Job Purpose
To design, lead and manage the organisation’s Contract Management, Compliance and Monitoring functions with a specific focus on ensuring effective implementation of Economic Development (ED), Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) strategies within the organisation’s Procurement Programmes. The role ensures that project commitments are contractually sound, properly monitored, reported on, and enforced, thereby enabling the organisation to achieve its mandate of driving sustainable energy procurement, inclusive economic participation, and socio-economic transformation in South Africa.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification and Experience:
- Post Graduate Qualification in Law, Commerce, Development Studies, Economics or related field.
- Minimum 12–15 years’ experience in contract management, compliance and/or economic development monitoring, of which at least 7 years must be at senior management/executive level
- Experience in energy, infrastructure procurement or public-private partnerships is advantageous.
Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Legislation, Regulations and Practices related to Public Sector procurement, such as PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE and Code of Good Practice
- Advanced knowledge of Administrative law
- In-depth understanding of the operating rules and regulatory requirements of South African energy markets
- Knowledge and understanding of Monitoring and Compliance disciplines and methodologies
- Knowledge and understanding of Energy-related Public Sector entities and associated standardisation bodies
- Knowledge and understanding of general business management principles
- Knowledge of government policy on transformation, skills development, localisation and job creation.
Skills:
- Strong contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement skills.
- Advanced compliance monitoring, reporting and evaluation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret large datasets.
- High-level communication, report writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.
- Leadership, coaching and people management skills.
Behaviours:
- Integrity and ethical conduct.
- Assertiveness with diplomacy.
- Excellence and results orientation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative and adaptable.
- Commitment to transformation and socio-economic inclusion.
Key Performance Areas
- Lead and oversee contract management
- Develop a way forward for ED, SED and EnD to enable sustainability and meaningful impact in the country
- Manage enforcement and non-compliance
- Ensure governance, compliance and risk management
- Effectively engage with and manage key Stakeholders.
- Leadership and people management
Queries
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Nolonwabo – 083 651 0569