GM: Supply Chain Management Compliance at Transnet

Position Purpose

• The Head of Supply Chain Management Compliance will be responsible for the development of the Governance, Risk and Compliance framework that will be adopted across the Group
• Responsible for the development, implementation and review of business-critical controls within all areas of Supply Chain Management
• Accountable for oversight and assurance in all operating divisions (playing a second line of assurance role) either on risk-based approach or on a threshold basis.
• Accountable for the Supply Chain Risk Management function across Group ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives for Continuous Improvement.
• Accountable for the implementation of the Combined Assurance Framework for Supply Chain Management.
• Accountable for monitoring, reviewing/approving and socializing any changes to the governance, risk and compliance documents for Procurement.
• Accountable for final approval of communication directives and ensure that this is communicated throughout the business.
• Accountable for monitoring Procurement performance in terms of governance and compliance related KPIs and mitigating risks / issues as needed.
• Responsible for development and execution of governance and compliance strategy.
• Leads and oversees overall policy, governance, standards, legal, compliance and risk aspects.
• Embeds standardisation and compliance in respect of governance and compliance and creates a climate necessary for robust governance and compliance.
• Identifies and mitigates risks within function as and when they arise.
• Ensures tracking, implementation and reporting of governance and compliance initiatives.

Position Outputs

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Lead a high performing specialist SCM Compliance team.
• Drive for adoption and adherence of Procurement policies, processes, procedures, technologies and tools
• Communicate the vision and objectives of Governance to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure that customer demands and requirements are met with utmost satisfaction
• Represent the SCM Compliance function in wider business environment
• Participate in governance forums / other external interactions
• Support risk controls and risk strategy planning as it relates to
• SCM Compliance function; identify and mitigate risks as required
• Accountable for supporting GCPO on ad hoc requests (e.g. reporting / memo / matters arising inputs)

RESEARCH / ANALYSIS

• Encourage constant research in development of leading practice, standards, methodologies, tools and knowledge repositories within SCM Compliance
• Oversee governance and compliance performance management and KPIs
• Produce governance and compliance dashboards and monitors 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 function
• Support stakeholders in identification of risks, adoption of compliance mandate throughout Procurement value chain and processes
• Ensure that the Governance and Compliance 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
• Establish comprehensive compliance management programs with goals, guidelines, action plans to drive compliance
• Drive capability development initiatives within governance and compliance function

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, LLB/B. Com Law, Logistics, Finance is required.
• MBA/MBL/M. Com or any related Post Graduate Qualification required.
• 15 years' experience in a large enterprise with complex business processes of which 10 - 12 years at senior management level.
• PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience.
• MCIPS certification and CIPS membership 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