The purpose of this role is to:
Drive and execute the capital projects procurement plan.
Ensure the development of appropriate tender specifications and terms or references, oversee bid processes and support the Project Management & Implementation Division (PMID) with contract management through the facilitation of integrated functional teams.
THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:
1.Manage Capital projects procurement processes including bid committees to ensure that procurement turnaround times are achieved.
• Manage the contributions of the capital projects team’s inputs to the design and development of infrastructure acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
• Manage the compilation of appropriate market analysis reports and compile procurement strategies for infrastructure projects
• Oversee the bidding process, i.e., the compilation of bid documents and advertisements, publishing of bid documents, receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents and processing of bid documents.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly procurement progress report.
2. Contribute to Audit and Risk Management.
• Support risk management and audit process by implementing action plans and providing evidence as required through RFI’s.
• Update infrastructure policies, procedures and templates.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to EXCO and to the Board.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to National Treasury and other relevant Authority.
• Oversee the timely submission of audit information and manage the compilation of appropriate action plans including implementation thereof People Management
• Build, lead and manage a skilled and motivated acquisition team to optimise value to the organisation in the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives.
4. Participate in Organisational Activities
• Serve as a member in established committees and forums.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
• Support Procurement Specialists in engagement with internal and external stakeholders such as DWS, DTIC, CIDB, National Treasury, industry associations, etc.
• Conduct regular supplier awareness sessions.
• Provide guidance to PMID on SCM legislations relating to infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the implementation of Supplier and Enterprise Development initiatives through the build programme
6. Budget Management
• Manage the Sub-Unit budget including inputs into the budget and reporting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Honours degree or equivalent in Commerce, Built environment, Law, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a procuring infrastructure related project, with at least 3 mega projects contracts (construction) procured) and managed until contract closeout.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management preferably managing a team of specialists
• Knowledge of various forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC.
• Knowledge of various contracting strategies applicable in the engineering and construction works
