Senior Supply Chain Practitioner: Demand Management

Overview

Manage demand and acquisition processes including sourcing quotations, supplier accreditation, and compliance within the Department of Agriculture in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management / Public Administration (Management) / Logistics / Business Management (Administration).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management environment.
• Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its associated regulations.
• Departmental SCM procedures and policies.
• Job related skills: Computer literacy.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Working under pressure.
• A Valid divers’ license.

Duties

• Administer departmental requests: Source quotations.
• Compile comparative schedule.
• Check compliance.
• Implement and maintain effective systems and procedures for supplier’s registration and accreditation: Guide and assist with the registration and accreditation of suppliers databased of National Treasury.
• Administer budget and administrative tasks for bid committee division: Source proposal from suppliers.
• Manage the invitation of quotation from the database and update the database for suppliers.
• Draft and package the submission to the Bid Committee for proposal.
• Prepare comparative schedule in terms of the preferential procurement policy.
• Framework Act and regulations.
• Maintain an efficient and effective system of procurement of goods and services: Compile reports.
• Manage the spreadsheet of the request: Compile a spreadsheet.
• Update and distribute spreadsheet to clients.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSCPDMrecruit70@nda.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms R Goolam Tel No: (012) 312 8395

Notes

EE Target: African Male and Female and Coloured female and Persons with disability. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme. Appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. IMPORTANT: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public about the withdrawal of the advertisement for two (02) positions. Chief Director: Cooperatives Development with Ref No: 3/3/1/67/2025, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026, and Scientific Technician Production Grade A with Ref No: 3/3/1/37/2026, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2027. The Department likes to apologise for any inconvenience this withdrawal might cause. OTHER POSTS