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CENTRAL ENERGY FUND (CEF)
 
Legal Advisor: General 
(Permanent)
 
CEF (SOC) Ltd is involved in the search for appropriate energy solutions to meet the energy needs of South Africa, The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the sub-Saharan African region, focussing on clean energy options as well as fossil fuels as per the mandate from the Department of Energy. It also manages the operation and development of the oil and gas assets of the South African government including strategic crude oil assets and management. CEF controls entities with commercial and developmental roles, housed in eight operating subsidiaries. 
 
Reporting to the Group Executive: Legal, Compliance and Risk Management, the incumbent will provide assistance in the development, implementation of legal and related services and, deliver effective, efficient, high-quality legal and related services to CEF furthermore, ensure that the CEF meets its business objectives at an acceptable risk in accordance with good business practice. 
 
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE 
  • Provide assistance in the development of legal services department operational plan 
  • Provide assistance and support in the implementation of legal services department operational plan 
  • Periodically and timeously perform contracts and/or applicable documents vetting and review 
  • Provide assistance and/or undertake commercial negotiations of contracts. 
  • Periodically and timeously provide assistance to review and draft contracts 
  • Provide legal advice, opinions and interpretation of all legislation administered and affecting CEF Group Business in relation to contracts and implementation of contracts 
  • To provide support to procurement and must have understanding of PFMA and relevant procurement regulations and process. 
  • Assist with the handling of litigation by and against the Business; 
  • Assist in providing advice to line departments with regard to regulatory functions and duties; 
  • Prepare comprehensive briefs for external legal representatives; 
  • Interface with other contracting parties, regulatory authorities and external lawyers 
  • Manage and monitor litigation and/or outsourced legal matters where applicable via outsourced expertise 
  • Act as link between the department and the different business units 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law - preferably LLB qualification, Strictly Admitted Attorney 
• 2-year post admission experience
 
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS) 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Organised and motivated 
• Professional and ethical behaviour 
• Maintains confidentiality 
• Meticulous 
• Excellent analysis and interpretations skills 
• Excellent business writing skills 
• Dependable and reliable 
• Deadline driven



Closing Date: 02 March 2021 
 
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of national labour legislation. A remuneration package will be negotiated to attract the best available candidate. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo background checks including criminal record, qualification, reference and identity checks. 
 
Please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Recruitment1@cefgroup.co.za

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