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CENTRAL ENERGY FUND (CEF) - SENIOR MANAGER IN THE OFFICE OF GROUP CEO
CENTRAL ENERGY FUND (CEF)
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY
SENIOR MANAGER IN THE OFFICE OF GROUP CEO
CEF SOC
CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. 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.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s degree/BTech Degree/Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Law/ Commerce or in Engineering
• Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in the relevant field as an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Institutional Coordination, Governance Compliance and Oversight at senior management level of which 3 years should preferably be within the energy sector.
• Understanding of market dynamics in order to advise as and when required by the Group CEO’s direct reports or any stakeholder.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES
Detailed understanding of the business and its operating industry |Understanding government systems and protocols |Coordinating various inputs from various departments |Ability to write and analyze reports intended both to the shareholder and other key stakeholders |Ability and understanding of parliamentary protocols with regards to requirements as and when requested |Ability to liaise with other executives on behalf of the Group CEO| Business Acumen |Communication and Influence |entrepreneurial flair |Relationship Building and Networking Consulting Skills |Problem Solving Decision Making and Organisation |Customer Insights and Focus |Financial Management |Coaching and Developing Others |Analytical thinking and problem solving |High level of Attention to detail |A good command of the English language |Fluency in an African language advantageous |Ability to work under pressure and maintain efficiency and confidentiality | Must be able to do some travelling
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Group Strategic Support & Management
• Provide executive summaries of government and other policy changes, the anticipated impact on the organisation, and recommend actions to be taken in terms of the company strategy and policies to best meet changing requirements.
• Review documentation and provide briefings and executive support on all functions to the GCEO for meetings and other interactions on external platforms, to ensure the GCEO is optimally equipped to represent CEF Group
• Managing the schedule of the GCEO and ensure that all internal/ external meetings involving the GCEO are properly planned, with background material collated beforehand and ensuring that appropriate time is allocated for such material to be analyzed by the GCEO
• Ensure that timely follow-up action is taken and that the GCEO commitments and agreements are appropriately actioned and met.
• In liaison with the Business Development, Corporate Finance and Strategy teams, analyses the project portfolio (monitor the sequencing of current and proposed projects, note relationships or inter-dependencies between projects, scope etc.) and formulate recommendations regarding project scheduling, funding and optimisation, to best maximize the benefits realised.
• Provide advice to GCEO and EXCO regarding issues affecting CEF SOC and its subsidiaries,
• Develop and present annual budgets for the office of the GCEO and all required resourcing for the GCEO’s approval.
• Identify and evaluate risks in the Office of the GCEO and collaborate with relevant departments in mitigating and eliminating risks accordingly, to ensure risk is sufficiently managed.
• Work closely with Group Executive in relation to operational performance for their respective areas on behalf of the GCEO to ensure relevant and timely progress is achieved.
Business Relationship Management and Networking
• In liaison with Stakeholder Relations Manager, lobby all levels of government, statutory bodies and members regarding supporting CEF Group Strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Support the organisation with the development of Strategic Partnerships to facilitate and close green and brown field opportunities.
• Lead business government to government, business to government and SOE to SOE engagements in liaison with Government Relations team
• Build and maintain relationships with private and public executive level (C- Suite) stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with commercial and channel client segments and key decision makers within those segments.
• Views business from the perspective of multiple stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive action.
• Shapes outcomes with relevant stakeholders to maximize opportunities and manage risk.
• Leverages strategic customer/partner relationships to benefit broader CEF Company within South Africa and internationally as directed by GCEO.
• Accountable for influencing stakeholders and managing ‘high value’ relationships at a strategic level, identifying shared goals and monitoring delivery against those goals.
• Work collaboratively with across all organisational levels and areas with other senior managers in order to generate efficiencies and create synergies wherever possible.
Other Activities
• Assist the GCEO with coordination of the following:
PCE Meetings
DOE engagements
• Present to the board when requested Industry and subject matter networks.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s degree/BTech Degree/Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Law/ Commerce or in Engineering
• Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in the relevant field as an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Institutional Coordination, Governance Compliance and Oversight at senior management level of which 3 years should preferably be within the energy sector.
• Understanding of market dynamics in order to advise as and when required by the Group CEO’s direct reports or any stakeholder.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES
Detailed understanding of the business and its operating industry |Understanding government systems and protocols |Coordinating various inputs from various departments |Ability to write and analyze reports intended both to the shareholder and other key stakeholders |Ability and understanding of parliamentary protocols with regards to requirements as and when requested |Ability to liaise with other executives on behalf of the Group CEO| Business Acumen |Communication and Influence |entrepreneurial flair |Relationship Building and Networking Consulting Skills |Problem Solving Decision Making and Organisation |Customer Insights and Focus |Financial Management |Coaching and Developing Others |Analytical thinking and problem solving |High level of Attention to detail |A good command of the English language |Fluency in an African language advantageous |Ability to work under pressure and maintain efficiency and confidentiality | Must be able to do some travelling
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Group Strategic Support & Management
• Provide executive summaries of government and other policy changes, the anticipated impact on the organisation, and recommend actions to be taken in terms of the company strategy and policies to best meet changing requirements.
• Review documentation and provide briefings and executive support on all functions to the GCEO for meetings and other interactions on external platforms, to ensure the GCEO is optimally equipped to represent CEF Group
• Managing the schedule of the GCEO and ensure that all internal/ external meetings involving the GCEO are properly planned, with background material collated beforehand and ensuring that appropriate time is allocated for such material to be analyzed by the GCEO
• Ensure that timely follow-up action is taken and that the GCEO commitments and agreements are appropriately actioned and met.
• In liaison with the Business Development, Corporate Finance and Strategy teams, analyses the project portfolio (monitor the sequencing of current and proposed projects, note relationships or inter-dependencies between projects, scope etc.) and formulate recommendations regarding project scheduling, funding and optimisation, to best maximize the benefits realised.
• Provide advice to GCEO and EXCO regarding issues affecting CEF SOC and its subsidiaries,
• Develop and present annual budgets for the office of the GCEO and all required resourcing for the GCEO’s approval.
• Identify and evaluate risks in the Office of the GCEO and collaborate with relevant departments in mitigating and eliminating risks accordingly, to ensure risk is sufficiently managed.
• Work closely with Group Executive in relation to operational performance for their respective areas on behalf of the GCEO to ensure relevant and timely progress is achieved.
Business Relationship Management and Networking
• In liaison with Stakeholder Relations Manager, lobby all levels of government, statutory bodies and members regarding supporting CEF Group Strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Support the organisation with the development of Strategic Partnerships to facilitate and close green and brown field opportunities.
• Lead business government to government, business to government and SOE to SOE engagements in liaison with Government Relations team
• Build and maintain relationships with private and public executive level (C- Suite) stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with commercial and channel client segments and key decision makers within those segments.
• Views business from the perspective of multiple stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive action.
• Shapes outcomes with relevant stakeholders to maximize opportunities and manage risk.
• Leverages strategic customer/partner relationships to benefit broader CEF Company within South Africa and internationally as directed by GCEO.
• Accountable for influencing stakeholders and managing ‘high value’ relationships at a strategic level, identifying shared goals and monitoring delivery against those goals.
• Work collaboratively with across all organisational levels and areas with other senior managers in order to generate efficiencies and create synergies wherever possible.
Other Activities
• Assist the GCEO with coordination of the following:
PCE Meetings
DOE engagements
• Present to the board when requested Industry and subject matter networks.
Closing Date: 22 June 2023
Please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae to SnrManagerCEOOffice@cefgroup.co.za
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.