General Manager: SCM Governance and Transformation (2596) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• NQF Level 8 Qualification: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering.
• Minimum (10) years’ experience in Supply Chaim Management, of which 5 years must be management.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment and legislation governing B-BBEE and supporting elements with focus on Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), which drives Transformation in the supplier base.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM) and Framework for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the construction and infrastructure sector regulations and ways of working across the construction contractors, CIDB and other industry bodies.
• Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics to engage, encourage, advise, or influence stakeholders and partners on recommended best practices for improved procurement outcome.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SCM Risk, Governance and Compliance

• Establish, maintain, and support the implementation and operation of governance and compliance structures in the SCM value chain.
• Development and maintenance of procurement policy, procedures, process, templates, delegations, and performance metrics.
• Establish and lead an organisation wide SCM governance and risk management framework to monitor, manage and drive procurement performance through impact analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and policy, manage risks and realise business opportunities.
• Develop reports on SCM and procurement performance and remedial action plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Professionalise the SCM Framework through adequate training and skills development programs.
• Collaborate with the Company Representative to ensure full compliance with the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures.
• Ensure personal and team compliance to the procurement policy, procedures and methods and proactively provide continuous improvement feedback to the relevant teams.
• Responsible for asset performance tracking against regulatory targets.

Localisation and BBBEE

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to advise and engage line function partners to comply and align to procurement best practices.
• Establish procurements strategies and methods to facilitate sector specific transformation strategies.
• Develop Inclusive procurement strategies.
• Provide leadership to Inclusive Procurement and host community initiative implementation through effective screening, validation, risk identification and contractual requirement input.

SCM / Procurement Advisory and Stakeholder Management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform business planning and action, encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

Performance Management: Supply Chain Management Team

• Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the SCM value chain.
• Establish KPIs and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• People management: Manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.