Divisional Manager: Supply Chain Management at Nkangala District Municipality

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  Divisional Manager: Supply Chain Management

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Matric
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Mpumalanga
  • Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • B.Com Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting/Economics/Logistics or Purchasing.
  • MFMP or CPMD or Municipal Finance Certificate as per the National Treasury regulations is compulsory.

  EXPERIENCE

  • The candidate must have a minimum of 8 years or more relevant experience covering all aspects of the relevant Supply Chain Management process; and management of Supply Chain Management information or having gained specialist experience in a SCM discipline.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reporting Structure: Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), providing strategic support in the execution of all Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions and ensuring alignment with the entity’s financial management strategy.
  • Procurement Management: Oversee the full procurement lifecycle of the entity, including demand management, acquisition, logistics, and contract management, to ensure goods and services are acquired in line with approved procurement plans, budgets, and operational needs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), the entity’s SCM Policy, Treasury Regulations, Circulars, and all other relevant legislation, regulations, and practice notes.
  • Bid Committees Support: Provide administrative and technical support to the Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation, and Bid Adjudication Committees, ensuring that all bid processes are fair, transparent, competitive, and fully compliant with applicable legislation and policy directives.
  • Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain effective SCM internal control systems, procedures, and monitoring tools to safeguard against irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure. Ensure proper record-keeping and audit readiness at all times.
  • Reporting Obligations: Prepare, consolidate, and submit all required SCM reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual) to internal management, the CFO, the Accounting Authority/Board, and external oversight bodies (such as Provincial and National Treasury), in line with statutory deadlines.
  • Supervision and Team Management: Manage, guide, and mentor SCM staff within the unit, ensuring optimal performance, adherence to ethical standards, and professional development. Assign responsibilities, monitor outputs, and conduct performance reviews in accordance with HR policies.
  • Supplier Database Management: Oversee the continuous updating and verification of the entity’s supplier database to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, broaden supplier participation, and promote equitable access to procurement opportunities.
  • Procurement Plan Implementation: Coordinate with all departments to implement procurement plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely acquisition of goods and services in support of the entity’s service delivery objectives
  • Value for Money and Risk Management: Safeguard the entity’s financial resources by ensuring value for money in all procurement activities. Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply disruptions, non-performance of suppliers, and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Audit and Oversight Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on SCM-related matters, ensuring that all audit queries are addressed promptly and effectively. Implement recommendations to strengthen compliance and governance.

  Deadline:22nd September,2025

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to Nkangala District Municipality on e-recruit.nkangaladm.gov.za to apply

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