Job Description

Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities and performance measures, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring daily execution. Report on performance by tracking progress against targets, identifying concerns, and submitting clear, timely reports quarterly and as needed. Manage unit performance by reviewing results, identifying anomalies, and applying corrective actions monthly and when required. Comply with policies by staying up to date, participating in training, and resolving policy-related queries daily and as needed. Follow established processes by applying current procedures correctly and addressing issues or concerns as they arise. Recommend process improvements by identifying gaps, presenting suggestions to the line manager, and providing supporting information. Lead and manage the end-to-end contract establishment process by translating complex procurement requirements into enforceable terms, negotiating favorable conditions, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance. Ensure timely and accurate contract execution through effective implementation of strategic contracting plans. Achieve 100% on-time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans and maximizing on-contract spend within the category. Negotiate, draft, and administer contracts in full compliance with supply chain policies and legal requirements, ensuring timely communication of all changes. Increase on-contract spend through continuous monitoring of contract performance, compliance, and necessary modifications. Present regular reports on contract status and compliance, identifying improvement opportunities, and mitigating risks. Mitigate contract risk by ensuring validity, maintaining robust management processes, training end-users, addressing supplier issues, and updating the contract database. Strengthen stakeholder engagement by anticipating issues, responding promptly to inquiries, resolving complex matters within agreed timelines, and promoting contract understanding across all stakeholders. Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews. Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing timely corrective actions.



Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent B Com or BA in supply chain, procurement, contracts management or similar CIPS, Driver's license MS Office software, SAP, SAP Ariba Contracting * 5+ years' contracts experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry