Divisional Head: Logistics and Performance Management

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Management, Development Finance, Accounting or Economics
• A master’s degree in Business Administration or a master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business management, Development Finance, Accounting and/or Economics Accounting will be an added advantage
• Registration with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a logistics or supply chain management environment, preferably in local government, of which at least five years must be at senior management level
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) related to political activities under the previous dispensation), and candidates will undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy
• Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills
• Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovative thinking skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure
• Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):
• Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem-solving; planning and organising
• Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis
• Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus
• Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation
• Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring; impact and influence

Primary function:

• To ensure that there is an effective system of logistics management that provides for setting inventory levels, placing orders, receiving and distributing goods, and managing stores and warehouses, and to ensure that an effective internal monitoring system is in place for compliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy and procedures and the directives of the Chief Financial Officer. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:
• Ensuring the execution of a warehouse management strategy
• Overseeing the management of stores
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality regulations
• Being responsible for improvements in the operating efficiency and cost base of the supply chain infrastructure by reviewing asset locations and usage, undertaking benchmarking and competitive tenders, and conducting periodic rate reviews
• Developing risk management programmes to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios
• Establishing or monitoring specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
• Providing an effective internal monitoring system for managing compliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy and procedures, and ensuring that the desired objectives are achieved
• Ensuring effective tender and contract operation management
• Delivering strategic leadership and financial management