Chief Director: Supply Chain Management Services at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management / Public Administration / Economics / Accounting / Finance / Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the supply chain management field. 

DUTIES :

• Manage demand management plan and acquisition services. Manage demand and acquisition services. Develop Integrated Demand Management Plan (IDMP). Develop and manage annual Procurement Plan. Facilitate annual appointment of Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) members for National and Provincial Office. Manage the function of Adjudication of bids / tenders Committees.
• Develop sourcing strategies for the procurement plan submitted to National Treasury. Ensure compliance of number of days taken to award bids / tender after BEC recommendation report within the approved turnaround times. Management of contract management functions.
• Maintain policy and manage performance, compliance and client relation services. Oversee supply chain management training. Ensure compliance with policy and procedures. Ensure that inspections are undertaken. Ensure that trends analysis is conducted. Manage the call centre facility. Develop and maintain policy and manage compliance.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislative frameworks, policies governing Supply Chain Management Services (SCMS). Provide logistical and asset management services. Manage logistics services. Manage fleet services and travel arrangements. Manage asset services (acquisition and disposal). Manage annual and bi-annual asset verification and monthly reconciliation of Barcoded Asset Audit (BAUD) system and Basic Accounting System (BAS) general ledger.
• Maintain payment of Logis invoices within 30 days from receipt of invoice. Provide financial and administrative support. Monitor and improve SCM processes/systems. Provide strategic solutions, coordination and fast-tracking delivery. Effective monitoring and evaluation of tenders. Ensure effective management of financial resourcing allocated to SCM including being innovative. Render office service support.