Senior Manager SCM at The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA)

Minimum Requirements: 

Relevant Qualifications 

• A National Diploma or Degree in Finance / Procurement Management / Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management or any related degree at NQF level 7. 
• A Postgraduate Finance / Procurement Management / Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management or any related degree at NQF level 8. 

Relevant Experience 

• A minimum of (7 to 10) years demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Management of which five years should be at Middle/ Senior Management Level. 
• Membership of a professional body in the SCM field will be an added advantage. 
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Preferential Procumbent Policy Framework Policy and Supply Chain Framework. 
• Knowledge for Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioner 

Key responsibilities: 

• Manage the implementation of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy:  Monitor the implementation of the operation plan for the business unit to support the achievement of the strategic objectives. Manage, monitor and review the business unit’s policies, procedures and processes, in accordance with best practice and legislation
• Manage the implementation of an effective short, medium and long term operation strategy for the business unit. Conduct benchmarks on new development in practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation. Manage the provision of best practice regarding business unit functions to all stakeholders. Manage the implementation of a management effectiveness and leadership strategy Engage in strategic relationships with relevant stakeholder to serve the interests of the organisation.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation throughout all business unit functions Analyse service delivery gaps and challenges and implement remedial action strategies Manage the quality of service provided to internal and external customers/ clients /shareholders. Manage the mitigation of identified risks.  Ensure information flow to and alignment with all stakeholders to ensure effective engagement  Conduct trend aa lyses and forecasting 

Facilitate the procurement of good and services: 

• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Supply Chain Management policy and strategy 
• Manage the needs analysis and financial planning. 
• Complete bid documents, receiving, registering and opening of proposals 
• Manage the database of service providers Manage the sourcing of suppliers and analyzing of quotations 
• Monitor SCM risk and performance 

Manage logistics and assets in order to comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other supply chain management regulations: 

•  Manage stocktaking and account management  Manage the rendering of requisitions, ordering, receipts, and distribution of goods Manage the rendering of the warehouse management services  Develop and implement an asset disposal strategy and processes. 

Manage the contract management of externally provided services: 

•  Review standards and specifics terms and conditions with suppliers  Manage the creation of contracts (services level managements) Manage contracts pricing and products  Manage delivery against contracts 

People Management 

•  Ensure the development and management of employees within the business unit  Implement and maintain a relevant management approach to support effective business unit
• Develop and sustain a culture of high performance, professionalism and integrity to support the overall quality of service delivery  Ensure the control of budgeting and expenditure processes in line with strategic objectives and relevant legislation.
• Ensure the effective utilization of all other resources (including information security, Assets, infrastructure, etc.) with in business unit. Ensure employment equity compliance  Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency minimizing absenteeism and turnover figures 

Selection Assessment: 

• As part of the interview process, all the shortlisted candidates will be requested to write timed online assessment before the interview. This assessment shall represent 50% of the interview scoring process.