Deputy Directors' : SCM Governance & Compliance (LPT)

DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage the implementation of SCM Compliance monitoring systems. Conduct sample-based reviews or assessment of bid committees (specifications, evaluation adjudication), contract awards, deviations, expansions, and emergency procurements. Monitor the assigned departments to ensure that SCM processes (planning, procurement, contract management, and disposal) adhere to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, and other relevant prescripts. Review and validate compliance reports, ensuring accuracy, evidence-based findings and alignment with Treasury Regulations and relevant case law. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the SCM monitoring system. Implement a system for the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the SCM monitoring framework. Monitor the implementation and progress of the SCM monitoring framework through site visits to the assigned institutions. Analyse data and compile reports on the analysis of compliance with established SCM measured and prescribed parameters for: procurement plans quarterly and annually), bid processes specifications and tender procedures, contract terms, supplier / service provider delivery standards, procurement by other means and changes to procurement standards. Propose updates to provincial SCM policies, standards operating procedures, (SOPs) and checklist based recurring compliance gaps identified during monitoring activities. Manage the implementation of SCM Capacity Building programmes / initiatives. Develop and deliver targeted training sessions for SCM Practitioners and Bid Committee Members within the assigned departments. Monitor and support the implementation of the CSD RFQ Functionality within the institutions assigned. Assist assigned departments with Root Cause Analysis for their SCM Audit Findings and monitor the implementation of their Audit Action Plans. Coordinate the implementation of the SCM Compliance Risk Assessment and Monitoring (SCM CRAM). Evaluate the current Provincial SCM Compliance Risk environment maturity levels and risks. Identify areas for improvement. Develop improvement plans and ensure the implementation of these plans.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: - Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, (PFMA). PPPFA. Treasury Regulations. National & Provincial SCM Policies. Relevant case law. Knowledge of Public sector Fraud &Corruption prevention frameworks. Skills. Leadership. Ability to translate legislative requirements into practical, risk-based compliance strategies. Analytical Thinking. High proficiency in data analysis, identifying red flags and interpreting complex procurement scenarios. Legal drafting. Skill in drafting policies circulars and legal opinions on SCM matters. Stakeholder Management. Excellent ability to engage and influence Senior Officials and Auditors.