Specialist: ESD & SED

Role Purpose

To implement B-BBEE Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programs of the company. To recruit and manage ESD Small & Micro Enterprises (SME).To implement CSR programs of the Company. To develop and implement relevant ESD and CSR policies, frameworks and to integrate these into Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa (LIT SA) practices. To Continuously improve on both Supplier and Enterprise Development initiatives in line with Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ (LIT SA) Procurement Policies and Process. To generate publicity both internal and externally about the ESD and CSR initiatives of LIT SA.To implement and oversee the SME component of LIT SA’s Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives.

Description

Prepare and coordinate ESD and CSR data and portfolio of evidence accurately for B-BBEE verification.Consolidate accurate ESD and CSR spend data for monthly reporting to relevant stakeholders. Ensure ESD and CSR program comply with ICT Charter on an ongoing basis. Prepare and coordinate LIT SA for B-BBEE SME graduation initiatives as per the ICT Charter framework.Oversee identification and appointment of ESD and CSR beneficiaries according to LIT SA’s RFP processes where applicable. Ensure adherence to best contract management practices between ESD SMEs, CSR partners and LIT SA. Manage Service providers of ESD and various CSR partners.Ensure maximum B-BBEE points are achieved on both ESD and CSR, Ensure quality and timeous reporting (including financial: spend data analytics etc) on Local Economic Development (LED) according to customers prescribed frameworks. Implement or ensure the implementation LED initiatives according to prescribed frameworks where required.Management of all relevant stakeholders in the ESD and CSR environment

A minimum of 3-5 years in B-BBEE SMEs operational environment and the challenges thereof

Any B-Degree/National Diploma preferably in commercial fields- e.g. Bcom, National Diploma Accounting and other related fields

Experience in implementation of Enterprise Supplier Development and CSR Programs

Understanding of B-BBEE ICT sector charter and reporting

Supplier relationship management.

Preferential procurement.

Contract management.

Contract management with SME suppliers and CSR partners

Having worked on B-BBEE Verifications will be an added advantage