SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL) VACANCIES

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COMMITTEE OFFICER
Status: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years)
Location: Pretoria
Grade: D2
Reporting Line: Company Secretary
 
Role Mandate
To assist the Company Secretary with overall governance requirements, EXCO and Board Committees, Subsidiary Boards, management committees, company secretariat, procedures, and compliance standards for SAFCOL.
 
Key Accountabilities
• Provide support to the Company Secretary in ensuring that all EXCO, Board Committee, Subsidiary Board meetings are managed according to the requirements of the Companies Act and industry norms in relation to the following:
 Provide company secretarial services to the Board in the absence of the Company Secretary
 Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative functions
 Maintenance of statutory records, registers, minute books and related documents
 Administration and facilitation of EXCO, Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings
 Draft and process resolutions and prepare agendas for Committee meetings
 Preparation for internal and external audits
 Compile minutes of EXCO, Board Committees, & Subsidiary Board meetings, and ensure that these are stored in accordance with the document management system
 Submission of prescribed statutory returns to the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) and compliance with administrative regulations as required by the Companies Act
 Manage the electronic information management system
 Assist with compliance on the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act and King IV, and other legislative and regulatory requirements
 Formulate annual training and development plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards
 Advise Management, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards on sound corporate governance practice
 Formulate and implement governance processes and procedures for the proper functioning of EXCO and Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards
 Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance and Companies Act regulation by providing support to the Company Secretary
 Review the Charters of Subsidiary Boards, EXCO and Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) annually
 Develop and monitor annual work plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Board
 Ensure inputs are made on Governance matters for the quarterly SAFCOL performance reports
 Assist the Company Secretary by contributing to the Strategic Risk Register
 Provide input in the development of the Departmental Operational Risk Register
 Ensure that corporate governance best practices are implemented throughout SAFCOL
• Communicate with supervisors and peers - providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships - developing constructive and co-operative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time
• Provide input in the development of the annual corporate calendar for the years’ meetings
• Assist with the management of the scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings where changes on the calendar are required
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
• Obtain information - observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Arrange training courses for directors and assist to coordinate the induction of newly appointed directors
• Ensure that EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Boards’ decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant persons, that decisions/instructions are followed up, and that progress is appropriately communicated
• Schedule meetings and provide all necessary secretarial and administrative support for the sitting of all ordinary and special EXCO, Board Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings
• Prepare and timeously deliver EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Board packs to members and ensure that meeting packs comply with requirements
• Assist in the facilitation of AGM preparations with the shareholder
 
Requirements:
• Registered with the Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) and/or completing the CIS qualification
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the position of Committee Secretary/Officer or Assistant Company Secretary or similar position
• State Owned Entity/Company experience
• Familiarity with the Companies Act and Public Finance Management Act
• King IV Code on Corporate Governance/Up to date knowledge on Corporate Governance – will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license
 
Leadership Competencies
• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Self-Awareness
 
Behavioural Competencies
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Influencing & Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity
• Problem Analysis & Solving
 
Technical Competencies
• Company Law
• Corporate Governance
• Reporting
 
 
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
 
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL
 
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za,  contact number:  012 – 436 6378 or 082 079 1092
 
Closing Date: 26 January 2023
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
 
 
 

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GM: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Status: Permanent
Location: Nelspruit/Pretoria Office
Grade: E1
Reporting Line: Chief Financial Officer
 
Role Mandate
To provide the SAFCOL Group with strategic & operational SCM guidance and ensure delivery of services that satisfy their business needs across the Group in accordance with policies & applicable legislations, in order to enable the achievement of Company goals, objectives and targets.
 
Key Accountabilities
• Develop and drive the implementation of the SCM Strategy at Group level
• Provide subject matter advice and guidance on all matters in the Group Supply Value Chain
• Oversee and monitor the Group’s Annual Procurement Plan against the approved budget (OPEX & CAPEX) to drive the SCM Strategy
• Create ambitious & wide-ranging Procurement Strategies based on supply market & category analysis, together with an in-depth knowledge of organisational demand, needs and requirements
• Provide strategic direction to EXCO and Senior Management Team in the implementation of Procurement Strategy and goals
• Manage and ensure compliance and implementation of various strategic plans to guide the Corporate plan
• Ensure client centricity ethos is paramount in all service rendered by the Business Unit in the empowerment of its clients
• Monitor the management of service providers for efficiency to sustain value for the duration of their contracts
• Develop & maintain SCM, Travel Management, Fruitless, Wasteful & Irregular Expenditure, Consequence Management on Fruitless, Wasteful & Irregular Expenditure Policies & Procedures Manual
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and maintenance of Fruitless, Wasteful & Irregular Expenditure schedule for the Group to ensure accurate reporting
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and maintenance of Contracts Register to ensure accurate reporting of contractual commitments
• Lead the negotiation of contracts, pricing discounts and agreements with service providers with an emphasis on maximizing value for the Group
• Analyse complex requests for proposals and prepare recommendations that are legally sound, ethical and demonstrates value for the Group
• Develop processes and systems for effective and efficient management of Supply Chain services across the Group
• Manage broader transformation within the Group Supply Value Chain
• Develop and manage divisional budgets accordingly
• Ensure all goods and services procured comply with the Group’s Policies and Frameworks
• Provide guidance on financial efficiencies, such as cost/price, cost/volume profit concepts, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Lead the development of risk management tools and techniques to identify and prioritise risks to service delivery
• Implement internal control measures to ensure a strong internal control environment, good governance, and compliance
• Monitor execution of quarterly and annual internal and external audits and ensure execution of mitigation strategies
• Support the CFO and Finance Management Team in all transversal initiatives, projects or operational deliverables and reporting requirements
• Evaluate all business cases and procurement initiation documents in the context of compliance to the Group’s Policies and Procedures
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders and service providers
• Intervene and resolve disputes regarding quality, quantity, delivery date on high level, as and when required
• Provide quarterly procurement reports to EXCO, the Board, National Treasury and Department of Public Enterprises
• Ensure the development of a high-performing team through embedding formal Performance Development and informal coaching
• Coach the SCM Management Team on how to conduct meaningful Performance Development discussions with their direct reports and ensure that they conduct the process effectively
• Determine & analyse training and development needs for SCM Management teams and ensure that identified training is budgeted for and executed
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for the SCM Management Team in their area using the formal Talent Management process for identified talent & an informal process for remaining roles
• With the support from Human Capital, interview and recruit direct reports and provide support to them during the recruitment of their Teams on request
• Review requests from SCM Managers for headcount changes
• Act as second level escalation point for all grievances raised in the Business Unit
• Motivate employees within the Business Unit and ensure that their efforts are recognised
 
Minimum Requirements
• A Post graduate degree in Procurement/SCM/Business Administration /Law /Economics/Accounting or NQF 8 equivalent qualification
• Master’s Degree in Procurement/SCM/Business Administration /Law /Economics/Commerce & Accounting or NQF 9 equivalent qualification – will be an added advantage
• Relevant CIPS Diploma – will be an added advantage
• Professional Registration MCIPS or CSP from SAPICS – will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Public Procurement/SCM or similar environment, of which at least 5 years at a senior management level
• Valid driver’s licence
 
Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Commercial Insight
• Self-Awareness
• Leading Others
 
Behavioural Competencies
• Deadline Driven & Result Oriented
• Relationship Management
• Innovation
• Team Player
• Customer Focused
• Rule Orientated
 
Technical Competencies
• Negotiation
• Interpersonal
• Demand management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Planning & Management
 
 
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
 
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL
 
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:
Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 012 – 436 6378 or 082 079 1092
 
Closing date: 24 January 2023
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.