Director: Supply Chain Management at The Presidency Republic of South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification on (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA).
• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in a Supply Chain Management and Assets and Accounting (Finance) environment. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
• Candidate must have the following competencies: communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Knowledge of financial management. Problem solving and analysis. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management, People management and empowerment, change management, an in-depth knowledge of applicable financial legislations and regulations, including exposure to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) Broad-based black empowerment Act, Standards of Generally Recognised accounting Practice and the Public Finance Management Act.
• Public Service Regulatory Framework, Policy formulation process within Government, Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership techniques. Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. 

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide support service to the Chief Financial Officer and other Senior Managers in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
• Provide strategic direction with regard to Supply Chain Management functions to the Directorate and the department. Manage Assets, Logistics, Contract Management as well as Acquisition sub-directorates. Manage the Department’s LOGIS System, and database of all services to the department.
• Provide assistance with the determination of bid evaluation criteria and compilation of tender documents, evaluation of bids and recommendation to the Bid Committees. Liaise with relevant role players in the financial environment regarding transversal matters.
• Manage and negotiate contracts for and on behalf of the organisation. Manage and organise resources to achieve the strategic objectives of the organisation and directorate.
• Interpret, understand and implement Supply Chain Management and asset management as contained in relevant legislation, regulations and GRAP standards. Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures with respect to Supply Chain and Asset Management.
• Management of procurement risk arising from contracts and asset disposals. Ensure the necessary organizational capacity is created and managed for delivery on core operational requirements. Manage the performance of the unit to ensure quality service delivery and achievement of key strategic objectives. Ensure effective financial and human resources management.