Key Performance Output 

• The successful candidate will be reporting to Chief Procurement Officer, and will be responsible but not limited to the following: 
• Drive a focus on governance, compliance & performance monitoring through developing SCM policies, procedures, manuals and standard operating procedures that will ensure that procurement in ACSA is done in line with the applicable public procurement prescripts. 
• Monitor macro and micro-economics conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry to regularly assess the impact and relevance of the ACSA governance and compliance strategy. 
• Review value of practices, systems and structures to determine appropriateness considering the strategic intent and take remedial actions where necessary as per agreed change control process. 
• Ensure compliance with all legal, governance, policies, procedures, standards and sound business practice to meet business and operation management standards. 
• Guide the implementation of an effective performance monitoring & reporting strategy and the establishment of a SCM Performance Monitoring Centre of Excellence. 
• Oversee the Management of IT and master data related projects for the governance, compliance and performance monitoring department. 
• Provide direction, mentor and nurture development of governance, compliance and performance monitoring managers to ensure sustainable succession. 
• Develop operational, Capex and labour budgets for the department emanating from business plans. 
• Assess / review and authorize payments in line with approved budget and policy for processing.

Technical Skills and Experience 

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required: 

• Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Supply Chain Management / Commerce / Accounting / Administration or Law is essential  
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in MCOM, MBA / MBL / LLM or Commercial Law is advantageous. 
• Accreditations with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or SAPICS is recommended. 
• 8 years’ operational experience in strategic sourcing is essential 
• 4 years Management experience in middle management is essential 
• Valid Code B drivers’ license