Deputy Director: SCM Governance, Monitoring and Compliance at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6)/ B. Degree (NQF 7) in Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Economics/Legal;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in the broader supply chain management environment;
• Knowledge and experience of governance, monitoring and compliance processes pertaining to procurement;
• Knowledge and experience of the broader public service SCM framework; and
• Knowledge of government procurement policy analysis, evaluation of findings and the implementation thereof.

Key Performance Areas

Strategy and Policy Management:

• Provide inputs into the continuous development of a SCM strategy and frameworks implementation plan pertaining to Governance, Monitoring and Compliance (GMC);
• Develop and maintain policies in alignment with the SCM framework as follows: client agreements for the submission of SCM reports, SCM reporting criteria and schedules, provide inputs into the State-Owned Entities enforcement processes, manage the SCM Restricted Suppliers List, and manage SCM cases and plans databases; and
• Provide input into the development of SCM policy, norms, standards, frameworks and guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage stakeholders in the establishment of GMC strategic networks for improved collaboration, accountability and transparency;
• Promote the compliance of SCM policies and procedures in line with prescribed regulations; and
• Initiate the improved SCM compliance through awareness sessions with stakeholders.

Governance and Frameworks Oversight:

• Develop and implement measurements within the SCM legislative frameworks for monitoring and compliance of: application of SCM policy, regulations, norms and standards, adherence to SCM strategy and performance indicators, National supply chain risk management policy, Preferential procurement policy determinations, Pricing structures (prescribed price reference index), National contracting authorities code of conduct, and Supplier code of conduct and performance management;
• Develop in conjunction with stakeholders SCM data collection through: Demand Management, Procurement Planning, Acquisition Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Logistic Management, Disposal Management and Performance Management and Reporting;
• Develop SCM reporting and reviewing framework for: MTEF annual supply chain operational strategies, and SCM annual performance assessments and reviews;
• Design and maintain a SCM capability maturity assessment model pertaining to compliance; and
• Initiate a research, design and develop platform, for: SCM non-compliance reviews and remedies framework, and SCM grievance and dispute resolution mechanism.

Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

• Assist with the report on Government Agencies enforcement processes;
• Manage the SCM Restricted Suppliers List in accordance with the Supplier Restriction Guidelines;
• Assist with the development of a monitoring and evaluation system on the performance of SCM governance framework; and
• Assist with the evaluation and reporting of the SCM governance framework.

Knowledge and Information Management: 

• Assist with the implementation of a research platform on local and international trends, and good practices on the management of SCM governance, monitoring and compliance;
• Identify and recommend alternative solutions for SCM governance, monitoring and compliance; and
• Maintain the content of SCM GMC Knowledge and Information Management platforms.