GM: Localisation & B-BBEE at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Accountable for BBBEE and localisation strategy aligned to business objectives and National growth initiatives.
• Provides strategic direction and initiatives with a focus placed on industrialisation within the Rail and Port Sector.
• Accountable for strategic collaboration across SOC's, government agencies, government departments, communities and Local Development Agencies.
• Drive the National transformational strategy agenda within Transnet Responsible for development and execution of overarching Enterprise Supplier Development strategy including Localisation & BBBEE initiatives.
• Ensures Transnet's contribution to Enterprise Development, Supplier Development and job creation through strategic subcontractor management and development.
• Ensures adherence to best practice Localisation & BBBEE, policies, frameworks and relevant protocols.
• Ensures enhancement of stakeholder engagement internally and externally Responsible for senior stakeholder communication / coordination.
• Ensures tracking, implementation and reporting of ESD initiatives.
• Accountable for supporting GCPO on ad hoc requests (e.g. reporting/ memo/ matters arising inputs).

Position Outputs

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Lead a high performing specialist Localisation & B BBEE function
• Drive adoption and adherence of Procurement policies, processes, procedures, technologies and tools
• Drive risk controls and risk strategy planning as it relates to BBBEE and transformation; identify and mitigate risks within the function as and when they arise
• Oversee liaison with suppliers regarding requirements to maintain supplier status arid legislative compliance, i.e. Compliance with B BBEE, quality programmes, contractor compliance initiatives
• Capacitate SMMEs to ensure effective delivery management
• Represent the Enterprise Supplier Development function in wider business environment, esp. in collaboration with SRM, category mgt./contract mgt. teams
• Participate in ESD forums and other external interactions

RESEARCH / ANALYSIS

• Encourage constant research in development of leading practice, standards methodologies, tools and knowledge repositories within Localisation & B BBEE
• Oversee Localisation & B BBEE function's performance management and KPis
• Establish comprehensive ESD programmes with clear goals, guidelines and action plans
• Produce Localisation & B BBEE dashboards and monitor areas of improvement

COE ENABLEMENT SUPPORT

• Drive delivery and adoption of best practice, thought leadership and innovation while managing risk and building capacity across the Localisation & B BBEE function
• Establish sound capabilities through coaching and engagement
• Support business stakeholders in identification of risks, adoption of compliance mandate throughout Procurement value chain and processes
• Ensure that the Localisation & B BBEE team keeps abreast of latest developments, knowledge and practices within their respective areas of expertise
• Demonstrate expert strategic commercial judgement
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Develop supplier management policies/procedures and develops supplier qualification/certification criteria

LOCALISATION & B-BBEE SUPPORT

• Provide support in overseeing stakeholder management, including collaboration with category mgt. / strategic sourcing team, contract mgt. / SRM
• Pursue improvement of internal/external stakeholder satisfaction
• Oversee the on-boarding and training processes of preferentially selected suppliers
• Provide insight into risk and preferential Procurement requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, LLB/B. Com Law, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering (Preferably Majoring in Economics) or related is required.
• 15 years' experience in a large enterprise with complex business processes of which 10 years at senior management level.
• MBA/MBL/M. Com or any related Post Graduate Qualification required.
• Hands on line management experience.
• PFMA, PPPFA, public sector and BBBEE codes of good practice.
• Procurement experience advantageous.
• Supplier /SMME development experience.
• MCIPS certification advantageous.
• Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Proven track record of working within cross­ functional teams to drive successful delivery.