Employer: Vaal Central Water Division: Supply Chain Management Reporting to: General Manager: Supply Chain Management Location: Bloemfontein Purpose of the Position Vaal Central Water invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the above strategic position within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) environment. The incumbent will provide leadership and oversight of contract management, SCM risk management, and supplier performance management, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, strengthening governance, and enhancing organisational efficiency. Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Contract Management and Governance - Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and SLAs - Ensure compliance with legislation and policies - Maintain contract registers and documentation - Monitor performance, penalties, and renewals 2. Supply Chain Risk Management - Identify and mitigate SCM risks - Monitor and report risks regularly - Investigate irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure 3. Supplier Performance Management - Implement supplier performance systems - Monitor supplier compliance and KPIs - Conduct evaluations and recommend improvements 4. Compliance and Audit - Ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations - Support audit processes and address findings 5. Leadership and Stakeholder Management - Lead and develop staff - Build stakeholder relationships - Facilitate communication and collaboration Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Law or a related field - Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be a distinct advantage - Professional certification (CIPS, CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA or equivalent) will be advantageous - Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience, including: * Contract management * SCM governance, compliance, or risk management * At least 3 years at a supervisory or middle management level - Valid Code B driver’s licence Key Competencies - Contract and SCM governance expertise - Risk management and compliance - Audit processes and internal controls - Leadership and decision-making - Communication and stakeholder management