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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus three (3) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Logistics / Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Financial / Accounting Management as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge and experience of provisioning administration, main focus in the following areas: LOGIS, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations and general knowledge of Basic accounting system (BAS).

Computer literacy.

Sound interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Good management and supervisory skills.

Ability to work independently and tight deadlines.

Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of BAS and LOGIS financial systems.

Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Supervise and render demand and acquisition services.

Supervise and undertake logistical services.

Supervise and control the work of sub-ordinate (including training) in the supply chain management unit.

Deal with more advanced and complicated matters pertaining to provisioning administration.

Manage all aspects of orders such as quotations, purchase and processing of requisitions, authorization of procurement advice and guidance to all clients, chief user clerks and responsibility managers.

Ensure compliance with departmental and Treasury Regulations.

Evaluate and test compliance of all purchasing transactions.

Manage all open orders.

Deal with Human 265 resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly evaluation reports.

Adhere to regulations and legislation pertaining supply chain management unit.

Facilitate and administer requisitions for good and services.

Implement internal procurement policies, regulations systems and procedures.

Maintain procurement and provisioning systems and processes.

Administer payment processes.

Supervision of the subordinates.

Attend and respond to audit queries.

How to apply

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Notes

(Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents; all non-SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews).

Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The first two recommended candidates for Senior Management Service and Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial disclosure interests’ declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.

Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified.

The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and practices affirmative action employment.

It is our intention to promote representability in terms of race, gender, and disability when filling the vacant positions.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill any advertised posts.

Career opportunities, combined with experience and knowledge to build a future together: Suitable qualified candidates are invited to apply for the under mentioned posts.

The appointment will be made in terms of the Public Service Act.

The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON