Head:SCM Governance, Compliance & Support (12922) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGY

• Develop and implement a robust control framework strategy to address key risks across the SCM Department and monitor compliance across the business, providing regular updates to the SCM leadership team and senior business stakeholders.
• Provide input into SABC-wide Governance strategies and targets.
• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of the overall SCM strategy.
• Conduct benchmarking to improve overall SCM strategy and operations.
• Provide input into the review of the SCM operating model.
• Execute Continuous Improvement projects to support SCM business goals and objectives.  

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Oversee, execute and monitor compliance reviews of the SABC’s supply management policies, procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of the Department’s portfolio of commodities.
• Manages  Compliance review of high value and complex tender in line with SCM and National Treasury prescripts .
• Drive implementation of the Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) process, within the Department through development of an end-to-end process.
• Ensure effective interdependencies between tactical and strategic sourcing and contract management division. 
• Develop and monitor implementation of BBBEE and Enterprise Development strategies
• Direct and monitor compliance to BBBEE and preferential procurement regulations within procurement activities.
• Improve and own the Vendor Master and vendor set-up process and partner with IT, where appropriate, to deliver solutions, enhancements and process automation.
• Provide a supportive role to SCM in ensuring efficient and effective tender administrative processes
• Ensure Radio Park & TV Stores operate effectively and efficiently in the receiving, recording and delivery of goods to end-users.
• Adhere to reporting templates and timelines for governance, compliance and support activities and ensure that all reporting requirements are met to all governance bodies.
• Highlight achievement of governance, compliance and support activities and risk mitigation targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis at the Division level.
• Collect and share governance and compliance successes within SCM and with internal stakeholders.
• Define and implement continuous contract management improvement plans
• Manages contracts modifications and deviations for Goods and Services
• Manages Organisational Asset disposal in line with DAF and Supply Chain Management prescripts
• Leads the SCM policies and procedures improvement strategies including review of all SCM policies , procedures.
• Technical Advisory to the Bid Adjudication Committee on SCM related matters
• Lead organisational  SCM training , awareness campaign at all levels , including Executive level. 
• Manage the Stores Management function including development of fit for purposes stores management procedures.
• Manage the effectiveness of the Tender Management office

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Implement organisational guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with SABC budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
• Manage the Business Unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Design and implement governance, compliance and risk management frameworks, ensuring appropriate governance and compliance controls are in place and providing assurance over those controls. 
• Monitor and report on the Department’s compliance to SABC’s Supply Chain policy, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Implement training programmes and create awareness on supply chain management governance related issues and applicable policies and legislations within the organisation.
• Support the Head of SCM in lobbying executive support and line management buy-in for relevant governance initiatives. Drive compliance with various regulations by SCM department and end-users.
• Develop and maintain an SCM policy framework and guidelines to support governance and compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementation of Standard
• Operating Procedures (SOP) to operationalise the SCM policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide assurance that regulatory obligations are being met across the SCM Division and review, challenge and update processes and documentation so that they adapt to the changing needs of the procurement function and the organisation as a whole.
• Develop and maintain compliance checklists for all SCM processes.  
• Develop and implement corrective action plan for noncompliance to SCM Prescripts and report to the leadership team and senior business stakeholders of non-compliance trends.
• Develop and implement the Irregular Expenditure Project plan to reduce the recorded irregular expenditure (in number and
• value) and ensure consequence management is applied in a consistent and fair manner.
• Lead the implementation of correct procedure for the management of Irregular Expenditure , Consequent Management , including removal of IE transactions through Board approvals.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
• Develop and monitor Compliance Review Framework (CRF) which details the selection of bids to be reviewed, timelines, and methods of review.
• Deliver technical advise to the SCM Operations and Strategic functions

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal deliver of strategic sourcing requirements and cost saving benefits.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with subordinates
• Implement Career Development Plans (CDP) for all subordinates.
• Build and develop skill capabilities within strategic and tactical Sourcing and to facilitate change management and coaching the staff member in adapting to news ways of working.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
• Post Graduate Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification recommended.

EXPERIENCE

• 8 years should be in Supply Chain Management or Legal, Governance and Compliance environment of which 4 years should be on a management level.