Role Specification: Chief SCM Officer EC#

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1 The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is an independent, statutory company registered in terms of the Companies Act. The South African government, represented by the Minister of Transport, is the sole shareholder and owner of SANRAL. The Agency has a distinct mandate to finance, improve, manage and maintain the national road network (the economic arteries of South Africa) and is committed to carrying out its mandate by protecting and preserving the environment through context-sensitive solutions. The South African national road network consists of km of roads. This network seamlessly connects major cities, towns and rural areas, supporting economic growth and social development and immensely contributing to job creation in the country. SANRAL adds value to all the developmental initiatives in the fields of transport, education, health, and development of communities. It revels in its role as partners in the development of all South African communities and sees this as closely aligned to our core function. SANRAL makes a significant contribution towards road safety by maintaining and improving our road environment, and by identifying and addressing road safety concerns. The organisation also aligns itself with local and international road safety authorities in order to learn and improve the safety of our road users. The organisation will continue to actively participate in communities across South Africa and support the development of South Africa s human capital through tertiary institutions and cooperative governance. 1

2 ROLE SPECIFICATION Chief SCM Officer SANRAL Head Office Employment: Permanent INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL ADVERT TO SANRAL Staff/ / Career Junction REPORTS TO Chief Financial Officer DATE 28 March 2018 SALARY Market-related GRADE EU OFFICE Head Office Val de Grace, Pretoria, Gauteng POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Chief SCM Officer role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and will provide leadership and direction in the areas of strategic sourcing and supply chain management (SCM) with the objective of ensuring fair, equitable, transparent and cost effective procurement, which complies to all laws and regulations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A relevant degree/ qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management or related qualification. 10 years relevant experience of which 5 years should be at Senior Managerial level In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM). PPPFA Treasury Regulations Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Public Finance Management Act 2

3 Must have worked in an infrastructure and construction environment for a period of at least three years. Knowledge of CIDB procurement regulations. Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics to engage, encourage, advise or influence stakeholders and partners on recommended best practices for improved procurement outcomes Leadership, Computer literacy, Management, Communication, Conflict resolution, Project Management, Analytic and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Establish and maintain an effective Procurement Impact analysis unit to track and support Strategic objectives on transformation. 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 Develop and Implement Cost Effective, Sound and Compliant SCM System, responsive to Customer Requirements through good Corporate Governance Provide strategic direction and leadership on supply chain management activities and develop an overall supply management strategy and operational plans. Establish procurements strategies and methods to facilitate development and empowerment of small and emerging enterprises in accordance with the applicable set targets by the institution and government. Identification and realisation of cost saving and cost reduction opportunities Provide leadership to cross-functional teams across the various business units Manage demand and acquisition services Develop integrated management plan Facilitate annual appointment of BEC and MBAC for Regional and Head Office Manage the function of adjudication of bids/ tender committees 3

4 Develop sourcing strategies for procurement plan that should be submitted to the National Treasury Ensure optimum turnaround times for awarding bids/tender Overseeing the management of contracts Oversee supply chain management training Ensure compliance with laws and regulations Ensure compliance with policy and procedures Ensure that internal controls are effectively implemented Ensure that trend analysis are conducted Implementation and awareness building on procurement policy, procedures, process, templates, delegations and performance metrics Establish and lead an organisation wide supply chain management governance and risk management framework to monitor, manage and drive procurement performance, ensure compliance with relevant legislative and policy, manage risks and realise business opportunities Develop and implement overarching policies, procedures, systems, structures and frameworks for all procurement related activities to deliver best practice procurement and contract management solutions Develop and Build Highly motivated Team Committed to Achieving Organizational Goals Manage the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training and knowledge management capabilities Oversee implementation of Infrastructure Procurement and Service Delivery Management Systems Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of Infrastructure delivery and procurement framework compliance, CIDB and other applicable statutory and regulatory prescripts applicable to infrastructure procurement and delivery. 4

5 Establish Effective and Efficient SCM/Procurement advisory Component to provide direction on SCM business process matters 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 Build capacity to serve as a SCM Centre of Excellence Initiate the establishment of a Procurement Centre of Excellence model to help transform procurement as well as support the broader transformation of the value chain Promote a culture of good performance 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 WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES Accuracy, precision and critical attention to detail Experience in supervising / line managing other members of the SCM and Procurement team An analytical mind Problem solving skills Sound understanding of CIDB Knowledge of FIDIC In-depth knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations with regard to SCM In-depth knowledge of PPPFA Knowledge of Construction Charter Highly self-motivated & driven Must be deadline-driven Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong interpersonal and communication skills 5

6 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FINANCE CLUSTER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CHIEF SCM OFFICER 6

7 Employment Reference Checks Employment reference checks are a requirement of SANRAL and forms part of the recruitment and selection process for all applicants on the shortlist for positions within SANRAL. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. By applying for the position, you give consent to the SANRAL to process all the documentation received from you, in order to validate your employability. Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL s Human resources cluster only. All applications received from SANRAL employees will be considered in conjunction with a concurrent search conducted by an Employment Agency on behalf of SANRAL. This advert will be circulated internally and only suitable candidate will be considered for the position. Relocation costs will be borne by the incumbent. Employment Equity Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL s Employment Equity plan. SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any vacancies. Closing date for applications: 11 th April 2018 Please submit your CV to: Nomfanelo Baba: Head Office Recruitment Specialist baban@nra.co.za Tel Number: For Heidi Harper Corporate Services Executive ROLE SPEC APPROVED BY: INGE MULDER 7