Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Acquisition and Contract Management

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma /B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management or related working environment.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; conduct strategic sourcing and procurement activities and assess market conditions; manage sourcing and vendor relationships; analyse market trends and identify procurement opportunities; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars; implement the Public Service Anti- Corruption Strategy; manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities; implement the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices; manage delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier relationships, contracts, strategic sourcing and departmental procurement policies and procedures; use government financial systems; manage public sector supply chain management models and processes; manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment; manage the Mobility procurement market; manage contract management processes, including legal aspects of supply chain management, drafting heads of terms and providing input into SLA negotiations; manage supply chain management delegations and related authorities; perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer applications effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects and administrative processes; negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders; build and maintain professional networks; conduct strong analytical assessments; perform legal administration; manage time effectively; plan and organise procurement activities; solve problems; resolve disputes and manage conflict; compile reports; maintain accurate records; exercise sound judgement and decision-making; gather and analyse data and work with figures; use MS Office software for analysis and reporting; use supply chain management systems such as Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS), LOGIS and eTender; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.

Duties

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Notes from the department

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
• Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
• Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
• Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview.
• 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. he successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post.
• The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
• The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
• Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-preentryprogramme.
• The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook.
• This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.
• Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.
• Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.