The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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A Grade 12 certificate is required, coupled with a National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/ Public Management/or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
Experience in Supply Chain Management within a public health institution will be an advantage. Strong leadership skills and ability to interpret and implement policies, directives, and guidelines of the Gauteng Department of Health.
Must have the understanding and knowledge of Supply Chain Management and the following prescripts: PFMA, PPPFA, PPR 2022, Treasury Regulations, BBBEE, and Treasury Notes.
Computer skills (Microsoft package). Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Presentation skills. Report writing skills. Verbal and written communication skills. People Management skills, Problem Solving skills, Client Orientation skills, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of the BAS/SAP-SRM system will be an added advantage.
Duties :
Compile and consolidate the Demand and Procurement Plan and the Institutional Business Plan in line with strategic objectives and budgetary provisions.
Conduct commodity analyses and explore alternatives for strategic procurement items to ensure value for money. Align all procurement activities with the institution’s operational requirements and service delivery objectives.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes for goods, works, and services in full compliance with: Supply Chain Management prescripts, Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Circulars, and Guidelines.
Authorize shopping carts/ requisitions using the SAP-SRM system. Oversee P-Card usage and ensure compliance with institutional procurement controls and audit requirements. Monitor and verify supplier sourcing and registration through the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to legislative frameworks and promote fairness, competitiveness, and transparency. Oversee both pre-audit and post-audit processes for acquisition transactions to ensure integrity, accountability, and proper record-keeping. Monitor the provisioning and delivery of procurement orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and adherence to procurement schedules. Ensure the effective implementation of all SCM-related contracts, systems, policies, and procedures.
Continuously monitor compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks. Coordinate and provide administrative support to Bid Committees (Evaluation/ Vetting, and Adjudication), ensuring objective and compliant decision-making processes. Serve as advisor to institutional management on best procurement practices, including sourcing strategies and the appropriate use of procurement methods and mechanisms. Oversee stores and inventory accounting functions to ensure proper stock control and compliance with supply chain prescripts.
Lead and manage SCM personnel, providing coaching, mentorship, and support. Updating and maintaining of acquisition/progress report for monthly submission. Implement and monitor the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for all SCM staff. Enforce discipline and promote a high-performance culture within the SCM unit.