A relevant recognized 3 -year qualification (Degree or National Diploma) plus at least 4 years practical experience in a Supply Chain environment. Proven experience in supervising and managing a team. A valid driving licence.
Recommendation: It will be an added advantage if the incumbent of the post has excellent knowledge and understanding of Contracts and Service Level Agreements management.
Exercise management and control over the Specifications and Quotations. Acquisitions Management (Bid Evaluation and Orders) and Contracts Administration functions (including Payments. Receive requisitions for goods /service and determine appropriate procurement methodology/strategy. Ensure timeous advertising of RFQs and tenders. Manage the evaluation (Chairing of Evaluation Committee). Submit memoranda to the Bid Committee and delegated officials regarding the invitation of tenders, award or cancellation of tenders, variations of contracts and termination/ ceding of contracts. Submit inputs to the Quarterly and Financial Statements (including all registers required for Disclosure Notes). Sign Service Level Agreements, Rental Agreements and contracts obo the WCED SCM. Exercise delegations in respect of payments and as contained within the SCM delegations. Manage the effective utilisation, training and rotation of staff as well as the Performance Management System. Provide advice to end user management and staff on the application of relevant prescripts. Function as the Primary User for the WCED on Central Supplier Database and IPS by registering Secondary Users.
Knowledge of SCM Practices, policies, processes, procedures, systems and reports; Preferential Procurement, PFMA and other financial legislation; Knowledge and experience of LOGIS and an electronic quotation system (ideally the Integrated Procurement Solution (IPS).
Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Access; Good verbal and written communication skills; organisational and planning skills; report writing, problem solving and numeracy skills, organising and decision making skills, liaison with officials and functionaries at all levels, interpretation of situations, events and prescripts and applications of relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently whilst focused on achieving targets; ability to prioritise and organise work whilst functioning under pressure to handle high volumes and meet strict deadlines; disciplined, orderly, systematic; effective communication and maintenance of good interpersonal relationships. Ability to develop reports and submission which clearly articulate findings and recommendations in respect of procurement matters.