Supply Chain Management (SCM) Officer at National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)

Key Responsibilities 

• Bid Administration: Manage and coordinate the end-to-end bidding and quotation process, ensuring compliance with SCM policies, legislative requirements, supplier engagement, bid evaluation support and procurement administration. 
• Supplier Database Coordination: Maintain an accurate and compliant supplier database by managing supplier records, verifying regulatory requirements and ensuring the use of approved service providers. 
• Logistics Administration: Support inventory, consumables, and logistics management processes by maintaining registers, coordinating goods distribution and resolving logistics-related queries. 
• Monitoring of SCM: Monitor, evaluate and improve supply chain management processes, vendor performance, compliance, risk controls including the implementation of corrective actions. 
• Contract Administration: Administer contracts and contract records, support supplier performance monitoring as well as ensure effective contract management processes are maintained. 
• Administration Support: Provide administrative support to the SCM function through document management, reporting, invoice processing, records maintenance and backup activities. 
• Risk and Compliance Management: Identify potential procurement and contract risks, consult with National Dialogue Secretarial Project Lead and ensure projects comply with process discipline, legal and organisational standards. Maintain a master decision register for the Project Lead. 
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular contact with internal and external stakeholders, resolve issues, and facilitate collaboration across departments. 

Required Skills and Qualification 

• Education: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Commerce/Supply Chain Management/ Public Administration or equivalent NQF 6. 
• Experience: At least 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement. 
• 3 Years’ experience working in Supply Chain Management and Procurement within the Public Sector. 
• Demonstrated experience in applying and ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) (3 Years); 
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) (3 Years); 
• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation. 
• Treasury Regulations, and other applicable Supply Chain Management legislation and prescripts. 
• Technical Skills: SAGE Accounting System, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management software; knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; excellent written verbal communication; ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships, motivate teams, and influence project outcomes.