Specialist: Governance

Overview Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines Employee Group: Permanent Department: PROC, Contracts and Standards Gov, DNR Location: Durban Central Reporting To: Snr Manager: Governance & Compliance Grade: F Reference: req3816 The closing date is on 15/12/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position Purpose To ensure compliance to the Supply Chain Management Control Frameworks and enable TPL to meet its objectives and obligations in a way that does not expose the organisation to adverse risks. Embed a standardised risk and compliance management framework based on Control Self Assessment (CSA) methodology. Disseminate information and conduct training on Supply Chain Management and risk and control frameworks to supply Management stakeholders and end users as required. Enable improvement in Procure to Pay, Tender and contract management cycle through the usage of the management information in Procurement, Finance and Business areas. Embed, monitor, maintain and improve processes and controls with SCM. Position Outputs Implementation of robust governance process: Assist with implementation of strategies developed to address adherence to relevant legislation, management of identified risks and ensure that Supply Management controls such as Business Critical Controls operate effectively at TPL. Update compliance related frameworks, policies and procedures for implementation across TPL Supply Chain Management and; Efficient management of SCM BCCs, by reviewing risks and ensuring that process owners within SCM mitigate process risks Assist with SCM combined assurance activities as 2nd line of defence Regularly conduct compliance audits and other SCM governance reviews Manage Compliance & Risk, Policy, Standards, Governance and Contracting functions: Compliance review of pre and post tender documents. Compliance review of contracts. Provide formal & informal support on compliance and risk management to Supply Management practitioners to embed controls within their roles & responsibilities applicable in their daily activities. Co-ordinate with Supply Chain Practitioners to ensure that established processes comply with applicable legislation; Governance monitoring and Reporting: Assist Senior Manager Governance with all necessary information required in audit/forensic activities. Assist with co-ordination of internal & external audit processes as directed by Senior Manager Governance and Compliance Plan and co-ordinate Supply Chain ISO certification preparations and audits and; Assist to resolve and mitigate findings across TPL SCM identified through audit close-out processes Manage Key stakeholder relationships: Enhancement of controls and re-engineering of processes where applicable Integration of functional processes with other Supply Chain functional processes Implement, monitor and maintain a Risk and Compliance framework for SM that enables proactive process improvements Assist and advise on the development of compliance processes, policies and systems that address compliance laws, rules and standards, as well as the integration thereof into operational procedure manuals. Input into reporting, as well as the formulation of performance indicators and metrics. Input into the report on the overall performance of relevant aspects (iSCM, Leadership Team, PFMA etc.) Qualifications and Experience Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of a relevant B degree in Commercial or legal, or Risk management is required. At least 5 years’ experience in supply chain management or compliance, or risk management, governance function or audit Function Auditing experience and skills within SCM will be an advantage Competencies Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of Supply Chain Management / procurement. Sound knowledge of Public and Private Sector Supply Chain Management legislation and regulations such as PFMA, etc. In-depth knowledge of legal contracts and contracts lifecycle management process. Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and systems. Understanding of technical and operational requirements of a business including capital requirements. Skills Required: Risk and compliance skills (in supply chain management with public sector knowledge will be an advantage) Research, analysis and interpretation skills. Excellent business report writing skills. Business acumen. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Strong ethical conduct. Influencing skills. Integrity. Negotiation skills. Organization skills. Presentation skills. Project Management. Stakeholder Management. Relevant computer skills (Microsoft Windows Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Must be able to use CURA, SAP, CCM. Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. Disclaimer If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. 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