Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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Within Transnet Engineering., drive implementation of Supply Chain Management policies, governance processes and procedures, standards, legal compliance, and risk management.
Lead appropriate governance structures to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act (“PFMA”) & related regulations.
Provide oversight of the contracting process for both Opex and Capex.
Assist and provide governance support and expertise to the Division’s Supply Chain Management function.
Ensure execution of training related to the policies, governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks within the Division.
Help create a climate necessary for robust governance framework within Division via SCM structures, especially the Governance Centre of Excellence.
Position Outputs
Implementation of robust governance processes: Ensure alignment of Transnet’s supply chain management governance, policy, standards, legal compliance and risk strategies to the new iSCM strategy and latest legislation and regulations; Drive the Governance aspects of the annual Supply Chain Strategic planning, budgeting and target setting process.
Oversight of Compliance and Risk Management Function: Identify, consolidate and report on procurement related risks across Transnet Engineering and make recommendations to the GM:SCM / CPO, on how to best mitigate such risks; Face-off with Internal & External Audits and monitor Business Critical Controls (BCCs) and CSA compliance; As Transnet’s OD Procurement Ombudsman investigates any procurement related complaints and provides appropriate recommendations to the GM:SCM / CPO of the relevant Business Unit to ensure that any risk of possible litigation is mitigated;
Oversee and monitor Transnet’s supply chain management policies (PPM, Goods and Service Manual, Construction Procedure Manual, Delegation of Authority, etc.), procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of its portfolio of commodities; Oversee and monitor Transnet Engineering’s Governance, Risk and Compliance management strategy applicable to Supply Chain Management; and Oversee Transnet Engineering’s compliance to Transnet’s Supply Chain Policy, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
Governance monitoring and reporting: Provide expert governance and legal advice in drafting & amending strategic contracts to ensure legality of contracts of local and foreign suppliers for existing and future contracts; Managing commercial risk factors at the time of contracting or contract amendment such as providing the required escape clauses; Provide thought leadership, governance and legal advise on all governance, risk and compliance aspects which may have an impact on procurement; Provide governance and legal guidance on all aspects pertaining to blacklisting, confinements and condonation process.
Manage key stakeholder relationships: Within the context of the new iSCM Strategy and business objectives, provide functional leadership and management in terms of governance, policy, standards, legal, compliance and risk; Mediate on conflict points between the Governance team and other functions of Supply Chain Management within the Transnet Engineering – including end-users and external stakeholders; and Ensure good governance in all aspects of supply chain management.
Manage the Governance function within the divisions: Accountable for delivery of Governance COE initiatives; Provide SPOs or job profiles for the Governance functions across Transnet Engineering; Drive performance measurement and formulating strategies and interventions for deviation; Drive formulation of performance indicators and 5-year target setting, dashboard reporting, and monitoring.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors’ Degree in Legal (LLB) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or Degree in Internal Auditing is required; Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Auditing or Supply Chain and Procurement or Governance Risk & Compliance of which at least 3 years’ experience in a managerial position in a large organisation with complex operations. Rail Industry Experience will be an advantage.
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Personal Mastery
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