Director: Supply Chain Management x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Director: Supply Chain Management
- Reference Number: DEDT 13/09/26
- Post Number: POST 33/119
- Centre: Bloemfontein
- Salary: R1,317,384 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 13
- Salary Type: All-inclusive salary package
- Employment Type: Government position
- Enquiries: Mr. L.F. Kalane – 079 496 2777
Salary Package
The annual package is all-inclusive and consists of:
- 70% basic salary.
- A state contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund.
- A flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Job Overview
The Director: Supply Chain Management will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Department’s supply chain activities and ensuring that procurement and related processes are conducted in a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective manner.
The role requires an experienced SCM professional with strong knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the SCM regulatory framework and the legislation and prescripts governing procurement within the Public Service.
The successful candidate will also manage the human, financial and asset resources of the Directorate while ensuring effective service delivery to departmental clients.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Demand and Acquisition Management
- Develop and manage demand and acquisition management processes.
- Manage and coordinate the sourcing and purchasing of all goods and services required by the Department.
- Evaluate spending on goods and services against the Department’s Demand Management Plan.
- Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with applicable policies and legislation.
- Ensure goods and services are sourced through fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective systems.
Supplier and Contract Management
- Maintain and manage relationships between acquisition management and suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and relationships.
- Coordinate supplier scheduling and delivery times.
- Ensure continuity of supply of required goods and services.
- Support effective contract and supplier management processes.
Logistics and SCM Performance
- Develop, manage and maintain logistical information.
- Monitor and manage SCM performance.
- Ensure supply chain processes support efficient departmental operations.
- Establish performance standards relating to service delivery to departmental clients.
Policy and Compliance
- Develop and maintain manuals relating to SCM policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the PFMA and SCM regulatory framework.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with all relevant Public Service prescripts.
- Implement and monitor appropriate SCM policies, procedures and controls.
- Promote sound governance throughout the supply chain function.
Directorate Management
- Manage the human resources of the Directorate.
- Manage departmental assets under the Directorate’s control.
- Manage financial resources and expenditure.
- Ensure that the Directorate operates effectively and efficiently.
- Promote quality service delivery and accountability.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA, in:
- Supply Chain Management;
- Logistics;
- Public Management; or
- A related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level.
- 7 years or more experience in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in various areas of SCM, including:
- Procurement.
- Logistics.
- Inventory management.
- Contract management.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of the SCM Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of all prescripts governing procurement in the Public Service.
- Knowledge of customer-service principles, including Batho Pele principles.
- Technical knowledge relevant to Supply Chain Management.
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
- Understanding of SCM policies and procedures.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Added Advantage
The following will be advantageous:
- A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
- An MBA.
Key Skills and Knowledge
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and management abilities.
- Extensive Supply Chain Management expertise.
- Procurement and acquisition management knowledge.
- Logistics and inventory management expertise.
- Contract and supplier management skills.
- Financial and budget management capabilities.
- Strong understanding of public-sector procurement legislation.
- Knowledge of PFMA and SCM governance requirements.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to manage resources effectively.
- Commitment to transparent and ethical procurement practices.
Batho Pele and Service Delivery
The successful candidate will be expected to apply Batho Pele principles and ensure that the Directorate delivers professional, efficient and responsive services to departmental clients.
The role requires a strong focus on accountability, transparency, value for money and continuous improvement of SCM processes.
How to Apply
Applications may be hand delivered or submitted by email.
Email Applications
Send applications to:
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number in the email subject line.
Please note that the email size limit is 4MB. Applicants are requested to send documents separately if their application exceeds the permitted size.
Hand Delivery
Applications can be hand delivered to:
Ground Floor Security Entrance
113 St Andrews Building
St Andrew Street
Bloemfontein
Applicants should quote the relevant reference number when submitting their application.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the position, contact:
Mr. L.F. Kalane
Telephone: 079 496 2777