Tsakane Sherry Chauke

• Drive the implementation of governance policies, processes, procedures, and risk management
• Identify, analyse risks and identify mitigating actions
• Provide assurance of contract activities by Contracts Team and end-users;
• Conduct regular training for relevant stakeholders on compliance
• Adjudication committee Secretariat
• Governance/Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Conduct regular reviews of operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Audit Support & Coordination — Support internal and external audit activities related to Supply Chain
• Drive implementation of Responsible sourcing principles
• Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

• Sourcing and optimization
• Oversee supply cycle: sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation and contract management
• Risk Management and market analysis
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
• Cross functional collaboration and compliance
• Innovation and transformation
• Training, coaching and performance management
• Contract Management
• Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Ensure Policy and Procedure Implementation and Compliance
• Facilitation of all supply chain pre-audits/internal audits and management/resolution of audit findings.
• Facilitate, enable, and promote the adoption and implementation of Responsible Sourcing for suppliers of goods and services.
• Ensure delivery of sustainability plan and project manage the delivery of Inclusive Procurement, Social and Economic sustainability.
• Draft Service Level Agreements with Customers/Business Partners and ensure quarterly tracking sessions.
• Drive and implement the Business Integrity requirements with the intent of detecting fraud, corruption, and bribery.
• Proactive and reactive risk management.
• Advise on Supply Chain Governance related queries.
• Cross-Functional Coordination of the Contractor Social Performance project
• Engaging with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their needs and ensure that the services provided align with the needs and contribute to overall organisational objectives.

• Manage and review Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) investigations involving irregular expenditure, fraud and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Perform quality review on investigation reports.
• Provide post-investigative support.
• Performance Management and Reporting
• Manage resources (people, money and assets).
• Mentored junior staff in best practices for loss prevention and regulatory adherence.
• Reported findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making improvement.
• Fostered strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, employees, and regulatory authorities, to drive a proactive approach towards loss control and risk management.
• Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.

Drive implementation of supply management policies, governance processes and procedures, standards, legal compliance and risk management.

• Lead appropriate governance structures to ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) & related regulations including but not limited to PPPFA.
• Provide oversight of the contracting process for both Opex and Capex. To assist and provide governance support and expertise to the Supply Chain Management function.
• Ensure execution of training related to the policies, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Ensure compliance to Supply Chain policy, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Help create a climate necessary for robust governance frameworks within the Division via integrated Supply Chain Management structures, specifically the Governance Centre of Excellence (Gov COE).
• Adjudication of high value tenders.
• Manage supplier contracts and partnerships with key suppliers to ensure ongoing performance, quality and compliance.
• Analyse pricing and engage in negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favourable agreements.
• Manage and implement continual cost saving initiatives in all business areas.
• Trained employees across the organisation and influenced a culture of compliance to Supply Chain Policies and Procedures.
• Decreased the number of audit findings related to non-compliance by 50%.
• Developed comprehensive training programs that improved staff competencies and adherence to company standards.
• Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.

• Provide real-time assurance on compliance with Procurement policies and procedures concerning High Value Tenders.
• Reviewed Procurement documentation including demand business case, RFX documents for accuracy and correctness in line with the organizations procurement policy before going to market, ensuring Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Risk mitigation and improvement recommendation.
• Contract Management
• Report writing and review.
• Training on processes and procedures related to Supply Chain Management and compliance to Legislative requirements.
• Identifying control deficiencies and recommending mitigating controls.
• Reduced the number of external audit findings by 20%
• Managed 20 staff across 6 Operating divisions, including hiring, performance reviews, and day-to-day guidance and oversight.
• Mentored junior managers, fostering leadership skills and promoting team collaboration.
• Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

• Researching vendors and evaluating offers
• Tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery
• Updating databases and maintaining records
• Conducting market research and analysis
• Sourcing adequate services and negotiating rates/contracts.
• Ensuring document control.
• Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization across projects.