Director: Supply Chain Management at National Treasury

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Logistics or Procurement or Supply Chain Management,
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior managerial level obtained in the broader Supply Chain management environment

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement a Procurement Reform Programme: Provide direction and strategy in the establishment of proper processes and the application thereof in business. Act as custodian for the development and maintenance of Contract Management initiatives. Analyse historical purchasing costs, forecasting future costs of prospective vendors through the Supplier Management process, Implement and maintain the Demand Management process in the National Treasury, Improved turnaround times in terms of payments and bidding processes. Develop and maintain policies, processes and systems for an open and transparent procurement process.
• Implement Procurement reform in respect to PFMA &PPPFA Acts & regulations: Conduct awareness initiatives and sensitise stakeholders on the impact of the PFMA & PPPFA have on supply chain management in business, Develop and implement PFMA & PPPFA guidelines for easy reference on all Procurement processes, Initiate the implementation of SCM policy reforms and compliance, Initiate research and benchmark exercises on supply chain best practices with DPSA and other stakeholders.
• Supply Chain Management: Coordinate the utilisation of SCM resources by optimally consulting with stakeholders on the redress of service delivery improvements, Conduct strategic planning sessions to key stakeholders and establish the development of the SCM vision, strategic objectives and business plan in conjunction with the broader Departmental plan, Develop and implement a balance score card for the assessment of the performance of SCM stakeholders, Oversee the functions of all bid committees and advice on corrective action.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evaluate service delivery initiatives against stakeholders and other business demands and outputs, Consult with strategic partners and build relationships with key business stakeholders on service delivery initiatives, Monitor supplier and stakeholder performance in the Supply Chain Management environment in compliance with set processes and procedures, Identify risks pertaining to Supply Chain Management and implement processes and procedures to mitigate risk factors.
• Travel Co-ordination & Management: Initiate meetings with travel agencies and other relevant stakeholders on issues of mutual concern. Negotiate market related deals on road and air travel with relevant stakeholders on behalf of the National Treasury. Monitor outputs and identify gaps for remedial action on agreed deliverables of contracted travel agency.