Assistant Director: Demand Management

• Package : R 487 197.00 per annum, plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Economics/ Accounting Sciences/ Cost and Management Accounting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supply chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of SCM and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations Financial Delegations and Risk Management.
• SKILLS- Communication. Computer literacy. Analytical. Presentation. Report writing.
• ATTRIBUTES- Team player. Able to work independently. Professional. Confidential. Ability to work under pressure. Quality-driven.

Duties :

• Analyse requirements, undertake research, determine and develop proposals for implementation. Assess the results of the research on the market, interprets and develops proposals for procurement methodology.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements. Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions. Collect information from the relevant role players according to the prescribed template. Check (engage) and analyse the information. Confirm availability of budget. Check alignment against strategic and other objectives. Consolidate into procurement plan and table for approval by the accounting officer.
• Determine whether a specification for the relevant commodity exists, if not, oversee the collection and collation of information and the compilation of specifications/terms of reference. Compile and publish request for proposals as required. Perform general quality assurance of information in the supplier database (e.g check and verify supporting documents).
• Supervise employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control of the work delivered by the supervisees. Advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.