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Procurement Officer: Three-Year Fixed Term (Two Posts)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: PROCUREMENT OFFICER: THREE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT: TWO POSTS

CENTRE: SANPC REFINERY, DURBAN

CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. 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.

 JOB PURPOSE:

To execute procurement processes for goods and services for refinery operations, in accordance with approved sourcing procedures, support evaluation and contracting processes, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with SCM governance requirements.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) qualification in Supply Chain Management / Procurement or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years or more experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting RFQ and tender processes in a structured procurement environment desirable.
• Experience in the public sector procurement (State institutions including government departments) will serve as an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) qualification in Supply Chain Management/ procurement or equivalent will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of public procurement procedures and sourcing processes.
• Familiar with SCM governance requirements and procurement documentation standards.
• Knowledge on request for Quotation (RFQ) and tender administration processes.
• Basic understanding of contract administration principle.
• Experience on procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle etc).
• Knowledge on public procurement legislation and procurement process administration.
• Knowledge on bid documentation management.
• Demonstrated stakeholder coordination and communication.
• Skills on data accuracy and record management.
• Knowledge on procurement system utilization and supplier relationship management

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Procurement Process Administration

• Receive procurement requests from business units.
• Verify completeness of procurement documentation and specifications.
• Capture procurement requests in SCM systems.
• Initiate RFQ or tender processes in accordance with sourcing procedures

RFQ and Tender Documentation Support

• Prepare and distribute RFQ and tender documentation to suppliers.
• Maintain bidder communication records and submission registers.
• Ensure required procurement documentation is complete and compliant.
• Provide guidance to bid committees and end-users.

 Bid Evaluation Coordination

• Facilitate logistics for mandatory and technical evaluation processes.
• Compile evaluation documentation and records.
• Consolidate evaluation outcomes for review by Senior Procurement Officer.

 Supplier Documentation Management

• Maintain supplier documentation and procurement records.
• Verify compliance documentation for suppliers (tax clearance, registration etc.).
• Maintain procurement audit trails and document repositories

 Contract Administration Support

• Capture contract information within procurement systems.
• Monitor contract start dates and documentation completeness.
• Support contract utilisation tracking and reporting

Publish date:   25 March 2026

Closing Date:  29 March 2026

NB: Preference may be given to candidates who reside in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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 not to 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. “Appointment at the Refinery is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination”.

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Demand And Contract Management Administrator: Three-Year Fixed Term Contract: Two Posts

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: DEMAND AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR: THREE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT: TWO POSTS

 CENTRE: SANPC REFINERY, DURBAN: ONE POST

CENTRE: CEF HEAD OFFICE, SANDTON: ONE POST

CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. 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.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide administrative support, to refinery operations, for demand planning and contract management processes by consolidating procurement requirements, maintaining contract records, monitoring contract utilisation, and ensuring accurate documentation in support of compliant and efficient supply chain operations.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in procurement, contract administration or supply chain support functions.
• Experience working with procurement documentation and contract registers will serve as an added advantage.
• Experience in the public sector procurement (State institutions including government departments) will serve as an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent will serve as an added advantage.

 DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Basic understanding of supply chain management processes
• Procurement documentation and record management requirements
• Strong public sector procurement governance principles (PFMA context)
• Knowledge on contract lifecycle administration
• Knowledge in procurement and contract management systems utilisation
• Data consolidation and administrative coordination
• Knowledge in contract and procurement documentation management
• Experience in report preparation and data tracking
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated stakeholder coordination and communication

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Demand Planning Administration

• Consolidate procurement requirements received from business units
• Capture and maintain procurement demand plans
• Update procurement demand schedules based on business requirements
• Support alignment between demand plans and procurement planning activities

Procurement Request Tracking

• Maintain records of procurement requests submitted by business units
• Track the status of procurement processes and update internal tracking reports
• Communicate procurement progress updates to relevant stakeholders

 Contract Register Administration

• Maintain and update the contract register for goods and services contracts
• Capture contract information including value, duration and supplier details
• Ensure contract documentation is properly stored and accessible

Contract Utilisation Monitoring

• Track contract utilisation against approved contract values
• Monitor contract expiry dates and notify relevant stakeholders
• Maintain records of contract amendments or variations

Supply Chain Documentation & Compliance Support

• Maintain procurement and contract documentation for audit purposes
• Support preparation of procurement and contract reports
• Ensure procurement records comply with SCM documentation standards

Publish date:   25 March 2026

Closing Date:  29 March 2026

NB: Preference may be given to candidates who reside in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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 not to 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. “Appointment at the Refinery is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination”.

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Treasury Dealer (Forex and Money Market)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: TREASURY DEALER (FOREX AND MONEY MARKET)

CEF SOC

CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. 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.

 JOB PURPOSE:

To apply specialised treasury knowledge to manage day-to-day liquidity and foreign exchange positions within approved treasury frameworks, analyse exposure and funding issues, optimise return on investments, and provide professional advisory input to support effective treasury operations.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Finance/Investments/Financial Analysis or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in a Treasury environment or similar role.
• 2-3 experience as a Treasury Dealer (Forex and Money Market) will serve as an added advantage.
• Experience managing USD/ZAR and other currency exposures
• Experience in money market dealing and liquidity management
• Understanding of SARB Exchange Control Rules
• Experience operating within a regulated or public-sector governance environment (advantageous).
• ​Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Finance/Investments/Financial Analysis or related field will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Money market instruments and short-term funding structures.
• Foreign exchange markets (spot, forwards, swaps).
• Liquidity risk management principles.
• PFMA and public-sector treasury governance requirements.
• Exchange control regulations and SARB reporting obligations.
• Treasury internal control frameworks and counterparty risk management.
• Understanding of hedging strategies and financial market
• Report preparation and insight communication.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail and control awareness.
• Sound judgement under market pressure, strong control and governance orientation.
• Professional judgement within governance frameworks.
• Accountability for execution quality and Structured problem-solving.
• Ability to manage pressure in volatile markets.
• Collaborative and advisory mindset.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

 Liquidity Management & Funding Optimisation

• Analyse daily cash flow and liquidity positions.
• Identify funding gaps or surplus positions.
• Execute money market transactions within approved mandates.
• Recommend optimisation adjustments within established parameters.

 Foreign Exchange Position Management

• Diagnose foreign currency exposure trends.
• Execute FX transactions aligned to approved hedging frameworks.
• Optimise transaction timing based on market interpretation.
• Monitor exposure movements and identify risk concerns.

 Market Monitoring & Operational Risk Control

• Interpret market movements and assess impact on treasury operations.
• Identify operational or exposure anomalies.
• Recommend corrective actions within approved guidelines.
• Monitor counterparty limits and utilisation

 Governance & Compliance Application

• Apply treasury policies and PFMA requirements in daily operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Provide technical input during audit reviews.
• Maintain complete and accurate transaction records.

Advisory & Professional Support

• Provide professional insights to Treasury Manager on funding and exposure trends.
• Support preparation of treasury reports and performance summaries.
• Mentor junior treasury staff on dealing practices and controls.
• Contribute to process efficiency improvements.

Publish date:   25 March 2026

Closing Date:  29 March 2026

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 not to 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.

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