Specialist: Supply Chain Management at Ports Regulator of South Africa

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7, an undergraduate qualification in supply chain management or equivalent qualification Must have at least 5 years experience in supply chain management of which 3 years should have been in supervisory level Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Circulars and policy frameworks, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and other relevant public sector procurement legislation. Knowledge and experience of contract management, strategic sourcing, public sector supply chain models and processes.
• Understanding of delegation of authority. Be competent in administrative skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and National Treasury guidelines. Proven track record in operating compliant Public Sector SCM unit.

Key Functions

• Manage demand management and acquisition and ensure full compliance to all acquisition and demand management prescripts, policies, and delegation of authority. Assist with drafting specifications. Co-ordinate inputs in demand and/or procurement plan.
• Conduct market and commodity research. Maintenance of/Compliance with CSD Ensure that procurement is in line with approved demand plan/procurement plan.
• Ensure effective functioning of all Bid Committees. Develop and implement internal control measures for procurement and ensure that quotations and bids are managed effectively and efficiently according to National Treasury prescripts and PRSA Supply Chain Management Policy.
• Communicate SCM policies and procedures to staff in the PRSA and ensure that documents submitted for procurement are fully compliant with Acquisition Management prescripts. Monthly reporting of procurement, irregular, fruitless and unauthorized expenditure.
• Monthly reporting on procurement against Demand Plan/Procurement Plan. Management and supervision of section. Contribute to execution of the Regulator's ,amdate as well as the APP ·
• Manage the supply chain function within the Regulator both for quotation processes as well as tender processes; Maintain the SCM Policy Develop & maintain professional relationships with suppliers Manage SLA's with suppliers and PRSA, ensure effective control of stock Monthly SCM reporting, prepare & monitor procurement plan Contribute to internal audit processes