Jacques Gouws Email & Phone Number

55 Marshall Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg

Planning for and executing the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, or services that support the delivery of major Capital Projects, while providing the best value for the company. Working with internal and external clients to define requirements, forecast life-cycle costs, and develop and implement an effective Procurement Operating Plan, with a focus on optimizing cost management strategies, procurement strategies, procurement policies and contract negotiations.Duties… Show more Planning for and executing the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, or services that support the delivery of major Capital Projects, while providing the best value for the company. Working with internal and external clients to define requirements, forecast life-cycle costs, and develop and implement an effective Procurement Operating Plan, with a focus on optimizing cost management strategies, procurement strategies, procurement policies and contract negotiations.Duties and responsibilities Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency;  Manage preparation, implementation and execution of Procurement Operating Plan; Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and best practices;  Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting;  Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business;  Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a daily & weekly basis to the Project Manager;  Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met;  Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement strategies and processes that support those trends;  Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the contract, procurement management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures. Identifying and implementing procurement and contracting strategies based on both corporate- and project requirements and goals in terms of:o CBEs;o Project Schedules;o HDSA (BBBEE) ownership of suppliers;o Local procurement spent;o Regional procurement spent; Evaluating procedures to identify opportunities to improve. Show less

Anglo American Platinum Corporate Office, Marshalltown, Johannesburg.

Key Performance Area:Providing professional support to senior management in terms of Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract Administration and Contract Close-Out on various projects.Duties and responsibilities:- Implementing superior knowledge and experience in departmental operations, policies, procedures and services while gathering, analysing and interpreting relevant data as part of the management team… Show more Key Performance Area:Providing professional support to senior management in terms of Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract Administration and Contract Close-Out on various projects.Duties and responsibilities:- Implementing superior knowledge and experience in departmental operations, policies, procedures and services while gathering, analysing and interpreting relevant data as part of the management team, including:o What to procure and when;o Documenting product requirements and identifying potential sources;o Obtaining quotations, bids, offers or proposals as appropriate; o Adjudicating submissions and identifying potential suppliers; o Contract negotiations; o Managing stakeholder relationships;o Completion and settlement of the contract including resolution of any open items.- Implement and manage contracts for goods and services to ensure delivery of outcomes in line with contractual objectives and client requirements.- Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the contract, procurement management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures. - Establish and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required.- Provide leadership, guidance and support to management in addressing a broad range of contractual matters, including financial- and performance risk.- Identifying and implementing procurement- and contracting strategies based on both corporate- and project requirements and goals.- Enforcing proper document control procedures to ensure quality contractual records.- Establishing clear channels of communication between all stakeholders. Show less

Rustenburg, South Africa

Key Performance Area:Directing, organising and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Senior Project Manager. Also responsible for acceptance, sign-off and handover of all construction activities on site from the Contractor to the Client.Duties and responsibilities:- Commercial support – Assisting the SPM and onsite Contract Manager to manage, mitigate and/or nullify Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Claims;- Attend client meetings and… Show more Key Performance Area:Directing, organising and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Senior Project Manager. Also responsible for acceptance, sign-off and handover of all construction activities on site from the Contractor to the Client.Duties and responsibilities:- Commercial support – Assisting the SPM and onsite Contract Manager to manage, mitigate and/or nullify Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Claims;- Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.- Assist the SPM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, cost benefit analysis, etc.- Prepare project organisation and communication charts; - Chair certain site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members;- In conjunction with the QA/QC department tracking and reporting on progress and quality of work being performed on site (per construction discipline) and the continuous updating of relevant Data Books;- Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team;- Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner;- Conduct field inspections in conjunction with QA/QC and draft Punch lists accordingly;- Issuing project memorandums whenever relevant announcement are made;- Media liaison pertaining to media coverage of project related announcements or milestones; - As part of construction handover, assisting the SPM and QS with payment certificates validations and sign-off;- Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained ;- Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others;- Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about issues that may impact client relations; - Drafting, implementing and managing contractor mobilisation procedures on site. Show less

Key Performance Area:Part of the project team that planned, managed and coordinated the construction and commissioning of the company’s own chrome beneficiation plant next to Eastplat’s Crocodile Mine near Hartbeespoort in the North West Province.Duties and responsibilities:- Facilitating all business related communications, i.e. legal and official documentation, purchase- or sales contracts, service level agreements, etc.;- Database development, implementation… Show more Key Performance Area:Part of the project team that planned, managed and coordinated the construction and commissioning of the company’s own chrome beneficiation plant next to Eastplat’s Crocodile Mine near Hartbeespoort in the North West Province.Duties and responsibilities:- Facilitating all business related communications, i.e. legal and official documentation, purchase- or sales contracts, service level agreements, etc.;- Database development, implementation and management;- Document control and administration:o Drafting and maintaining relevant project documentation;o Compliance management with regards to Vendor and Contractor Data Books;o Scheduling meetings with the Client, Contractors and Vendors;o Implementing and managing administration procedures & policies for corporate governance and reporting purposes.- Financial Management;- Project Coordination and Management;- Continuous review of processes, procedures and project requirements;- Operational management, i.e. client services, liaising with buyers and suppliers, product verifications, etc.;- Structuring and facilitating transactions and negotiations. Show less

Pretoria

Key Performance Area:As a Financial Planner I provided financial solutions and advice to Standard Bank client’s using various financial instruments that was available on the Standard Bank, Stanlib and Liberty platforms.Duties and responsibilities:- Advise clients on asset allocation and portfolio construction based on strategic and tactical decisions pertinent to their current financial situation and future financial goals;- Understanding client's investment… Show more Key Performance Area:As a Financial Planner I provided financial solutions and advice to Standard Bank client’s using various financial instruments that was available on the Standard Bank, Stanlib and Liberty platforms.Duties and responsibilities:- Advise clients on asset allocation and portfolio construction based on strategic and tactical decisions pertinent to their current financial situation and future financial goals;- Understanding client's investment goals and develop diversified investment plans and strategies to meet those goals, using developed models and recommended products;- Risk management;- Financial management;- Offering financial planning services to Standard Bank clients;- Implementing and managing new administrative procedures;- Data capturing, -analysis and -management;- Document control – ensuring FAIS/FICA Compliance;- Marketing - Identifying opportunities to expand client relations and promote business. Show less

National Diploma, Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Action Cricket, Golf

National Certificate, Business Communication

Activities and Societies: Hospitality Management Faculty Student Representative Council

Grade 12, Highschool

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Athletics