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CENTRAL ENERGY FUND (CEF)
 
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS MANAGER 
CEF SOC 
 
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. 
 
The Renewable Energy Projects Manager will lead and manage the activities and resources of Renewable Energy Projects section to ensure appropriate renewable energy solutions are identified, evaluated, funded and project managed until sustainable. To manager all Renewable Energy Programs and projects. 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification. 
• Project Management qualification will be an added advantage 
• Master’s in Business Administration /Leadership will be an added advantage 
• A minimum of 5 years relevant and demonstrable experience of which 3 years in a project managerial role of capital projects, preferably in the energy sector 
• In-depth knowledge of the Energy value chain particularly renewable energy. 
• Experience in managing a (renewable) energy project development process. 
• Experience in developing waste to energy projects 
• Ability to assemble and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering Consultants, Environmental Specialists, etc.) to take project from concept to implementation, then in to commercial operations 
• In – depth knowledge of project development (e.g. Project phases, regulatory framework, Front End Engineering and Project Design, EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) processes. 
• Demonstrate understanding of engagement with Funders/Lending for project funding. 
• Understanding the permitting and licensing requirements for energy projects 
• Critical skills: analytical ability, creativity, communication, influencing, negotiation and leadership
 
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
• Identifying and executing Renewable Energy projects for CEF; 
• Leading the negotiations for CEF’s participation with other project partners; 
• Manage renewable energy programmes or complex projects by combining business strategy and project management techniques in order to implement the business strategy and to deliver organisational breakthroughs 
• Identify, evaluate and implement renewable energy opportunities 
• Seek, negotiate and obtain funding for proposed programmes/projects 
• Identify, monitor and manage risks within the programmes/projects 
• Manager the budgets of the RE projects to ensure effective and efficient functioning and cost control. 
• Draft Project Charters, Concept Notes and associated presentation packs for new business ideas 
• Undertake Concept and initial Pre-Feasibility work 
• Draft Scopes of Works (SOW) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) to develop a project from Concept through to Execution and from Execution to Commercial Operations, e.g., Bankable Feasibility Studies (BFS), Front End Loading (FEL) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts, EIAs, etc. 
• Develop execution strategies and negotiate commercial terms for Renewable Energy capital projects 
• Collaborate with Growth & Investment team in Capital Raising process for Energy projects including: 
  • Identifying and developing business cases for potential energy projects and drive through to the investment decision phase. 
  • Supporting the negotiations to obtain funding for proposed projects 
  • Supporting the negotiations of commercial terms on capital projects 
• Build and maintain relationships with all RE Stakeholders by liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment to their interest and expectation.
 
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS) 
• High level of integrity, initiative and passion; 
• A team player who is assertive and confident; 
• An individual with stature and presence who demonstrates emotional maturity; and

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Closing Date: 01st April 2021 
 
Please submit a detail Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitment-PMRenewable@cefgroup.co.za.
 
CEF SOC is committed to Employment Equity, therefore preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of national labour legislation. Successful candidate may be required to undergo security vetting process.