Senior Specialist Local Content (m/f)

Duties

• Contribute to the execution of local content strategy in line with business requirements. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop annual work plans and budget to enable the execution of local content strategy. Highlight deviations and take corrective actions as necessary
• Optimize processes, practices, policies, and systems related to the management of local content
• Assess and provide detailed reports on local content activities, including performance against set objectives, targets and KPIs, time frames, costs, and standards
• Monitor daily operational activities in the area of local content in conjunction with supply chain teams
• Advice on the integrated delivery of Group’s programmes aimed at contributing to the development of the Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprise (SMME) sector and the diversification of supplier pool
• Maximize local content by increasing the number of local firms in Sasol Group's supply chain
• Grow and sustain SMMEs by providing technical and business development support through mentoring and coaching
• Support local companies to grow and develop so they can secure business from other international companies
• Verify that the local content element of tenders is appropriately rated and assessed as an integral part of the overall bid evaluation process
• Strive towards enabling maximum efficiency within required governance framework
• Assist in the assessment and selection of SMME suppliers to qualify them for loan funding through the company ESD fund
• Provide technical input to draft proposals with regard to registration and ownership, skills development, and other sustainable local content initiatives
• Follow up on international suppliers commitment to sourcing goods and services from local companies within their supply chain
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards to ensure safe operations

Requisites

• University Bachelor's Degree
• Min experience: 11 relevant years

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted