Specialist: Compliance (x8)

Job Title: Specialist: Compliance (x8)
Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Supply Chain Management
Location: Kilner Park
Reporting To: Head: Governance & Compliance
Grade: F
Reference: req2656
Closing Date: 06/02/2025

Application Responsibility: Applicants must ensure that their applications are received by HR before the closing date.

Position Purpose

• Ensure compliance with Transnet Engineering’s risk and control frameworks, supporting the Division’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) in meeting its objectives without exposing the organisation to adverse risks.
• Implement a standardised risk management framework based on Control Self-Assessment (CSA) methodology.
• Disseminate compliance-related information and conduct training for SCM stakeholders and end users.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Compliance & Risk Framework Alignment

• Develop and maintain controls ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and risk management in SCM.
• Monitor and update compliance-related frameworks, processes, and procedures within the Division.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance manual addressing SCM compliance risks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor business-critical controls (BCCs), review risks, and support process owners in mitigating risks.
• Develop and provide compliance training and awareness material for SCM stakeholders and end users.
• Ensure regulatory and supervisory compliance through stakeholder coordination.

Compliance Support & Risk Management in Supply Chain

• Monitor and ensure adherence to Transnet’s SCM policy, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Assist in training to reduce audit findings and promote compliance with SCM processes.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management by identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and reviewing SCM risks.
• Update SCM risk registers, disseminate logs, and provide relevant reporting.
• Embed compliance controls into SCM operational activities and provide ongoing support.
• Ensure SCM processes align with applicable legislation and evaluate supplier performance to minimize risks.

Monitoring, Reporting & Audit Coordination

• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments on procurement transactions and contracts.
• Provide governance reviews and analyze audit reports to mitigate findings across SCM.
• Assist Transnet Internal Audit (TIA) with forensic activities and compliance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to reporting templates and deadlines, consolidating compliance and risk reports.
• Track and report on compliance performance indicators and risk mitigation measures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  • National Diploma in Supply Chain, Legal & Commercial (Risk Management, Auditing, or Compliance Management preferred).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in compliance or risk management within a Supply Chain Management environment.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Auditing experience within SCM is advantageous.

Competencies & Skills

Core Competencies

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance & Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and targets.

 

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