CEF  Vacancies

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Receptionist

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: RECEPTIONIST

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:

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors and employees at the refinery, responsible for managing front-desk operations, handling inquiries, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric Certificate (NQF4)   
• Certificate in Office Administration / End user Computing / Customer Service.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience as a receptionist or performing related functions.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Strong principles of front-desk operations and office management
• Telephone etiquette and professional communication
• Knowledge on visitor management protocols
• Familiarity with confidentiality and information security policies
• Understanding protocols for engaging with high-level executives, government officials and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with Refinery operations or industrial workplace procedures is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Switchboard system, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanour, Time Management skills and Good Organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Well spoken, articulate and able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Must dress professionally and maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Service orientated and Proactive

 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Front Desk management

• Greet and direct visitors, ensuring compliance with refinery security protocols.
• Answer and route incoming calls professionally.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue access badges according to security policies.
• Receive deliveries and inform relevant employees of its arrival
• Coordinate the delivery or collection of items

 Administrative support

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (emails, mail, and deliveries).
• Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating conference room bookings.
• Maintain and update contact lists and office records.
• Support office procurement by managing stationery and office supplies.

Customer service and communication

• Address general inquiries from visitors, employees, and stakeholders.
• Communicate refinery-related notices and updates to employees.
• Handle complaints or direct them to the appropriate department for resolution.

Operational Support

• Assist in organizing company events, workshops, or training sessions.
• Provide administrative support to HR, finance, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain the reception area’s cleanliness and professional appearance.

Publish date:   28 May 2026

Closing Date:  01 June 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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General Manager: Legacy Entities

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: GENERAL MANAGER: LEGACY ENTITIES

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 lead, coordinate, and oversee the development of an integrated business case and an integrated financial model that identifies all the financial and operational challenges of the Legacy entities and their impact on the Group and proposed viable solutions. Provide strategic direction, structured programme oversight, integrated change management, and cross-functional alignment.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric and Honours degree (NQF8) in Engineering / Finance/ Business Administration / Organizational Development or related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in organisational transformation and strategy execution and of which 1 to 3 years’ experience in enterprise programme management, project management and project and development finance.
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Engineering / Finance/ Business Administration / Organizational Development or related field will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Proven experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives (preferably in a public-entity or highly regulated environment).
• Strong experience in stakeholder management, executive facilitation, and turnaround leadership.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and external providers
• Experience in Change Management, Programme/Project Management, or Agile will serve as an added advantage.
• Understanding of the PFMA, Companies Act and King V report.
• Experience with restructuring and implementation of turnaround strategies in the public sector.
• Experience in working with high-level government relations and with strategic program management.
• Experiencing in managing complex investment and negotiations in strategic engagements will serve as an added advantage.
• Organisational design and resource prioritisation.
• Systems Thinking and complexity navigation
• Strategic influence and executive communication
• Decision-making in ambiguity
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Enterprise programme and portfolio management
• High level analytical skills
• Good understanding of different business environments.

 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Orchestrate complex processes across multiple initiatives

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the identification and implementation of financial issues and risks within the legacy entities and develop focus on targeted solutionsfor legacy challenges e.g., integrated business case to turnaround the PetroSA refinery and addressal of the decommissioning liability
• Lead complex, multi-dimensional turnaround programmes comprising numerous discrete initiatives.
• Apply a structured methodology to ensure disciplined turnaround execution and alignment with organisational turnaround objectives.
• Facilitate effective reporting, risk identification, issue resolution, and escalation processes across all workstreams.
• Manage initiative prioritisation to ensure the highest-value interventions receive focus and resources.
• Recommend, manage, and oversee external advisors/consultants supporting transformation projects.

Manage financial and resource requirements for turnaround initiatives

• Assess resource availability and capability readiness.
• Proactively identify capability gaps and direct investments to close those gaps.
• Ensure alignment with budgets, governance frameworks, and approved transformation targets.
• Promote and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve integrated organisational outcomes.
• Oversee financial governance for transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and PFMA principles.

