Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
To support the implementation of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise and Supplier Development ("ESD"), Preferential Procurement and Localisation strategy aligned to the broader national policy and regulatory framework.
To liaise with supply chain community across Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager ("TRIM") to support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of BBBEE, ESD.
To support the training initiatives for Supplier development to drive compliance within TRIM.
To track, monitor and report on BBBEE, ESD expenditure, as well as imported spend and local content.
Supports the execution of the integrated Supply Chain Management strategy (iSCM), specifically through participation in the Supplier Development Centre of Excellence (SDCOE).
Position Outputs
Conduct research to support the development of Localisation, BBBEE, ESD opportunities within TRIM; Support the BBBEE, Enterprise Development & Supplier Development Managers in embedding BBBEE, ESD strategies within TRIM; and Conduct analysis to support Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), Preferential Procurement (PP) Localisation opportunity identification with strategic suppliers. Support ESD & BBBEE strategies and process development; policies and procedures formulation; Support the training initiatives within TRIM; and Support commodity-specific initiatives in respect of BBBEE, ESD and Localisation. Track BBBEE, ESD and Localisation strategy and policy implementation within TRIM; Assist with monthly compilation of BBBEE, ESD dashboard; and Collate information and compile reports on BBBEE, ESD and Localisation activities within Division. Collate success stories and learnings on BBBEE, ESD and Localisation.
Qualifications and Experience
A relevant bachelor's degree (commercial) is required or CIPS Level 4 Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has developed the necessary competencies through experience, 5 years' experience in a supply management function, ESD, Localisation or BBBEE strategy development
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