Behavioural

·       Safety focus

·       Learning agility and continuous improvement

·       Integrity, independence and strong business ethics 

·       Process orientation and sound professional judgement

·       Commitment to governance, compliance and accountability

            Leadership

·       Facilitation; initiative and constructive challenge

·       Stakeholder and Relationship management

·       Teamwork, collaboration and motivation and the ability to influence without direct authority

             Knowledge

·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant ERP systems  

·       SAP system knowledge to access existing contracts and active suppliers 

·       Extensive knowledge of Eskom’s commercial policies, procedures, delegations and governance requirements 

·       Broad knowledge of Eskom’s internal policies and external (government) policies including understanding of National Treasury (NT), South African Revenue Services (SARS) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) operations.

·       Eskom business acumen 

·       Utilities industry acumen

·       Supply chain operations, sourcing and contracting processes  

·       Operational and procurement risk management, governance, compliance and administration 

·        Integrated supply chain management and procurement assurance principles  

·       Understanding of governance committee processes, delegated authority and fiduciary oversight 

·       Knowledge of records management, audit evidence and control-testing principles  

·       Supplier complaint management and resolution principles, including fair, transparent and timely handling in accordance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements 

·       Requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 

·       CIPS ethical procurement principles and the requirements supporting attainment of the CIPS Ethics Mark 

·       Service excellence and customer-focused delivery principles 

·       Special-project planning, execution and reporting principles 

             Skill

·       High level of accuracy and quality orientation 

·       Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify material gaps, inconsistencies and risks 

·       Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise executive-level report writing 

·       Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and deliver quality outputs under pressure 

·       Critical, analytical and problem-solving capability 

·       Research, policy interpretation and evidence-based analysis 

·       Facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement 

·       Data management, trend analysis and management reporting 

·       Customer focus with the confidence to provide objective, independent advice 

            Key Responsibilities

·       Evaluate submission documents.

·       Liaison with and advice procurement practitioners on the formulation of submissions.

·       Manage and maintain the procurement proactive assurance model.