Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management (D5) at merSETA

Key Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities: 

• Lead the development and implementation of the merSETA’s Supply Chain framework, policies and strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management 
• Efficient and effective implementation of procurement provisions of the PFMA and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 
• Ensure a professional service excellence center for utilization by all divisions in merSETA with sound business processes in all areas of the Supply Chain Management unit 
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on the interpretation of SCM procedures, application and communication sequences associated with the Supply Chain Management cycle 
• Ensure that an effective SCM performance management system is developed and implemented in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and applicable legislative requirements, that measures the performance of suppliers, the SCM unit, and the department 
• Exercise audit control, including assisting with formulating responses to audit findings, engaging with AGSA on SCM matters during audit 
• Ensure effective SCM committees are established with clearly defined roles, functioning in accordance with applicable legislative requirements 
• Provide timely and relevant supply chain information reports to relevant stakeholders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and applicable legislative requirements 
• Align SCM departmental requirements to budgetary provisions to establish and comment on costs versus allocations 
• Develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the creation, rationalization and management of a supplier list 
• Establish and manage future demand and capacity planning including the development of supplier risk management 
• Provide an update on all legislative and regulatory developments and advise the business accordingly material requirements are met 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Honours or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Logistics /Supply Chain /Commerce/Business / Procurement or Related field 
• Masters or equivalent NQF Level 9 qualification in Logistics /Supply Chain /Commerce/Business / Procurement or Related field will be an added advantage 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain, 5 of which should be at management level 
• Experience must include developing and establishing SCM systems, business processes, procedures and practices within a multi project environment 
• 5 years’ experience in a public institution