Current Job Openings at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Commence, Business, Public Management  (NQF Level 7).
• Min 8 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 3 years management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement Category Management strategies

• Manage the implementation of Organisation Annual Demand Plan.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership on supply chain management activities and develop an overall supply management strategy. 
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Establish procurements strategies and methods to facilitate sector specific transformation strategies.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s goals and regulations.
• Anticipate future needs and trends in supply chain management, ensuring sustainability and adaptability in the face of changes.
• Continuously improve supply chain management to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Forecast future supply needs based on historical data, trends, and strategic plans, ensuring timely availability of resources
• Proactively identify risks related to the supply chain management and develop contingency plans.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure continuity during emergencies or unexpected disruptions.
• Conduct financial analyses to assess the cost-effectiveness of supply chain management initiatives and procurement decisions
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Engage with key stakeholders to align activities with broader organisational objectives.
• Encourage and adopt innovative practices and technologies that enhance supply chain management processes.
• Ensure that all supply chain management activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare regular reports detailing supply chain management performances, cost savings, and strategic goals.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and benchmarks to improve supply chain management processes.
• Lead initiatives to streamline supply chain management processes, reduce cost, and improve service delivery levels

Demand and Acquisition process for engineering and non-engineering

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to advise and engage line function partners to comply and align to procurement best practices.
• Lead high level negotiations with procurement partners and suppliers and establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise the organisation’s influence and to develop and implement procurement arrangements and initiatives that deliver optimal value for money outcomes.

Performance management within the supply chain management team

• Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the SCM value chain.
• Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers.

People management    

• Manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the SCM staff.
• Manage own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner and assume a supervisory role.
• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 8 Qualification in Civil Engineering
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with ECSA.
• Minimum 10 years’ post first engineering qualification experience as a transport/traffic engineer, of which 5 years’ experience must be in road traffic origin / destination surveys, mathematical traffic models, network demand modelling and toll/road pricing studies
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience
• Experience in application of COTO TRH/TMH Guidelines.
• Experience in use of traffic planning software (e.g. Visum, Aimsum, SANTURN, EMME)

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A Post-graduate qualification specializing in Traffic / Transportation will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning (Road Traffic Master Plan)

• Maintain SANRAL Road Travel Demand Policy
• Maintain SANRAL traffic flow, land use and economic assessment plan
• Ensure alignment of SANRAL Travel Demand Model with relevant requirements
• Provide input for the national project scope definition and prioritisations.

Transport planning and traffic engineering standards, policies and guidelines

• Develop and maintain SANRAL’s/RSA policies and standards (COTO TRH/TMH) for the collection, validation and analysis of traffic flow, land use and economic data and forecasting thereof as part of road travel demand management.
• Develop policies/standards for road Level of Service (LOS) and capacity improvements.
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for transport modelling and traffic engineering.

Information collection, validation and reporting

• Manage and administer the collection and validation of information related to of traffic flow, land use and economic data
• Ensure that traffic data is uploaded and available in ITIS
• Ensure road level of service and capacity improvement assessments are performed during design phase of Capex projects according to SANRAL policies and standards
• Integrate and analyse all information to identify needs, establish single and multi-year road travel demand forecasts and report on network level of service and congestion performance
• Develop signal control optimisation plan for SANRAL interchanges/ intersections
• Conduct environmental impact analysis e.g. pollutants and noise
• Prepare quarterly reports on network performance and trends

National transport & traffic modelling

• Oversee and coordinate traffic engineering at a national level and ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Develop and maintain the National Traffic model through consolidation and integration of regional traffic models
• Develop and manage all facets of SANRAL’s Travel Demand Model through liaison with users, rectifying identified errors, update data and implementing identified enhancements to ensure effective pursuance of the organisation’s objectives
• Ensure uniformity in traffic forecasts and geometric capacity analysis
• Ensure that traffic planning software solution (software and hardware) are well maintained and comply with technical and quality standards
• Ensure integration of modelling outputs with ITIS

Technical Advisory & Support

• Provide technical traffic engineering advisory services and support to the regions
• Provide specialist input into FMS and ITS projects
• Provide technical advisory services externally when required
• Support with analysis for project funding (e.g. LSR calculations, economic assessments, financial feasibility studies, etc.)
• Manage contracts for traffic modelling services/software (if required)
• Monitor effectiveness of traffic modelling software and identify issues and opportunities for improvements
• Stay up to date and conduct research on leading practice for transport planning and traffic engineering
• Actively participate in relevant COTO committees
• Act as chair for the relevant functional working group(s) for transport planning and traffic engineering
• Mentor junior and candidate engineers interested in traffic engineering

Incumbent will also be responsible for:

• Preparation of tender documentation
• Integrated Transportation Information Systems (ITS) Management
• Coordination of training programme

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, (NQF Level 7).
• Min 8 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 3 years management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SCM Performance Management.
• Manage SCM deliverables and KPI’s.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders regarding SCM performance.
• Monitor SCM performance.
• Support the CPO office.
• Manage and address conflict of interest and dispute resolution within the SCM.
• Managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiating to executing and monitoring.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
• Conducting performance evaluations and holding regular meetings to address issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact to resolve complex Supply Chain issues and escalations from the operations.
• Responsible for key decisions on Supply Chain operational delivery issues.
• Ensure that Supplier Relationship Management is fully embedded within the operations to foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Drive the implementation of new ways-of-working that support leading practice and continuous improvement.

