Senior Administrative Officer: SCM (TRAINING and

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer for SCM training in infrastructure procurement at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Procurement and/or Built Environment.
• Experience: Appropriate experience working in an infrastructure-related environment.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel long distances for extended periods.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of and practical experience in SCM systems such as CIDB, ePS, CSD and WCSEB.
• Knowledge and experience of Infrastructure procurement legislation and various training materials.
• Ability to conduct training on infrastructure procurement and related matters and the ability to analyse and respond to queries emanating from training sessions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.
• Good organisational skills. -Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with infrastructure related legislation.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Finance instructions, Provincial and Treasury regulations, CIDB legislation, Infrastructure delegations and AOS and all applicable infrastructure procurement legislation Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000 (PPPFA).

Duties

• Compile various training material and guides for Infrastructure procurement processes and other needs related to infrastructure procurement.
• Compile a training prospectus and ensure distribution thereof to all Procuring Entities.
• Draft SCM Circulars and Instructions to ensure that training guides are circulated to all Procuring Entities that can be used to assist during the procurement process.
• Ensure that all training material is in line with current legislation and industry’s best practices.
• Update training material according to changes within the industry and legislation. -Identify training needs related to infrastructure procurement and facilitate training sessions to address the needs accordingly.
• Assist infrastructure Procuring Entities by analysing the current procurement processes and identifying gaps that must be addressed through training interventions, to ensure compliance throughout the procurement process.
• Provide training and support on various systems such as Eps, CIDB, CSD, WCSEB.
• Maintain a central database of all training material and guides that are accessible by all Procuring Entities within the Department. -Compile a debrief document after each training session, indicating questions and answers that can be used to further develop training material and list the action items that were identified during the training session.
• Ensure action items are addressed timeously and provide feedback to the relevant Entity.
• Compile and distribute questionnaires to determine the effectiveness of the training material and identify possible areas for improvement.
• Maintain a database with details of all training sessions conducted.
• Ensure that training statistics are accurate and reported to Management.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr S Olivier, email: francois.olivier@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test may form part of the interview process. CV’s should address experience and knowledge extensively with regard to the duties above. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON