Officer: Logistics Management

Logistics Management

• Draft needs assessment plan for dealing with issues such as: identifying future needs (forecasting); frequency of need; linking requirements to the division’s budget; conduct an expenditure analysis; and conducting market analysis.
• Assist in the categorisation of applications received from Service Providers/ Vendors, referring to regulatory mechanisms and procedural guidelines to differentiate and/ or allocate applications.
• Assess value for money in terms of quotations received.
• Ensure that the department correctly apply principles of PFMA and Treasury regulations with acquisitions.
• Identify the ideal source of procurement and the best suited service providers to deliver on the requirements.
• Implement logistics management processes and procedures.

Fleet Management

• Assist in the identification and purchasing of vehicles for deliveries and service.
• Contribute to the maintenance of detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
• Participate in the booking of servicing and maintenance when required to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.

  Disposal Management

• Arrange for the Service Provider to view the disposal Assets.
• Participate and monitor the phycical collection of asset items by Security officials
• Complie Asset Disposal reconciliation reports after execution of the approved disposal method and submit to senior for verification.

 Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulation reports.
• Contribute to the development of functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.

 Stakeholder Management

• Assist with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the maintenance of relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Finance related qualification.
• Relevant 3 years’ experience in a Logistics Management related environment.
• Experience in the Administration of Asset Disposal.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management within SoEs will be an added advantage.

 Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Understand the asset depreciation process.
• Asset lifecycle management.
• Compliance and governance.
• Logistics management.
• Analytical skills.
• Research skills.
• Records management.
• Understanding of asset disposal management processes and procedures. 
• Understand the buying and bargaining power.