Directorate: Supply Chain Management at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management or related qualification. A relevant post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ work experience with five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in supply chain management/ Logistics Management environment.
• This is a senior management position that requires a dynamic hardworking individual with strong leadership and people management skills to manage the directorate of +- 20 employees

DUTIES :

• To lead and direct the Supply Chain Management directorate in line with its approved plan and budget. Procurement: Formulate, agree upon, and maintain an appropriate Service Level Management structure for the organisation to include service level agreement’s structure. Operational level agreements within the provider organisation. Third-party supplier or contract management relationships to the service level management process. Developing service improvement plans or programmes within the service level management process. Negotiating, agreeing and maintaining the operational level agreements with the third-party service provider. Oversee the creation and development of policies and procedures related to procurement.
• Supply monitoring: Organise and maintain the regular service level review process with service providers which covers: Reviewing the current performance, Reviewing service levels and targets. Reviewing underpinning agreements and operational level agreements as necessary, agreeing on appropriate actions to maintain or improve service levels. Developing an effective supplier performance management system. Defining key suppliers in the supply database, Ensuring the effective implementation of supply chain management legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Determine if principles have been consistently observed, and compare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance. Draft and submit annual, quarterly, and monthly reports and reports required.
• Logistics management: Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Oversee the creation and maintenance of policies or procedures for logistics activities.
• Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Sub-directorate and ensure its implementation. Conduct budgetary planning for the Sub-directorate and account for the allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Sub-directorate. Monitor the execution of the operational plan for the Sub-directorate including the budget. performance target, and measurement metrics and reporting.
• Ensure sufficient capacity to achieve the objectives of the Sub-directorate. Manage the performance of employees in accordance with PMDS policy. Provide employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets of the Sub-directorate. Motivate team members and create a culture of high performance. Manage employees related matters within the Subdirectorate.