Senior Manager:Supply Chain Management at Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)

• The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (Act 9 of 2011) was promulgated on 11 June 2011 and provides for the establishment of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“CSOS”) as a public entity. The CSOS has been classified as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (Act No.1 of 1999) (PFMA)

Job Description

• Develop Supply Chain Management operational plan and policies that are aligned to the Supply Chain Management Strategy for the operationalisation and implementation of the Demand / Resource plan.
• Lead communication with clients to ensure effective operationalisation of Supply chain Management activities.
• Facilitate the promotion of BEE and suppliers’ performance standard.
• Monitor the end-to-end sourcing process through effective management of the procurement processes and overall life cycle management of the contract in order to achieve economies of scale and ensure compliance to regulations, and any instructions issued by National Treasury from time to time.
• Monitor and review contract performance regularly to maximise benefit and value in the operationalisation of the contract.
• Manage resources (i.e., budget/finances, asset/equipment, and staff) within the Unit to ensure the efficient operation of Unit.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/ business management and/ or Commercial Law bachelor’s/ degree in accounting/ finance related fields.
• Registration with Supply Chain Management professional bodies will serve as an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience within the Supply Chain Management and/ or Procurement environment inclusive of 4 years’ experience should at Middle Management level in a Corporate/ Public Sector organization.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
• Black Economic Empowerment.  
• Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment. 
• Treasury Regulations.
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Skills and comptencies;

• Planning & organising
• Financial management
• Supply chain management
• Demand and suply management
• Report writing and presentation skills 
• People Management and Leadership
• Communication management
• Consultation and negotiation 
• Change and transformation management
• Interpersonal skills and conflict management
• Project management
• Negotiation and Networking
• Conflict management
• Analytical skills
• BBBEE evaluation skills
• Legal understanding of shareholder agreements
• Cost analytical skills

Knowledge;

• Public Finance Management Act
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Black Economic Empowerment 
• Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment 
• Treasury Regulations
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Working knowledge of relevant SCM legistlation i.e fraud prevention and combatting corrupt practices Acts

Closing Date: 6 February 2026