Job Opportunities at TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority)

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Manage corporate procurement processes including bid committees to ensure that procurement turnaround times are achieved.

• Manage the contribution to the design and development of acquisition management policies and procedures for general goods and services
• Compile operational/supply chain acquisition management plan and obtain approval and manage the execution of the acquisition management plan
• Manage the compilation of market analysis and compile procurement strategies for corporate projects.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement progress report.
• Oversee the bidding process, i.e., the compilation of bid documents and advertisements, publishing of bid documents, receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents and processing of bid documents.
• Review requisitions from requesting departments and provide support to the buyers and specialists with the compilation of sound specifications for the procurement of general goods and services
• Provide support and guidance to the Bids Evaluation Committees to ensure evaluation process is conducted timeously and in compliance with the relevant prescripts.

Contribute to Audit and Risk Management.

• Support risk management and audit process by implementing action plans and providing evidence as required through RFI’s.
• Contribute to the updating of procurement policies, procedures and templates.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to EXCO and to the Board
•  Prepare monthly and quarterly inputs to TCTAs reporting to National Treasury and other authorities.

People Management

• Build, lead and manage a skilled and motivated acquisition team to optimise value to the organisation in the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives.

Participate in Organisational Activities

• Serve as a member in established committees and forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support procurement specialists in engagement with internal and external stakeholders such as DWS, DTIC, National Treasury, industry associations, etc.
• Conduct regular supplier awareness sessions.
• Provide guidance to corporate divisions on applicable SCM legislation relating to procurement of general goods and services.

Budget Management

• Manage the Sub-Unit budget including inputs into the budget and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours degree or equivalent in Commerce, Logistics, Purchasing or related.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the management of SCM particularly the acquisition process for the procurement of general corporate goods and services.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management especially managing a team of specialists
• In depth knowledge and experience is compilation of various goods and services specifications and terms of references.
• CIPS certification or studying towards is advantageous.

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THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Manage Capital projects procurement processes including bid committees to ensure that procurement turnaround times are achieved.

• Manage the contributions of the capital projects team’s inputs to the design and development of infrastructure acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
• Manage the compilation of appropriate market analysis reports and compile procurement strategies for infrastructure projects
• Oversee the bidding process, i.e., the compilation of bid documents and advertisements, publishing of bid documents, receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents and processing of bid documents.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly procurement progress report.

Contribute to Audit and Risk Management.

• Support risk management and audit process by implementing action plans and providing evidence as required through RFI’s.
• Update infrastructure policies, procedures and templates.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to EXCO and to the Board.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to National Treasury and other relevant Authority.
• Oversee the timely submission of audit information and manage the compilation of appropriate action plans including implementation thereof

People Management

• Build, lead and manage a skilled and motivated acquisition team to optimise value to the organisation in the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives.

Participate in Organisational Activities

• Serve as a member in established committees and forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support Procurement Specialists in engagement with internal and external stakeholders such as DWS, DTIC, CIDB, National Treasury, industry associations, etc.
• Conduct regular supplier awareness sessions.
• Provide guidance to PMID on SCM legislations relating to infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the implementation of Supplier and Enterprise Development initiatives through the build programme

Budget Management

• Manage the Sub-Unit budget including inputs into the budget and reporting. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours degree or equivalent in Commerce, Built environment, Law, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a procuring infrastructure related project, with at least 3 mega projects contracts (construction) procured) and managed until contract closeout.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management preferably managing a team of specialists
• Knowledge of various forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC.
• Knowledge of various contracting strategies applicable in the engineering and construction Works

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THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Strategic Direction and Alignment

• Contribute to the development of the IT functional strategy and objectives in line with the TCTA Strategy.
• Keep abreast of new developments, best practices and new technology innovations in IT environment internationally and locally and drive solutions appropriate for TCTA.
• Assist in driving the implementation of the IT functional strategy, plans and procedures to compliment and support the TCTA Strategy.

Operational Leadership and Process Management

• Provide leadership regarding all the operations of the department from an overall perspective, which includes the provision of Enterprise Architecture services.
• Review, execute, and monitor of the ICT strategy and framework to be aligned with TCTA’s strategic goals, objectives, and departmental operational plan.
• Manage the relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Enterprise Architecture Services

• .Develop and maintain Enterprise Architect Strategy, Framework and supporting policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation of the Enterprise Architect Committee including the chairing and reporting thereof to the relevant governance structures.
• Ensure the development of Business capability roadmaps and initiatives for rolling next 3-5 years to be used for IT Strategy and EA Planning/Blueprinting processes.
• Ensure the development of user requirement specifications prior to the procurement or implementation of new systems and technology.
• Maintain the architectural repository to ensure consistency between models.
• Oversee alignment of solutions to TCTA strategy and approved IT strategy.
• Manage risks and issues and escalate where necessary

Governance and Reporting

• Monitor and report on the Enterprise Architecture practice management development progress against the IT Departmental strategic initiatives.
• Promote sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards.
• Manage the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Projects

• Actively participate in all IT projects forming part of the transformation agenda.
• Lead the EA stream during project implementation.

Technical Specifications/ Business requirements (internal and external audit).

• Work with all stakeholders to ensure that all new technology and systems support the approved EA and the digital transformation agenda.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to design solutions in line with business requirements. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant IT B Degree or equivalent qualification and certifications such as:
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9) certified.
• Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT 2019) certified.
• Microsoft Operation Framework (MOF) certified.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT, and at least 5 years’ experience as part of the Senior IT management team.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business Process Engineering practices (Preferable).
•  Experience in developing Enterprise Architecture frameworks, policies, and procedures as well as the implementation of such.