REF: NO/FIN/CCM/11/04/2025
CONTRACT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE – FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 16 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
- To manage and monitor contracts and compliance within the Supply Chain Department in line with all relevant legislative frameworks.
- Maintain and keep the contract register complete and accurate, including the spending against the contract amount.
- Policy drafting, review and implementation and developing and implementing compliance and procurement risk management frameworks.
- Ensure that SLAs are in place for all contracted services.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Liaise with National Treasury to ensure the compliance of all procurement (variations, deviations, et cetera).
- Maintain and monitor the irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure register.
- Ensure that all identified irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure is investigated and concluded and where condonation is required, the requests are submitted timeously for approval.
- Ensure that all contracted commitments and critical deliverables are met.
- Ensure that the Legal Services division is consulted regarding contractual non-performance.
- Ensure that expired contracts do not continue running without written approval.
- Manage the contract risk register and escalate risks and issues as required.
- Analyse price proposals, final reports and other data to determine reasonability of prices.
- Monthly reporting on contract management and compliance with legislative requirements.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Project management skills and knowledge to analyse and interpret laws and regulations that govern procurement are highly required.
- Organisation and administration skills, quick and innovative thinking.
- Presentation skills (verbal and written, writing skills).
- Good communication skills.
- Problem-solving analysis.
- Basic knowledge of accounting.
- Computer literacy.
- Integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information are essential.
- Financial management skills.
- Planning and organising skills ability.
- Efficient and accurate with attention to detail.
- Assertiveness.
- Negotiations.
- Ability to initiate processes for the benefit of Legal Aid SA.
- Ability to communicate at any level of the organisation.
- Client service orientation.
- Knowledge of dealing with Treasury Regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA Act, PPPFA Act and B-BBEE Act.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Public Service procurement environment, of which one (1) year should be directly in Contract Management and/or Compliance Management.
- Three-year degree/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related or relevant.
- Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset.
- Experience in strategic and business reporting.
- A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
SALARY: Level 11 (R849,702.00) all-inclusive package per annum.
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 05 May 2025, quoting the reference number NO/FIN/CCM/11/04/2025 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
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Enquiries to Christina Mollo, Tel: 011 877 2000
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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