Specialist: BBBEE - Durban at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• To assist in ensuring of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise Development, Preferential Procurement, Local Supplier Development strategy aligned to Broader national policy regulatory framework. To liaise with Supply Chain Community across Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to ensure there is consistent implementation, monitoring and reporting of BBBEE. To assist in Training initiative for BBBEE policies and procedures to drive compliance within TPT.

Position outputs:

• To develop, manage and implement BBBEE strategies within Transnet Port Terminals.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise
• Development, Preferential Procurement and Local Supplier Development (LSD) opportunity identification with strategic suppliers
• Monitoring of BBBEE improvement plan and attend SLA meetings with sourcing specialists
• Support Supplier Development training initiatives within TPT; and
• Support commodity-specific initiatives in respect of BBBEE.
• Collate information and compile reports on BBBEE activities within TPT
• Manage BBBEE scorecard and Transformation
• Manage ED programmes and initiatives.
• Monitoring and Reporting BBBEE spend
• Manage Supplier Database
• Compile MANCO report on BBBEE matters.

Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements
Years of Experience with a formal qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree (legal or commercial) is required
• Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a supply management function or BEE strategy development and in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Public Sector Supply Management legislation and regulations;
• In-depth knowledge of all BBBEE legislation and Regulations that affect procurement spend including but not limited to the DTI Codes of good practice;
• In-depth understanding of BEE and SMME lanscape in SA;
• Thorough understanding of the DTI Scorecard and its impact upon the business;
• Working knowledge of Supply Management processes and systems;
• Understanding of technical and operational requirements of a business including capital requirements.

Standard Job Requirements

• Excellent business report writing skills.
• Business acumen.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Strong ethical conduct.
• Influencing skills.
• Good understanding of BEE and SMME in SA

Competencies:
Competencies Required

Anchoring the Transnet Way

• Is a conceptual and analytical thinker
• Is results focused
• Is courageous
• Is resilient
• Is emotionally intelligent
• Is an excellent communicator and regulator

Leading the Transnet Way

• Is visionary and inspiring
• Is strategic
• Is collaborative
• Is innovative and entrepreneurial
• Has impact and influence
• Is a change agent

Managing the Transnet Way

• Optimises business performance
• Manages finances
• Manages people & teams
• Delights customers
• Manages programs, projects & contracts
• Manages risk and compliance

Sustaining the Transnet Way

• Empowers and develops others
• Is inquisitive and develops self
• Manages and shares information
• Role models the culture and values
• Embraces diversity
• Has the right skill