Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management at Public Protector South Africa

Reference: PPSA 03/03/2024 

Requirements : 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Logistics/Purchasing Management/Finance/Accounting/Public Management 
•  A minimum of 8 year’s relevant experience with 5 years being at Senior or Middle Management 
•  Extensive appropriate experience in Procurement and SCM 
•  Extensive knowledge of government procurement legislation, policies and procedures 
•  Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management prescripts issued by National Treasury, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 
•  Knowledge of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Strategy and Act 
•  A valid driver’s license. 

Competencies and skills : 

• Presentation skills, Verbal/written communication skills 
•  Good interpersonal skills 
•  Computer literate
•  Solid experience in the Microsoft Office Suite 
•  Attention to details 
•  Problem solving skills 
•  Planning and organising 
•  Concern for excellence 
•  Innovative 
•  Analytical skills 
•  Customer orientated. 

Duties : 

• Manage an effective and efficient SCM system 
•  Ensure timely, economical and accurate procurement of goods and services 
•  Develop and review SOP’s templates and checklists for procurement
•  Provide technical and advisory services on SCM issues
•  Oversee monthly reporting on Supply Chain Management Activities 
•  Exercise control over contract management 
•  Oversee and manage the provision of logistical services
•  Develop, implement and review procurement and, logistics policies, procedures and manuals 
•  Ensure a clean audit opinion on all SCM transactions and compliance requirements 
•  Institute and embed robust demand and acquisition management practices to inform fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective sourcing models 
•  Responsible for effective functioning and delivery by Bid Committees in line with regulations and internal deadlines 
•  Facilitate proper management of SLA/MOUs entered into with various service providers
•  Oversee management of the institutional assets register and asset movement in order to ensure that all assets are accounted for 
•  Ensure payment of suppliers within prescribed periods 
•  Manage, monitor and report on the performance of the Unit.