Website Transnet
Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee… read mores, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. "The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. Parktown Johannesburg , Gauteng 2193 South Africa
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 if 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
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