Latest Jobs at SA: Central Energy Fund

Description:

To lead, develop and integrate the constituent gas sourcing & supply; infrastructural; licensing & permitting; and market elements to coherently form an effective gas aggregation and commercial function to meet Central Energy Fund’s strategic and commercial objectives..

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 11 years of which 3-5 years must be at Senior Managerial experience preferably in the energy sector.
• Proven experience in an energy/gas provision environment with practical experience/exposure to the resource allocation and/or scheduling of gas sourcing, supply and pricing activities, and the related negotiation of gas sourcing agreements.
• Matric (NQF Level 4), Bachelor’s degree/BTech Degree(NQF Level 7) and Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in equivalent qualification in a technical engineering discipline (Chemical or Electrical Engineering)
• Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in the relevant field as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Technical knowledge relating to gas aggregation, and gas sourcing/supply.
• Technical skills and know-how relating to gas aggregation, and gas sourcing/supply.
• Regulatory knowledge relating to gas aggregation, sourcing, storage, transport, compliance, licensing and permits.
• Computer literacy and experience using MS Office Suite / Project
• Sound knowledge of contractual risk management (identification, management and risk mitigation)
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and processes impacting on organisation (e.g. gas aggregation, sourcing and supply)
• Conceptual skills, Problem-solving and analytical skills, Critical evaluation skills, Negotiation skills
• Determined and resilient
• Detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deliver according to tight demands and deadlines.
• Communication, presentation and report-writing skills

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Financial Perspective 

• Oversee the in consultation with executive decision-making structures the negotiation, acquisition and completion of gas contracts to meet strategic objectives by providing core negotiation mandates and parameters.
• Integrate comprehensive budgets covering core (gas sourcing & supply) and support (infrastructural; licensing & permitting; and market) elements within the gas aggregation and commerce function, to support organisation’s strategic and operational gas aggregation and commerce goals.
• Ensure effective monitoring of budget/s for the core (gas sourcing & supply) and support (infrastructural; licensing & permitting; and market) elements within the gas aggregation and commerce function.
• Resolve escalated issues impacting on financial and related management arising from core gas sourcing and supply operations and associated service/support (infrastructural, licensing & permit and Market) operations and make decisions and/or coordinate responses with internal and other functions.

Stakeholder Management Perspective

• Shape strategic inputs into stakeholder and network relationships across gas sourcing & supply, gas infrastructure, gas licensing & permit and gas market elements drawing on gas aggregation industry insights, skills and experience.
• Map out strategic stakeholder networks and relationships across core (source & supply) and support (infrastructure, license and permit, and market) elements of the gas aggregation and commercial function.
• Forge workable win-win relationships with stakeholders across supply chains, government and customer networks to advance the interests of the gas aggregation and commercial function in meeting strategic and operational objectives.

Internal Business Process Perspective – Gas Aggregation / Commercial Function

• Craft policies / procedures for executive approval / sign-off to monitor and manage gas sourcing and supply, transportation and storage, licensing and permits, and marketing activities by soliciting the inputs of direct reports and drawing on insights, skills and experience of the gas aggregation and commercial industry.
• Initiate for executive approval / sign-off the development and implementation of governance and related systems and controls to maintain compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Approve relevant controls, checks and balances to ensure mitigation of risk across core (source and supply) and support (infrastructure, licensing and marketing) elements of gas aggregation and commercial function.

Learning & Growth Perspective

• Provide input into high-level strategic decisions that affect the core and support elements of the gas aggregation and commerce function.
• Formulate, plan and direct strategic gas aggregation objectives and associated activities by appropriate environmental scanning to determine strategic business and operational landscapes, drawing on inputs from senior managers within core (gas sourcing & supply) and support (infrastructural; licensing & permitting; and market) elements within the gas aggregation and commerce function, and in line with organisation’s broader goals.
• Translate broader company policy and strategy into coherent strategically aligned programmes setting out short-, medium- and long-term plans for core (gas sourcing & supply) and support (infrastructural; licensing & permitting; and market) elements within the gas aggregation and commerce function.
• Manage direct reports (senior managers responsible for core and support elements) through appropriate task allocation or delegation, with follow-up mechanisms to monitor delivery of outputs at the required standards on time.
• Ensure effective competency development to deliver on outputs of the gas aggregation and commercial function.
• Ensure effective career and succession planning for a continuous and stable gas aggregation and commercial function.

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Description:

The purpose of the job is to lead and oversee the strategic analysis of market trends, competition and customer behaviour to drive business growth and success of Central Energy Fund’s strategic.

