Supply Chain Practitioner (Ref Nr 41/2026) at Langeberg Municipality

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably in SCM / Logistics / Procurement; Computer literacy: MS Office; 2-5 years relevant experience; Code B driving licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Compile, update and monitoring of bidding and bidding related processes; Monitoring of Bid Specification Process; Monitoring of Bid Evaluation Process; Responsible for opening and recording of bids; Monitor lapsing of validity period and prepare documents for approval of extension of validity period; Responsible for buyer function in accordance with the supply chain management policy for the municipality; Evaluation of below R 30 000 (RFQ or direct request to quote): Reporting to Snr Practitioner; Internal and External communication

Competencies: Core professional 

• Oral Communication - The ability to articulate complex concepts in an understandable, convincing manner 
• Written Communication - Communication of complex information in a manner that is understandable (language and format) to the specific audience 
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the key drivers in the sector and the municipality and to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery objectives and challenges 
• Problem Solving - The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it 
• Planning and Organising - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan 
• Procurement and Tenders - Manages the procurement and tenders process according to prevailing legislation, norms and standards 
• Information management - The gathering and analysis of data, in order to conclude thereon 
• Task management - Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs and outcomes 
• Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate and control the tasks of self and others in the delivery, operations and maintenance of infrastructure and other tasks, to the required specification and within budget and schedule 
• Financial Process Management - Ability to support an effective, economic and efficient SCM function through financial processes. 
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality
• Communication-The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others -
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals -
• Action and outcome – Orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on tasks, to be energetic, persistent and reliable 
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks 
• Ethics and Accountability - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others 
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively 
• Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal 
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy in and commitment to the goals -
• Coaching and Mentoring - The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimising their talent.