An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management/ Public Administration/ logistics/Purchasing or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years middle/senior managerial level experience in supply chain management. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of code of conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, Knowledge of LOGIS, BAS, CSD and other relevant information management systems and Public Service SCM policies and procedures. Interpersonal relations skills, communication, negotiation skills, facilitation, presentation, report writing computer literacy skills, honesty and integrity, problem solving and decision-making skills. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director Level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Governance. Appointment is subject to the following: Performance Agreement, Vetting, SMS Contract, Competency Assessment, and Financial Disclosure. NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated.

Maintain and improve the departmental supply chain management system in line with legislative requirements and National Treasury’s norms and standards. Manage and direct the provision of demand and acquisition management service. Develop efficient and cost-effective supply chain strategies. Manage the departmental bidding process i.e. specification, evaluation and adjudication processes in line with relevant policies and standard operating procedures. Responsible for asset management and disposal. Establish and maintain proper control systems for departmental assets and mechanisms aimed at eliminating theft and losses, wastage and misuse of assets. Manage and direct the provision of contract management services Manage Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) with suppliers and service providers. Effective and efficient inventory management. Effective and efficient fleet management. Manage the allocated resources in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

Ms N Molikoe at 083 762 7455