Manager: SCM Compliance Jobs

Purpose Statement

To plan and manage all supply chain management (SCM) compliance in line with relevant SCM laws for the SABS.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification

• Grade 12
• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing or a related field (NQF Level 7)
• Membership to a professional Procurement body e.g. CIPS (preferred)

Work Experience

• 10 years relevant SCM work experience within governance and compliance in the Public Sector
• 3 years management experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Help develop a strategy for the Division and align it with the SCM Compliance business unit plan.
• Measure productivity against set objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in your area of responsibility.
• Manage the business unit to achieve business objectives.
• Deliver services on time and to the required quality through effective resource management.
• Use business information to create reports and metrics to measure success and guide decisions.
• Implement measures to improve productivity.

Functional Management

• Maintain systems to ensure compliance levels are upheld.
• Develop and manage monthly reporting and compliance schedules, and handle compliance exceptions proactively.
• Provide technical support to the Head: SCM.
• Develop, plan, and implement procurement compliance strategies.
• Identify and prioritize SCM compliance projects.
• Implement a system for monitoring and reporting non-compliance issues.
• Lead processes to identify non-compliance matters.
• Perform regular internal control checks on SCM activities.
• Manage monthly reporting of irregular expenditure according to regulations.
• Oversee all audit activities for the SCM Unit.
• Manage the SABS insurance contract.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage insurance risks, including adequate coverage.
• Ensure timely submission and processing of insurance claims.
• Ensure payments to the Insurance Broker are made on time to minimize risks.
• Provide compliance oversight for the SABS tender committee and maintain its records.
• Develop, review, and implement SCM policies to comply with legislation and directives.
• Provide technical analysis and compliance reporting for senior leadership decisions.
• Oversee SCM-related systems.
• Engage with National Treasury on SCM compliance issues for SABS.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Mitigate the business unit’s risk profile using fraud controls, risk prevention, and governance processes.
• Coordinate and maintain the SCM risk register and quality risk management per regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement operational controls for new requirements.
• Support internal and external audits with evidence.
• Oversee Service Level Agreements to minimize risks and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure team adherence to laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Financial Management

• Provide input for the business unit’s annual budget aligned with tactical plans.
• Implement, manage, and monitor the budget, reporting on variances.
• Deploy financial controls to manage the budget.

People Management

• Manage direct reports to meet strategic objectives.
• Promote employee empowerment, skills development, retention, and succession planning.
• Foster an environment of integrity and ethics.
• Lead SCM Compliance by setting vision, prioritizing resources, and driving performance culture.
• Implement a learning culture.
• Drive performance management and address challenges to meet standards.
• Champion change, culture, and diversity projects.
• Recruit and retain key talent.

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate barriers to excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships for expectations management and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the organization in committees and task teams.
• Chair meetings and present findings to stakeholders.
• Resolve operational complaints promptly.
• Provide technical support on SCM Compliance matters.
• Document all stakeholder engagements for continuity.

Deadline: 7th November, 2025