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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
 
 
SENIOR OFFICER: ACQUISTN MNGMT - TENDERS
Division:  Finance
Reference No:  4357
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Permanent
Disability (EE targeted role):  No
T.A.S.K Grade:  12
Job Posting Salary:  R579,259.00
Job Posting End Date:  21 May 2024
 
The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Lead: Acquisition Management – Tenders/ ICT/ Operations/ General, the successful incumbent is responsible for the end-to-end tendering process ensuring that goods and services are procured in accordance with policy and procedures of RAF.
 
Key Performance Areas
Procurement of Quality Goods and Services
  • Review processes resulting in final procurement.
  • Review supplier vetting.
  • Engage in supplier negotiations.
  • Engage the business to understand and plan work requirements to support the sourcing process.
  • Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
 
Effective and Efficient Procurement and Expediting Goods and Services as per Service Level Agreement
  • Provide guidance on SCM processes.
  • Review processes to ensure no bottlenecks.
  • Provide feedback to business on procurement processes.
  • Coordinate the completion of projects.
 
Manage and Monitor Process of Performance Management as per Service Level Agreement
  • Management of BU’s as per SLA.
  • Ensure full compliance to defined policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
  • Implement, monitor, report and manage attainment of procurement metrics / SLA.
 
Ensure Confidentiality of the Bidding Process from End-to-End
  • Utilize prescribed documents to ensure that confidentiality of sensitive information in the bidding process is maintained.
  • Engage committees on the issues of good governance in dealing with Declaration of Interests, Code of Conduct and Sworn to Secrecy on bidding information.
 
Monitor, Review and Manage Compliance to the Relevant Policy, Procedures and other Regulations Governing SCM Operations
  • Prepare RFP documents with accuracy and completeness and submit for review.
  • Participate in BSCs/BECs to ensure consistency of practice and compliance.
  • Support with accessing and making available information timeously to Auditors and management in the correct format, content, completeness and accuracy.
 
Reporting
  • Report process performance against SLA (weekly/monthly).
  • Reporting on procurement lead times as per SLA.
  • Report on deviations (quarterly):
  • Retrospective transaction’s,
  • Deviations from process,
  • Single source
  • Timeous preparation of reports for discussion with Business Unit/Divisions - as per the SCM Dashboard (monthly).
 
Manage and Monitor Process of Effective, Accurate and Complete Records Management for Audit Purposes
  • Maintain accurate records for all RFP’s – recording and placing on record all decisions/ actions taken.
  • Ensure the safe keeping and confidentiality of all bids received.
 
Promote Strong Customer Service Orientation and Delivery
  • SLA assessment and customer feedback on rating.
  • Dealing and resolving process and customer queries in an expedient and competent manner – 100% resolution within the timelines for each case.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in a Supply Chain Management/ Commerce related qualification.
  • Relevant 4 years’ experience in procurement/ tender environment.
 
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
 

The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
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ADMINISTRATOR: PROCUREMENT COORDINATION
Division:  Finance
Reference No:  4356
Location:  Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Permanent
Disability (EE targeted role):  No
T.A.S.K Grade:  09
Job Posting Salary:  R376,515.00
Job Posting End Date:  21 May 2024
The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Head: Procurement, the successful incumbent is responsible to provide administrative support to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC), Asset Disposal Committee (ADC) and BBBEE Committees.
 
Key Performance Areas
 
Organise BAC, ADC and B-BBEE Committee Meetings
  • Prepare meeting schedule.
  • Prepare agendas for Committee Meetings
  • Monitor progress of submissions for the agenda
  • Ensure Logistical arrangements (venue reservation, etc.) are made and communicate changes where applicable.
  • Ensure facilities including recording, video conferencing and presentations are in good working condition.
 
