Supply Chain Practitioner: Performance and RiskPretoria

Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Supply Chain Management or Public Procurement.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience obtained in Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, SCM Performance, Compliance, Monitoring, and Travel Coordination.
• Knowledge of relevant Public Service Framework on Travel coordination and SCM.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and research.
• Knowledge of analysis of practice notes on Government Travel Directives and related.

Duties

• Supply Chain Performance, Compliance and Monitoring:
• Implement monitoring, evaluation and compliance system.
• Administer independent reviews of SCM processes.
• Implement SCM policies, processes and procedures in line with legislation.
• Ensure adherence to SCM policies and reporting.
• Provide advice to internal and external clients on compliance and conformance enquiries.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate travel arrangements:
• Monitor travel needs of the divisions for compliance and alignment with their budget.
• Monitor compliance to travel management policy provisions, National Treasury guide, cost containment measures and all other relevant legislation.
• Liaise with travel bookers to facilitate arranged travelling.
• Advise travel bookers and assist with making booking on the system.
• Monitor travel needs of the divisions for compliance and alignment with their budget.
• Monitor compliance to travel management policy provisions, National Treasury guild, cost containment measures and all other legislation.
• Liaise with travel management company on enquiries and queries received.
• Update user’s information on the travel management system.
• Assist in resolving administrative queries and follow-up on outstanding matters.
• Provide monthly and quarterly report on travel-related items.
• Conduct site inspections on third party establishments related to travel management.
• Comply to travel policy and procedures, Governance and Compliance:
• Provide input for development and alignment to the travel policy and monitor adherence pertaining to the application on specified types of cars allowed to hire.
• Provide support on travel- related matters.
• Monitor the transactions processed on travel management systems.
• Monitor compliance to environmental initiatives and obligations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to Instruction Notes and consider guidelines provided by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
• Conduct cost and expenditure assessment to ensure travel cost align to cost containment measures.
• Monitor Contracts Performance:
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews on contracted service providers including site visits.
• Benchmark against industry best standards.
• Analyse information and advise on corrective measures for continuous improvements.
• Maintain supplier improvement targets in cost, quality and delivery.
• Provide price re-determinations to ensure that prices remain fair and are reflective of current market conditions, costs, or other relevant factors and performance management of suppliers.
• Market Analysis:
• Negotiate, implement and manage prices with suppliers, where applicable.
• Initiate all aspects of supplier negotiations, including contract terms.
• Make use of the Strategic Sourcing Framework for the strategic procurement of goods and services within the related commodity categories.
• Identify and analyse the main competitors in the market for specified commodities to access their strengths, weaknesses, pricing strategies, market share, and overall business tactics.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury now utilises an e- Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the National Treasury ICT unit was unable to assist.
• The applicant’s profile on the e-Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.
• Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
• Please note:
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• It should be noted that the National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information.
• 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://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and 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.
• All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024.
• Please note that by responding to our advertisement/s, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information for internal HR processes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No.
• 4 of 2013.
• In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies, only for a specific period, of which the submitted documents will then be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense.
• Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68.
• The status of your application will be visible on the e- Recruitment system.
• However, if you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Note:
• The National Treasury reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post.
• All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za.
• Kindly note that all National Treasury adverts published/LIVE on the eRecruitment System have a closing date listed and closing time of 12h00 (Midday) on that closing date.
• The system is designed to automatically remove the advert from public view at exactly 12h00 (MIDDAY) of the said closing date for that post.
• There are no other means to submit applications post the closing date and time, if you have missed or delayed in submitting on time.