Snr Manager: Policy,Standards& Governance at Transnet

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