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Position Purpose

• Within Transnet Engineering., drive implementation of Supply Chain Management policies, governance processes and procedures, standards, legal compliance, and risk management.
• Lead appropriate governance structures to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act (“PFMA”) & related regulations.
• Provide oversight of the contracting process for both Opex and Capex.
• Assist and provide governance support and expertise to the Division’s Supply Chain Management function.
• Ensure execution of training related to the policies, governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks within the Division.
• Help create a climate necessary for robust governance framework within Division via SCM structures, especially the Governance Centre of Excellence.

Position Outputs

• Implementation of robust governance processes: Ensure alignment of Transnet’s supply chain management governance, policy, standards, legal compliance and risk strategies to the new iSCM strategy and latest legislation and regulations; Drive the Governance aspects of the annual Supply Chain Strategic planning, budgeting and target setting process.
• Oversight of Compliance and Risk Management Function: Identify, consolidate and report on procurement related risks across Transnet Engineering and make recommendations to the GM:SCM / CPO, on how to best mitigate such risks; Face-off with Internal & External Audits and monitor Business Critical Controls (BCCs) and CSA compliance; As Transnet’s OD Procurement Ombudsman investigates any procurement related complaints and provides appropriate recommendations to the GM:SCM / CPO of the relevant Business Unit to ensure that any risk of possible litigation is mitigated;
• Oversee and monitor Transnet’s supply chain management policies (PPM, Goods and Service Manual, Construction Procedure Manual, Delegation of Authority, etc.), procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of its portfolio of commodities; Oversee and monitor Transnet Engineering’s Governance, Risk and Compliance management strategy applicable to Supply Chain Management; and Oversee Transnet Engineering’s compliance to Transnet’s Supply Chain Policy, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Governance monitoring and reporting: Provide expert governance and legal advice in drafting & amending strategic contracts to ensure legality of contracts of local and foreign suppliers for existing and future contracts; Managing commercial risk factors at the time of contracting or contract amendment such as providing the required escape clauses; Provide thought leadership, governance and legal advise on all governance, risk and compliance aspects which may have an impact on procurement; Provide governance and legal guidance on all aspects pertaining to blacklisting, confinements and condonation process.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships: Within the context of the new iSCM Strategy and business objectives, provide functional leadership and management in terms of governance, policy, standards, legal, compliance and risk; Mediate on conflict points between the Governance team and other functions of Supply Chain Management within the Transnet Engineering – including end-users and external stakeholders; and Ensure good governance in all aspects of supply chain management.
• Manage the Governance function within the divisions: Accountable for delivery of Governance COE initiatives; Provide SPOs or job profiles for the Governance functions across Transnet Engineering; Drive performance measurement and formulating strategies and interventions for deviation; Drive formulation of performance indicators and 5-year target setting, dashboard reporting, and monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelors’ Degree in Legal (LLB) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or Degree in Internal Auditing is required; Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Auditing or Supply Chain and Procurement or Governance Risk & Compliance of which at least 3 years’ experience in a managerial position in a large organisation with complex operations. Rail Industry Experience will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Personal Mastery

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Position Outputs

• Design, Develop and Implement SAP functionality. Create test plans and perform unit and integration testing. Manage the changes to the different clients within SAP in accordance with the TPL Change control procedures. Conduct Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance and Optimization of: Reports and queries for the SAP system and SAP Portal; Interfaces between SAP, Portal and external systems; Workflow functionality and Custom/dialog developments. Research new SAP modules and functionality. Perform technical duties within all stages of the system development life cycle. Ensure that business application systems are developed within the TPL prescribed framework and adhere to quality standards. Transfer SAP and general IT knowledge to the User Community. Compile and maintain all development related documentation. Provide technical support on projects and system issues. Investigate and debug applications to resolve system issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Information Technology with 3 – 5 years’ IT relevant experience or a National Higher Diploma with 5 – 8 years’ IT relevant experience and training in the following areas: Business and/or systems analysis and design ABAP development with exposure to full SAP implementations and integration with non-SAP systems. ABAP development in SAP IS-OIL, FI, SD, MM, QM & PM modules SAP Portal applications using Webdynpro and ABAP Integration technologies such as Web Services, XML transformations, etc. Further qualification required: SAP ABAP certification.

