Director: Supply Chain Management

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/ Finance or other related qualifications as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle or senior management level in Supply Chain Management.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Strategic Capacity and Leadership skills, People Management, Empowerment and Intergrity, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.
• Technical Competencies:
• Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, Reporting procedures and Information system.
• Strong managerial and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Thorough knowledge of the Financial Prescripts of Public Service and Supply Chain Management.
• Attributes:
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong Management skills.
• Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Duties

• Manage procurement for goods and services.
• Lead the identification of Supply Chain Management needs.
• Identify procurement priorities and finalisation.
• Ensure the finalization of procurement plans.
• To develop and maintain an inventory management system.
• Development and implement movable assets management strategy.
• Lead the rendering of services with regard to requisition, ordering, receipt and distribution of goods.
• Make input into the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans to support the achievement of the construction procurement policy in the Institution.
• Finalize procurement plans.
• Finalize Bid Specification Documentation, Advertisement processes and Tender Clarification Meetings.
• Manage the process related to the receipt and opening of Tender Proposals and/or Expressions of Interest.
• Manage implementation of responsiveness testing.
• Manage implementation of Tender Evaluation.
• Provide inputs to the development of a Supply Chain Management policy framework that deals with the whole spectrum of procurement.
• Provide inputs to the determination of delegations for procurement.
• Design and establish procurement processes and procedures [Standard Operating Procedures] that are fair, competitive, equitable, transparent and cost effective.
• Design and implement a system to monitor the performance of suppliers and the performance of the Contracting Institution.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to evaluate the performance of suppliers.
• Development of Standard Procurement Templates.
• Provide inputs to the appointment of Tender Committee Members.
• Manage the design and implementation of controls to comply with contract requirements.
• Manage and review all cancellations, amendments, expansions, variations, extensions or transfer of contracts awarded through the Bid Committee.
• Manage implementation of penalties where required.
• Manage expansions of contracts above the amounts provided in terms of contingencies.
• Manage motivations to authorise increases in the total prices excluding price adjustment for inflation in excess of the amount stated in the contract and make recommendations.
• Manage motivation for events which in terms of the contract increase and make recommendations.
• Manage the preparation of performance reports for the service provider based on input received from the relevant units.
• Monitor communication between SCM and other units in order for various branches to meet all contractual timelines and related obligations.
• Sign performance agreements for the Directorate based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
• Manage human resources in the Directorate and maintain discipline.
• Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions.
• Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions.
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to personnel on performance.
• Mentor and coach personnel.
• Determine the human resources needs of the Directorate in consultation with Corporate Services.
• Develop and update the delivery service and work plan for the Directorate.
• Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings.
• Manage skills transfer between personnel in the Directorate and outside technical assistants and/or consultants.
• Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.
• Manage funds in the Directorate in compliance with the Public Finance.
• Management Act and the Treasury Regulations.
• Limit under spending or overspending by the Directorate in terms of the departmental budget allocations.
• Manage the effective spending of infrastructure grant funding.
• Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate.
• Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate.
• Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan etc.

How to apply

For attention:Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 23’64 – Recruitment

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Notes from the department

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense.
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further.
• Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• All shortlisted candidates, including 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No.
• 4 of 2013.
• Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications.
• Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law.
• All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with.
• If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The submitted CVs will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act.
• In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies.
• All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes.
• Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s).
• The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty.
• A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty.
• Notes for applicants of SMS posts:
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre- entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre- entry-programme/, prior to the finalisation of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.