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The ideal candidate must be able to perform effectively under pressure. The incumbent will contribute to the higher purpose and service orientation of SARS by developing and implementing ICT category and sourcing strategies, ensuring effective management and reporting, and strengthening compliance within the Strategic Sourcing business area. The incumbent will be expected to deliver on their accountabilities timeously, provide input into and support the management of the principal accountabilities, and oversee the overall administrative and operational functions of the ICT sourcing portfolio.\nExperience in a Supply Chain Management environmentwill be a key consideration, as this role is located within the Procurement function of SARS.\nJob Purpose\nTo develop and deploy category management strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing for designated categories, formulate implementation plans for a portfolio of strategic commodities and manage relevant commodity teams. 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implementing best practice solutions.\nProvide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.\nRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.\nTimeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.\nUse the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.\nGovernance\nImplement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.\nManage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.\nPeople\nCreate a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.\nDevelop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.\nPlan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.\nTranslate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.\nFinance\nDraw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.\nImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.\nClient\nStructure long-term vendor and end-user relationships.\nBuild strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.\nDevelop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.\nManage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.\nBehavioural competencies\nFairness and Transparency - Management and review\nAccountability (V) - Manages and evaluates the activities of self, others and the business area\nStakeholder Engagement and Management - Forms relationships with cross functional teams and external customers\nHonesty and Integrity (V) - Work to build commitment and engagement to improve the behaviour\nConceptual Thinking - Clarifies complex concepts\nChampioning the Mandate - Takes initiative\nInfluencing Others - Adapts message\nMobilising Teams - Aligns the team\nDriving for Excellence - Monitors performance\nLeveraging Diversity - Describes how to influence culture\nAccurate Understanding - Infers and understands differences\nDeveloping Others - Develops leaders\nTrust - Displays strong levels of commitment and trust\nRespect (V) - Constructive engagement\nProblem solving and analyses - Tactical analysis\nBuilding Sustainability - Professionalises\nGOC - Confidential\nTechnical competencies\nFunctional Policies and Procedures - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nTax Knowledge - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision. Is proficient in the interpretation and application of the relevant taxes.\nFinancial Acumen - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nRisk Management - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nManagerial Budgeting - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provides technical guidance when required\nEffective Business Communication - : Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nProblem Analysis and Judgement - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nPlanning, Management and Measurement - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nDecisiveness - Takes decisions to benefit the business\nBusiness Acumen - Considers factors influencing the businesses strategic direction\nNegotiation Skills - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nExpenditure Management - Advanced knowledge and skills to provide advise and guidance, in terms of expenditure management principles and procedures\nSupply Chain Management - Contributes to the supply chain management function by integrating and optimising functional activities, processes or systems across an internal value chain and ensuring adherence to an operational framework of policies\nProcurement and Asset Management - Level: Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required\nCompliance Competency\nCompliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation.\nGOC Confidential\nFinance for Procurement Professionals\nProcurement Process Management (PPM) ADVANCE\nProcurement Contract Selection and Legal ADVANCE\nRisk Management (Risk) ADVANCE\nNegotiation Skills (Neg) ADVANCE\nSupply Base Analysis (SBA) ADVANCE\nCustomer/Client Management ADVANCE\nContract Management (CM) ADVANCE\nEmployment Equity\nThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.\nProtect yourself. Never pay for a job.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert: SARS never asks for payment for vacancies, interviews, or appointments. 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