Assistant Director: Logistics and Transport Services

Overview

Assistant Director role overseeing logistics and transport services in Bloemfontein, requiring a logistics-related diploma and three years of supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Logistics Management / Financial Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Purchasing Management or related equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Logistics and Transport environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS), Ability to monitor budget.
• Ability to liaise at different levels of management and ability to perform supply chain management services.
• Job related skills: Computer literacy, Communication (verbal and written).
• Organising ability.
• Ability to supervisory and liaison.
• Ability to work in a team.

Duties

• Implement logistics management systems, procedures and processes.
• Manage user profiles.
• Asset classifications.
• Link supplier Item Control Number (ICN), unit price, etc.
• Coordinate year-end closure for audit purposes as required.
• Provide management information, statistics and reports.
• Monitor movement of requests.
• Ensure the integrity of LOGIS.
• Verify compliance before capturing on LOGIS.
• Ensure processing of orders.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Initiate payments for goods, services and assets.
• Ensure payments within 30 days.
• Validate and reconcile payment for goods, services and assets.
• Manage creditor’s reconciliation.
• Manage stores and warehousing.
• Ensure effective systems aimed at improving service turnaround times (0 to 9).
• Ensure optimum utilisation of stores and warehousing.
• Manage fleet services and travel arrangements.
• Management of Official Flight, Transport and Accommodation Request (OFTAR) and Departmental Official Transport Request (DOTR) requests.
• Reconcile payments against OFTAR and DOTR requests.
• Administer Government Garage (GG) and subsidised vehicles.
• Administer fleet and travel management services.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post237@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr C Mampa Tel No: (051) 400 4200

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. 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. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. 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: DLRRD 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. OTHER POSTS