Director: Supply Chain, Asset and Management Acounting Services REF NO: S4.1/04/08 at Northern Cape Department: Transport, Safety and Liaison

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Management Accounting/financial Accounting or Supply Chain and Asset Management. 5 years of’ experience in the financial field at middle/senior management level. Computer skills. Certificate of SMS (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment.

DUTIES :

• Provide Strategic management guidance and advice to the department in terms Management Accounting Services. Compile and manage the departmental budget. Responsible for the determination of additional funds required from the budget adjustment estimates. Ensure that there is alignment between the departmental budget and the strategic priorities of the department and MTDP priorities. Advice the CFO on budgetary implications and other matters that needs strategic intervention. Evaluate the performance of the department against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Ensure budget allocations to the different programs in accordance to the relevant legislation and guidelines. Manage the assessment of expenditure trends within the department. Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the department. Ensure that the SCM and Assets processes are aligned to the departmental strategic operational plan. Provide strategic advice in terms of the Supply Chain and Asset Management process. Provide strategic advice on SCM matters. Develop and ensure the implementation of the SCM and Asset policies and frameworks in line with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Ensure that the demand management procurement strategy aligns with the budget and strategic objectives. Ensure adequate systems and internal controls for receipt, storage and issuance of goods. Manage the disposal of redundant, obsolete or unserviceable items in accordance with legislative processes.
• Ensure that a correct and update Asset register is in place for control and financial reporting purpose. Ensure proper record keeping of all financial matters as set out in the prescribed norms and standards. Ensure prevention of irregular expenditure and accurate reporting thereof. Manage the coordination of the SCM and Asset management audits and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations. Manage asset acquisition, movement, maintenance and disposal of assets. Manage the functioning of departmental Bid Committees: Ensure protocols is in place that guide the compiling of bid documents. Ensure the set criteria for the registration of the various bid applications is adhered to. Ensure that all procedures are aligned to the relevant regulations and frameworks. Manage the contract allocation and supplier performance: Ensure the set criteria for contract allocation is adhere to.
• Ensure the effective contract management and compliance with service level agreement. Ensure the updating of the supplier database. Responsible for addressing of non-performance, disputes and irregularities in contracts. Management Responsibilities: Responsible for human resource management, this includes monitoring of performance, leave, disciplinary issues, training and development. Financial Management includes budget monitoring and planning. Responsible for policy development in order to ensure that the directorates performance is aligned to the strategic plan of the department. Responsible for policy analysis and implementation to ensure the efficient governing of the integration of directorates functions.