Director: Supply Chain Management at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant frameworks including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Financial Regulations and Public Service procurement procedures.

DUTIES :

• Manage and give strategic direction to the Supply Chain Management Unit. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and PPPFA in the responsible areas of activity. Serve as an organizational purchasing key driver in executing the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework. Drive the deployment of organizational sourcing/procurement strategy and related strategic initiatives.
• Implement, evaluate and improve organisational Procurement policies, systems, processes, procedures and best practices within the relevant framework in achieving mission effectiveness, operational efficiency and improved service delivery.
• Identify, investigate, select and develop appropriate sources of supply and solution providers. Oversee corporate procurement activities, administration of tender processes, contract management/administration, store/inventory, logistics, security, archiving and auxiliary office support functions.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component. Contribute to the strategic directions of the organisation. Pro-actively build sound relationship with key stakeholders and clients/customers including suppliers/service providers. Empower staff within the component by coaching, developing and skill-transfer.