Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years related supply chain management supervisory experience.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures, principles and practice of financial accounting.
• Practical experience in SAP system with computer literacy skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure, be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Behavioural competencies: people and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Efficient communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA and all applicable SCM guidelines, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
• Knowledge of administrative clerical procedures and government financial systems.
• Knowledge of learning, teaching procedures and techniques.
• Framework for managing performance information.
• Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS.
• Problem solving and Analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

• Coordinate, review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the Cluster.
• Coordinate, review, collect and gather information for the annual demand management plan/procurement plan of the Cluster.
• Manage and review specifications received from end users.
• Implement and maintain the updating of the vendor data on SAP.
• Coordinate, review and execute the bidding process.
• Coordinate and review the compilation and invitation of quotations from Central Supplier Database as per the National Treasury Thresholds.
• Serve as the secretariat for all Cluster Bids & Specification Committees.
• Manage, supervise, monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration.
• Manage, supervise, monitor contract compliance by determining whether products/services are delivered at the right time, quantity, products, place, conditions, quality, and price according to the contract.
• Manage, supervise and monitor supplier performance according to the contract and Service Level agreement.
• Coordinate and review the process of requisition of goods and services.
• Coordinate the safekeeping and distribution of goods.
• Manage and supervise employees to ensure an effective Supply Chain Management service and undertake all administrative functions required regarding financial and HR administration.
• Control and safeguard all Supply Chain documentation.
• Supervise and undertake risk management assessments.
• Manage, supervise and implement fraud and abuse prevention strategy for SCM.
• Manage and supervise performance assessment of the value chain in SCM function.
• Participate in the development of risk and performance management policies processes and procedures.
• Manage assets within the section.
• Ensure and assist staff with development and training needs.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency and Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency are Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.
• It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.