SCM Reporting and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all SCM Reporting and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

Secretariat

• Management of SCM secretariat requirement, including Bid Committee Secretary services.
• Management of BAC committee sittings and minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate Bid Committee appointment for meetings.

SCM Advisory and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all SCM reporting and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

People Management

• Lead, manage, manage SCM performance, and supervise staff allocated for reviews and other assignments and take responsibility for all outputs of the team.
• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the staff.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, Legal, Forensic science (NQF Level 7)
• Min 5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 2 years management experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and maintenance of SCM reporting related to SCM Audit and governance.
• Act as a liaison between SCM and Legal.
• Act as a liaison between SCM and Internal Audit and External Audit.
• Management of SCM risk register.
• Appointed as a SCM Complaint Officer.
• Management of SCM Complaints Register.
• Develop reports on SCM and procurement performance and remedial action plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct and review tender processes.
• Management of SCM tender process records.
• Management of SCM Recommendations and approvals managements.
• Collaborate with the Company Representative to ensure full compliance with the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures.
• Ensure personal and team compliance to the procurement policy, procedures and methods and proactively provide continuous improvement feedback to the relevant teams.
• Review and management of audit findings.

Performance management within the supply chain management team

• Develop and manage SCM compliance registers to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the SCM value chain.
• Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers.

SCM / Procurement advisory and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform business planning and action, encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

People management

• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the SCM staff.
• Manage own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner and assume a supervisory role.
• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Commence, Business, Public Management (NQF Level 7).
• Min 7 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 2 years management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement Category Management strategies

• Manage the implementation of Sourcing Plan.
• Manage end to end Tender process, including contracting.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership on supply chain management activities and develop an overall supply management strategy for allocated transactions.
• Chair BSC, BEC and participate in BAC as and when required.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Establish procurements strategies and methods to facilitate sector specific transformation strategies.
• Anticipate future needs and trends in supply chain management, ensuring sustainability and adaptability in the face of changes.
• Continuously improve supply chain management to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Proactively identify risks related to the supply chain management and develop contingency plans.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure continuity during emergencies or unexpected disruptions.
• Conduct financial analyses to assess the cost-effectiveness of supply chain management initiatives on allocated transactions.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Engage with key stakeholders to align activities with category management implementation.
• Encourage and adopt innovative practices and technologies that enhance Tender processes.
• Implement and Ensure that all supply chain management activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare regular reports detailing supply chain management performances, cost savings, and strategic goals.
• ensure that all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and benchmarks to improve supply chain management processes.
• Lead initiatives and act as a liaison for tender processes.

Demand and Acquisition process for engineering and non-engineering

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to advise and engage line function partners to comply and align to procurement best practices.
• Lead high level negotiations with procurement partners and suppliers and establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise the organisation’s influence and to develop and implement procurement arrangements and initiatives that deliver optimal value for money outcomes.

Performance management within the supply chain management team

• Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous implementation of sourcing plan.
• Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit of tender process activities allocated and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers.

People management

• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Commence, Business, Public Management (NQF Level 7)
• Min 8 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 3 years management experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contracts Management and Supplier Relations Management

• Managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiating to executing and monitoring.
• Ensuring that contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks and maximizing value for the organisation.
• Monitoring contract performance, addressing issues, and overseeing contract renewals or terminations.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborating with them to improve quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
• Conducting performance evaluations and holding regular meetings to address issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact to resolve complex Supply Chain issues and escalations from the operations.
• Responsible for key decisions on Supply Chain operational delivery issues.
• Ensure that Supplier Relationship Management is fully embedded within the operations to foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Drive the implementation of new ways of working that support leading practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure contract management implementation
• Review of adopted contracts, including FIDIC
• Ensure post tender records keeping
• Manage and monitor contract management compliance inline with DTI, National Treasury and CIDB
• Continuously review and update contracts file template and KPI’s
• Participate in post tender contract management review meetings

SCM / Procurement advisory and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all Contract Management reporting and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

People management

• Lead, manage, manage performance, and supervise staff allocated for reviews and other assignments and take responsibility for all outputs of the team.
• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the contract Management staff within the Provinces.
• Manage own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner and assume a supervisory role.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.