Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Manager at Central Energy Fund (CEF)

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Communications/ Public Relations with Brand Management, Marketing, Corporate Governance, Project Management, Administration and Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience in a similar environment is required.
• An Honours degree (NQF 8) in Communications/ Public Relations with Brand Management, Marketing, Corporate Governance, Project Management, Administration and Social Sciences or equivalent will serve as an added advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

CSI Strategy & Framework Management

• Develop, review and maintain the CSI strategy, policy and funding framework aligned to corporate strategy, stakeholder priorities, and national development objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of CSI focus areas to ensure relevance, impact and alignment to organisational mandate.
• Translate strategic priorities into annual CSI plans, funding allocations and implementation guidelines.
• Benchmark CSI practices against public-sector, SOE and industry standards to inform continuous improvement

CSI Programme & Funding Governance

• Establish and apply objective assessment criteria for evaluating CSI funding proposals and requests.
• Conduct due diligence on beneficiary organisations, including governance, capacity, financial controls and sustainability.
• Facilitate internal approval processes through relevant governance structures, ensuring compliance with delegations of authority.
• Maintain accurate documentation and decision records to ensure transparency and auditability of CSI funding decisions.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage proactively with communities, beneficiaries, NGOs, government stakeholders and internal business units to identify priority social investment needs.
• Facilitate consultations and engagements to manage expectations and address community concerns related to CSI initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance) to ensure consistent messaging and risk management.
• Support the Head of Stakeholder Management in managing sensitive community issues linked to CSI interventions.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators and reporting tools for CSI initiatives.
• Conduct site visits, progress reviews and performance assessments of funded projects.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to assess social impact, effectiveness and value for money.
• Identify underperforming initiatives and recommend corrective actions, continuation or exit strategies

Financial Management & Compliance

• Develop and manage the CSI budget in line with approved plans and PFMA principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track CSI commitments, expenditure and forecasts, and reconcile spend against approved allocations.
• Ensure financial controls, reporting and record-keeping meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and SCM to ensure compliant contracting, payments and supplier management.

Reporting & Governance Support

• Prepare structured reports, dashboards and submissions for management, governance committees and EXCO-level forums.
• Contribute CSI inputs to ESG, sustainability and integrated reporting processes.
• Provide accurate, evidence-based information to support decision-making, oversight and assurance.
• Respond to audit queries, information requests and governance reviews related to CSI activities.

Closing Date:  07 March 2026