Supply Chain Management Practitioner

Overview

Supply Chain Management Practitioner sought by the National School of Government in Pretoria to support SCM policy development, audit compliance and research activities.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 6) in Logistics Management, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management or Commerce.
• Experience: one (1) to two (2) years relevant experience in supply management.
• Knowledge: Public sector legislation, relevant policies and applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service Act;
• Public Administration Management Act;
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Treasury Regulations, and SCM Practice Notes.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.
• Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Administration of LOGIS and BAS systems.
• Virtual meetings (organise, host, record, transcript).
• Meetings management (scheduling, agenda setting, recording, minute taking, action plans).
• Document management.
• Batho Pele principles.
• Skills: Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and presentation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Operations management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Capabilities: Planning and organising.
• Programme and project management.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Analytics and research.
• Personal Attributes: Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and continuous learning.
• Professional behaviour and sound judgement.
• Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure.
• Travel and work with extended hours, including away from office, may be required.

Duties

• Provide administrative support in the development, implementation and monitoring of supply chain management policies, frameworks, and practice notes.
• Support supply chain management audit and compliance processes.
• Conduct elementary research as required by the Director to support the implementation and monitoring of supply chain policies, frameworks, and practice notes.
• Support awareness and communication initiatives to empower NSG officials on SCM matters.
• Provide general technical and administrative advice to NSG officials, service providers and clients on SCM matters.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of asset needs assessment, asset acquisitions, operational and asset disposal plans.
• Ensure the implementation of preferential procurement policy objectives.
• Ensure that received assets are barcoded, accurate updating of the asset register and monthly reconciliation with supporting documents.
• Plan and undertake the assets verification, in stock counts, investigate and report on variances, make necessary recommendations to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide support to obsolescence planning or depreciation rates, management of losses, write offs, redundant and disposal of assets, inventory, and consumables.
• Provide administrative and secretariat support to the relevant committees related to asset management, as may be required.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of procurement needs assessment (including future needs), acquisitions, and management.
• Assess the value of goods and services to be procured, determine optimal acquisition process, commodity and industry analysis, and request response from registered suppliers or activate a bidding response.
• Compile and source requests for quotations for procurement using the Central Supplier Database (CSD), undertake prescribed evaluation processes, conduct appropriate clearance of the preferred bidder and facilitate contractual bidding processes.
• Check completeness of documentation and compliance against supply chain management principles and thresholds.
• Provide support in the development of bidding documents in accordance with relevant policies, including briefing sessions.
• Provide administrative and secretariat support to the relevant committees related to acquisition and demand management, including the Bid Committees, as may be required.
• Prepare appointment letters, maintain, and update contract register and liaise with relevant managers for contract management.
• Assist in the identification and determination of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Undertake all aspects of warehouse management, stocktaking, including submission of stocktaking reports per sub-inventory, compilation and updating of stock inventories.
• Ensure that stock levels are determined, maintained, available upon demand and that proper internal controls are in place.
• Undertake verification of suppliers in line with applicable prescripts, accurate placement of orders and updating of systems.
• Manage the performance of vendors, including addressing instances of under- or non-performance against pre- determined standards.
• Receive invoices from centralised system and forward to relevant line managers.
• Ensure accurate and verified placement of orders, and payment of suppliers within 30 days.
• Implement an effective document control and filling systems.
• Ensure fair and equitable distribution of goods across the NSG.
• Implement effective and efficient supply chain management systems, including daily capturing, verification, and management on the LOGIS and BAS systems.
• Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of supply chain practices and processes.
• Maintain close working relationships with other relevant units in the NSG and other key external stakeholders to ensure efficient supply chain management.
• Administer project accounts (e.g., courier and travel services) as may be determined.
• Implement effective operations management. including service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management. total quality management and digital transformation.
• Provide monthly and quarterly inputs on financial and non- financial performance of the Directorate.

How to apply

APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER REF NO: NSG 19/2026 – FILL OUT FORM

Enquiries: Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108

Notes

Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. Candidates should not attach certified documents to the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and qualifications verifications. Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not be considered. The selection process of the SMS post will be in line with the Senior Management Service requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duties and where applicable to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests within a month. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its employment equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post. The NSG reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for appointment to the SMS posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. MANAGEMENT ECHELON