Goods and Services Manager at Johannesburg City Parks

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for overall procurement of goods and services within the organisation and the monitoring of performance of internal staff as well as service providers, monitoring the implementation and compliance relating to all legislative requirements. Provides direction and makes decisions of the department in line with corporate strategy and strategy of the division.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/matric
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or Logistics
• Post Graduate Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics is advantageous
• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain or Logistics
• 1-2 years in a managerial role
• Demonstrated experience in the public sector is advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Planning, interpretation and development of identified strategies in collaboration with the Senior Supply Chain Manager
• Receipt, analyses and approval of departmental needs of goods and services;
• Prepare and consolidate goods and services procurement plan;
• Final goods and services requisition approval between R30k up to R200k;
• Provide accurate stores management and replenishment;
• Prepare and submit demand management plan;
• Maintain organization inventory and records;
• Identify any process bottle necks and provide solutions in a timely manner
• Find cost effective solutions for procurement of goods and services
• Manage the procurement of goods and services processes in accordance with JCPZ’s procurement procedures.
• Review submissions, recommendations, specifications and task directives for procurement above R30k up to R200k.
• Training and workshop of users about scm request for quotation processes
• Review quotation templates and revise to reflect changing business needs.
• Oversee the evaluation and analysis of quotation.
• Manage cost analysis and benchmarking exercise with best industries
• Manage the identification and selection of approved suppliers and maintenance of the supplier database/contract lists.
• Conduct supplier assessments and site visits & Collate and report on supplier performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance to procurement policy and legislation & Compile and distribute procurement reports.
• Manage the BEE & SMME supplier database and increase BEE spend and participation
• Monitor pricing and advise departments on best practices
• Liaise with Depots, Zones and Departments within City Parks & Liaise with external suppliers.
• Develop and Implement the procurement procedures and communicate same to all users.
• Liaise with professional institutions and key stakeholders on matters pertaining to procurement matters
• Co-ordinate, control and utilize the available Human Resources pool in accordance with JCPZ conditions of service.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Labor Relations Act.
• Train and develop human resource complement (succession planning, mentorship and multiskilling)
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports & Manage the department budget in relation to MFMA standards
• Implement and adhere to safety and health requirements as dictated by relevant legislation, BYLaws and procedures (OHS Act) i.e

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Computer literacy, Leadership skills, communication skills, financial acumen, data analysis,
• Report writing, decisiveness, Negotiation and conflict management skills, financial reporting.
• Interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty, result orientation, resilient, time management
• Assertive, service orientation, flexible, self-motivated, alignment with JCPZ values
• JCPZ policy and procedure framework, JCPZ mandate, strategy and stakeholder analysis
• Knowledge and application of procurement procedures, Knowledge, and interest in departmental
• policies inclusive of SHEQ, Awareness of external environment and political protocols