• Benchmark CSI practices against public-sector, SOE and industry standards to inform continuous improvement

CSI Programme & Funding Governance

• Establish and apply objective assessment criteria for evaluating CSI funding proposals and requests.
• Conduct due diligence on beneficiary organisations, including governance, capacity, financial controls and sustainability.
• Facilitate internal approval processes through relevant governance structures, ensuring compliance with delegations of authority.
• Maintain accurate documentation and decision records to ensure transparency and auditability of CSI funding decisions.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage proactively with communities, beneficiaries, NGOs, government stakeholders and internal business units to identify priority social investment needs.
• Facilitate consultations and engagements to manage expectations and address community concerns related to CSI initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance) to ensure consistent messaging and risk management.
• Support the Head of Stakeholder Management in managing sensitive community issues linked to CSI interventions.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators and reporting tools for CSI initiatives.
• Conduct site visits, progress reviews and performance assessments of funded projects.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to assess social impact, effectiveness and value for money.
• Identify underperforming initiatives and recommend corrective actions, continuation or exit strategies

Financial Management & Compliance

• Develop and manage the CSI budget in line with approved plans and PFMA principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track CSI commitments, expenditure and forecasts, and reconcile spend against approved allocations.
• Ensure financial controls, reporting and record-keeping meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and SCM to ensure compliant contracting, payments and supplier management.

Reporting & Governance Support

• Prepare structured reports, dashboards and submissions for management, governance committees and EXCO-level forums.
• Contribute CSI inputs to ESG, sustainability and integrated reporting processes.
• Provide accurate, evidence-based information to support decision-making, oversight and assurance.
• Respond to audit queries, information requests and governance reviews related to CSI activities.

Publish date:   26 February 2026

Closing Date:  02 March 2026

NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, 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.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (THREE YEAR FIXED-TERM)

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:

The Communication Officer is responsible to develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that promote the organisation’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The role supports brand reputation, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness through effective content creation, media relations, and digital communication.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a communications, marketing, or PR role required.
• Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or equivalent may be an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of communication principles and channels (media, internal, digital).
• Understanding of brand management and corporate identity principles.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, CMS, and design software basics.
• Awareness of corporate communications policies and POPIA.
• Have strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Pay attention to detail and creativity.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Canva or Adobe Suite)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Internal communication

• Develop and distribute internal newsletters, bulletins, and announcements.
• Support leadership communications (CEO messages, staff briefings, etc.).
• Maintain communication channels such as intranet, email campaigns, and noticeboards.

External Communications

• Draft media releases, opinion pieces, and external statements.
• Support in managing media queries and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate the production of annual reports, brochures, and promotional material

Media monitoring and reporting

• Track daily media, compile coverage summaries and insights.

Event and campaign support

• Assist in planning and executing events (press conferences, launches, community engagements).
• Support campaigns that promote the company’s programmes, projects, and achievements.
• Liaise with service providers and suppliers where required.

Content and collateral development

• Write, edit, and proofread communication material (digital and print).
• Develop content for social media, website, and corporate platforms.
• Ensure alignment of messaging with corporate strategy and national energy priorities

Brand and Reputation Management

• Ensure compliance with the corporate identity and branding guidelines.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the organisation’s public image.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure communication activities comply with PFMA, state-owned entity governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate communication records and databases.

Publish date:    24 February 2026

Closing Date:   28 February 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 to not 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.