Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification. Three (3) years related supply chain management supervisory experience.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures, principles and practice of financial accounting. Practical experience in SAP system with computer literacy skills. Must be able to work under pressure, be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Behavioural competencies: people and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Efficient communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA and all applicable SCM guidelines, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
• Knowledge of administrative clerical procedures and government financial systems. Knowledge of learning, teaching procedures and techniques. Framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Problem solving and Analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

• Coordinate, review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the Cluster. Coordinate, review, collect and gather information for the annual demand management plan/procurement plan of the Cluster. Manage and review specifications received from end users.
• Implement and maintain the updating of the vendor data on SAP. Coordinate, review and execute the bidding process. Coordinate and review the compilation and invitation of quotations from Central Supplier Database as per the National Treasury Thresholds. Serve as the secretariat for all Cluster Bids & Specification Committees. Manage, supervise, monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration.
• Manage, supervise, monitor contract compliance by determining whether products/services are delivered at the right time, quantity, products, place, conditions, quality, and price according to the contract. Manage, supervise and monitor supplier performance according to the contract and Service Level agreement.
• Coordinate and review the process of requisition of goods and services. Coordinate the safe keeping and distribution of goods. Manage and supervise employees to ensure an effective Supply Chain Management service and undertake all administrative functions required regarding financial and HR administration.
• Control and safeguard all Supply Chain documentation. Supervise and undertake risk management assessments. Manage, supervise and implement fraud and abuse prevention strategy for SCM. Manage and supervise performance assessment of the value chain in SCM function. Participate in the development of risk and performance management policies processes and procedures. Manage assets within the section. Ensure and assist staff with development and training needs