Ellsworth C Jonathan Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

I fulfil various academic responsibilities including teaching, curriculum development, mentorship, research, and university committee involvement, all aimed at enhancing scholarly and pedagogical endeavours. UNISA's initiatives include extensive research, advisory roles, framework development, capacity building, and academic supervision and assessment. These efforts aim to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to address challenges in the higher education sector. UNISA's research is informed by the latest developments and its advisory roles involve collaborating with stakeholders to provide expert advice. The framework development process ensures that solutions are relevant, sustainable, and aligned with best practices. Capacity-building initiatives equip students, faculty, and staff with the necessary skills and knowledge. Finally, UNISA's academic supervision and assessment processes maintain higher education standards and ensure quality education for students.

Pretoria, South Africa

• Undertake extensive research in the field of Applied Management, with a particular focus on strategic sourcing management within the supply chain of both public and private sectors, as it relates to key performance indicators.• Provide expert advice and guidance on supply chain risk and resilience.• Play an active role in the development of supply chain frameworks and strategies to prevent supply chain and procurement fraud.• Actively participate in capacity-building programs aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills within the academic community.• Fulfil responsibilities involving the supervision of Masters and Doctoral students.• Serve as an external examiner and moderator for Master's and Doctoral dissertations across various universities.External Examiner: Master Degree 2021 Vaal University of Technology x 2 Doctoral Degree 2022 Vaal University of Technology x 1.External Moderation: Strategic Logistics Management 2021 x 14 scripts Strategic Management 2021 x 12 Scripts Strategic Logistics Management 2022 x 14 scripts Supervision - Trinity Nkosi. https://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/jspui/handle/10539/33374

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Nature of business: Consultancy/Supply Chain & Risk Management. Web: https://bespoke-wg.comLed and oversaw the development of the commercial division including business strategies. Detailed the definition of policies and procedures for the commercial division and managed budgets. Analysed market activities ensuring the best implementation of business plans, and to established realistic and meaningful KPIs. Provided financial and revenue support to EXCO. Managed the commercial and sales team whilst being heavily involved in the motivation, drive and development of new business for the company. Implemented and maintained sales processes designed to achieve specific sales objectives. Advised various clients on supply chain strategies and business re-engineering strategies.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Nature of Business : Power Generation. Web: https://www.eskom.co.zaKPI's: Managed relationships with Executives providing oversight, guidance and challenge to business activity concerning all Procurement and Supply Chain risk matters. Ensured ongoing categorisation of emerging and constant risks in the Procurement and Supply Chain environment. Monitored and reported on risk exposure in the business lines, and guided senior management on risk triggers, limits, and actions. Promoted a strong control culture and general awareness of risk management. Conducted risk management framework designs and operational effectiveness, including investigations. Worked with clients to meet regulatory and compliance obligations Developed the annual report for the Board. Involved with the compilation of the Eskom Procurement Fraud report with authorities: https://pmg.org.za/committee-meeting/26469/

Johannesburg, South Africa

Managed a team in the office of the CPO, and was the point of contact between power stations, transmission, distribution, and supply chain. I interfaced between operations/supply and customer teams for product planning, manufacturing, and delivery. Advised CPO and executive teams on the latest supply chain and procurement trends and identify saving initiatives. Ensured regulatory compliance. Liaised between external (National Treasury) and internal (EXCO) stakeholders. Attended all operational meetings (external and internal) as an advisor to the CPO. Was responsible for 60% reduction of modification requests on active contracts. Successfully close-out on audit queries for the period 2018/2019.

Sunninghill, Jhb South Africa

Optimise resource allocation using statistical models to forecast future demand – improve contracting to 65% from 25%. Was responsible for the reduction in repetitive buying. Created a supplier cost model based on activity-based costing to determine the actual cost of the supply chain, which saved on average R15 million/annum per consultancy/firm. We developed a centralised forecasting system that enabled procurement teams to focus on business growth versus analytical work.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Developed dashboard monitoring category management activities for Eskom Nationwide Supply Chain Management. Led a team responsible for R2,8 billion bankable savings from R35 bn spend for FY15. Improved on strategic sourcing model with cross-functional teams. Processed the formalisation of the procurement of diesel.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Managed the commodity team with 10-15 Senior Specialists and Commodity Managers and led process improvement initiatives. Managed the commodity of approx. R8 billion and R12 billion. Was responsible for the reduction of consulting services by over 70%. Increased the saving on airtime in the cellar phone usage to 15%. Introduced the standardisation on the Panel of Attorneys contracts. Contributed to the salvation of over R100 m per annum between 2011 and 2013.

Led cross-functional teams, for the procurement of Notebook and Desktops for Eskom National Contracts. Increased the usage of the various licences in the business by almost 100%. Introduced continuous improvement initiatives. Reduced the HR contracts from 125 regional arrangements to 9 national agreements. Increased the usage of the Black council by Law firms by 25% over the contractual period, saving 45% on HR contracts. Contributed to a total of 20% of annual savings over three years.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Part-time Lecturer for short courses in Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Operations Management.

D Tech (Phd) Degree, Business/Commerce, General, Doctoral

Activities and Societies: Atlas. ti. 8 training Project management Advance Excel Advance Interviewing skills Thesis and report writing.

M Tech Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Masters

Activities and Societies: Quantitative Approach Excel Skills Data interpretations and compilation Negotiation skills Report writing Time.

B Tech (Hon) Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Honours

Activities and Societies: Business Development and Entreperneship Business Communication Research Methodology Knowledge Management.

National Diploma, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management, Diploma