General Manager-Project Management office at Central Energy Fund (CEF)

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric and honours degree (NQF8) in Project Management, Business Administration/Engineering/ Business Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in Senior Management and a minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience at top management.
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Project Management, Business Administration/Engineering/ Business Leadership, or related field will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Project and programme management skills across full project lifecycle
• Planning, scheduling, and project control capabilities
• Project management tools and systems (e.g., PPMS, dashboards, reporting tools)
• Data analysis and reporting skills (financial and operational insights)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills (Executive, Board, external stakeholders)
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Financial management and budgeting skills (forecasting, variance analysis)
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Change management and implementation capability
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2)
• Project lifecycle (initiation to close-out)
• Portfolio and programme management principles
• Energy sector dynamics and infrastructure projects
• Governance frameworks, PFMA, and regulatory requirements
• Risk management and compliance frameworks
• Financial management Principles in Project environments
• Performance monitoring, KPIs, and reporting systems
• Change management practices and organisational transformation

 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

 PMO Strategic Support & Management

• Develop and implement PM frameworks, policies, SOPs, and templates
• Establish and manage a Project Portfolio Management System (PPMS)
• Implement project dashboards, KPIs, and performance tracking tools
• Align projects with organisational strategy and portfolio priorities
• Drive change management initiatives to support PMU adoption

Project Scheduling and Controlling

• Develop scheduling templates and guidelines aligned to best practice
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Conduct quality assurance and regular schedule reviews
• Implement proactive project control and early warning systems
• Coordinate with cost controllers on budget vs actual tracking

 Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting 

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and tools
• Track KPIs, deliverables, and project progress
• Facilitate regular stakeholder and project review meetings
• Conduct field visits, audits, and quality reviews
• Compile and review technical and executive reports

 Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and strategies
• Monitor and mitigate project risks proactively
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, procurement, and governance requirements
• Oversee contract and service provider management
• Conduct compliance audits and enforce corrective actions

Financial Management & Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions
• Develop financial reports (budget vs actuals)
• Support business units in budgeting and forecasting
• Implement financial controls and governance mechanisms

Closing Date:  28 June 2026