Director: SCM Governance and Compliance

DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - Manage the Strategic SCM Governance and Capacity building. Manage the development, implementation, and review, of the provincial SCM governance framework, policies, standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Provide input into the development of SCM related governance policy, norms, standards, frameworks, and guidelines. Roll out all SCM related policies and procedures to provincial departments and public entities. Facilitate the design and delivery of a provincial training and capacity - building program for SCM practitioners and bid committee members on governance, and compliance requirements for the provincial department and public Entities. Provide advisory services to provincial department and public entities. Responding to request for advice / complaints on SCM matters. Manage SCM Compliance Monitoring, Analysis & Assurance. Establish and manage a provincial SCM Compliance monitoring plan; conduct proactive and reactive compliance reviews, SCM Audits action plans, and investigations into SCM processes (bid Committees & contract). Ensure SCM Monitoring and Reporting. Manage the development and implementation of a system for the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the SCM monitoring framework. Manage the monitoring of, and reporting on, the implementation and progress of the SCM monitoring framework through quarterly SCM compliance assessments of provincial departments and public entities. Prepare comprehensive SCM governance and compliance reports for the Head of Department, Provincial Technical Committee on Finance (PTCF), Provincial HOD’s Forum, Audit Committees and their clusters, and Provincial Legislature Committees. SCM Compliance Risk Assessment and Monitoring (SCM CRAM). Risk Management & Mitigation. Identify systemic SCM risk, fraud vulnerabilities, and non-compliance trends in collaboration with provincial departments and public entities. Provide expert advice and develop intervention strategies in consultation with relevant organs of state to strengthen internal controls and prevent irregular, fruitless, wasteful, and unauthorized expenditure. Identify areas for improvement and assist organs of state to develop improvement plans. Monitoring the implementation of improvement plans. Manage Human, Physical and Financial Resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Formulate and manage the directorate’s budget in line with its strategic objectives. Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees. Ensure capacity and development of the directorate’s personnel.

CORE & PROCESSES COMPETENCIES: - Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Planning & Organising. Policy Analysis and Development. Time Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI). Problem-solving and Analysis. Client orientation and Customer focus. Communication. Honesty and Integrity. Ability to Manage and oversee project implementation processes and activities. Extensive knowledge of the PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial SCM policies, and relevant case law. Knowledge of public sector fraud and corruption prevention frameworks (e.g., PRECCA, Protected Disclosures Act). Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate legislative requirements into practical, risk-based compliance strategies. Analytical. Thinking: High proficiency in data analysis, identifying red flags, and interpreting complex procurement scenarios. Legal Drafting: Skill in drafting policies, circulars, and legal opinions on Supply Chain Management matters. Governance and Risk Management. Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to engage and influence senior officials, auditors, and law enforcement. Consequence Management: Ability to apply impartial and firm decision-making regarding transgressions.

NQF Level 7 Qualification in Supply Chain Management / Financial Management / Accounting or related field as recognized by the SAQA. 5 years’ working experience at a middle / senior managerial level in broader Supply Chain Environment. Certification in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).