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SCM Practitioner: Logistics Management
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Supply Chain Management practitioner for logistics at Head Office. Handles bookings for flights, accommodation and hired vehicles, orders to suppliers, and supervises staff. Suits people with a nation
- Main duties: book flights, accommodation and hired vehicles, issue orders to selected suppliers, and check that suppliers deliver goods and services properly.
- Also supervises human resources.
- Must have a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management or Public Administration.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and at least 3 years' administrative experience in a Supply Chain Management environment.
- Based at Head Office. The text does not name the town or province.
- The text does not state a closing date or what documents to submit. Enquiries go to Mr ESS Ndlovu on (033) 264 5417.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 201
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management/ Financial Management/ Public Administration.
- A valid Driver’s license.
- A minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in Supply Chain Management environment.
- Knowledge:
- Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Basic Accounting System, Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Treasury Instruction Notes, Provincial Treasury Practice Notes, Service Delivery frameworks, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment.
- Skills:
- Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Presentation, Facilitation, Report Writing, Interpersonal relations, Negotiation, Driving.
Duties
- Render effective booking of flights, accommodation and hired vehicle.
- Ensure the issuing of orders to selected suppliers.
- Administer the appropriate delivery of goods and services by service provider.
- Supervise human resources.
How to apply
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA).
For attention:Mrs. PN Mkhize
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr ESS Ndlovu Tel No: (033) 264 5417, Head Office
Notes from the department
- The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.
- Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.
- Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form.
- It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
- The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets.
- Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment).
- The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.
- Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will 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 and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification.
- If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.
- Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.
- It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 201 · open the PDF
POST 36/218: SCM PRACTITIONER: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD19/08/2026HO SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management/ Financial Management/ Public Administration. A valid Driver’s license. A minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in Supply Chain Management environment. Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Basic Accounting System, Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Treasury Instruction Notes, Provincial Treasury Practice Notes, Service Delivery frameworks, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment. Skills: Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Presentation, Facilitation, Report Writing, Interpersonal relations, Negotiation, Driving. DUTIES: Render effective booking of flights, accommodation and hired vehicle. Ensure the issuing of orders to selected suppliers. Administer the appropriate delivery of goods and services by service provider. Supervise human resources. ENQUIRIES: Mr ESS Ndlovu Tel No: (033) 264 5417, Head Office