Supply Chain Manager: Contracts, Risk and Compliance at Vaal Central Water

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

Contract Management and Governance

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and SLAs 
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies 
• Maintain contract registers and documentation 
• Monitor performance, penalties, and renewals 

Supply Chain Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate SCM risks 
• Monitor and report risks regularly 
• Investigate irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure 

Supplier Performance Management

• Implement supplier performance systems 
• Monitor supplier compliance and KPIs 
• Conduct evaluations and recommend improvements 

Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations 
• Support audit processes and address findings 

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop staff 
• Build stakeholder relationships 
• Facilitate communication and collaboration 

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Law or a related field 
• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be a distinct advantage 
• Professional certification (CIPS, CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA or equivalent) will be advantageous 

Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience, including: 

• Contract management  
• SCM governance, compliance, or risk management  
• At least 3 years at a supervisory or middle management level 
• Valid Code B driver’s licence