Procurement Specialist ESD at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    

• Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Hollard Insure, Operations, Claims area.  We are looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist ESD.

Role Objectives:

• The Enterprise Supplier Development Procurement Specialist will enhance supplier performance, reduce costs, and promote economic transformation. Ensure the improvement of service levels and operations, supplier administration and skills, develop new supply routes, improve business alignment as well as develop new products or services. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder management, programme and project management:
• Conduct regular internal audit on B-BBEE elements and report on progress
• Monitor, evaluate and provide feedback on transformation activities and / or initiatives including ESD
• Create and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders necessary for the effective implementation of Transformation initiatives
• Leverage initiatives and partnership opportunities with possible stakeholders
• Awareness and training
• Train or facilitate training for internal stakeholders on the relevant FSC B-BBEE Codes.
• Keep updated on all changes to the FSC and B-BBEE legislation.
• Analyse and communicate the impact of these changes to affected parties.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve set B-BBEE and ESD goals
• Monitor, report on and provide feedback on key elements of the B-BBEE scorecard and ESD
• Ensure alignment to applicable processes and procedures (group procurement, finance, compliance etc)
• Keep to all required records and evidence for adherence to B-BBEE reporting and audit requirements.
• Operational
• Engage with key internal stakeholders to ensure FSC B-BBEE compliance on all elements of the FSC Scorecard.
• Manage transformation elements on the entire scorecard (all elements) and provide necessary support to key stakeholders
• Advise pillar owners regarding evidence required for FSC B-BBEE verification.
• Conduct internal B-BBEE verification preparation audits on elements of the scorecard.
• FSC B-BBEE Verification preparation: compile and validate all required supporting documents and evidence for FSC B-BBEE verification audits.
• Identify and provide awareness and training to internal stakeholders on FSC B-BBEE.
• Provide technical support to pillar owners/internal stakeholders on different elements of the FSC scorecard to drive transformation and achieve agreed objectives.
• Regular meetings with pillar owners.
• Where applicable, attend meetings relevant to BEE and its current changes.
• Stay updated on developments related to FSC and B-BBEE through attend courses and implementing required changes.
• Monitor and report on the Insure performance in line with the Insure Transformation Strategy, Financial Sector Code (FSC) and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulation requirements and targets
• Support in co-designing, developing, implementing and monitoring strategies to achieve Transformation objectives and goals in line with Insure Transformation Strategy and the FCS B-BBEE scorecard
• Facilitate awareness and training sessions for the identified key internal stakeholders (ie, pillar owners, BU colleagues) within Insure
• Provide technical support to key stakeholders on B-BBEE and the FSC
• Engage with key external stakeholders where applicable
• Manage submission of annual B-BBEE date for audits and reports for B-BBEE compliance
• Provide thought leadership and best practice relating to Transformation and B-BBEE
• Develop and implement Insure ESD strategy
• Track and monitor ESD beneficiaries
• Engage in ESD Steerco and provide relevant feedback to stakeholders
• Ensure that ESD targets are met and implemented in line with shared value initiatives
• Reporting and record keeping
• Compile monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc FSC B-BEE Reports for Group reporting and to monitor key initiatives.
• Compile and submit Insure FSC B-BBEE scorecard and ESD reports to applicable internal stakeholders.
• Awareness and training
• Train or facilitate training for internal stakeholders on the relevant FSC B-BBEE Codes.
• Keep updated on all changes to the FSC and B-BBEE legislation.
• Analyse and communicate the impact of these changes to affected parties.

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• At least 5-10 years relevant experience within a Transformation role – preferably within the financial services and related sector.

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of the Transformation eco-system,
• Understanding of the systemic barriers to entry, the socio economic and political challenges
• Sound understanding of the business of different stakeholders within the insurance value chain.
• Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance issues pertinent to the Financial Services Industry and BBBEE
• Business acumen
• Effective inter-personal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at various levels of seniority and from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Skills

• Service and delivery orientated
• Diligence
• Presentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Lateral thinker
• Professional attitude and approach
• Excellent people skills
• Strong client orientation
• Teamwork
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Advanced negotiation skills and appropriate assertiveness

Personal Qualities

• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Initiative-taking
• Disciplined
• High degree of initiative
• Goal orientated

Educational Requirements    

• Relevant Business Degree
• Project Management