Snr Specialist: SCM Policy Norms & Stnds at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To align Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to the new iSCM strategy in line with the latest legislation and regulations.
• To manage, maintain and communicate Transnet’s Supply Management policies and ensure compliance to these policies.
• Analyse both internal and external audit findings and assist the Executive Manager to develop intervention to minimise transgression.
• Support the Executive Manager in facilitating the consultation with both external and internal stakeholders in issue that impact Transnet Procurements
• Ensure that potential risks are duly covered by policy and that regulations and other government requirements are adhered to.
• Develop and update Terms of Reference and templates.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating iSCM toolkit.
• Disseminate information and conduct training on Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to Supply Management stakeholders and OD end-users as required.

Position Outputs

• Implementation of robust SCM governance strategic processes: Drive implementation of Transnet's governance, policy, standards and legal within the SCM Group and Provide input into Transnet-wide SCM Governance strategies and targets Identify bottlenecks in the SCM processes and develop systems within the legislative framework to enable efficiency and remove bottlenecks.
• Lead implementation of SCM Policy, Norms and Standards functions: Develop and maintain for SCM Control Framework Ensures that Transnet SCM Policies and procedures are legally sound to drive compliance with the SCM legislative framework. To build capacity within various governance structures to drive compliance with various regulations on supply management; and Manage the SCM compliance to Transnet's Supply Chain policy, Delegation of Authority, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
• SCM Governance reporting: Adhere to reporting templates and timelines for governance and ensure that all reporting requirements are met for procurement planning, deviation and contract modifications. Collate and consolidate regular reports on governance for the Division in line with specified reporting templates. Enforce culture of compliance; and Collect and share governance successes.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships: Responsible and Chairing the SCM Governance COE forums. Participate in relevant government forums to keep abreast on SCM matters, trends and contribute through on debates.
• Manage the SCM Policy and Standards function within the unit: implement management activities within the context of the new iSCM Strategy and business objectives. Implement training and create awareness on SCM governance related issues. Lobby executive support and line management buy-in for relevant governance initiatives. Deploy skills development initiatives within immediate team for delivery of capacity, development initiatives, in line with Human Capital COE strategies; and Implement and manage succession planning within the immediate team. Provide on-going support to OD's on SCM related matters/ queries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, LLB/B.Com Law, Procurement, Finance or equivalent is required Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has developed the necessary competencies through experience, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Public Sector SCM Policy, and/or SCM Legal and/or Governance and/or Monitoring and Compliance as well as PFMA, PPPFA and other public sectors procurement legislation
• Related Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience (which at least 5 years are at a management level) in SCM Policy, and/or SCM Legal and/or Governance and/or Monitoring and Compliance Solid knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and other public sectors procurement legislation CIPS membership advantageous
• Proven track record of working within cross functional teams to drives successful delivery. Must undergo Lifestyle Audit.

Competencies

• NAME OF COMPETENCY COMPETENCY DESCRIPTIVE PROFICIENCY LEVEL
• Business Performance and Delivery Lead Business
• Performance
• Lead the business to be more efficient and effective
• Strategic Decision Making Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions
• Business Acumen Understands and deals with various business situations using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise.
• Analysing Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches
• Relationship Management
• Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and consistent manner
• Collaborating and Networking Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations goals and objectives.
• Service Orientated Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind.
• Persuading and Influencing Is able to persuade and influence those around him/her for the benefit of achieving the organisations/department goals and objectives.
• Identifies and influences key decisions makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a strong personal impression that leads to buy in from others.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance Leading Governance Always works in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to ethical obligations and good corporate governance.
• Leading Safety Practice Leads safety practices by communicating, enforcing and supporting all safety standards and activities.
• Leading Risk Management Identifies areas of risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate the impact of risks to ensure overall sustainability.
• Personal Mastery Learning and Applying Expertise Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Resilience Manages pressure effectively and copes well with criticism and setbacks.
• Emotional Intelligence Is aware of own leadership style and is able to adapt style to enhance team and business performance.
• Vigour & Personal Drive Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.
• Works hard and shows energy and persistence to achieve high quality results. Is a role model for others who strive for personal excellence.

Deadline:23rd July,2025