Senior SCM Governance Officer - (REF NO. HRM/27/24) at Lepelle Northern Water

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Auditing or Finance coupled with at least 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment, of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. 
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Professional registration with professional body will be advantageous. 

Competencies: 

• Must have thorough knowledge of Supply Chain Management Policies and Procedures (PPPFA, BBBEE and PFMA) 
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.) 
• Time management 
• Strong business acumen and ethics 
• Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
• Good presentation skills 
• Report writing skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that govern supply chain activities in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards 
• Creating compliance frameworks, checklists, guidelines and standards to guide decision-making, eliminate irregular register and ensure compliance 
• Keep abreast with development in SCM environment and ensure regulatory compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing various aspects 6 of the supply chain 
• Engage with external and internal auditors during audit period and ensure responses within the timeframe 
• Engage and facilitate SCM related investigations by internal audit or external stakeholders e.g. SIU, Forensics etc. 
• Conduct verification and facilitate vetting process prior awarding of tenders and quotations 
• Conduct compliance assessment on all tender’s prior submission to Bid Adjudication Committee 
• Conduct compliance assessment on orders for quotations on sample basis on a quarterly basis 
• Identify, register, report and prepare condonation for irregular transactions/expenditure. 
• This includes preparation of the irregular register on a monthly basis 
• Conduct compliance assessments of suppliers to evaluate their compliance with contractual obligations and specifications where necessary and practical e.g. panels for frequently utilised goods and services Identify potential risks and internal control gaps within the supply chain, such as external verifications, vetting of documents, disruptions, legal liabilities, ethical lapses, and security threats. Developing strategies and contingency plans to mitigate these risks 
• Collaborating with internal departments, external partners, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to exchange information, share best practices, and address common challenges related to supply chain compliance 
• Directly engage SCM subordinates and end users on compliance related items where required 
• Ensure compliance and monitor the system in terms of the PFMA and all relevant pieces of legislation related to SCM Compliance 
• Implement, update and report on Risk and Audit action plan for Supply Chain 
• Ensure compliance with all LNW policies, procedures and code of ethics