Senior Project Manager: GAS Infrastructure

Sandton, South Africa

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: GAS INFRASTRUCTUTRE, FIVE YEAR (5) 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 lead and manage the planning, execution, and commissioning of critical infrastructure projects supporting the national gas aggregation and commercialisation agenda. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Honours degree (NQF 8) in Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience and 3 to 5 years in senior project leadership in large-scale infrastructure or capital projects in the energy, gas or public infrastructure sector.
  • Professional registration as an Engineer is required.
  • Project Management certification is desirable.
  • Experience managing public sector projects or working in a state-owned entity is advantageous.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and contractors.
  • Master's degree in civil engineering/ mechanical engineering or equivalent will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

  • Infrastructure planning and execution in the public sector
  • National and regional gas infrastructure development frameworks
  • Advanced knowledge of the Gas Sector
  • Knowledge of project lifecycle management
  • Energy policy, regulatory environment and development frameworks
  • Project governance expertise
  • PFMA compliant procurement processes
  • Regulatory compliance, environmental approvals and municipal bylaws
  • Project lifecycle cost analysis and capex controls
  •  Strong negotiation, contract management, and project management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and diplomacy.
  • Skilled in risk management and political acumen, with good communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills supported by critical reasoning and systems thinking.
  • Strong presentation skills, execution excellence and persuasiveness.
  • A decisive and accountable leader who empowers others and drives team performance through clarity and ownership.
  • Resilient and ethically grounded, with a collaborative mindset that builds trust and drives results across diverse teams.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Infrastructure Project Management

  • Oversee full project lifecycle for infrastructure projects (feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning) including ensuring availability of LNG terminals, regassification, pipelines and other key infrastructure requirements.
  • Work with Senior Project manager: Sourcing and Supply to confirm infrastructure requirements for sourcing gas and ensure requirements are met.
  • Work collaboratively with Finance to secure funding for large scale infrastructure projects,

 Technical Oversight

  • Lead technical assessments, design reviews, and infrastructure optimisation processes.

Procurement and contract management           

  • Manage tendering and contracting for infrastructure development in compliance with PFMA and SCM frameworks.

Stakeholder and regulatory engagement          

  • Coordinate with municipalities, SOEs, regulatory bodies (NERSA, Transnet, DMPR, DMRE and others), and service providers.

Risk & Quality management

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of a infrastructure quality management framework that aligns with international and local quality standards.
  •  Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with framework.

Compliance and reporting

  •  Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal and environmental standards in all infrastructure development activities.

Resource management     

  • Coach, mentor and manage internal project resources and contracted service providers.
  • Responsible for developing budgets for projects and ensuring budget expenses are within approved budget.
  • Monitor project financials and resource utilisation and report progress against budget.

Publish date:   08 July 2025

Closing Date:  17 July 2025

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.

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