Senior Manager: SCM, Assets, Administration & Facilities - Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2021-05)
- Lead organization-wide end-to-end supply chain management operations.
- Oversee procurement planning, tender management, supplier performance monitoring, and governance compliance.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams across procurement, logistics, assets, facilities, administration, and records management.
- Provide strategic advisory support to executive leadership on SCM risks, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee asset lifecycle management including acquisition, verification, disposal, and audit compliance.
- Managed facilities maintenance, office accommodation, fleet coordination, security services, cleaning services, and occupational health and safety compliance.
- Directed administration and operational support services across the organization.
- Managed records management and document control systems to ensure compliance and information accessibility.
- Oversaw office accommodation, facilities management, security services, fleet operations and business support services.
- Provided strategic leadership on governance, risk management, service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Managed organizational resources including human, financial and physical assets.
- Coordinated executive reporting and performance monitoring activities.
- Ensured compliance with Public Service regulations, PFMA and Treasury prescripts.
- Led business continuity, operational planning and service delivery improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented integrated Excel SCM governance registers covering procurement planning, RFQ management, competitive bidding, contract management, contract variations, contract performance monitoring, commitment management and contract expiry monitoring.
- Designed automated SCM dashboards and management reporting tools with embedded formulas and compliance controls to improve reporting accuracy and executive oversight.
- Established contract management and supplier performance monitoring systems (excel) aligned to PFMA, Treasury Regulations and audit requirements.
- Enhanced audit readiness through the implementation of SCM registers and monitoring tools supporting Internal Audit, Audit Committee and Auditor-General reviews.
- Improved contract lifecycle visibility through automated contract expiry, renewal and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Senior Manager: Supply Chain & Travel Management - South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2009-12 - 2021-04)
- Managed procurement planning, sourcing, bidding, supplier management, and contract administration.
- Managed national facilities operations, travel services, fleet coordination, and support services across regional offices.
- Advised EXCO and CFO on SCM strategy, governance, and audit matters.
- Led compliance improvement initiatives aligned with PFMA and maritime sector requirements.
- Managed national procurement operations and operational budgets.
- Managed records management and document control systems to ensure compliance and information accessibility.
- Oversaw office accommodation, facilities management, security services, fleet operations and business support services.
- Provided strategic leadership on governance, risk management, service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Managed organizational resources including human, financial and physical assets.
- Coordinated executive reporting and performance monitoring activities.
- Ensured compliance with Public Service regulations, PFMA and Treasury prescripts.
- Led business continuity, operational planning and service delivery improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented integrated Excel SCM governance registers covering procurement planning, RFQ management, competitive bidding, contract management, contract variations, contract performance monitoring, commitment management and contract expiry monitoring.
- Designed automated SCM dashboards and management reporting tools with embedded formulas and compliance controls to improve reporting accuracy and executive oversight.
- Established contract management and supplier performance monitoring systems (excel) aligned to PFMA, Treasury Regulations and audit requirements.
- Enhanced audit readiness through the implementation of SCM registers and monitoring tools supporting Internal Audit, Audit Committee and Auditor-General reviews.
- Improved contract lifecycle visibility through automated contract expiry, renewal and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Acting Executive Manager: SCM, Assets, Facilities & Security - South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2011-09 - 2015-10)
- Oversaw national strategic procurement and operational support functions.
- Led governance, compliance assurance, and organizational risk mitigation initiatives.
- Directed cross-functional operational teams supporting mission-critical projects.
- Managed executive-level reporting on procurement, facilities, and asset management.
- Oversaw facilities-related contracts, service level agreements, and operational support governance.
- Directed national operational support functions across multiple regional offices.
- Managed facilities, security, administration and records management functions.
- Coordinated executive reporting and performance monitoring.
- Ensured effective resource utilization and operational governance.
- Led strategic projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency and service delivery.
- Oversaw risk management and compliance across operational functions.
- Achieved clean audit outcomes during acting executive tenure.
- Strengthened supplier governance and compliance frameworks.
- Enhanced organizational risk management and procurement oversight.
- Improved strategic alignment between procurement operations and executive objectives.
National Head: Purchasing - South African National Blood Services (SANBS) - Johannesburg, Gauteng
(2006-12 - 2009-12)
- Led national purchasing operations and procurement governance.
- Managed supplier performance and procurement compliance initiatives.
- Oversaw value-for-money procurement strategies.
- Managed procurement portfolios exceeding R1 billion.
- Improved procurement efficiency by 30% through centralized purchasing systems.
- Negotiated high-value contracts resulting in multi-million-rand savings.
- Strengthened procurement governance and reduced non-compliance risks.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist: SCM & Travel - South African Local Government Association (SALGA) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2006-01 - 2006-11)
- Delivered estimated savings exceeding R5 million through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Improved supplier performance through KPI-based supplier evaluation systems.
Logistics Manager: SCM, Assets, Administration, Transport & Facilities - Gauteng Department of Community Safety - Johannesburg, Gauteng
(2004-05 - 2005-12)
- Reduced fleet and transport operating costs by 20%.
- Reduced irregular expenditure by 50% through improved procurement controls.
Senior Procurement Officer: Procurement - Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2000-09 - 2004-04)
- Maintained 100% LOGIS procurement compliance during audits.
- Reduced quotation processing turnaround from 15 days to 7 days.
Procurement Clerk: Procurement & Stores - Gauteng Department of Social Services - Johannesburg, Gauteng
(1997-06 - 2000-08)
- Improved supplier payment turnaround by 20%.
- Supported procurement compliance and stores management functions.
Manager: Supply Chain Management - South African Language Practitioners Council (SALPC) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2023-08 - 2024-03)
- Strengthened SCM, contract management, assets, and facilities governance.
Procurement Coordinator: Operational & Strategic Procurement - World Bank (WIOMH Project) - Pretoria, Gauteng
(2011-09 - 2012-12)
- Supported regional procurement operations across the SADC maritime region.
- Managed procurement activities in accordance with World Bank procurement guidelines.
- Strengthened procurement governance and compliance across participating institutions.
