Simphiwe Jobo
Randburg
Summary
Manager with 8-year history of advising companies on compliance and policy development. Communicated efficiently in person and in writing to keep company informed of legal requirements. Wrote and reviewed legal documents for Transnet Freight Rail company. Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with 8 years in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to legal activities. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management and staff on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Governance, Compliance, Risk and Contracts management and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of diverse employees with various direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2005
- Provide legal advisory services to business
- Draft and implement SLA’s with all stakeholders
- Conduct due diligence exercises on contracts
- Ensure compliance and governance with statutory requirements
- Implement contract risk management strategy (CRM)
- Maintain database for Declaration of Interests, Delegation of Authorities and Gifts Register
- Vet all Corporate Social Investment Projects
- Conduct investigations pertaining to train incidents / accidents
- Conduct workshops on Regulatory and Statutory compliance regimes
- Manage and lead legal Projects
Senior Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Management / Administration, Governance, Compliance, Legal, Audit & Risk (Supply Chain Services)
- Monitor supplier performance against contracts to ensure optimal delivery to Transnet Freight Rail
- Manage the strategic direction of contract management in Transnet Freight Rail
- Monitor compliance to contracting standards and procedures and implement corrective action per the Procurement Procedures Manual (PPM)
- Create and maintain an electronic database for contracts and a repository for hard copies
- Communicate impact of contract changes to key stakeholders
- Audit loading of contracts into SAP and Mobius repository
- Monthly reports on contracts spend, life cycle and Top twenty vendors
- Conduct due diligence exercises on all contracts
- Conduct training workshops on contract management and Legal aspects of procurement
- Improve turnaround times on contract and tender process
- Ensure compliance to contracting process in as far templates usage is concerned
- Do benchmarks, receive and action inputs to contract and document management processes
- Facilitate the co-ordination of audit activities with internal and external auditors
- Compliance assurance reviews and risk identification
- Perform interim audits on contracts and facilitate the closure of all audit findings.
Senior Manager
Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Supply Chain Services (Compliance & Tender Administration)
- Implement standard policies and procedures for the supply chain management team that adhere to global and local legal requirements
- Ensure the supply chain and cross functional sourcing teams comply with the set standards
- Review policies and contracts to monitor governance and compliance
- Implement adequate financial controls to contain operational expenditure
- Improve people management and build skills capacity
- Monitor and influence compliance and governance in the procurement process
- Update and ensure implementation of the regulatory and statutory framework
- Custodian of Supply Chain Procurement contracts
- Manage the Tender process and oversee Acquisition Councils
- Maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships
- Conduct training for all procurement staff in Supply Chain Services (PPM)
- Compile and distribute management reports to all the governance bodies
- Plan and manage performance, skills development employment equity, talent and culture of team to improve service excellence.
Manager
Transnet Freight Rail, GFB
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Manage the Legal and Administration department
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Manage staff and develop employee capability
- Conduct legal research
- Control operating expenditure
- Implement compliance and good governance regimes
- Implement Safety Policy in terms of the SHEQ legislation
- Render legal Advisory services
Senior Credit Controller
Eastern Cape Development Corporation, ECDC
01.1985 - 01.1998
- Credit control
- Customer Services
- Manage registration of Mortgage and General Notarial Covering Bonds
- Manage Litigation
- Manage Credit Department staff
Store Controller
Sales House
Cape
01.1976 - 01.1985
- Customer Services
- Credit Control
- Merchandising
- Stock control
- Manage Staff
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Contract Drafting & Interpretation
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2023 - 12.2012
Certificate Women and the Law; UNISA - undefined
Certificate Governance, Risk & Ethics, BDFM - undefined
B. Juris - undefined
University of Transkei
Diploma - Business Management
U.P.E
Matric - undefined
Cowan High
Individual Management Competency - undefined
Business Simulation – - undefined
Completed Talent Management Forum – - undefined
Completed Safety Leadership Workshop – - undefined
Completed Performance Management Workshop - undefined
Conducted Change Management Workshops on ICLM - undefined
Appointed Change Agent to conduct workshops on Contract Life Management (CLM) - undefined
Completed Competency Based Interview Training - undefined
Business Consultancy Course (Wits) Presiding Officers” Course (TFR: Human Capital: (ER.) Introduction to Computers (OLYMPIC) Project Management (X - undefined
Pert Academy
Logistics Fundamentals (Tukkies) Service Level Agreements (Terrapin). Lean Six Sigma course - undefined
LLB - Law
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha Eastern Cape 02.2021 - Current
Cricket, soccer, rugby, reading
Love to follow and watch CSA cricket (Proteas) and international cricket. Follow local soccer (PSL) matches and european football soccer matches as well as local and international rugby matches.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Contract Drafting & Interpretation
University of Johannesburg
01.2023 - 12.2012
LLB - Law
Walter Sisulu University
02.2021 - Current
Senior Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2008 - 01.2017
Senior Manager
Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
Legal Advisor
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2005
Manager
Transnet Freight Rail, GFB
01.1998 - 01.2004
Senior Credit Controller
Eastern Cape Development Corporation, ECDC
01.1985 - 01.1998
Store Controller
Sales House
01.1976 - 01.1985
Certificate Women and the Law; UNISA - undefined
Certificate Governance, Risk & Ethics, BDFM - undefined
B. Juris - undefined
University of Transkei
Diploma - Business Management
U.P.E
Matric - undefined
Cowan High
Individual Management Competency - undefined
Business Simulation – - undefined
Completed Talent Management Forum – - undefined
Completed Safety Leadership Workshop – - undefined
Completed Performance Management Workshop - undefined
Conducted Change Management Workshops on ICLM - undefined
Appointed Change Agent to conduct workshops on Contract Life Management (CLM) - undefined
Completed Competency Based Interview Training - undefined
Business Consultancy Course (Wits) Presiding Officers” Course (TFR: Human Capital: (ER.) Introduction to Computers (OLYMPIC) Project Management (X - undefined
Pert Academy
Logistics Fundamentals (Tukkies) Service Level Agreements (Terrapin). Lean Six Sigma course - undefined
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