Group Facilities Manager

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: GROUP FACILITIES MANAGER

CENTRE: CEF SOC, SANDTON

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 Group Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the physical workspaces across CEF SOC and focuses on ensuring that facilities operate efficiently and aligns with regulatory and corporate standards.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Matric and honours degree (NQF8) in Facilities Management, or equivalent qualification.
  • 8 years’ experience with facilities management of which 3 to 5 years must be in a senior management role.
  • Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Facilities Management, or equivalent qualification will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, water backup systems).
  • Familiarity of Building management software or facilities management tools.
  • Advance knowledge on regulations associated with property management, commercial leases, zoning and construction.
  • People Management Skills (Performance management, delegation, corrective action, coaching).
  • Project Management and negotiation Skills.
  • Budget planning and development skills.
  • Tactical Planning, reporting and presenting skills.
  • Policy and Procedure development

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Facilities management and maintenance

  • Develop and implement facilities management strategies to ensure efficient and safe operations of all buildings and assets.  
  • Oversee regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, ensuring that all facilities meet required safety, health, and environmental standards.   
  • Coordinate facility inspections and preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize facility performance.   
  • Oversee cleanliness of the main building

Vendor and contract management

  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
  • Regularly evaluate vendor performance and make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.

Space planning and optimisations

  • Analyse space utilization and develop plans for effective use of physical spaces, including office layouts, meeting rooms, and common areas..

Sustainable and environmental management

  • Implement energy-saving initiatives and sustainable practices to reduce the organization’s carbon footprint.
  • Track and report on key environmental metrics, working towards corporate sustainability targets.
  • Engage with stakeholders on sustainability initiatives, such as waste reduction, recycling, and green energy solutions.

Project Management

  • Lead and manage facilities-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines, coordinating with relevant departments and ensuring successful project completion within scope and budget.
  • Report on project progress, outcomes, and any issues that arise, implementing solutions to maintain project schedules.
  • Support portfolio companies in optimizing facility layouts to increase productivity and reduce unnecessary overhead.
  • Oversee any renovations, relocations, or expansions, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and alignment with organizational needs.

Budgeting & Resource management

  • Develop and manage the Facilities budget, ensuring optimal use of resources to support maintenance, services and upgrading initiatives
  • Oversee contracts and service agreements with service providers, vendors, and consultants, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality services.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize costs while enhancing the quality and impact of programs.

Policy Development and Compliance

  • Develop policies and guidelines for facilities ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, public sector mandates, and best practices.
  • Stay updated on relevant industry and public sector regulations, adapting policies and programs as required.
  • Ensure all programs and practices adhere to legal requirements, public sector standards, and organizational values.

Shared Services management

  • Establish streamlined processes and standardized operating procedures within the shared services to minimize duplication of effort, reduce costs, and enhance service quality across the portfolio.
  • Set service level agreements (SLAs) with portfolio companies to define expectations around service quality, response times, and support levels.
  • Conduct regular satisfaction surveys and performance reviews with portfolio companies to gather feedback, addressing concerns and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Build a highly skilled shared services team capable of supporting multiple functions across different companies, providing ongoing training to ensure proficiency in specialized support areas.
  • Encourage cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the shared services team to deliver a holistic, multi-faceted support approach to each portfolio company.

 

Publish date:   12 October 2026

Closing Date:   21 October 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.

 

Sandton, South Africa

Senior Accountant: Financial Accounting and Reporting (IGAS)

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (IGAS)

CENTRE: CEF SOC, SANDTON

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 Senior Accountant prepares Interim and Annual Financial Statements for the iGas; and supports the Senior Manager in managing the daily transactions of the iGas. Provides daily transaction and accounting support for the iGas.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

  • Basic understanding of accounting standards applied in State-Owned Entities (including principles of IFRS/IFRIS).
  • Sound knowledge of financial accounting processes, particularly transaction management
  • Solid understanding of National Treasury Reporting Guidelines
  • Strong grasp of internal controls and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Capability to coordinate complex exercises and activities
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to manage people and oversee workflow
  • Strong reporting skills
  • Effective time-management abilities
  • Critical thinking and strong problem-solving ability
  • Consistency in accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct
  • Strong planning and prioritization skills
  • Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication
  • Strong leadership and coaching capability
  • Resilience, accountability, and a proactive attitude

 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare iGas IFS and AFS for submission to Senior Manager for review
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly iGas financial performance reports for review by the Senior Manager
  • Prepare iGas presentations for review by Senior Manager

Tax Submissions

  • Establish working methods for the submission of tax returns and provide guidelines to Accountants to avoid penalties
  • Review tax returns, SARS requests and reports and tax reconciliations
  • Coordinate the timeous preparation of tax calculations by the external service provider
  • Review VAT for return submissions per subsidiary
  • Submit tax returns and income tax returns

Audit Process Facilitation

  • Oversee the develop action plan for internal and external audit findings
  • Oversee the process of implementation of the audit action plans for the AFS report accordingly
  • Implement the internal and external audit action plans and report accordingly

Internal controls/Financial controls

  • Identify risk relating to finance and act as the risk champion for iGas
  • Consolidate and report back on implementation of risk mitigation plans
  • Facilitate development of iGas policies and procedures (revenues, assets, liabilities, expenditure, Supply Chain Management/Procurement and Treasury management)
  • Ensure standard Finance, Treasury and SCM Policy Framework across iGas and continuous improvement and compliance to financial policies and procedures
  • Monitor compliance to IFRIS and National Treasury reporting guidelines
  • Assess the adequacy of the application software for transactions and financial reporting and recommend the adequate system

Transactional Accounting Functions

  • Perform day-to-day transactional functions encompassing the following:
  • Payments
  • management of ledger accounts - preparation and posting of journals
  • technical accounting matters
  • Perform monthly reconciliations and verification of third-party payments
  • Manage loan accounts
  • Collaborate with SCM in managing timeous payment of creditors
  • Perform Revenue management functions
  • Ensure payment of suppliers in accordance with Treasury Regulations
  • Follow-up on the debtors and advise on overdue debts and propose solutions
  • Compile Compliance Certificates on clearing of accounts and provide reasons for accounts not cleared

People Management

  • Develop staff plans to manage the staff availability
  • Manage the administration of staff i.e. leave approval and travel expense approval
  • Conduct quarterly performance reviews of subordinates and attend to areas of non-performance
  • Identify training and development opportunities for subordinates
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to subordinates on financial management issues
  • Participate in the recruitment of staff members
  • Supervise outputs to ensure the deliverables of the Department are met

Thought leadership

  • Research new policies
  • Lead awareness workshop
  • Research /develop new financial management techniques

Financial advisor

  • Advise business on tax matters when structuring transaction
  • Advise business on public finance management matters when structuring transactions
  • Ensure that the contracts concluded by business have favourable terms
  • Advise business on the impact of their decisions on the financial performance       

Publish date:  13 October 2026

Closing Date:  22 October 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 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.

 

Sandton, South Africa