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Snr Manager : Policy,Standards& Governance

Snr Manager : Policy,Standards& Governance

TransnetJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
9 days ago
Job description

Job title : Snr Manager : Policy, Standards & Governance

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 23, 2025

Position Purpose

  • To align Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to the new iSCM strategy in line with the latest legislation and regulations.
  • To manage, maintain and communicate Transnet’s Supply Management policies and ensure compliance to these policies.
  • Analyse both internal and external audit findings and assist the Executive Manager to develop intervention to minimise transgression.
  • Support the Executive Manager in facilitating the consultation with both external and internal stakeholders in issues that impact Transnet Procurements
  • Ensure that potential risks are duly covered by policy and that regulations and other government requirements are adhered to.
  • Develop and update Terms of Reference and templates.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating iSCM toolkit.
  • Disseminate information and conduct training on Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures to Supply Management stakeholders and OD end-users as required.
  • Play an active role in effective execution of the integrated Supply Chain Management strategy (iSCM), specifically through participation in the Governance Centre of Excellence (Gov COE).
  • Assist the Executive Manager in the development of SCM related training material, short videos and frequently asked questions to ensure consistency of application and implementation of all SCM.
  • Represent SCM policy, norms and standards team in the development of the Procurement Process Automation and ensure alignment with all applicable prescripts.

Position Outputs

  • Supply Chain Policies, Standards and Governance Framework Alignment : Conduct research and benchmark Transnet’s iSCM policies and procedures against other local SOEs and international organisations; align Transnet’s supply management policy and procedures to the new Group iSCM strategy and latest legislation and regulations; communicate and disseminate the policy and procedures to relevant stakeholders and OD end-users; issue guidance notes and directives to ODs in line with various supply management regulations.
  • Manage key stakeholder relationships : build capacity within governance structures such as bid committees to drive compliance with various regulations on supply management.
  • Provide Policy, Standards and Governance Support : develop and monitor Transnet’s Supply Management policy and procedures for its portfolio of commodities; disseminate the policy and procedures to supply management stakeholders and OD end-users; develop training materials (including manuals, posters and flow charts); conduct training on Transnet’s policy and procedures to iSCM staff, Senior Management and OD end-users; evaluate training impact.
  • Policy, Standards and Governance Monitoring and Reporting : analyse and report on adherence to Policy, Standards and Governance frameworks; input into reporting and formulate performance indicators and metrics; analyse and consolidate reports for external stakeholders; prepare memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to management of the Governance function : contribute to management activities within the context of the iSCM strategy and business objectives; secure executive support for Governance initiatives; deploy skills development initiatives within the team; implement succession planning.

    • Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, LLB / B.Com Law, Procurement, Finance or equivalent; minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Public Sector SCM Policy, and / or SCM Legal and / or Governance and / or Monitoring and Compliance, including PFMA, PPPFA and other public sector procurement legislation. Related Post Graduate qualification adds advantage. Minimum 8–10 years’ experience (at least 5 years at management level) in SCM Policy, and / or SCM Legal and / or Governance and / or Monitoring and Compliance. Solid knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and other public sector procurement legislation. CIPS membership advantageous. Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams to drive successful delivery. Must undergo Lifestyle Audit.

    • Competencies

  • Anchoring the Transnet Way : conceptual and analytical thinker; results-focused; courageous; resilient; emotionally intelligent; excellent communicator and regulator.
  • Leading the Transnet Way : visionary and inspiring; strategic; collaborative; innovative and entrepreneurial; has impact and influence; acts as a change agent.
  • Managing the Transnet Way : optimises business performance; manages finances; manages people and teams; delights customers; manages programs, projects and contracts; manages risk and compliance.
  • Sustaining the Transnet Way : empowers and develops others; inquisitive and self-developing; manages and shares information; role models culture and values; embraces diversity; has the right skills.

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