Lead and manage overall turnaround execution

• Fully accountable for achieving turnaround objectives across all workstreams and functional areas.
• Drive organisation-wide performance, change, and growth to meet transformation targets.
• Mobilise senior managers and executives — including the Group CEO — to participate in key decision-making, review sessions, and mobilisation forums.
• Ensure that line managers take ownership of change delivery, maintaining high ambition and prompt execution.
• Balance the deployment of scarce organisational resources across competing transformation priorities.
• Enable a network model of execution by integrating organisational structures, functions, and talent across silos.
• Sustain transformation momentum over the longer term and embed new ways of working.
• Provide timely and accurate progress reporting to EXCO and the Group CEO.

Facilitate a connected and agile approach to transformation

• Act as the face of transformation — setting the tone, inspiring commitment, and constructively challenging existing mindsets.
• Integrate agile principles to increase execution speed, flexibility, and learning across transformation streams.
• Craft and communicate a compelling transformation narrative, amplified through continuous stakeholder education.
• Engage external ecosystem partners and stakeholders to enhance capability, insight, and alignment.

Publish date:   28 May 2026

Closing Date:  06 June 2026

NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include 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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Fire Fighter (Level 2): Two year Fixed-Term Contract

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: FIRE FIGHTER (LEVEL 2): TWO-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

CEF SOC

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 protect refinery personnel, assets, and the environment by responding to emergencies, preventing fire risks, and maintaining safety and readiness standards.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in emergency services of which 3 years’ experience must have been performing Firefighting related duties/functions.
• Experience in a Petroleum Refinery will serve as an added advantage.
• Fire Fighter 1 (SAESI accredited) (NFPA 1001) and Fire Fighter 2 (SAESI accredited) (NFPA 1001) are desirable.
• Hazmat operations (NFPA 1072/472).
• First Aid Level 3 will serve as an added advantage.
• Pump operator certificate is an added advantage

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Basic knowledge of firefighting techniques, hazardous materials handling and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and decisive
• Able to work in teams.
• Excellent communication skills and root cause analysis.
• Basic report writing and computer literacy skills.
• Composed and team oriented.
• Attentive to detail and highly resilient
• Safety conscious
• Medically and physically fit
• Must possess a Code C1 Driver’s License
• Must be able to operate in potentially dangerous and physically demanding environments, including exposure to extreme heat, toxic chemicals, and confined spaces.
• Rotational shifts, including weekends, nights, and public holidays may be required

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to fire alarms, hazardous material incidents and other emergencies within the refinery.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical operations under the direction of a superior.
• Support the safe evacuation of refinery personnel during emergencies.
• Manage advanced fire suppression and hazardous material situations
• Act as team lead in emergency situations.

Fire Prevention and Inspection

• Conduct regular inspections of fire equipment, including extinguishers, hydrants, and alarms, to ensure they are operational.
• Identify and report fire hazards, unsafe practices, or conditions within the refinery.
• Assist in fire risk assessments and implementation of preventive measures.
• Environmental monitoring & other related activities to ensure safe operations. (FLIR Camera scans).

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain firefighting tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and vehicles to always ensure readiness.
• Conduct routine checks and minor repairs of fire hoses, nozzles, pumps, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Performs preventative maintenance with routine station duties as directed to maintain the cleanliness, readiness and appearance of apparatus, equipment and fire station.

Training and Drills

• Develop and deliver training programmes
• Coordinate the training process

 Collaboration and Reporting

• Work in coordination with other emergency response teams and refinery departments during incidents.
• Document incidents and provide detailed reports on firefighting and emergency response activities.
• Respond to online service requests

Publish date:    28 May 2026

Closing Date:   01 June 2026

 NB: Preference may be given to candidates residing 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 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. Appointment at the Refinery is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination“.

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