Competencies

• Knowledge required: Understand technical and business processes Professional work experience in full software development lifecycle Understanding of business requirements/specifications, solution design and implementation, testing to project maintenance in production environment. Understanding of risk analysis principles, applications management principles, processes and practices Good understanding of business and how IT contributes to business Extensive Knowledge of SAP business processes, integration across modules and integration with external systems Extensive knowledge in the use of standard IT applications. Sound knowledge of multi-product pipeline operations and SAP IS-OIL module Sound knowledge of IT systems and systems architectures. Working knowledge of IT information security requirements and standards. Working knowledge SCADA and metering systems principles and functionality. Working knowledge of Disaster Recovery systems. Working knowledge of Business Intelligence systems. 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 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 skills Skills required: Strong problem solving skills. Strong research and development skills. Strong innovation skills. Must be able to “think outside the box” on a regular basis. Good interpersonal skills. Good Presentation skills. Good communication skills. Good management skills. Good team management skills. Good business analysis skills SAP functionality technical skills. Good service provision skills. Must be conscientious. Must be self-motivated

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Position Purpose

• To align Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to the new iSCM strategy in line with the latest legislation and regulations.
• To manage, maintain and communicate Transnet’s Supply Management policies and ensure compliance to these policies.
• Analyse both internal and external audit findings and assist the Executive Manager to develop intervention to minimise transgression.
• Support the Executive Manager in facilitating the consultation with both external and internal stakeholders in issue that impact Transnet Procurements
• Ensure that potential risks are duly covered by policy and that regulations and other government requirements are adhered to.
• Develop and update Terms of Reference and templates.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating iSCM toolkit.
• Disseminate information and conduct training on Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to Supply Management stakeholders and OD end-users as required.
• Plays an active role in effective execution of the integrated Supply Chain Management strategy (iSCM), specifically through participation in the Governance Centre of Excellence (Gov COE)
• Assist the Executive Manager in the development of SCM related training material, short videos and frequently ask questions to ensure consistency application and implementation of all SCM 
• Represent SCM policy, norms and standards team in the development of the Procurement Process Automation and ensure alignment with all applicable prescripts.

Position Outputs

• Supply Chain Policies, Standards and Governance Framework Alignment:  Conduct research and benchmark Transnet’s iSCM policies and procedures against other local SOEs and international organisations;  To align Transnet’s supply management policy and procedures to the new Group iSCM strategy and latest legislation and regulations, as well as being responsible to communicate and disseminate the policy and procedures to relevant stakeholders and OD end-users; and  Issue guidance notes and directives to ODs in line with various supply management regulations.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships  To build capacity within various governance structures such as bid committees and other committes to drive compliance with various regulations on supply management.
• Provide Policy, Standards and Governance Support:  Develop and monitor Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures applicable to the management of its portfolio of commodities;  Disseminate the policy and procedures to supply management stakeholders and OD end-users.  Develop training materials (including manuals, posters and flow charts);  Conduct training on Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to iSCM staff, Senior Management and OD end-users at regular intervals or as required; and  Evaluate impact of training on trainees.
• Policy, Standards and Governance Monitoring and Reporting:  Analyse and report on adherence to Policy, Standards and Governance frameworks across Transnet ;  Input into reporting, as well as the formulation of performance indicators and metrics;  Analyse and consolidate reports for external stakeholders; and  Prepare memo and presentation to accompany various reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to management of the Governance function  Contribute to management activities within the context of the new iSCM Strategy and business objectives;  Lobby executive support and buy-in for relevant SCM Governance initiatives;  Deploy skills development initiatives within immediate team for delivery of capacity development initiatives, in line with Human Capital COE strategies; and  Implement succession planning within the immediate team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, LLB/B.Com Law, Procurement, Finance or equivalent is required  Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has developed the necessary competencies through experience, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Public Sector SCM Policy, and/or SCM Legal and/or Governance and/or Monitoring and Compliance as well as PFMA, PPPFA and other public sectors procurement legislation  Related Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.  Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience (which at least 5 years are at a management level) in SCM Policy, and/or SCM Legal and/or Governance and/or Monitoring and Compliance  Solid knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and other public sectors procurement legislation  CIPS membership advantageous  Proven track record of working within cross functional teams to drives successful delivery.  Must undergo Lifestyle Audit.

Competencies

• 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 skills