Website The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcas… read moreting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the Broadcasting Act NO. 4 of 1999 in which section 7 allowed for the establishment of the SABC. Each of the radio and television services under the SABC portfolio are licensed separately by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and required to adhere to their respective license conditions, and the provisions of the Broadcasting Act as well as the Broadcasting Charter. Over the years, the public service provider has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the delivery of its mandate through showcasing content aimed at informing, educating and entertaining its audiences. Its portfolio includes 19 radio stations and 5 television channels which command millions of audiences on a daily basis.
Reporting to Head SCM: To ensure that SCM Strategic Management activities are executed through strategic sourcing principles to elevate organisational SCM maturity. To consistently deliver projects within scope, cost, quality and performance. To ensure delivery of process transformation, technology improvement initiatives for a more strengthened SCM department. To drive cost savings and efficiencies in the procurement processes. To drive a culture of high performance and ethical conduct.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC SOURCING STRATEGY
Develop an annual procurement / demand plan
Develop and implement sourcing strategies
Determine and develop appropriate sources of supply for specific spend categories
Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
Develop and maintain a knowledge management hub category trends , technologies for continuous improvement
Improve processes
Ability analyse and reduce TCO and life cycle cost
Increase the value year on year of materials/services sourced and understand the benchmark global commodity cost
Ensure that commodity strategies are communicated, executed and updated
Ensure that strategic sourcing methods and principles are integrated, aligned and implemented to mobilize efficiencies and reduced procurement costs
Drive technology optimisation
Review and report on the achievement of business units objectives.
Execute Continuous Improvement projects to support SCM business goals and objectives
Drive a superior performance culture , a strong customer centric and stakeholder management culture
Provide support and input in the development and implementation of the overall SCM strategy
Provide input into the review of the SCM operating model.
Drive the implementation of the SCM Technology Strategy
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Continuously improve commodity and sourcing strategies and methods(RFX)
Manage the sourcing of deals, contract, delivery and quality for a complete procurement cycle.
Work with other members of the Operations Leadership team to develop and implement initiatives to reduce transaction costs, consolidate volume and create efficiency.
Ensuring that costs saving benefits are realized through rigorous negotiations.
Directly contribute to the Procurement cost savings goals
Ensures on time delivery of Procurement projects
Drive Operational and service delivery efficiencies
Reviews and negotiates supplier contracts, sub-contractor agreements and other terms and conditions.
Ensure optimal integration of functions and strategies in order to achieve the business unit objectives.
Solve complex problems in which analysis of data or situations require in-depth evaluation.
Ensure adherence to SCM policies, procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of the Department’s portfolio of commodities.
Provide accurate and timely functional performance reporting
Drive innovation in managing cost and revenue improvements
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Implement organisational guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with SABC budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
Manage the Business Unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework (COSO Model):
Governance and Strategy
Risk Mitigation Plan
Formulate Internal Control
Communications
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitor and report on the operational and compliance risk pertaining to strategic and tactical sourcing.
Develop and implement systems policies and procedures for the operations of procurement activities
Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and adherence to the mandates and prescribed regulations and policies.
Address Internal and External Audits and address gaps identified in the control environment through the execution of mitigation strategies.
Check all business plans in the context of compliance to DAF and procedures.
Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
Prevent the incurrence of fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal deliver of strategic sourcing requirements and cost saving benefits.
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
Effective briefing and communication with subordinates
Implement Career Development Plans (CDP) for all subordinates.
Build and develop skill capabilities within strategic and tactical Sourcing and to facilitate change management and coaching the staff member in adapting to news ways of working.
Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
Post Graduate Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification recommended
EXPERIENCE
8 years’ experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management of which 4 years should be on Management Level.
KNOWLEDGE
Business planning and complexity theory
Budget management and forward scenario planning
PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
BBBEE and PPPFA
Principles and practice of effective procurement and financial awareness
Tender process administration and guidelines
Developing tender/contracts and request for proposal documents
Strategic management.
Management information systems.
Financial accounting standards.
Scenario planning and Trend analysis.
Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting.
Project management.
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
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