Description:

To provide dedicated local project support, stakeholder management and project administration in the Division. To ensure that project principles are followed in project execution and that projects are executed on time, within budget in order to achieve EPD objectives. 

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• 6 year's relevant experience of which 3 years must have/be performing similar function in the energy sector.
• Must have a Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7).
• Must have a qualification in Project Management (NQF 4 upwards)
• Honours (NQF Level 8) or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITTIONAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES  

• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and local vernacular
• Well-developed negotiation, persuasion, and consultation skills
• Ability to independently solve problems.
• Pro-active thinking and analytical skills
• Good Interpersonal skills

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS  

Coordinating and Organising Project Activities 

• Coordinate project information flow between role players in the implementation of the Project 
• Participate in and report on all stakeholder engagements linked to the Project.
• Identify, resolve, or escalate any risk or issues arising from the implementation.
• Tracking and reporting project progress.
• Coordinate that all service providers/contractors/suppliers submit their information as is necessary for the reports on time.
• arrange for Project meeting including preparation of meeting documents, recording, and distributing minutes.
• Assist Project leader and Investment Analysts in all Project or Business opportunity matters as required.

Maintain Project Administration

• Ensure that all documents are properly filed, and information managed appropriately.
• Keep all records up to date at all times.

Maintain Financial Administration

• Ensure that all financial processes relating to the invoicing are adequately adhered to.
• Estimate and prepare Project cost projections.
• Control Project costs as per budget and projection
• Prepare and submit progress reports including budget report/analysis.

Maintain Stakeholders Communication

• Co-ordinate communication for the project between CEF SOC and external stakeholders such as contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies.
• Closely engage with the key project identified stakeholders on developing project communication strategies and platforms.

CLOSING DATE: 14 November2023

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.