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.