Job Description

The Department of the Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop and implement Supply Chain Management policies, systems and processess. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in a supply chain management environment.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas
Develop and review departmental policies; Build capacity among internal and external stakeholders; Develop, implement and maintain control framework for supply chain; Develop standard operating procedures; Review and align delegations; Identify needs for policies, guidelines, norms and standards in respect of all SCM practices and provide advice in the development thereof; Give inputs in the development of provincial policy positions; Conduct policy evaluation; Develop and implement strategies to communicate SCM policy matters.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act - PFMA, National Treasury regulations - NTR's, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions - PTI's); Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act - PFMA, National Treasury regulations - NTR's, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions - PTI's); Financial management processes; Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE; Procurement activities; Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; Records management, inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions; General support service such as transport management and policy and procedures governing these functions.
Skills needed: Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Written and verbal communication; Numeracy; Computer literacy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research. Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy.
Remuneration
R 397 116- R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)
Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance ,housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.