Chief Supply Chain Clerk: Demand and Acquisition Management at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognized three-year Bachelors’ degree/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Management/ Logistics Management (or equivalent qualification).
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ work experience in Demand and Acquisition Management. Knowledge of the PFMA, PPPFA, SCM guidelines, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Framework Act, and B-BBEE Act. Insight knowledge of procurement procedures. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Customer relationship and change management skills.
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems in line with SCM guidelines and departmental policies (decision-making) and effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels within the Department. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Analytical, planning and organising skills. A valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Receive requisitions for goods and services. Check whether all the relevant documents are attached. Record all requisitions received in a register. Distribute as per Supply Chain Delegations of authority.
• Process requisitions for goods and services. Capture and register all requisitions on Request for Quotations (RFQ) Register. Assist end users with timeous development of the specifications/ terms of reference for sourcing of quotations.
• Assist end users with proper completion of requisitions. Source suppliers from CSD on a rotation basis and ensure compliance with demand & acquisition management principles. Coordinate briefing sessions.
• Monitor publication of terms of reference/specifications for RFQ’s. Conduct evaluation for RFQ’s with technical functionality criteria. Prepare management information, reports, statistics, and reporting on procurement to management. Supervision of staff.
• N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.