Contract And Compliance Manager - Braamfontein - Permanent - Salary: Competitive Negotiable Remuneration Package

Primary Function

The Company is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. The Company is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for seventeen (17) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Leading competencies:

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 Company
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.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

Project Management
innovative thinking
Communication skills
Presentation Skills
problem solving skills.
Computer Literacy
Financial Management
Attention to detail
Client Services
- Knowledge of dealing with Treasury regulations and requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA Act PPPFA Act and B-BBEE Act

Desired Work Experience:

5 to 10 years Prosecution, Law & Advocacy
5 to 10 years Risk Management

About The Employer:

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