Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor x1

Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor x1

Job Details

• Job Title: Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor
• Post Number: POST 22/125
• Directorate: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Provincial Level)
• Component: Corporate Support Services
• Section: Supply Chain Management
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: R338,106 per annum (Salary Level 7)
• Location (Free State Post): Bloemfontein
• Reference Number (Free State): DPCI/FS/20/2026
• Other Available Locations:
  • East London – DPCI/EC/19/2026
  • Germiston – DPCI/GP/21/2026
  • Durban – DPCI/KZN/22/2026
  • Klerksdorp – DPCI/NW/23/2026

Job Description

The Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating supply chain management operations within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). The role focuses on ensuring the effective management of procurement support, logistics, inventory, fleet administration, facilities maintenance, and asset management while ensuring compliance with government policies, supply chain regulations, and information security standards.

The successful candidate will oversee the management of physical resources, supervise staff, monitor inventory and logistical processes, coordinate fleet inspections, maintain government facilities, implement Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards, and ensure the proper utilization of financial, human, and physical resources.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Management

• Monitor supply chain management processes.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures.
• Support procurement and logistics operations.
• Monitor supply chain performance and operational efficiency.

Logistics & Asset Management

• Conduct provisioning and logistical needs analyses.
• Identify shortages of movable and immovable assets.
• Manage the distribution of physical resources.
• Monitor and control inventory management processes.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records.

Fleet Administration

• Coordinate government vehicle fleet administration.
• Arrange vehicle inspections.
• Monitor fleet utilization and maintenance.
• Ensure fleet records are maintained accurately.

Facilities Management

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and premises.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.
• Ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Implement Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards.
• Promote compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Monitor adherence to safety procedures.

Information Security

• Ensure compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
• Apply information security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Protection of Information Act.
• Safeguard sensitive information and government assets.

Resource Management

• Supervise staff within the Supply Chain Management section.
• Manage allocated human resources effectively.
• Oversee financial and physical resource utilization.
• Monitor staff performance and productivity.
• Ensure efficient use of departmental resources.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or
• National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) at NQF Level 4.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ appropriate and relevant experience in the supply chain management field.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in at least two official South African languages, one of which must be English.

Citizenship & Security Requirements

• South African citizenship.
• Documentary proof of citizenship must be provided during the interview.
• No previous criminal convictions.
• No pending criminal or departmental cases.
• Successful completion of security vetting and fingerprint verification.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Procurement
  • Financial Management
• Relevant developmental or professional training courses.

Required Skills

Supply Chain Skills

• Supply chain management
• Procurement support
• Inventory management
• Asset management
• Logistics coordination
• Stock control
• Resource planning

Administrative Skills

• Office administration
• Record management
• Report writing
• Document control
• Filing systems
• Data management

Supervisory Skills

• Staff supervision
• Team leadership
• Performance monitoring
• Resource allocation
• Decision-making

Technical Skills

• Computer literacy
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Inventory systems
• Fleet administration
• Facilities management

Communication Skills

• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team collaboration

Key Competencies

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong administrative capability.
• Commitment to confidentiality and information security.
• Knowledge of government policies and compliance requirements.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to manage financial, human, and physical resources efficiently.