Specialist: Contract, Governance and Performance

The Organisation requires the services of a Specialist: Contract, Governance and Performance in the Supply Chain Management department. Fixed term contract of 12 months.

**Location**:
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

**Requirements**:

- Be in possession of a Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law, Logistics, or Auditing.
- Should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, governance, or
- compliance in the public sector/ conservation/ tourism.
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, PPR, B-BBEE Act, and other relevant Treasury Regulations
- Knowledge of contract administration and management.
- Knowledge of Frameworks and other legislations.
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Packages).
- Project and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Bid committee processes and practices.
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Packages).
- Project and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Bid committee processes and practices.
- Effective communication.
- Problem-solving.
- Time management.
- Project management.
- Customer-oriented.
- Negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Decision-making.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain a contract management framework and tools to support governance
- and compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury
- frameworks, and SANParks’ policies.
- Ensure all awarded contracts have SLAs concluded.
- Review and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs), concession contracts, and
- procurement contracts.
- Monitor the implementation and performance of awarded contracts, ensuring adherence to
- terms, timelines, and deliverables.
- Provide oversight on contract variation, renewal, and termination processes.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring suppliers meet deliverables.
- Ensure contract documentation is properly maintained, and performance reviews are
- conducted regularly.
- Report on contract performance, risks, and deviations to relevant governance structures.
- Track and report on contract performance.
- Monitor contract expiry and notify end-users to establish new contracts before expiry.
- Prepare contract change notices, variation memos, and addendums.
- Provide strategic advice and support to management on governance and contract-related
- Maintain audit-ready contract records and participate in internal/external audits.
- Identify and report on Irregular, Fruitless, and Wasteful Expenditure.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Ensure adherence to PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and SANParks governance
- Conduct risk assessments on contracts and procurement processes.
- Implement anti-corruption measures and ensure transparency in contract awards.
- Liaise with internal audit, legal teams, and external regulators
- Recommend corrective actions for underperforming contracts.
- Train and support internal stakeholders in contract and performance management best
- Facilitate training on contract compliance for SANParks staff.
- Be in possession of a Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law, Logistics, or Auditing.
- Should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, governance, or
- compliance in the public sector/ conservation/ tourism.
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, PPR, B-BBEE Act, and other relevant Treasury Regulations
- Knowledge of contract administration and management.
- Knowledge of Frameworks and other legislations.
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Packages).
- Project and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Bid committee processes and practices.
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Packages).
- Project and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Bid committee processes and practices.
- Effective communication.
- Problem-solving.
- Time management.
- Project management.
- Customer-oriented.

**Please Note**:
**Salary**:
R674 018.08 - R1 105 068.82

**How To Apply**:
**Documents Required**:
A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s),

and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:
Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

**Closing Date**:
03 July 2025