Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - International Legal Transactions, International Transport (Aviation & Maritime), Advance Contracts, Environmental Law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Matric - undefined
Pretoria technical College
Compliance Essential -
University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 01.2017
Practical Legal Training - undefined
L.E.A.D (Law Society Of South Africa)
Trial Advocacy Training - undefined
National Institute for Trial Advocacy - Black Lawyers Association (Legal Education Centre)
Work History
Acting Manager: Contracts
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2019 - 10.2021
Contract Management: Coordinate the drafting and signing of the Service Level Agreement
Identify, evaluate and manage the risks associated with contracts and compliance.
Keep a record of all contracts (Maintenance of contract register). Management of contract register, facilitation of extension/expansion and variation of orders and price adjustments (Total contract life cycle).
Maintain proper relationships with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services.
Monitor of performance of the service providers, ensure that best practice SCM standards are realized.
Review and intervention on a poor or unsatisfactory performance by service providers.
Monitor contract payments to service providers.
Coordinate reports from directorates on contract issues.
Compiling contract management reports.
Compliance and Governance: Provide support to Supply Chain Services (SCS) with inter alia: The Interpretation and application of PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Local Content and ensuring Compliance thereto.
Provide final assurance review of RFX and SPP before going out on tender.
Contract Review before signing off by TFR (SCM) and Suppliers.
Provide analysis and advise on Procurement related Legislation and Regulatory Requirements applicable to SCM and ensuring Compliance.
Assist with PFMA Compliance Improvement Plan Projects.
Assisting with validity (Prima Facie documents) of Sworn Affidavits as far as Commissioning of Oaths is concerned, for tender evaluation purposes.
Ensure adherence to Procurement Procedure Manual.
Provide legislation training to promote compliance to SCS processes and reduce audit findings.
Case Management and Investigation Skills: Investigate tender complaints from potential and unsuccessful bidders, before award and post tender award irrespective of the value, and provide a recommendation to SCS. (Transnet Freight Rail Ombud’s)
Testing fairness of Procurement Process in accordance with Section 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and provide recommendation to the Executive Manager.
The process of identifying irregular expenditure involves an end-to-end review of procurement transactions according to strict pre-defined criteria, including reviewing losing bidder submissions to ensure that they were properly and fairly disqualified to mitigate legal risk.
Conduct debriefing sessions with aggrieved bidders/contractors who wish to challenge tender awards as and when they receive letters of regret, to demonstrate the reasons for their disqualification.
Identify the points of inspection.
Conduct inspection in loco where necessary.
Legal Research: Develop and conduct awareness of programs such as Court judgments pertaining to Supply Chain matters.
Create awareness of any amended legislations in a form of internal communication via intranet.
Keeping abreast with court decided cases as well as legislations in the relevant space of work.
Senior Secretary
Transnet Freight Rail
04.2012 - 12.2018
All secretarial and office administration duties: Communicates directly, and on behalf of the Executive Manager (EM), with governance members, employees, and others, on matters related to EM's Office.
Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the EM.
Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response. Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the EM's office and internal Divisions demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
Works closely and effectively with the EM to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
Ensure that the division adheres to all organizational deadlines.
Assist with the submission of mandatory reports and information.
Prepare reports by collecting information for the EM. Co-ordinate and compile the Division’s monthly and quarterly reports. Edits and proofreads reports and presentations.
Track commitments, report deadlines and manage follow-ups.
Ensure general secretarial work including typing, answering telephones, managing diaries, appointments and arranging meetings.
Receive and send correspondence on behalf of the Office.
Proactively coordinate the pre-planning of trips, including arranging appropriate travel and accommodations, agendas, necessary contacts, itineraries, visas, marketing materials and other necessary preparations.
Draft and type letters, reports, memos and ensure that all documents are formatted to professional standard.
Schedule and coordinate Committee meetings and coordinate the necessary documentations and meeting packs. Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings when required.
Oversee logistics and preparation of materials for meetings.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the EM.
Promptly attentively respond to customer requests within established parameters and time frames.
Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures.
Ensure Supply Chain management processes are followed when making the necessary travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, hire cars, etc. for the Division.
Prepare quotations, requisitions and receipt for Goods and Services received and ensure invoices are paid on time.
Assist in reduction of wasteful expenditure by assisting the EM in ensuring that all minor work done by subcontractors is executed.
Skills
Computer Literacy
Workshops
Bowman Gilfillan, Contract Management
Bowman Gilfillan, Competition Law
Cliff Dekker Hofmeyr, Protection of Personal Information Act
Strauss Dally, PPPFA
ENS, Employment Law
DM5 Incorporated, PFMA
Norton Rose, Legal Professional Privilege
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/09/76
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Acting Manager: Contracts
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Secretary
Transnet Freight Rail
04.2012 - 12.2018
Compliance Essential -
University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 01.2017
Matric - undefined
Pretoria technical College
Practical Legal Training - undefined
L.E.A.D (Law Society Of South Africa)
Trial Advocacy Training - undefined
National Institute for Trial Advocacy - Black Lawyers Association (Legal Education Centre)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - International Legal Transactions, International Transport (Aviation & Maritime), Advance Contracts, Environmental Law