SPECIALIST: CONTRACTS COMPLIANCE (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

3 year degree / diploma in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Business Management/Logistics/Commerce (NQF Level 6) Minimum 5 years’ experience in Contract management within the procurement environment Experience in the application of procurement policies and PFMA regulations Minimum 2 years in Risk and Compliance within a public sector (Desirable) Knowledge of Oracle (Desirable) Knowledge of Treasury Regulations i.e PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE Knowledge of how to compile tenders and contracts Computer literacy (MS Office) Communication skills (verbal and written) Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Managing staff / Supervisory skills (Desirable) Ability to work under pressure Maintaining confidentiality

To draft contracts as per information and pricing obtained from tenders and to ensure the accuracy of contract details (including signatures by delegated authorities) to protect NHLS from legal issues To manage and control the contract list, SLAs and cancellations and to identify expiring contracts in order to maintain contracts. To manage and control all contract addendums in order to control the extension of contracts. Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. To lead in the evaluation, negotiation and conclusion of contracts and SLAs To liaise with regional managers to ensure the communication of all procurement related information with new developments. To serve as the point of contact for suppliers on contract matters and act as contract middleman between company employees and suppliers, ensuring timely review and approval/ reconciliation of variations. To manage the maintenance and filing of all contractual records and documentation for all projects in accordance with procedures. To provide guidance on contract matters to managers or operational staff, including training to new managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures. To develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with relevant acts, treasury regulations and company policy. To manage the monitoring of company-wide compliance by company employees with established policies and procedures, identify areas of recurrent and implement action plans to correct deviations from policies and procedures. To manage the communication of signed contracts to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness. To manage the monitoring of transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.) To monitor Service Level agreement Compliance and supplier performance. To monitor and timely communicate the requirements of contract close-out, extension or renewal to the manager. To compile reports for the manager to be able to monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. In conjunction with Legal Services Team, will arbitrate claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts. Will serve as a liaison officer to ensure fulfilment of obligations by contractors. Monitors and manages areas wherein the NHLS will receive a return on investment due to contractual obligations. To develop the Performance Management Framework for the management of supplier performance in line with contractual obligations. Reviews the work done to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Inspects and monitors contract areas to determine compliance with contract specifications.

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