Assistant Manager : Contract, Risk and Performance Management

Vaal Central Water; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an Assistant Manager in Contract, Risk, and Performance Management based in Bloemfontein. This role involves developing procurement frameworks, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with SCM regulations while overseeing supplier performance and conducting risk management activities. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in compliance and contract management, contributing to strategic decision-making and effective operational practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant practical experience in compliance, contract management, and auditing background.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategic procurement framework design and maintenance.
• Manage Service Level Agreements and contracts administration.
• Monitor and report on Supply Chain Management risks.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Performance Management

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job title : Assistant Manager : Contract, Risk and Performance Management

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein Deadline : August 15, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Policy

• Collaborate on and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of a strategic procurement framework including : national guidelines, processes, and standards for strategic procurement, a strategic procurement monitoring and evaluation system

Contract management :

• Responsible for close management of Service Level Agreements and contracts administration
• Ensure the application of vendor performance management principles to manage and control supplier activities
• Maintain SCM compliance register / s
• Responsible for risk management specific to Supply Chain Management
• Monitor and report SCM framework risks on a regular basis
• Establish complaints register, investigate complaints and report to relevant parties
• Establish and evaluate processes followed in various bid committees by proper inspection of bidding documents to comply with bid requirements
• Safeguard SCM information
• Assist with internal and external audit process

Performance Management :

• Gathering of intelligence information on the frequency of supplier usage and value for money assessment
• Manage and review supplier and SCM performance
• Work closely with the systems controller to mitigate the risks in Supply Chain Management
• All assignments as directed from time to time

Ad-Hoc

• Assist in developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring SCM policies in line with relevant Legislation
• Assist with reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with Human Resources related matters within the Unit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of 7 years relevant practical experience in compliance, contract management and auditing background.