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 11 years of which 3-5 years must be at Senior Managerial experience preferably in the energy sector.
• Matric (NQF Level 4), Bachelor’s degree/BTech Degree(NQF Level 7) and Honours Degree (NQF Level 8)
• Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in the relevant field as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Practical skills, experience and demonstrable track record in managing and understanding the energy industry
• High level integrity, results orientation, managerial and administrative skills backed by project management experience
• Ability to interface between government and the energy sector
• Demonstrated organisational leadership at strategic and operational levels and navigation in a complex organisation
• Ability to articulate the big picture, combined with a self-directed commitment to advance and achieve agreed outcomes
• Meticulous, business minded, independent self-starter who has a passion for success
• A team player who is assertive and confident
• Critical skills: analytical ability, creativity, communication, influencing, negotiation and leadership

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Thought leadership

•  Design and implement a Group Energy Leadership Centre of Excellence to provide Thought Leadership as expressed in the longer-term Vision 2025 for the Group and to the shareholder.
• Provide leadership to help the Group optimize energy related information.
• Create and maintain a Knowledge Management System and library that will support critical thought leadership and build and help maintain corporate memory.
• Provide energy sector intelligence on an on-going basis.

Skills and knowledge Transfer Thought leadership

• Act as internal learning champion with the CEF Group and leadership team to ensure energy learning and development needs are analysed, prioritized and satisfied.
• Administer and manage energy related training activities with the Group including development of work practices, building curriculums and delivering hands on and advanced intellectual training.
• Create and maintain instructional materials to include energy documentation, quick reference materials and training resources.
• Work with functional or cross-functional teams looking both inside and outside the organization to capture new energy knowledge and best practices.
• Provide holistic energy sector mentorship to identified staff at different levels within the organization.
• Help coordinate or present any applicable employee energy sector awareness training.
• Create and manage a Group Energy learning portal by ensuring that it is relevant and up to date. This should be linked to the Group Knowledge Management system.

Scenario development 

• Conduct detailed scenario planning initiatives on the broad energy prospects and trends to support the Group planning process.
• Translate scenarios into Macro and Micro market variables by identifying appropriate energy drivers associated with the scenario planning exercise.
• Provide support to the various organizational work-streams on understanding and analyzing outputs from scenario development exercises.

 Advisory service

• Provide high level holistic energy advisory expertise to Group and shareholder particularly in the holistic energy sector planning function.
• Provide technical energy support to the Shareholder and other relevant stakeholders in particular in relation to the national energy planning function.
• Represent the Energy Advisory area in all relevant forums and meetings to ensure good flow of information.
• Interact with Group and shareholder on their needs for energy sector advice, and then provide advice that is non-partisan and can be trusted.

Finance

• Prepare, manage and monitor the operational budget of the Energy Advisory area, to ensure effective and efficient functioning and cost control.
• Analyse trends, operating requirements and prepare operating plans/estimates to determine funding for the financial year.
• Evaluate the area’s performance against the approved budget and addressing deviations/variances.
• Monitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures.
• Authorise payment requests, requisitions, etc. regarding expenditure as delegated.

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Description:

To provide administrative support in the procurement of goods and services, supplier database maintenance, tender administration and contract administration for CEF Group.

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (NQF Level 4), and National Diploma in Procurement / Supply Chain Management Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) /Btech
• Level 4 Diploma CIPS Qualification as an added advantage.
• Honours or post graduate diploma (NQF Level 8) as an added advantage.
• A minimum of 6 years of which 3 years must have/be performing similar function

 DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of procurement policies and processes and the applicable legislation
• Time management skill
• Negotiation skill
• Administration skill
• Customer focused 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Requisition Administration

• Register all requisitions for CEF and subsidiaries.
• Check and evaluate specifications.
• Draft requests for quotations and identify possible suppliers from database taking into consideration potential BBBEE or specific goals of suppliers.
• E-mail requests for quotations to suppliers
• Assist with the adjudication process and chair for Request for Proposals (RFP) of less than R500 000
• Negotiate discounts with suppliers.
• Evaluate quotations in consultation with user department, when required.
• Recommend supplier to budget holder. 

Tenders and Requests for Proposals 

• Prepare tender documents.
• Advertise tender on the E-tender portal or appropriate medium.
• Receive and open tenders and complete the tender register
• Provide secretariat support in the evaluation of tenders in accordance with tender processes.
• Evaluate RFPs for the group
• Present evaluation report to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC)
• Notify successful and unsuccessful tenderers of outcomes.
• Securely file all tender documentation for safekeeping
• Ensure compliance with CEF Procurement Policy

Closing Date:  29 April 2024