Assistant Director: Demand Management

Overview

Assistant Director for Demand Management in Gqeberha overseeing procurement planning, requiring a diploma in Supply Chain Management and three years supervisory experience.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/ National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations Management / Purchase Management / Procurement with three years’ experience at supervisory level or salary level 7/8 in Demand Management.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge and Skills: National Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, Provincial Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, SCM Delegations, Policies and Prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations of 2016, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Applicable Legislation and Prescripts, CIBD, BBBEE, PPPFA, Policies and Procedures.
• People Management, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Negotiation, Communication and Information Management, Presentation, Analytical, Budget and Financial Management, Motivational, Conflict Resolution / Problem Solving.

Duties

• Facilitate the development of procurement plans for the District (threshold below R500 000): Liaise with programme heads to source inputs, Analyse and verify the plans in consultation with the programmes/units, Align the draft procurement plan with the allocated budget, Consolidate the District procurement plan, Monitor, review and assess existing plans and report and check compliance on the submitted RFQS and RFP’s, Monitor spending analysis of the procurement plan and submit reports.
• Conduct needs analysis of the district: Verify past spending of the district, compare stores against procurement plan, advise on District needs planning and spending, and assess District future needs.
• Perform commodity/industry analysis: Check available commodities in the market to meet the requirements of the district; conduct industry analysis to determine the types of industries; perform life cycle cost analysis for the district; provide an updated price index.
• Monitor the procurement process for goods and services: Ensure timeous procurement of goods/services; ensure value for money in the procurement of goods/services; advise during Bid Specification Committee (BSC) sittings; monitor compliance with SCM prescripts; monitor safekeeping of BID documents; compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Supervise the allocated resources: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness, Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager, Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities, Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the Chief Directorate.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
• Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries: Ms C. Bermoskie at 083 797 8135 / Mr. S.Damane at 083 797 8135 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Notes

Preference will be given to White Female. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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 Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON