Director: Supply Chain Management at National School of Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum tertiary qualification at (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration in Logistics or Commerce.
• Post graduate qualification will be and added advantage. Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage.
• The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.
• Experience: Five (5) years’ proven experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Manage the development and implementation of supply chain management policies, strategies and plans for the NSG. Manage the implementation of supply chain management frameworks, and practice notes, as issued by the National Treasury.
• Manage the development and implementation supply chain management norms and standards for the NSG. Manage the implementation of preferential procurement policy objectives towards procurement transformation. Lead in supply chain management audit and compliance processes.
• Lead in awareness and communication initiatives to empower NSG officials on SCM matters, as well as the NSG website (competitive bidding). Provide expert technical advice to NSG officials, service providers and clients on SCM matters. Lead in the management of SCM systems, including BAS and LOGIS.
• Lead in the development and implementation of asset needs assessment, asset acquisitions, operational and asset disposal plans. Lead in effective asset management, quarterly verification processes, accurate updating of the asset register, and monthly reconciliation.
• Lead in the management of obsolescence planning or depreciation rates, management of losses, write offs, redundant and disposal of assets, inventory and consumables. Manage the establishment and functioning of relevant committees related to asset management. Manage the development and implementation of procurement needs assessment (including future needs), acquisitions, and management.
• Assess the value of goods and services to be procured, determine optimal acquisition process, commodity and industry analysis, and request response from registered suppliers or activate a bidding response. Manage processes related to requests for quotations for procurement using the Central Supplier Database (CSD), undertake prescribed evaluation processes, conduct appropriate clearance of the preferred bidder and facilitate contractual bidding processes.
•  Lead in the development of bidding documents in accordance with relevant policies, including briefing sessions. Manage the establishment and functioning of relevant committees related to acquisition and demand management. Lead in the contracting of service providers, including updating of contract register and liaise with relevant managers for contract management. Lead in the identification, determination and reporting of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Lead in all aspects of warehouse management and stocktaking. Lead in the determination and maintenance of stock levels, available upon demand and that proper internal controls are in place. Lead in all aspects the verification of suppliers in line with applicable prescripts, accurate placement of orders and updating of systems.
• Manage the performance of vendors, including addressing instances of under- or non-performance against pre-determined standards. Manage all processes related to payment of suppliers within 30 days. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the directorate. Implement operations management within the directorate, including determination of service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management and digital transformation.
• Develop appropriate strategies and plans for the achievement of performance targets and directorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify and manage strategic and operational risks within the directorate, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of employees, who are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.