Meeting Administration and Management of the BAC, ADC and BBBEE Committee
  • Administer and provide quality support relevant to the specific committee (Chairpersons of Committees).
  • Ensure that the committee meetings’ attendance registers and declaration of interests’ forms are signed by committee members as well as invitees present at the meeting.
  • Circulate the draft electronic committee packs to the chairperson and ensure that any amendments are attended to after the review by the chairperson.
  • Ensure that the approved electronic packs are scanned and loaded onto the Board Portal by the agreed time frames.
  • Circulate the agenda and pack sufficiently in advance of the meetings so that co-opted members also have time to read and prepare for the meeting.
  • Produce and submit draft minutes for consideration by the Chairpersons.
  • Ensure that all documents and recordings are filled in accordance with applicable legislation.
  • Assisting with the review of terms of reference for the committees
  • Maintain a record of members’ terms of office and timelines for appointing or re-appointing of members.
 
Reporting
  • Prepare a monthly report on irregular expenditures condoned by the BAC.
  • Reporting of Compliance violations.
 
Compliance
  • Compile the compliance checklist.
  • Monitoring of Compliance with National Treasury Instruction Notes & Circulars as per checklist.
  • Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals to ensure adherence to sound internal control.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • National Diploma in Office Administration/ Paralegal related qualification.
  • Relevant 3 years' experience in Office Administration, Paralegal/ Secretariat, Procurement Processes.
 
 
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
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SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: LEGAL CONTRACTS
Division:  Governance
Reference No:  4395
Location:  Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Permanent
Disability (EE targeted role):  Yes
T.A.S.K Grade:  15
Job Posting Salary:  R891,176.00
Job Posting End Date:  21 May 2024
The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Legal Contracts, the successful incumbent is accountable provide technical support for the Contracts function of the Legal, Compliance and Regulation Department in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board of the RAF and to manage, monitor and report on interaction with the Supply Chain Management Department; participation in the various procurement committees; drafting and vetting of procurement contracts; drafting and vetting of non-procurement contracts; drafting and vetting of other non-contractual agreements and provision of legal advice to the organisation.
 
Key Performance Areas
 
Provision of Contract Management Support to the Organisation
  • Draft and vet procurement and/or other commercial contracts.
  • Monitor and report on the status of contracts and other agreements drafted / vetted.
  • Research Legal and Contractual issues.
  • Draft specific contractual terms to accompany bid specifications.
  • Drafting and vetting of non-procurement contracts.
  • Compile Reports.
  • Update Contracts Register.
  •  Maintain an updated file in the share folder.
 
Provision of Procurement Support to the Organisation
  • Develop bid specifications.
  • Research Legal issues pertaining to procurement matters.
  • Provide legal support on contracts to the Contract Management section of Supply Chain Management Department.
  • Draft articles for publication.
 
Provision of Legal Advice to the Organisation
  • Provide legal advice on arising legal matters and contracts.
  • Provide well researched legal advice on matters impacting on the organisation.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
  • Advise on legal risks impacting on the organisation.
 
Policy Review and Implementation
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
  • Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.
 
Reporting
  • Develop functional reporting systems, for management, projects or performance reporting.
  • Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.
 
Stakeholder Management
  • Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders in relation to investments and proactively and progressively manage the relationships.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.
 
People Management
  • Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
  • Manage the implementation of human capital processes and procedures to control/ regulate workplace conflict and/ or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
  • Allocate, direct, motivate and evaluate subordinates to help them achieve their individual goals.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in law or equivalent.
  • Relevant 5 – 7 years’ experience in a contracts function and general corporate law.
  • Proven contract drafting, vetting and negotiation experience.
  • Proven Legal Advice experience.
  • Proven prior experience in a public law environment.
  • Legal Research experience.
  • Code 8 driver’s License.
 
Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required
  • Communication.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Planning, organising and coordinating.
  • Ethics and values.
  • Change Management.
  • Risk management.
  • Stakeholder development and relations.
  • Reporting.
  • Microsoft Office packages.
  • Networking and collaboration.
  • Financial management.
  • General management.
  • PFMA.
  • RAF Act.
  • Ability to analyse and solve problems.
  • Thorough knowledge of PFMA and its Regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of legislation and laws that are applicable to the organization.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Facilitation and coordination.
  • Excellent communication.
  • Time management.
  • Negotiation.
  • Administrative law.
  • Procurement processes.
  • Contract law.
  • Corporate law.
  • PFMA, PAIA, PAJA and other relevant legislation.
  • Analytical and problem solving.
  • Commercial legal drafting.
  • Resource management.
 
 
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
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