CONTRACT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

About the position

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Braamfontein.

KEY OUTPUTS

• To manage and monitor contract and compliance within supply chain Department in line with all
  relevant Legislative Framework.
• Maintain and keep the contract register complete and accurate including the spending against
  the contract amount
• Policy drafting, review and implementation and developing and implementing compliance and
  procurement risk management frameworks
• Ensure that SLAS are in place for all contracted services
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or
  extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations
• Liaise with National Treasury to ensure compliance is achieved for all procurement (variations,
  deviations, etc.)
• Maintain and monitor the irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure register
• Ensure that all identified irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure is investigated and
  concluded and where condonation is required, the requests are submitted timeously for
  approval.
• Ensure that all contracted commitments and critical deliverables are met
• Ensure that Legal Services divisions is consulted regarding contractual non-performances
• Ensure that expired contracts do not continue running without written approval
• Manage the contract risk register and escalate risks and issues as required
• Analyse price proposals, final reports and other data to determine reasonability of prices
• Monthly reporting on contract management and compliance to legislative requirement.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Project management skills, knowledge to analyse and interpret laws and regulations that
  governs the procurement is highly required
• Organisation and administration skills, quick and innovative thinking
• Presentation skills (verbal and written, writing skills) Good Communication skills
• Problem solving analysis
• Basic knowledge of accounting
• Computer literacy
• Integrity and ability to deal with confidential information are essential
• Financial management skills
• Planning and organising skills ability
• Efficient and accurate with attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Negotiations
• Ability to initiate process for the benefit of the Legal Aid SA
• Ability to communicate at any level of the Organisation
• Client service orientation
• Knowledge of dealing with Treasury regulations and requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA Act, PPPFA Act and B-BBEE Act.
• COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Public Service Procurement environment, of 1 year should
  directly be in contract Management and /or compliance management
• Three-year Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related or relevant
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset
• Experience in strategic and business and reporting
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous

Desired Skills:

• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Planning

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma